Australian politics, minus the spin. Neil Pharaoh and Erin Watson put the week's biggest political stories through the pub test - does it make sense, is it fair, and what does it really mean? New episodes weekly.
Hosts: Dr. Erin Watson and Neil Pharaoh
Producer: Keehlan Ferrari Brown
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Season 3: Episode 10: Political violence, riots and targeted political attacks are pushing tensions to a boiling point. After the alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines, Australia is confronting a difficult question: how do we keep MPs safe when more than 1,000 threat reports involving politicians and staff were recorded last financial year, yet not every MP has access to security?
With consequential elections approaching around the world, what does this moment mean for democracy?
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With over 20 years’ experience across government, business, and the social sector, Neil specialises in turning complexity into clarity - whether through high-impact governance, public policy strategy, or stakeholder influence.
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Dr Erin Watson is a sought-after speaker, moderator and MC, renowned for her ability to distill complex global issues into sharp, compelling conversations that resonate across sectors and borders.
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