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  • 229: One Nation Targets Tom ft. Scott Mitchell
    Jun 13 2026

    Tom is excited that he got owned in the most recent Pauline Hanson Please Explain cartoon. And then is joined by guest host, co-host of Lamestream, Scott Mitchell! First, Scott’s take on where to next for the Australian Greens, as One Nation seemingly steals everyone’s mojo. (14:53) Then, AUKUS news! America is now going to give us second-hand subs for the same cost. As was the plan! Shut up! (44:21) Finally, updates on Greens candidate Hannah Thomas and her legal case against NSW Police for their assault on her during a pro-Palestinian protest. (59:44)

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    Just released on Patreon - "We discuss Guy Rundle’s take on the Greens flop era"

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    Links -

    Follow and support Lamestream and see them live -
    https://www.lamestream.com.au/

    Petition to end AUKUS -

    https://www.change.org/p/the-australian-government-no-nuclear-submarines-end-u-s-dominance-healthcare-not-warfare

    AUKUS Public Inquiry -
    https://aukuspublicinquiry.com/

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    1 h et 15 min
  • Excerpt: We discuss Guy Rundle’s take on the Greens flop era
    Jun 10 2026

    In our HUNDREDTH bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom discuss Guy Rundle’s new piece on the state and future of the Greens. First, a bit of a chat about Guy and his history with the party. Then, they unpick his article “Colourless Green Ideas Schlep Furiously: The Greens are at a turning point. And taking the wrong one.” Is Max Hyphen-Name leading the party down a dead end? More like Guy Grumble, amirite?

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    Guy Rundle’s piece -
    https://guyrundle.substack.com/p/green-ideas-or-ides-party-future

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    7 min
  • 228: Labor’s welfare “reform” wank ft. Kristin O’Connell
    Jun 6 2026

    Tom is joined by guest host, spokesperson for the Anti-Poverty Centre, Kristin O’Connell, to talk welfare. First up, the government plays weird games kicking people accused of crimes off of support, but for what aim? (7:49) Then, the government announced sweeping reforms of the welfare sector and mutual obligations. (27:20) Except, these reforms seem awfully familiar. Do I smell Scomo?

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    Just released on Patreon - "Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform"

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    Links -

    Anti-Poverty Centre Linktree -
    https://linktr.ee/antipovertycent

    Profit from punishment: Inside the welfare compliance scandal (Online, Wednesday June 17th) Free, register at -
    https://events.humanitix.com/profit-from-punishment-inside-the-welfare-compliance-scandal-online

    Income Adequacy project (July 7th in Sydney) EOI form: bit.ly/income-adequacy-project

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    1 h et 1 min
  • 227: One Nation & budget fallout refuse to go away ft. Neha Madhok
    May 30 2026

    Tom is joined by guest host, co-founder of racial justice organisation Democracy In Colour, a community organiser and a recent panellist on SBS Insight’s episode on the rise of One Nation, Neha Madhok! First up, an introduction to Neha and Tom asks her for the now obligatory take on the state of the Greens. Then, new polling suggests One Nation is very popular and remains so! (15:53) But why? And what was it like when the cameras weren’t rolling at the SBS Insight episode about the rise of One Nation? Then, fallout from the federal budget continues. (55:30) Are we a nation of temporarily embarrassed billionaires? And how can we start to change people’s minds?

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    Just released on Patreon - "Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform"

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    Follow Neha -
    https://linktr.ee/neha_anti_racist

    Democracy In Colour -
    https://democracyincolour.org/

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    1 h et 14 min
  • Excerpt: Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform
    May 27 2026

    In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Chris Warren, union delegate and a convenor of the rank-and-file caucus Democracy For CPSU.

    Is reform of the public service union possible, or is it captured from within by the ALP? Why should Greens supporters join the cause? How did the unions become public enemy number one?

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    Tom on tour!
    https://linktr.ee/tomballard

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    4 min
  • UNLOCKED: Greg Larsen feels crazy watching horny pollies get off
    May 23 2026

    Tom is away this week, so we have unlocked a recent favourite bonus episode for Patreon subscribers. We’ll be back with a new episode next week.

    Emerald and Tom are joined by Tom’s old Tonightly mate, Aussie comedy legend Greg Larsen!
    Why does life feel crazy these days? Did ASIO hide the truth about Greg Hunt and Chris Pyne getting porno-hacked? Did Geggy’s Patreon get cancelled? How could there be a Michael Jackson movie? And why will no one admit the secret brilliance of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation cartoons?

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    Greg’s links and tour info and link to new special -
    https://linktr.ee/greglarsencomedian

    Tom on tour! -
    https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard

    Please Explain Season 4 Episode 1 -
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xDLO1SrkKI

    Tax the 1% -
    https://www.taxthe1percent.com.au/

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    1 h et 17 min
  • 225: Budget Losers 2026 ft. Senator Barbara Pocock
    May 16 2026

    Tom is joined by guest host, Greens Senator for South Australia, Barbara Pocock! (6:53) Did Labor actually do something and improve the CGT and negative gearing? How has homelessness gotten so bad? Why have the NDIS cuts slipped under the radar? And did renters receive anything whatsoever to help?

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    Just released on Patreon - "Live Q&A with Max Chandler-Mather"

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    Links -

    Barbara Pocock -
    https://greens.org.au/sa/person/barbara-pocock

    Inquiry Campaign page - where we're collecting stories from people impacted by the housing crisis:

    https://greens.org.au/campaigns/share-your-housing-story

    Tax the 1%: https://www.taxthe1percent.com.au/

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    52 min
  • Excerpt: Live Q&A with Max Chandler-Mather
    May 13 2026

    In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers recorded live at Good Chat in Brisbane, Tom asks Max Chandler-Mather questions submitted by our Patreon listeners!

    What was best and worst about being in parliament? Who is the d***est c***? What movies does he watch? Should Greens stop giving Labor preferences? What are his thoughts on the Stafford by-election and the Queensland Socialists? Has being a dad changed his politics? How can we get people to join the movement?

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    The Green Institute -
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    6 min