Socially Democratic
Socially Democratic is your weekly centre-left politics and campaign podcast hosted by Stephen Donnelly, founder of Dunn Street - a campaign agency bringing change by organising from the ground up. Each Friday, Stephen and guests breakdown the issues shaping Australia and the rest of the world and the social democrats leading them. Follow on Instagram at @dunn.street Facebook at @dunnstreetaustralia Twitter at @Dunn_Street_LinkedIn at Dunn Street Website at dunnstreet.com.au
Episodes
337 episodes
Ep. 337 Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone - February 2026
Hey Social Democrats. It's that time again!đ February brought fresh polling, a Liberal leadership shake-up, and renewed questions about where the conservative movement goes next.With the opposition searching for economic credibili...
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Episode 337
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Ep. 336: Is This Laborâs âNow or Neverâ Moment? with Emma Dawson
This week on Socially Democratic, Stephen is joined by policy expert and Executive Director of the Chifley Research Centre, Emma Dawson.Emma joins the show to talk about what Labor's clear majority actually means, what they can still ach...
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Episode 336
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Ep. 335: Capital Gains Tax, The Epstein Files and Other Mailbag Questions with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
"Politics is about choicesâwho do you stand with and for, and who are you against?"â The debate over the capital gains tax discount is here to stay. Many Gen Z's and Millennials are fully aware that they will be unable to affo...
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Episode 335
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Ep. 334: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone - January 2026
Hey Social Democrats, Happy 'Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone' Day!đ§ One Nation leads the Coalition in the polls, and even the recent acquisition of Barnaby Joyce can't fully explain it...𤪠... sending the Coalition into interna...
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Episode 334
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Ep. 333: How Long will Keir Starmer Last? with John Mcternan
Note: This monthâs Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone will come out next week, due to a scheduling conflict (a.k.a Stephen's globetrotting). But not to worry, we have an equally formidable guest for you this week.John Mcternan is ...
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Episode 333
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Ep. 332: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
This week, regular guests Lissie and Todd answer listener questions from Patreon:â What has the Federal Labor Government done well? Our pro-Labor bonafides are called into question!đŞ Is the Victorian Government in good shape for t...
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Episode 332
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Ep. 331: Courage Under Fire: Iranâs Tipping Point with Zahra Amanpour
Hey Social Democrats. Welcome to a new season of Socially Democratic. Mass protests in Iran are entering their third week. Go behind the headlines with Iranian-American entrepreneur Z...
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Episode 331
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Ep. 330: Pop Culture Year in Review 2025 with Tess Farrell
Happy New Year Social Democrats! This week, Stephen and resident pop culture expert Tess Farrell discuss the Netflix political thriller, 'The Diplomat'.Stay tuned for some non-political recommendations for what to watch and read in 2026...
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Episode 330
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Ep. 329: State Politics Year in Review 2025 with Minister Harriet Shing
Another year in The Garden State has come to an end.In keeping with tradition, Minister Harriet Shing is here to help us review the past 12 months.đDrawing from her own familyâs experiences, Harriet brings warmth and clarity to ...
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Episode 329
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Ep. 328: After Bondi: Has the Left Failed Jewish Australians?
Socially Democratic is an opinion-based political and campaign podcast that facilitates discussion on a range of topical issues. The opinions of guests are not an endorsement and do not necessarily reflect the views of the staff at Dunn Str...
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Episode 328
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Ep. 327: International Politics Wrap with Katie Parsons
Viktor OrbĂĄn, HungaryNetherlands, the PVVSanae Takaichi, Japan and the LDPCanada is quoting ReaganUK Labourâs badly shakenGermany. AFD.Whatâs wrong with democracy?We didnât start the fire, But...
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Episode 327
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Ep. 326: What Does Labor Believe In? with Sean Kelly
Sean Kelly started with a basic question: What does Labor believe?Drawing on his experience as a former press secretary for both Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, and over a decade covering politics, he pursues the question through the lens...
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Episode 325
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Ep. 325 Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone: Tory Story
Seven months post-election, Federal Labor is still going strong, while the Liberals seem hopelessly mired in conflict.đ¤ Sussan Leyâs decision to dump net zero targets arenât doing them any favours with suburban voters. And, Labor is poll...
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Episode 325
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Ep. 324: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
This week, Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton are back to answer more questions from Patreon. If youâre not a Patreon member, not to worry - this episode is for everyone. In this conversation:âWith flagging party membership a...
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Episode 324
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Ep. 323: Serving Justice: The Fight for Fair Work at Macca's with Josh Peak
"You wouldn't know the half of it."đ What happens when McDonald's - a corporate behemoth so vast, so rich, so omnipresent that its logo is synonymous with globalisation and capitalism - is asked to compensate hourly workers for unp...
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Episode 323
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Ep. 322: How to Capture a Prime Minister with Filmmaker Gary Newman
⥠Don't miss your chance to watch 'How to Capture a Prime Minister' online - Nov 11th only at howtocaptureapm.comâĄâ 11 November 2025, is the 50th anniversary of Governor-General Sir John ...
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Episode 322
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Ep. 321: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone: October
Happy Halloween! đđđStephen, Jessie, and David gather around the campfire to discuss the spookiest stories of the month, including:đ¤Albaneseâs meeting with Trump and the run-in with Rudd.đ˝Zohran Mamdaniâs mayoral run in New...
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Episode 321
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Ep. 320: People Power, Change with Marshall Ganz
In this special overseas episode, Stephen Donnelly sits down with Harvard Senior Lecturer and veteran organiser Marshall Ganz to discuss his legendary work, and his thoughts on how we build power in the current environment.
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Episode 320
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Ep. 319: The Mailbag Episode with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton
đ Todd Pinkerton, Director for Campaigns and Strategy at Unions New South Wales, and đ Lissie Ratcliff, former Chief of Staff to Daniel Andrews and managing partner at FMRS Advisory - join Stephen Donnelly to answer all your burning questions -...
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Episode 319
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Ep. 318: Leading the Comeback with 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins
In this episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen Donnelly sits down with Chris Hipkins, the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand, to talk about his journey from the Hutt Valley to the halls of power. âThey dive into the highs and l...
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Episode 318
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Ep. 317: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone
Did the Socially Democratic hiatus week leave you feeling politically deprived?Not to worry. Stephen, Jessie, and David are back with a full episode covering all the major (and some minor) stories in politics for the month of September.&...
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Episode 317
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Ep. 316: Benita Explains it All
On August 31st, March for Australia spilled across the streets and into the headlines. But who organised it? And if not the neo-Nazis of Australiaâs far-right National Socialist Network (NSN), then why did their notorious leader Tho...
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Episode 316
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Ep. 315: The Green-Slayer with Sarah Witty
When Sarah Witty de-throned Adam Bandt as the Member for Melbourne, it came as a surprise to many - none more than Adam Bandt.âHe wouldnât have been surprised if he was out talking to people like I was,â said Sarah. âThere was a definite...
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Episode 315
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Ep. 314: Right Notes, Wrong Order with John McTernan
đ°In June, Keir Starmerâs Labour government proposed significant cuts to disability benefits for the UK's most vulnerable citizens. đ˘ With his party holding a clear majority in Parliament, there should have been no issue gettin...
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Episode 314
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Ep. 313: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone - August
Welcome back to Socially Democratic!This week, weâve got planes, trains, and ornery Teals.The Transport Workersâ Union wins a landmark case against Qantas. Where to from here?The Economic Reform Roundtable took place in Can...
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Episode 313
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