Malcolm Turnbull is one of many recent Australian Prime Minister who was sacked by his own party. In his recently released memoirs, he writes about his fight with depression and thoughts of killing himself. 

The Columnist, Justin Smith, talks with him about that darkness, why the political life has become so unhealthy, and the moment he realised he was in real trouble. 

Tell Justin your story at [email protected].

The Columnist is a podcast designed to help us understand what is happening in the world one conversation at a time. 

Justin's debut novel Babies of the Rose is available for pre-order. 

Produced by Jay Mueller as part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. 

 

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Justin Smith is a writer and radio host. His weekly column is read by hundreds of thousands of people. 

Tell Justin your story at [email protected].

The Columnist is a podcast designed to help us understand what is happening in the world one conversation at a time. 

Justin's debut novel Babies of the Rose is available for pre-order. 

Produced by Jay Mueller as part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a life-time of supporting The Richmond Tigers, The Columnist decides now, when there is no football to be played, is the perfect time to become a member.

Justin Smith is a writer and radio host. His weekly column is read by hundreds of thousands of people. 

Tell Justin your story at [email protected].

The Columnist is a podcast designed to help us understand what is happening in the world one conversation at a time. 

Justin's debut novel Babies of the Rose is available for pre-order. 

Produced by Jay Mueller as part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With unemployment over one million in Australia, mass graves being dug and filled in New York, and with this thing killing familiar faces, the Columnist calls out the virus for what it is. Then he meets a paramedic working in the city. She’s one of the people risking their own health to help others. 

Justin Smith is a writer and radio host. His weekly column is read by hundreds of thousands of people. 

Tell Justin your story at [email protected].

The Columnist is a podcast designed to help us understand what is happening in the world one conversation at a time. 

Justin's debut novel Babies of the Rose is available for pre-order. 

Produced by Jay Mueller as part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Smith is a writer and radio host. His weekly column is read by hundreds of thousands of people. In this episode he takes stock of the things in his life that make him sick. Then he spends time in the long line at Centrelink, with people waiting for help. He finds people with better reasons to complain. 

Tell Justin your story at [email protected].

The Columnist is a podcast designed to help us understand what is happening in the world one conversation at a time. 

Justin's debut novel Babies of the Rose is available for pre-order. 

Produced by Jay Mueller as part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.