With guest Ryan Heath - Editor of Politico Australia.

We cover the week, Ryans story and the changing Australian political landscape. We explore the media's approach to reporting political events and the role of Politico in filling the gaps in political reporting. We also talk political media tactics, diplomatic incidents, party politics, and the impact of populism on political parties.

Guests: Danielle Elston & Caroline Croser-Barlow from the Westminster Tradition podcast.

We cover a range of topics, including the Canberra experience, the role of Parliament, the naming of Canberra, whiskey and beer, the Westminster Tradition Podcast, perspectives on staffers and bureaucrats, the role of lobbyists and advocacy, perceptions of the bureaucracy, the impact of COVID on bureaucracy, and understanding public acceptance.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to What's Your Poison
• 01:03 The Canberra Experience
• 02:14 The Role of Parliament in Canberra
• 03:29 The Naming of Canberra
• 04:06 Discussion on Whiskey and Beer
• 04:38 Reflection on Guardian Essential Report
• 05:01 Introduction of Guests and Their Poison
• 07:23 Westminster Tradition Podcast and Public Service
• 09:40 Perspectives on Staffers and Bureaucrats
• 24:30 The Role of Lobbyists and Advocacy
• 26:24 Perceptions of the Bureaucracy
• 29:04 The Impact of COVID on Bureaucracy
• 33:53 Understanding Public Acceptance
• 34:22 The Limitations of Bureaucracy
• 35:19 Government Decision Making During COVID
• 42:21 Trust in Government and Public Sector
• 46:35 The Role of Public Servants and Consultants
• 56:06 Technology and Public Sector Efficiency

You can listen and subscribe to the Westminster Tradition podcast here:

https://thewestminstertradition.buzzsprout.com/

Guest - Keith Wolahan (former MP, Menzies)

This episode we deep dive into Victorian politics, the future of the Liberal party, the the evolution of political messaging, the impact of historical political strategies, and the role of values in political identity.

You can read Keith's article here:
https://inflectionpoints.work/articles/liberal-foundations

Chapters

• 00:00 Setting the Scene: Happy Friday, Peter
• 02:34 Introducing Keith Wolahan
• 37:03 The Evolution of Political Messaging
• 41:01 The Impact of Historical Political Strategies
• 45:19 The Role of Values in Political Identity
• 46:51 Modernising Political Infrastructure
• 51:02 The Influence of Digital Technology on Politics
• 55:01 The Changing Dynamics of Political Alliances
• 01:01:45 Reforming Parliamentary Practices
• 01:06:52 The Future of Infrastructure Projects

01:08:17 Predictions and Speculations

Peter is live from the Labor National Conference in Adelaide. The backdrop for discussions on various policy issues.

We discuss various issues including the role of the Labour Party, the impact of One Nation, and the significance of the AUKUS alliance. We also touch on the gas export tax, Palestine, and voluntary assisted dying. We also explore Barnaby and his on-air dog yelling, Pauline and her gaffs, and our predictions for the week.

Chapters

• 00:00 Setting the Stage in Adelaide
• 00:26 The Role of the Labour Party
• 00:55 The Impact of One Nation
• 01:24 The AUKUS Alliance
• 02:02 The Gas Export Tax
• 02:39 Palestine and Voluntary Assisted Dying
• 03:08 Cost of Living and Housing Affordability
• 03:38 Labour's Institutional Dynamics
• 05:19 The Role of Unions
• 06:11 Labour's Policy Agenda
• 07:20 The Lack of Major Contentious Debates
• 08:12 The Future of the Labour Party
• 09:09 The Conclusion of the Conference
• 14:10 Labor Conference and Policy Development
• 15:03 Political Figures and Gaffes
• 26:21 Billionaires and Athlete Support
• 34:36 Outdoor Media and Political Advertising

  Ticket's to Burning Platforms Live in Parramatta on Tuesday 28 July: https://events.humanitix.com/burning-platforms-believe-it-or-not-navigating-the-misinformation-age
  
  

Guest: Lizzie O'Shea - Lawyer and Author.

This week's conversation we really focus on AI, Data Centres, digital rights, technology, and government policy. We explore the complexities of AI, the role of digital rights, and the impact of technology on society. We debate the challenges of centralising policy-making and the commercialisation of technology, the need for a nuanced approach to AI and the importance of considering the diverse applications and implications of tech. Also be sure to listen and subscribe to Burning Platforms

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and AI Developments
• 00:50 Choice of Poison and Prime Minister's Speech
• 02:28 Guest Introduction and Digital Rights Watch
• 06:16 AI Regulation and Libertarian Perspectives
• 11:15 Context Collapse and Universal Room
• 12:15 Flattening of Society and Uni Context
• 20:48 AI and Lazy Tendencies
• 26:06 Prime Minister's Speech and AI Policy
• 30:27 The Albo Speech and AI Governance
• 32:21 The Role of AI in Society and Governance
• 53:01 The Chinese Approach to AI

Telstra OUT! We cover telecommunications, political media, and Telstra network outage(s), the impact, the fallout, the causes, the handling of it. What does this mean for Australian businesses, data centers, AI regulation, and the impacts on society. We then move onto the complexities of regulating AI and the importance of understanding the practicalities of implementing such regulations.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Poison of the Week
• 02:12 Guest Introduction and Telecom Discussion
• 12:35 Political Media and Statements
• 23:22 Telstra Outage and Network Redundancy
• 30:59 Challenges in the Telecommunications Industry
• 36:18 Data Centers and Social License
• 48:23 Regulating AI and Practicalities
• 53:25 Impact of AI on Society and Economy

Guest: Ed Coper

We discuss the impact of social media algorithms on political discourse and public opinion. The role of anger and outrage in shaping online content and the need for algorithmic reform, including the challenges of educating people on information literacy and the ethical implications of AI-generated content. We talk about Ed's new book 'Angertainment'. And of course the critical analogy of supermarket shopping trolley return behaviour as a way to draw parallels with political voting patterns.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Poison Sharing
• 05:35 The Role of Anger in Politics
• 32:14 Algorithmic Impact on Creators and Users
• 58:18 The Parallels Between Voting Behavior and Supermarket Shopping

We discuss the Brisbane vibe, then dig into unions and collective bargaining in the workplace. We discuss Victoria's upcoming election, some of the controversy and the fallout it caused, the disunity and public opinion of the Liberal Party, the rise of One Nation and its influence, how public perception and politics have shifted post-lockdown, the role of billionaires in policy, and the risk that long-term government poses to democracy.

We dig into the risks and challenges of a fourth-term government, Australia's political shift to the right, the rise of podcasting and media influence, our predictions and political insights.

We also cover the impact of a Liberal government on workers and renewable energy projects, the role of freedom of speech and platform accountability, the influence of money and sponsorship in podcasting, and the events we're anticipating in the political landscape.

Chapters

• 00:00 Cheers to Brisbane
• 23:23 Victorian State Election
• 29:23 One Nation's Growth and Political Implications
• 38:59 Billionaires, Policy, and Public Opinion
• 46:11 Australia's Political Shift to the Right
• 55:33 Predictions and Political Insights

We cover the inner workings of the Prime Minister's Office, Pauline's Press Club speech, populist campaign and political risks, immigration and multiculturalism, press club questions, and public perception and political shifts. The impact to the two-party system, media influence, and political positioning on the Australian political landscape. The role of humour and engagement in political communication and predicts future political developments and actions.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introductions and Drink Choices
• 10:27 Bipartisan Cooperation and Political Shifts
• 21:21 Populist Campaign and Political Risks
• 27:18 Press Club Questions and Chaos in Politics
• 32:18 Political Insider vs. Outsider
• 37:47 Progressive Politics and Populist Challenge
• 43:04 Challenges of Political Leadership
• 54:29 Kiss of Death Predictions

Guest: Eamonn Fitzpatrick

This week we cover a range of topics including, the impact of Indonesia as an economic and cultural partner, China's role in the region, and the challenges of middle power coordination. The economic impact of global events and the potential disruptions to supply chains. The rise of populism and media disregard, particularly in the context of Trump's approach and its similarities with One Nation's strategy.We also explore the engagement with One Nation's immigration agenda, the role of lobbyists in government, concerns about AI discretion in NDIS legislation, and predictions for NDIS legislation, the World Cup outcome, and One Nation's internal conflict.

Chapters

• 06:12 Indonesia as an Economic and Cultural Partner
• 12:52 Foreign Policy and Security Alliances
• 18:18 China's Role in the Region and Economic Partnerships
• 23:51 Trump's Quoting of The West Wing
• 31:33 Engagement with One Nation's Immigration Agenda
• 38:12 Lobbyists and Access to Power
• 52:33 Kiss of Death Predictions