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
Latest Episodes
Bondi Royal Comission, NSW Election & The Venezuela Situation
Big events. Hard questions. No spin.
Bondi and a Royal Commission.
NSW politics on the long road to 2027.
Venezuela after the US operation that captured Nicolás Maduro — and why Australia should care.
Note: This episode was recorded before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was announced. We include an update after our initial recording.
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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