Janaline and Will delve into the current state of the international rules-based order in the wake of Canadian PM Mark Carney's speech in Davos. They talk about the new Australian ambassador to the US as Kevin Rudd bows out early, and the nature of the Australian-US relationship as it stands today.

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Music Credits:

• Composer: Franz Schubert

• Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

• Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)

  • Adolf Busch (Violin)

  • Hermann Busch (Cello)

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Janaline and William delve into the ramifications of the US attack on Venezuela. They consider the legality of the strike, the political and diplomatic consequences, and how Australia could respond. Janaline answers the question "Why can't the government just rethink the US alliance in the age of Donald Trump".

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Music Credits:

Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929. Performed by Rudolf Serkin (Piano), Adolf Busch (Violin), and Hermann Busch (Cello). Recorded Oct 23, 1935. Source: Internet Archive (Public Domain).

Janaline and William delve into Labor's Future Made in Australia policy and explore its implications for Australia's future economic prosperity.

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Music Credits:

Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929. Performed by Rudolf Serkin (Piano), Adolf Busch (Violin), and Hermann Busch (Cello). Recorded Oct 23, 1935. Source: Internet Archive (Public Domain).

Janaline and William delve into Labor's Future Made in Australia policy and explore its implications for Australia's future economic prosperity.

If you have any suggestions for future episodes or you have questions you would like us to answer, please email us at [email protected]. Merry Christmas, everyone.

Music Credits:

Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929. Performed by Rudolf Serkin (Piano), Adolf Busch (Violin), and Hermann Busch (Cello). Recorded Oct 23, 1935. Source: Internet Archive (Public Domain). https://archive.org/details/lp_trio-no-2-in-e-flat-major-op-100_franz-schubert-rudolf-serkin-adolf-busch-h

Callum and Janaline go through the draft environmental law reform that the Labor Government recently passed through the House of Representatives, and is hoping to pass the Senate in the final sitting of Parliament in 2025. The episode is a bit longer than usual because the laws are complex and there is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation out there about them.

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Music:"Insurrection"

Written by Pierre Chrétien

Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra

Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

In which Callum and Janaline discuss why the federal Labor government is not implementing more ambitious reform to the regulation of gambling and gambling advertising. Spoiler alert - we think they are being lame.

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Music:"Insurrection"

Written by Pierre Chrétien

Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra

Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

Callum and Janaline talk about economic inequality and what governments can do to address it.

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Music:"Insurrection"

Written by Pierre Chrétien

Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra

Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

Callum and Janaline discuss immigration, racism, what it means to be Australian, and Why Can't They Just eliminate racism?

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Music:"Insurrection"

Written by Pierre Chrétien

Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra

Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

In this episode, Callum and Janaline discuss the March for Australia rallies that took place at the end of August and whether Australia is actually a racist country, and what can be done about it.

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Music:"Insurrection"

Written by Pierre Chrétien

Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra

Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

In this episode, Callum and Janaline discuss why Australia might need to increase defence spending, what are the real strategic threats to Australia and will we actually get any subs under AUKUS?

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Music:"Insurrection"

Written by Pierre Chrétien

Performed by the Souljazz Orchestra

Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.