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Episode 134 – UK Reform

In this episode, Andy and Roger take on a listener question from George in the UK, who’s puzzled by political divergence across the Anglosphere. Why is Farage resurgent in Britain while progressive governments cling on elsewhere? The lads give it a go—Roger reluctantly, Andy enthusiastically (with his best Rory Stewart impersonation).

They explore why Australia’s compulsory and preferential voting systems might be the unsung heroes of political stability, contrast the class divide in the UK with Australia’s anti-elitist ethos, and suggest the Brits may just be a little too fond of protest voting. There’s also time for a good old whinge about gloomy post-war British architecture and a solid plug for Australian-style democracy.

Naturally, they manage to reference Westminster real estate and Tommy Robinson-adjacent YouTube videos along the way. No royalists were harmed in the making of this podcast.

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Episode 133 – Harry's back

Andy and Roger are back with a whinge-fuelled episode, turning their attention once again to everyone's favourite Californian exile, Prince Harry. Following a dramatic BBC interview in which Harry pleads for reconciliation with his royal family, the duo dissect the contradictions, media strategy (or lack thereof), and the persistent petulance of the prince formerly known as HRH.

They dive into Harry’s comparisons to Indigenous truth and reconciliation movements, his ongoing obsession with security arrangements, and the broader implications for royal protocol. Roger questions whether anyone’s sat him down with a decent therapist, while Andy argues the taxpayer shouldn’t be footing the bill for personal grievances. There's talk of media monetisation, monarchy boundaries, and whether Charles should just drown the whole thing in syrupy affection. Plus: should William go full “kneel before Zod” on his younger brother?

Also featuring Meghan Markle, jam, Jack in the Box, Montecito mansions, and Scooby-Doo-adjacent royal reporters.

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Episode 132 – Red wedding

In this episode, Andy and Roger grapple with the fallout from Australia’s federal election, likening the Coalition’s crushing defeat to a political "Red Wedding." The mood is both sombre and sharp as they dissect why the Albanese Labor government cruised to a landslide win — and why that victory feels, to some, undeserved.

They reflect on the fate of Peter Dutton’s Coalition and the looming impact of MAGA and Trump. Together, they explore the fragmentation of the Coalition’s "broad church," the rise of the Teal independents, and whether Australian politics risks becoming stagnant in the face of dominant majorities.

The duo also muses on the challenges facing the opposition: should they embrace radical change or attempt to rebuild a fractured centre-right? And did Labor really romp in the vote? What does their low primary vote mean for its future direction — emboldenment or caution?

If you’ve ever wondered what a post-election hangover sounds like, this is it.

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