This week joining the SpinProof live podcast is Richie Merzian - Director Climate & Energy Program - at Canberra based independent think tank - The Australia Institute. He tells us what exactly a think tank is & how they fit into the broader political landscape. Then we dig into the Budget looking at the Government's announcements, Labor's reply - & the media's coverage. We head to the US to discuss their election & the debates. Our #comeinspinner this week is #scottyfrommarketing & his chicken coop. Thanks to all those who joined us live - & please listen into the replay!

Fellow NewPolitics podcaster - Eddy Jokovich joins the #auspol live podcast where we spoke about the ABC, how Labor are travelling - & wrapped the #auspol week including the Govt's new NBN announcement, Tudge is in trouble with the law - & Eddy shares his prediction for the upcoming US election. Let's hope he's right.

Welcome to the first SpinProof Live Podcast. With guest Ronni Salt - we discuss the news of the week with Scott Morrison's gas announcement. We ask - Where's Labor? - & start to identify some standard plays the govt and media uses to influence the hearts & minds of Australians. Hope you enjoy the first episode. Please share your feedback on the SpinProof twitter & facebook pages.