Pod On The Hill - Victorian Labor Podcast

After Marsha Thomson, long-standing member for Footscray, announced her retirement from politics a daughter of the west emerged as Labor's new candidate for this iconic seat.

Katie Hall, a 5th generation western suburbs resident and long-time Labor and union activist, joined our podcast this week to talk about her campaign experience and her 20 years in the party. A Bulldogs fanatic, Footscray history nerd and winner of a chocolate bar for wagging school Katie reflects on what it will take to represent the people of ever-changing Footscray and protect its working class legacy.

This week's guest is Labor Member for Carrum Sonya Kilkenny.

We found out about how her mother and father shaped her political values, and how moving to Boston opened her eyes about inequality. Sonya also reflected on her time at the Kimberley Land Council, plus the challenges of losing an election campaign.

We discuss how proud she is of the amazing strides that have been taken for the people of Carrum, and the whole sand-belt, since the election of the Andrews Labor Government in 2014.

While outrage focuses on Trump and his attacks on social justice Australia isn't immune.

On this week’s episode of Pod on the Hill, Nicola spoke with National Secretary of the CPSU, Nadine Flood.

On this week’s episode Stephen spoke with Israeli Labor’s outgoing leader of the opposition in Knesset - Isaac Herzog.

Isaac discussed the strong historic connection between Australia and Israel, modern Zionism and the challenges facing the Jewish diaspora, the pathway to a two-state solution and addressing the crisis in Gaza.

From Oakleigh Tech to sparkie, Shaun’s journey to the red seats of State Parliament has been a fascinating journey.

Conrad sits down with Labor member for Wills Peter Khalil.

They cover Peter’s parents' journey from Egypt and the sacrifices they made, and how Peter Daicos was his hero (and not just because of his marvellous football skills).

They also discuss the fracturing of society and the politics of fear, plus his own achievements to date and what he wants to achieve in the future.

Stephen is joined by Labor councillor for the City of Moreland and Brunswick Zebras star attaching winger - Cr Annalivia Carli to discuss the 2018 World Cup, the growth of the game among girls and women here in Australia, past World Cup travels, football anthems and the Socceroos chances in Russia.

Stephen is joined by Labor councillor for the City of Moreland and Brunswick Zebras star attaching winger - Cr Annalivia Carli to discuss the 2018 World Cup, the growth of the game among girls and women here in Australia, past World Cup travels, football anthems and the Socceroos chances in Russia.

We all get a day off on Monday, why?

The Queen’s Birthday.

Wouldn’t it be better if we could celebrate an Australian as Head of State?

Australian Republican Movement CEO Michael Cooney talks with Stephen about how we can do just that.

Last week Ireland voted to repeal the constitutional amendment that placed a near total ban on abortion. Stephen Donnelly spoke with Irish Labour's Deirdre Kingston about this historic victory for the women of Ireland.