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Socially DemocraticEp. 303: State of the Student Union with Ashlyn HortonBetween 😷Covid, 💸cost of living pressures and the 🤖 proliferation of AI, life as a university student looks a lot different than it did even six years ago. ✊ The National Union of Students [NUS] is the peak body representing around 1 million students in Australia in all areas of education, policy, and student welfare. It’s also a training ground for the future leaders of Australia. ☀️ NUS President Ashlyn Horton joins Stephen Donnelly to discuss the organisation’s biggest concerns, the necessity of student consultation in university governance, and a few time-honoured traditions which take Stephen down memory lane.📸...2025-06-1953 min

Socially DemocraticEp. 298: Election Recap - ACT, the NT, and WAThis week, Stephen Donnelly covers election results in the ACT, the NT, and Western Australia.First-time guest Louise Crossman is a Canberra based political strategist and former president of ACT Labor. She and Stephen discuss the ACT results, including the rise of independents and how Labor almost lost the seat of Bean.In the Northern Territory Ryan Neve explains how turnout for Labor in remote communities ensured big swings in Lingiari, and the impact a popular CLP Chief Minister had on the race in Solomon. Finally in Western Australia Priya Brown revisits her o...2025-05-221h 16

Socially DemocraticEp. 296: Labor Nation - Election Night RecapSocial Democrats, pop the champagne!After five fascinating weeks, we’re taking a victory lap. Delightedly digging into every step, misstep, and seat we didn’t see coming.So what went wrong for the Coalition’s campaign apparatus? And what does it mean that Labor had one of the lowest primary votes and highest 2nd preference votes in history?Stephen Donnelly is joined by his regular election co-hosts, Jessie McCrone and David Feeney, to answer these questions and get a few other things off their chests while they’re at it!2025-05-082h 00

Socially DemocraticEp. 295: ELECTION COUNTDOWN 2025 - Week 5 - 2 Days to GoStephen Donnelly, Jessie McCrone, and David Feeney take us through the final stretch of the Australian Federal Election.From the price of homes to the price of eggs, Albanese and Dutton have some zesty exchanges in the final leaders’ debate.Stephen wonders if the Labor campaign is feeling a little too confident.Jessie shares some intel on the hidden - but highly effective - work of the Labor party’s “Dirt Unit” - although she prefers to call it “Democracy Empowerment Unit”.Plus - your listener nominations!Subscribe to Socially Demo...2025-05-011h 25

Socially DemocraticEp. 294: Path to 76 BONUS - Your Guide to the Battleground SeatsIn this mega-episode, Stephen Donnelly goes on a whirlwind tour of Australia’s most hotly-contested seats for Labor. He is joined by campaign experts (see below) from each state, who shine a spotlight on the candidates, the constituents, and the issues shaping each electorate.They share the betting odds and lay their predictions on the table. This is the ultimate election night primer.***Use the Chapter headings to jump to the seats that pique your interest - or listen to the whole episode like the absolute beast you are.***Can Labor get...2025-04-283h 45

Socially DemocraticEp. 293: ELECTION COUNTDOWN 2025 - Week 4 - 8 Days to GoEarly voting is now open, and E-Day is drawing near!Stephen Donnelly, Jessie McCrone, and David Feeney are back to unpack the previous week. Both campaigns briefly paused for Easter and out of respect for the passing of Pope Francis. Who was helped, and who was hurt by this hiatus? The hosts are joined by former digital strategist for Daniel Andrews and Jacinda Ardern, Reed Fleming. Reed reveals what both major parties (and a few minor ones) have spent on their social media campaigns - plus their messaging missteps and sometimes biz...2025-04-241h 21

Socially DemocraticEp. 292: EASTER BONUS - Film and TV Review with Tess FarrellHappy Easter! In this episode, Stephen Donnelly and resident pop culture expert Tess Farrell review the TV series ‘Say Nothing’, created by Joshua Zetumer, and the film ‘Conclave’ directed by Edward Berger.‘Say Nothing’ goes inside the Provisional IRA during The Troubles in Northern Ireland. ‘Conclave’ depicts the highly secretive process of selecting a new pope. If the Easter holiday has you craving a political thriller with a heavy dose of Catholicism, we’ve got you covered. Say Nothing Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seCMPomkpR4Conclave Trailer:https://www.y...2025-04-201h 26

Socially DemocraticEp. 290: Election Countdown 2025 - Week 2 - 22 Days to GoThis week: Dutton executes a 10/10 backflip, while Albanese merely tumbles. Who will take home the gold?Stephen Donnelly is joined again by former Senator and former ALP campaign director, David Feeney, and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Daniel Andrews, Jessie McCrone.They cover the polite and somewhat snoozy first debate,and the rise and fall of the Liberal party’s disastrous attempt to force public servants back into the office. Then, they speak to campaign expert and Director of Qdos research, John Armitage, about messaging from both major parties. ...2025-04-101h 06

Socially DemocraticEp. 289: Election Countdown 2025 - Week 1- 29 Days to GoElection Countdown 2025 is on!Stephen Donnelly is joined by former Senator and former ALP campaign director, David Feeney, and former ALP national organiser and Deputy Chief of Staff to Daniel Andrews, Jessie McCrone.They unpack the first week of the campaign, answering questions like:Key battleground seats to watch?How will Trump’s assault on our trade agreements influence the campaign?Do leader debates really matter?Which Tory got their hands on a typewriter this week?If you’re looking for your politics fix, we’ve got...2025-04-031h 10

Socially DemocraticEp. 288: Don’t Puck with Canada: Canadian Election Preview“You have an autocrat president next door who is threatening annexation of your country. And it’s not a joke anymore..”In December of 2024, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned with an approval rating of just 22%. His centre-left Canadian Liberal Party had been in government for the last ten years - through COVID-19, the cost of living crisis, housing shortages, and party in-fighting. Canada was ready for a change.And yet, with the federal election mere weeks away, Liberals are once again the popular favourite. Why?Jack Milroy, a vetera...2025-04-031h 01

Socially DemocraticEp. 287: Feeney Files - Limp Wrists and Black HolesThe federal election is on!And we don’t want to jinx it, but Labor is looking up in the polls. Is the spotlight on Dutton and his recent slip ups impacting the Coalition’s numbers? Or has the Labor government finally struck a chord with voters on the kitchen table issues?Trump looms large in this campaign, and Australia’s next PM has a choice to make.Will they be defiant, like Trudeau? Obsequious, like Argentine’s Javier Milei?Or play it somewhere in the middle, like Kier S...2025-03-281h 22

Socially DemocraticEp. 286 : “There Aren’t Many Manajems”Rapha Manajem walks into a bar. He picks up a microphone. Amidst the deafening roar of mostly oblivious pub-goers, he manages to entertain two or three people. And for some reason, he keeps going back.Now he’s a big shot with a recurring spot at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, opening next week. He also just so happens to be a fellow comrade and passionate Labor volunteer and campaigner, which makes him the perfect guest for us.From an awkward encounter with Chris Bowen, to a somehow even more awkward encounter with Dan...2025-03-211h 01

Socially DemocraticEp. 285: ‘So Goes the Nation’ - The Federal Forecast with John Armitage“A big reason we’re up against the wall here is, cost of living’s tough. Governments all around the world … have lost some skin. We need a big margin and we haven’t got it.”-Peter Dutton has vowed to cut public service jobs and repeal popular laws like the ‘right to disconnect’. Yet somehow, he still poses a credible threat to Labor this coming election.Is this a failure of storytelling?And if so, how can Albanese’s team lead the charge to victory?John Armitage sits...2025-03-131h 00

Socially DemocraticEp. 282: The Art of the Modern Campaign with James BoothWith the relative decline of mainstream media and the rise of podcasts, influencers, and infinite scrolling, how is the Australian Labor party faring in the race to modernise their political campaigns?And how can social democratic parties around the world continue to compete and adapt to the ever-changing new media landscape? What role does data analytics play in shaping effective messaging, and driving innovative, efficient campaigns?On this week’s episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen Donnelly sits down with James Booth, an Australian transplant to Washington D.C. and an expert on campaign data and me...2025-02-221h 01

Socially DemocraticEp. 281: It’s Not Good ‘By’ in WerribeeOn a cloudy day in Melbourne’s West, campaign workers in clashing t-shirts formed lines outside of schools and community centres. Residents, who often suffer from congested roads, this time navigated foot traffic on their way to the voting booth. February 8th, 2025 was the day of the Werribee by-election. It came after long-serving Labor MP, Tim Pallas announced his retirement - kicking off Labor’s first real pressure test of the year. Stephen Donnelly sits down with seasoned pollster and campaign researcher, John Armitage, for a spirited discussion about why the Werribee by-election matters, and what L...2025-02-1354 min

Socially DemocraticEp. 280: Feeney Files #11: New Year, Same FeeneyThis week, Stephen Donnelly and former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney, unpack the way forward for Albanese’s Labor government as the federal election looms. In a complex, de-centralised, and increasingly click-baity media landscape, the Labor Government has their work cut out for them if they intend to keep the national conversation focused on key issues - particularly while Dutton dangles culture-war bait. Is Labor adequately prepared for the fight ahead? Will Feeney deliver another epic 30 minute address? Listen in to find out. CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction02:57 Sliding Into Campa...2025-02-0654 min

Socially DemocraticEp. 279: Say it Well: Lessons Learned in the Obama White HouseIn this episode, Stephen Donnelly and former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat have a wide-ranging discussion on everything from Obama’s journey in public speaking, to Trump’s latest inaugural address, to Rev. Mariann Budde’s controversial sermon, and the influence of AI in speechwriting. And of course, they chat about Terry’s new book, Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience. In Say it Well, Terry opens up about his own struggles with public speaking, and lays out a practical guide for those looking to find their own voice for a better...2025-01-311h 07

Socially DemocraticEp.278: The Big Flip: How Steve Bracks Helped Win Victoria for Labor“Kennett was … ripping the heart out of country areas.”25 years ago in Victoria, Jeff Kennett’s Liberal Party was up for re-election. Holding a large majority of seats, they were expected to win the election and entrench another generation of conservative rule in Victoria.But, in the background, the Steve Bracks-led Labor Party was building momentum in unlikely places. What resulted was a political upheaval that surprised everyone - even, until the final stretch, Steve Bracks.In this week’s episode, Stephen Donnelly is joined by the 44th Premier and the man himself, Steve Brack...2025-01-231h 01

Socially DemocraticEp.277: Organising for Early Childhood Educators with Senator Jess Walsh“We love what we do, but love is not paying the rent for us right now.”Senator Jess Walsh joins Stephen Donnelly to chat about the Big Steps Campaign, which recently resulted in a historic 15% pay rise for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers across Australia. Senator Walsh covers the strengths and challenges of organising across multiple employers in a typically undervalued and feminised industry.They also discuss how Walsh overcame her fears and got her first taste of organising with cleaners in the United States. Finally, they cover the federal election, the ongoi...2025-01-1657 min

Socially DemocraticEp.276: 2024 Pop Culture Wrap Up with Tess FarrellDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Socially Democratic’s Pop Culture Correspondent Tess Farrell for our annual pop culture wrap up for 2024.2024 was a big year for horror, but there were still some political dramas available on streaming including Alex Garland’s Civil War, The Diplomat on Amazon Prime, and the controversial Trump biopic, The Apprentice. Tess and Stephen give their reviews for their favourite shows/movies of 2024, and share their summer watch list for the remainder of the summer holidays.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podca...2025-01-021h 19

Socially DemocraticEp.274: International Politics Year in Review 2024 with Katie ParsonsDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons for our annual International Politics Year in Review. From the slew of elections across the world, including those in the UK, US, and across Europe, to the big moments in political activism and unrest, like the recent events in South Korea, Katie joins the show to help unpack the year of elections.We hope you have a Merry Christmas, a safe holiday season, and a great new year. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn St...2024-12-191h 12

Socially DemocraticEp.273: A Very Feeney Christmas - Feeney Files #10Dunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.It’s our final Feeney Files for the year - A Very Feeney Christmas Special. David chats about the recent Syrian uprising, which saw the end of the 50+ year reign of the Assad regime, and will have ripple effects across the middle east and throughout global geopolitics. Then we wrap up our favourite moments in auspol this year, and muse on what’s to come in 2025.Thank you to all our listen...2024-12-121h 13

Socially DemocraticEp.272: 2024 Federal Politics Year in Review with Josh and AnikaDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Josh Burns and Anika Wells. To kick off the festive month of December, we are resuming our tradition, with Josh and Anika returning to the show to unpack the year that was #auspol. From ending Stage 3 Tax Cuts and the ongoing cost of living crisis, the various incidents in parliament, Australia’s success at the Olympics, and Trump’s impact on Aussie politics, the pair cover a lot of ground before wrapping up with their expectations for 2025. Th...2024-12-0558 min

Socially DemocraticEp.271: Feeney Files #09 November EditionDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.It is a belated episode so there is a lot to catch up on! From the US presidential and Queensland state elections, gossip from both federal and Victorian state politics, the Melbourne Mayoral race, to the rumours of a February Federal Election, it’s a jam packed episode of the Feeney Files. Got a question for David? Join patreon and get them in before our...2024-11-281h 15

Socially DemocraticEp.270: Irish General Election with David KitchingDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Managing Director at Bassline Strategy, David Kitching.David is back, calling in from Dublin to give us the state of the race in Ireland before voters in the Irish Republic head to the polls next Friday. He also discussed why Sinn Féin’s vote has collapsed in the published polls, how immigration and the cost of living are shaping the debate and can Ivana Bacik and Labour increase their representation in the Oireachteas.Th...2024-11-211h 18

Socially DemocraticEp.269: USA Presidential Election ReviewDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder of Run For Something Ross Morales Rocketto. Kate and Ross for our final installment of our 2024 Presidential Election series, unpacking the disappointing results from Nov 5th. What went wrong? What went right? And where do progressives go from here?Join the Socially Democratic Patreon to listen to get early access to new episodes: https://tinyurl.com/45bc4wubThe presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is D...2024-11-091h 18

Socially DemocraticEp.268: USA Presidential Election Week 3 RecapDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder of Run For Something Ross Morales Rocketto. With less than a week until E-Day, Katie and Ross return to unpack all the latest news in the race for the White House including Trump’s Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden and WaPo’s first non-endorsement in decades. Kate and Ross also give us the inside baseball on how the swing states are shaping up and share their final reflections before the big day. 2024-10-3153 min

Socially DemocraticEp.267: Queensland Election Final RecapDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Queensland Treasurer, Jackie Trad, and former QLD Labor Campaign Director, Evan Moorhead.Jackie and Evan are back for the finale in our Queensland Election series for 2024, unpacking the disappointing results from Saturday night, discussing the fault lines between metro and regional Queensland, criteria to vanquish the Greens, federal implications, and where to now for QLD Labor. Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/45bc4wubThe presenting sponsor of the Socially D...2024-10-301h 08

Socially DemocraticEp.266: USA Presidential Election Week 2 RecapDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Democratic consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder of Run For Something Ross Morales Rocketto. Kate and Ross are back to unpack that week that was in the US election campaign.With only 2 weeks till polls close, , they’ll cover Trump’s brief stunt at Maccas, VP Harris’s appearance on Fox News, and the tight polling numbers that’s got some of us biting our fingernails. Plus we do a deep dive on the battlegrou...2024-10-241h 31

Socially DemocraticEp.265: Queensland Election Week 3 Recap (countdown to E-day)Dunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined once again by former Queensland Treasurer, Jackie Trad, and former QLD Labor Campaign Director, Evan Moorhead.With four days (as of recording) to go until E-day in Queensland, our panel covers the latest polling, the first cracks in the LNP campaign and its impact on voters, and seat analysis of battleground electorates regions of Cairns, the Gold Coast and Logan, plus our Tory with a Typewriter award.Wanna make a difference this election? Find out how here: https://queenslandlabor...2024-10-221h 14

Socially DemocraticEp.264: Queensland Election Week 2 RecapDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Queensland Treasurer, Jackie Trad, and former QLD Labor Campaign Director, Evan Moorhead.Jackie and Evan are back for week two and, with less than ten days left in the election, there was a lot to talk about. From the latest “exit polling” results and Labor’s campaign launch, our panel will share their insights on how the Queensland election is shaping up. Wanna make a difference this election? Find out how here: https://queenslandlabor.org/volunteer/ 2024-10-171h 08

Socially DemocraticEp.263: USA Presidential Election Week 1 RecapDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Democratic campaign consultant Katie Parsons and co-founder of Run For Something Ross Morales Rocketto. For the next four weeks Ross and Katie will be joining us to unpack the week that was in the race for the White House. Starting in week one where they break down the Harris vs Trump campaign narratives, strategies, closer look at battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia, and the latest news and polls.Join the Socially Democratic Patreon to listen to these b...2024-10-171h 33

Socially DemocraticEp.262: Queensland Election Week 1 RecapDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Queensland Treasurer, Jackie Trad, and former QLD Labor Campaign Director, Evan Moorhead.They join Stephen for our first of four weekly recap episodes analysing the October Queensland state election campaign.Jackie and Evan lend their campaign expertise on everything QLDpol and discuss the diversity of the Queensland political landscape, current polling, how Labor will frame up the LNP’s Crisafulli, and the key issues that will decide this election.Wanna make a di...2024-10-101h 10

Socially DemocraticEp.261: The ACT Election Preview with Michael CooneyDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former speechwriter to Julia Gillard, Michael Cooney. Michael joins the show to give us a preview of the ACT Election, where Chief Minister Andrew Barr will attempt to win a seventh term for Labor. He’ll break down the seats Labor needs to win to secure victory, the issues shaping the race, and the factors that make ACT’s election unique to the rest of the country. Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: https://tinyurl...2024-10-0456 min

Socially DemocraticEp.260: The Feeney Files #08 - October EditionDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.Stephen and David chat about the latest round of federal polling, speculate when the next federal election will be called, the federal government’s omission of LGBTQ+ questions from the census and more about this month’s #auspol news. Plus they answer questions from our patreon community about the social media ban, the influence of independent candidates, and other political theories around how voters vote. Thank you Adrian, Jonno, and P...2024-09-271h 01

Socially DemocraticEp.259: White Dudes for Harris with Ross Morales RockettoDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Co-founder and Co-Executive Director for Run For Something, Ross Morales Rocketto.Stephen joins Ross in Washington D.C to chat about the US Election, including the second presidential debate (this time against Donald Trump and Kamala Harris), Taylor Swift’s endorsement, and Run For Something’s White Dudes for Harris campaign. Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/45bc4wubThe presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more...2024-09-131h 05

Socially DemocraticEp.258: Killing the Voice with Shireen MorrisDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by constitutional lawyer and writer, Shireen Morris.Shireen joins the show to discuss her latest book, “Broken Heart: A True History of the Voice Referendum”, which unpacks the build up to the Voice to Parliament referendum, and shares the key moments where and when it was lost, and what lessons future reformers could learn from its failure.Get your copy of Broken Heart from BlackInc Press here.Join the Socially Democratic Patreon.2024-09-061h 16

Socially DemocraticEp.257: Feeney Files #07 September EditionDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.It’s the end of another month and that means it’s time for Feeney’s hour of power where Stephen and Feeney break down the #auspol news for the month. It was a big month for politics. We had an election in the NT, the Democratic National Committee came and went with huge success, there were massive union marches across Australia, and more.David a...2024-08-3057 min

Socially DemocraticEp.256: Economical Mixed Messages with Amit SinghDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by managing partner at Mandala, Amit Singh. Amit joins the show to give us the rundown on where Australia’s economy is at including the mixed messages we’re getting from data, the contradictory stances from our Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, and RBA governor, Michelle Bullock, and what we need to be thinking about when looking at the future of our economy.Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/45bc4wubThe presenting sponsor of th...2024-08-231h 04

Socially DemocraticEp.255: NT Election Preview with Ryan NeveDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Ryan Neve - former Deputy Chief of Staff to NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner..Ryan joins us to share his campaign insights into the upcoming Northern Territory election on Saturday August 24.He discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the two leaders for Labor and the Country Liberal Party, the issues dominating this election, the path to victory, and of course our regular analysis of the seats to watch on election night.Support Territory...2024-08-1657 min

Socially DemocraticEp.254: Kamala and the coach from Friday Night Lights with Sara ValenzuelaDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by NYC-based strategic communications and political consultant, Sara Valenzuela.Sara calls in from Texas to give us the rundown on all the developments in the US Presidential Election including Kamala Harris’ VP pick, Minnesota’s Tim Walz, her surge in the polls, and why Republicans are “weird”. Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/45bc4wubThe presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street ca...2024-08-091h 00

Socially DemocraticEp.253: Feeney Files #06 August Edition Part TwoDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.In part two, we return home to unpack all the developments in Australian politics including the defection of Fatima Payman from Labor to the cross bench, as well as the most recent tussles between Labor and the Greens, the state of the Albanese government and the CFMEU.Join the Socially Democratic Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/45bc4wubThe presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic...2024-08-011h 02

Socially DemocraticEp.252: Feeney Files #06 August Edition Part OneDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.July was a HUGE month for politics, leaving David and Stephen with a tonne of stuff to unpack. So much so, they’ve had to split this month’s edition into two parts. In part one, David and Stephen will cover the results from the UK election, where the Labour Party secured a victory over the Tories for the first time in 14 years, the surprising outcomes from the French elect...2024-07-311h 38

Socially DemocraticEp.251: The Leading Change Network Series - ACTION with Djaran Murray-JacksonDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Djaran Murray-Jackson, lead engagement officer for First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, for the final installment of Socially Democratic’s LCN series.A proud Dja Dja Wurrung Man, representing the clan’s Aboriginal Corporation on the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria, Djaran shares his organising journey as part of the movement to negotiate an historic Treaty with the Victorian State Government. The LCN Series is a special collaboration between the Socially Democratic podcast and Leading Change Network. Leading Change Network...2024-07-251h 01

Socially DemocraticEp.250: The Leading Change Network Series - STRATEGY with Mariali CardenasDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Mariali Cardenas, of Via Educacion for this installment of Socially Democratic’s LCN Series.Mariali joins us from Monterrey in Mexico to share her insights into strategy and re-strategising for Via Educacion’s School reopening campaign.The LCN Series is a special collaboration between the Socially Democratic podcast and Leading Change Network. Leading Change Network is a global community of organizing practice and learning, working to build people power for a more just, sustainable and democratic world. 2024-07-181h 01

Socially DemocraticEp.249: Leading Change Network Series - PUBLIC NARRATIVE & RELATIONSHIP BUILDING with SreejaniDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Sreejani from the Haiyya organisation for the second installment of Socially Democratic’s LCN Series. Sreejani calls in from Mumbai, India, to share her insights into crafting Public Narrative and Relationship Building, drawing from her experience leading Haiyya’s successful Health Over Stigma campaign. The LCN Series is a special collaboration between the Socially Democratic podcast and Leading Change Network. Leading Change Network is a global community of organizing practice and learning, working to build people power for a more...2024-07-111h 00

Socially DemocraticEp.248: The Leading Change Network Series - ORGANISING with Marshall GanzDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by the Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Prof. Marshall Ganz. Marshall shares his rich background in organising, from his story of self, his experiences working with Cesar Chevaz and Barack Obama, to his role in educating and training the next generation of organisers (including Stephen) at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. This is the first of four episodes as part of Socially Democratic’s Le...2024-07-051h 36

Socially DemocraticEp.247: Feeney Files #05 - July 2024 EditionDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by the former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.Feeney is back again to unpack this month's Auspol and overseas, including the elephant in the room in European politics, don’t sleep on Dutton’s nuclear plans, crossing the floor, and more. Plus, we answer our Patreon Member questions. Thanks Adrian!!Join the Socially Democratic Patreon and get early access to next months Leading Change Network series: https://tinyurl.com/45bc4wub...2024-06-2846 min

Socially DemocraticEp.246: UK Election Preview with John McTernanDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Political Secretary for former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, John McTernan. John calls in from London to analyse the UK election campaign, including Tory PM Rishi Sunak’s surprise snap election and his strategic missteps following the announcement, the making of Keir Starmer, and Labour‘s path to victory and where they will bag the 121 seats required to pull off the biggest swing to Labour since the 1997 Tony Blair landslide.This episode is dedicated to Cecilia Donnelly. 2024-06-2056 min

Socially DemocraticEp.245: Feeney Files #04 - June 2024 EditionDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by the former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.For their fourth installment of Feeney’s Hour of Power, David and Stephen cover politics from around the world, touching on the Trump conviction, the upcoming UK election. They also return to domestic politics and ask - is federal Labor in a funk?, immigration debate, and the AEC’s federal boundary redistribution. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn S...2024-06-061h 08

Socially DemocraticEp.236: The Feeney Files #02 - April 2024 EditionDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by the former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney.For our second installment of The Feeney Files (aka Feeney’s Hour of Power) we discuss the fallout from the Dunkley by-election and Tasmanian state election, check out why former Prime Ministers Rudd and Keating were in the news, and ask what’s going on with those Chinese spy claims from ASIO.Thank you Robert and Karen for your questions this week. If you have a question for Davi...2024-04-041h 06

Socially DemocraticEp.235: Tasmanian Election Review with Jack MilroyDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by political consultant Jack Milroy.Jack returns to the show to give his analysis of Saturday’s Tasmania’s election, including a breakdown of the results, why Labor conceded so early, the key takeaways from the campaign, and what’s next for the Tasmanian Labor. If you have questions for David and Stephen that you’d like to get featured in next month’s installment of the Feeney Files, DM us at any of the Dunn Street social channels.2024-03-281h 01

Socially DemocraticEp.231: The Feeney Files #01 - March 2024 EditionDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by the former Labor Campaign Director and federal MP, David Feeney. This week Socially Democratic is launching our new, monthly episode “The Feeney Files”. Every month, David and Stephen will recap the month in #auspol and on the inaugural Feeney Files, David discusses how 2023 ended for the government and dictated the direction of federal Labor in early 2024.They share thoughts on the pathway to an early federal election, the impact of the stage three tax cu...2024-02-291h 00

Socially DemocraticEp.228: 2024 Primary Season with Jonae WartelDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Democratic consultant and state director for the Georgia Run-Off, Jonae Wartel.Jonae (and Stephen) is back to break down the GOP and Democratic primaries so far. While the New Hampshire primary and Iowa Caucus are already done and dusted, and it’s looking like we’re in for a rematch between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Jonae still has much to say about GOP candidate Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, the year ahead for Democratic campaigners. T...2024-02-1246 min

Socially DemocraticEp.221: Media Year in Review 2023 with Week on WednesdayDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Van Badham and Ben Davison, hosts of the Week on Wednesday for our first Media Year in Review Episode. A new addition to our Year in Review series, Van and Ben join Stephen to chat about the hits and misses in the Australian political journalism sphere, as well as breaking down some of the big moments, gaffs, and lies from the fourth estate. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on ho...2023-12-1455 min

Socially DemocraticEp.210: Trump v Biden 2.0? with Jonae WartelDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Democratic consultant and state director for the Georgia Run-Off, Jonae Wartel. While Dunn Street was in Washington D.C. for our annual US Engagement Mission, Stephen caught up with Jonae to chat about the upcoming Republican primaries, the ongoing Trump drama, and looking forward to 2024 and what Joe Biden needs to win a second term.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, b...2023-09-1751 min

Socially DemocraticEp.209: Resetting the Union/Government relationship with Melissa DonnellyDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by National Secretary for the CPSU, Melissa Donnelly.Mel joins the show for the first time to chat about her journey into the union movement, the challenges public sector workers faced under the previous federal government, lessons learned, how COVID reset the idea of “workplace”, and where the CPSU is seeking to make improvements with the new federal Labor government.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning camp...2023-09-0753 min

Socially DemocraticEp.206: The Future of Unionism - Socially Democratic at ALP Nat ConDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by ACTU President, Michele O'Neil and TWU National Secretary, Michael Kaine.They join Stephen for the first of TWO live recordings of Socially Democratic, as part of ALP National Conference Fringe. Michele and Michael discuss the state of the Australian Trade Union movement after 9 years of conservative rule, identifying what needs immediate change under a new Labor government, and look towards creating safer, fairer workplaces across Australia. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For m...2023-08-181h 05

Socially DemocraticEp.200: Double Tonne Celebration Episode!Dunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Federal Labor MP Josh Burns, Democratic strategist Jonae Wartel, former ALP Secretary David Feeney for our 200th Episode! To celebrate our double tonne, Stephen is joined by fan favourites, Josh, Jonae, and David to chat about all things social democrats love to chat about: politics, campaigning, organising, unions, elections and more!And, in a fun twist, Josh Burns turns the tables on Stephen, taking on the role of interviewer, channelling his best David Speers, and asking Stephen some h...2023-07-071h 17

Socially DemocraticEp.193: Murdoch Media, Liberals, and the Voice with John Armitage and Dr Andrea CarsonDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Director at QDOS research group John Armitage and Professor of Political Communication at La Trobe University, Dr Andrea Carson. John and Andrea join Stephen to discuss the Australian media landscape, the Murdoch Press, its influence on the Liberal party. In the second half of the show they discuss the Voice to Parliament Referendum and foundations of the two campaigns and their respective propositions to the electorate as we prepare for the historic referendum in the second half of the year . The presenting spo...2023-05-181h 14

Socially DemocraticEp.187: The Leadership of Dan Andrews with David FeeneyDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Victorian Labor Campaign Director, David Feeney.David joins Stephen to mark the historic occasion (this Saturday) as Dan Andrews passes John Cain as the longest serving Labor Premier of Victoria. They reflect on the legacies of the Cain and Bracks governments that paved the way for Labor to become the dominating force in Victoria politics. From policy development to campaigning and media management, they discuss how Andrews and his government have been so impactful in shaping state and national politics and ma...2023-04-051h 21

Socially DemocraticEp.173: 2022 Pop Culture Wrap Up with Tess FarrellDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Socially Democratic’s Pop Culture Correspondent, Tess Farrell for our annual Pop Culture Wrap Up. Returning to the airwaves for the first time in 2023, Stephen and Tess give spoiler free reviews of their favourite shows and movies of 2022, including “Dopesick”, “The Dropout” (both on Hulu here in Australia), and “Maverick”. Tess also gives her recommendations for essential summer viewing. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning cam...2023-01-051h 06

Socially DemocraticEp.172: International Politics Year in Review - 2022 with David KitchingDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by David Kitching for our annual International Politics Year in Review - 2022 edition.David joins Stephen for our annual International Year in Review episode, to unpack the key moments in global politics that shaped 2022. David discusses the elections in Europe and Brazil, the conflict in Ukraine, women’s rights with the overturning of Roe v Wade/Dobbs and the protests in Iran, the real impact of climate change, and more.David also nominates his Social Democrat of the Year for 2022. The pres...2022-12-201h 09

Socially DemocraticEp.165: 2022 VIC ELECTION WEEKLY WRAP #1 with Emma Dawson & David Feeney (16 Days to go)Dunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Executive Director for Per Capita, Emma Dawson, and former Federal Member for Batman, David Feeney, for Socially Democratic’s first weekly recap of the 2022 Victorian State election campaign. Emma and David are back! And they join Stephen in unpacking the state election campaign thus far, breaking down the latest policy announcements, polls, and media meltdown.Socially Democratic’s 2022 State Election coverage continues next Friday when Emma and David return for more of the campaign analysis you love!Volunteer 2 hours of your time to a...2022-11-101h 19

Socially DemocraticEp.153: Federal Parliament Kick Off with Josh BurnsDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by the freshly re-elected member for MacNamara, Labor’s Josh Burns. Josh joins Stephen to give a brief post election debrief, mainly how the close race for the seat of MacNamara was won and how he correctly predicted Labor winning the seat of Higgins, followed by a recap of the first sitting week of parliament under the Albanese government. Josh unpacks the goings on of the sitting week, including the first speeches from new faces, the key issues brought to parliament, and how the Liberals are...2022-08-0547 min

Socially DemocraticEp.147: Post Election Breakdown, SA and TAS Edition with Aemon Burke & Jack MilroyDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by SA Labor Secretary, Aemon Bourke, and Managing Director of Defiance, Jack Milroy. In the penultimate episode of our state by state Federal Post Election Breakdowns, Aemon and Jack join Stephen in covering the results in South Australia and Tasmania. First up, Aemon unpacks the great results in SA, where Labor won the elusive seat of Boothby and almost jagged the seat of Sturt. Jack follows, breaking down the tough campaign in the Apple Isle, the mixed reactions, the swings against the party acr...2022-06-231h 06

Socially DemocraticEp.143: Post Election Recap with Emma Dawson & David FeeneyDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Executive Director for Per Capita, Emma Dawson, and former Federal Member for Batman, David Feeney.After 6 weeks of covering the Federal Election, Emma and David return one last time to unpack Labor’s victory, election day itself and all the events surrounding it. Stephen, Emma, and David, in true organiser style, break down the pluses, deltas, and takeaways of the Labor campaign state by state.They also revel in the Liberal Party’s defeat and its shift to the right, breaking down where...2022-05-271h 31

Socially DemocraticEp.137: The Week on Wednesday Crossover BONUS EpisodeDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by fellow podcasters, Labor activist, Ben Davison and Guardian columnist, Van Badham, for a special crossover episode: Socially Democratic meets The Week On Wednesday. Ben, Van, and Stephen join forces to unpack the midpoint of the 2022 Federal Election campaign, sharing their thoughts on the campaign so far, the performance of both party leaders, the impact of media coverage on voters, and the shift in campaign strategies as early voting begins on Monday 9 May. They also discuss what to expect in the second half of the ca...2022-05-041h 00

Socially DemocraticEp.131: Emergency SA Election Episode with Kate EllisDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former federal member for Adelaide and bestselling author Kate Ellis, for an emergency mid-week episode!Kate and Stephen try and keep the lid on while unpacking the recent Adelaide Advertiser-YouGov poll that has things looking good for current opposition leader Peter Malinauskas and SA Labor.Kate gives her analysis of the election campaign thus far, where Labor has made gains on the government and shares her thoughts on what to expect of South Australian voters as they take to the polls this Saturday.2022-03-1644 min

Socially DemocraticEp.128: South Australian State Election Preview with Michael McGuireDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by SA Weekend writer and Obsessive fan of Celtic, Redlegs and Swans, Michael McGuire.With the 2022 South Australian State Election being held next month, Michael gives his insights into the key issues both parties will campaign on including covid, healthcare and public transport.He compares the leadership styles of Liberal Premier Steven Marshall and Labor’s Peter Malinauskas and Michael unpacks which target seats Labor must flip in order to win government.BONUS chat for all the Tim Alloys out there, Michael and St...2022-02-251h 11

Socially DemocraticEp.126: National Press Club debrief with Anika Wells MPDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by federal member for Lilley, Labor’s Anika Wells. Anika joins Stephen fresh from attending the National Press Club in Canberra, where Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame gave impassioned addresses on gender violence and sexual harassment, to give her opinions on the mood at the Press Club, the takeaways from Higgins and Tame’s speeches, and their interactions from the press. She remarks on how Higgins and Tame’s addresses will have a huge impact on the public discussion on systemic issues affecting women, at work and...2022-02-1154 min

Socially DemocraticEp.125: Australia’s Economic Recovery with Amit SinghDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by former economic adviser to the Rudd/Gillard Government and managing director at Accenture Australia, Amit Singh.After joining Stephen back in early 2020 to share his predictions about how COVID would impact Australia’s economy, Amit returns to Socially Democratic to share his thoughts on the actual outcomes of the pandemic two years on.In his previous interview Amit broke down his predictions into three phases: Response, Recovery, and Repositioning. In this episode, Amit unpacks Australia’s economic performance, the pros and cons of Au...2022-02-091h 18

Socially DemocraticEp.121: StoryCraft Crossover Episode - How narrative is transforming political campaignsDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly this week switches it up and becomes the interviewee for a change, joining founder of Fireside Agency and host of StoryCraft podcast - Ben Hart, for their final episode of StoryCraft, season one. Stephen talks about the rise of public narrative theory in politics, how Dan Andrews deftly used it to become the first Victorian Opposition leader in 60 years to defeat a one-term government, and why it can also be a potent organising tool for anyone trying to lead others through conditions of uncertainty.Looking for more o...2022-01-0744 min

Socially DemocraticEp.117: 2021 Pop Culture Wrap Up with Tess Farrell (and SPOILERS!!)Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Socially Democratic’s Pop Culture Correspondent, Tess Farrell for our annual Pop Culture Wrap Up. Stephen and Tess review HBO’s “White Lotus”, Disney’s “Only Murders in the Building”, HBO’s latest season of “Succession” (with Spoilers), and the latest Bond film to hit the big screen “No Time To Die” (with Spoilers!!!!!!!). In this monster wrap up episode, they discuss the strengths of these shows, what tanked and why, and which characters vote Labor.They also recommend their “must watch” TV for Summer 2022. The presenting sponsor of...2021-12-031h 38

Socially DemocraticEp.114: The Obama Legacy with Jonae WartelDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Washington DC based Democratic consultant and Obama campaign alum, Jonae Wartel.Inspired by the HBO documentary series “Obama: In pursuit of a more perfect union”, Jonae joins Stephen in revisiting the Obama years, reflecting on his legacy - in particular the impact the Obama campaign had on them both, and thousands like them, as emerging organisers.Jonae unpacks the 08 and 12 OFA campaigns and examines why they were so transformational for many people engaging in politics for the first time and how Obama took grassroots organising mainstream. Jon...2021-10-291h 05

Socially DemocraticEp.104: “No State is Immune” with Linus PowerDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former ALP National Organiser and the current Labor MP for the Queensland state seat of Logan, Linus Power. Linus shares his thoughts on the Queensland experience of COVID, attitudes towards it’s recent outbreaks and lockdowns, and the handling of the pandemic by the Palaszczuk government.Stephen and Linus evaluate the contrasting performance of Labor in the Sunshine State at state and federal elections and the reasons why Labor has performed so poorly since 2010. Linus reflects on his transition from organiser to public office, reminiscing on his org...2021-08-2059 min

Socially DemocraticEp.91: 100 Days of Biden with Sam SchneidmanDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Obama organiser and Socially Democratic staple, Sam Scheidman. Sam returns to the show to discuss the first 100 days of the Biden presidency, evaluating his accomplishments thus far including the COVID response and stimulus plan. Sam and Stephen consider the fallout from the Jan 6 attempted coup on American democracy, the turmoil inside the Republican Party and what impact this will have on the 2022 midterms.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you or...2021-05-211h 06

Socially DemocraticEp.90: Scottish elections review (and some English stuff too) with John McTernanDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Director for Political Operations in the Blair Government, and Director of Communications for the Gillard Government, John McTernan.John discusses last week’s Holyrood elections in Scotland, where Labour had its worst-ever result with 22 seats, and the lowest share of the vote in both Constituency & List votes. John analyses the lingering fixation on Scottish independence and how it shaped the election, the challenge facing Labour’s new leader Anas Sarwar and the broad implications for UK Labour electoral fortunes. He also discusses the voting population’s move aw...2021-05-141h 02

Socially DemocraticEp.85: Top 5 Sporting Moments with Richard MarlesDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Deputy Labor Leader and federal member for Corio, Richard Marles. Richard and Stephen discuss their top five favourite sporting moments, the intersection between sports and politics, and the state of federal politics heading into an election year. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au...2021-04-091h 24

Socially DemocraticEp.77: Good Media, Bad Media, and Search for Quality Journalism with Andrea CarsonDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Associate Professor Communication and Media at La Trobe University, Andrea Carson. Andrea discusses the media’s role in providing Donald Trump a platform to win the nomination, striking the balance between de-platforming and free speech, and Murdoch v New Media. She tries to make sense of Stephen’s rant on the Australian media’s coverage of the pandemic. She also tells us about her research into government intervention against the spread of misinformation.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how...2021-02-1256 min

Socially DemocraticEp.73: Political Pop Culture with Tess Farrell Pt.2 (Mrs America)Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined again by our resident pop culture guest Tess Farrell to review more of the best of the political genre to watch this summer.This week, Stephen and Tess look at Hulu’s “Mrs America,” starring Australia’s Cate Blanchet as Phyllis Schlafly and Rose Byrne as Gloria Steinem. Mrs America is a nine part drama series that charts the campaign to pass the ratification to the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970’s. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street...2021-01-151h 03

Socially DemocraticEp.72: Political Pop Culture with Tess Farrell Pt.1 (The Politician)Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by our resident pop culture guest Tess Farrell to review some of the best of the political genre to watch this summer.Stephen and Tess kick it off with Netflix’s “The Politician”. At pains to avoid any spoilers, they discuss the central narrative of the two series, the strengths and weaknesses of central characters and ask if this political comedy/drama stacks up IRL. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build w...2021-01-081h 09

Socially DemocraticEp.70: Year in Review, Victorian Edition with Harriet ShingDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly spoke with Labor MP for the Eastern Region of Victorian State Parliament, Harriet Shing.Harriet joins Stephen for their annual, yearly wrap up, reflecting on the highlights, lowlights, and WTF moments of 2020 in Victorian state politics, as well as which Christmas movie is the best, and an update on her beloved donkeys. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better p...2020-12-181h 26

Socially DemocraticEp.52: Democratic National Zoom-Vention Wrap Up!Dunn Street Founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by our US Correspondant and former Obama for America organizer - Sam Schneidman.Sam and Stephen unpack the 4 day Democratic National Convention that launched the historic Biden-Harris presidential campaign. They discuss what the virtual convention landed, what didn’t, and how serious an impact the changes to the United States Postal Service will have on the election outcome.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or...2020-08-221h 03

Socially DemocraticEp.51: Northern Territory Election Preview with Kent RoweDunn Street Founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Kent Rowe to discuss the upcoming election in the Northern Territory. Kent is the former Secretary and Campaign Director for Territory Labor.With Territorians going to the polls on Saturday 22 August, Kent and Stephen preview Michael Gunner and Labor’s re-election prospects, the critical seats to watch on election night and why you need to campaign in the Territory at least once.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning ca...2020-08-141h 13

Socially DemocraticEp.48: How Jacinda Ardern lead NZ through COVID-19 - with Neale JonesDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by former Chief of Staff to New Zealand Labour leaders, Jacinda Ardern and Andrew Little - Neale Jones. Neale and Stephen discuss New Zealand's successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the leadership of Jacinda Ardern, governing in coalition with the Greens Party and NZ First, and they unpack Labour's prospects in the upcoming general election. This weeks episode is produced by Rebecca Connell.The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help organise you...2020-07-241h 00

Socially DemocraticEp.47: Politics USA, July Update!Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by former Obama organiser and regular US politics correspondent - Sam Schneidman for our monthly catch up. Sam and Stephen broke down the past month in US politics including the impact COVID-19 is having on the November elections, the strong polling numbers for Joe Biden, senate races to watch, why Sam doesn’t want to talk about the Lincoln Project, the SCOTUS decision on Trump’s taxes and Rest in Peace John Lewis.The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on h...2020-07-211h 00

Socially DemocraticEp.42: Are we finally witnessing the demise of Trump?Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by former Obama organiser and our regular US politics guest, Sam Schneidman.Sam and Stephen consider the impact the BLM protests will have on the 2020 race, discuss the shift in polling around public sentiment against systematic racism in the United States, GOP voter suppression tactics, and assess Biden's campaign since April. Today's episode was produced by Pam Kiriakidis.Download on your fav podcast app today.To support the campaign against racial injustice in the United States, donate to our friends at Color of...2020-06-151h 06

Socially DemocraticEp.40: Student Activism in the Age of CoronaDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by Molly Willmott – President of the National Union of students.Molly is a passionate activist at Melbourne University, and has been involved for around 5 years now. She spoke about the challenges that 2020 has brought for students and how NUS have adapted to these changes. Although Covid-19 throw a spanner in the works for the NUS, she is still fighting for student unionism and social justice issues. Today's episode was produced by Pam Kiriakidis.Download on your fav podcast app today.This episode was a...2020-06-051h 08

Socially DemocraticEp.37: Can Biden beat Trump in November?Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined on the line by former Obama alumni organizer - Sam Schneidman.With the Democratic primary season now concluded and the party unifying around former Vice-President Joe Biden, Sam and Stephen turn their attention to the general in November. They discuss which battleground states will be the key to securing 270 electoral college votes, how Biden should frame his GOP opponent, and the importance of online campaigning in a COVID-19 world. Download on your fav podcast app today. The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn...2020-04-2356 min

Socially DemocraticEp.35: The Economic Urgency of NowDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly spoke with Amit Singh - senior advisor at economic consultancy firm Alpha-Beta, and former economic advisor to the Rudd and Gillard governments. On this week's episode, Amit and Stephen discuss the economic impact COVID-19 is having on global markets and the Australian economy, has the federal government adopted the right approach, and what are the next steps needed to navigate this global economic and health crisis?Download on your fav podcast app today.The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more i...2020-04-0656 min

Socially DemocraticEp.34: Did we ever think footy was bigger than a global pandemic?Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly spoke with host of the weekly AFL podcast 'Bottom of the Pack' - Seán O'Sullivan to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on world sports in the past month. Seán and Stephen reflected on the crazy week in early March when most domestic and international sporting competitions shutdown in order to help contain the spread of the deadly virus.They turn their attention to the Australia domestic sport scene and consider why it took so long for the AFL, NRL and A-League to suspend their men's and women's com...2020-03-251h 06

Socially DemocraticEp.32: Why the Maldives is not yet a workers' paradise?Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly - in conjunction with Australian Labor International - was in the Maldives last week, leading workshops with the Maldives Labour and Social Democratic Party (MLSDP) and took time out to speak with two local party activists organising for change across this island nation. Stephen spoke with Mauroof Zakir - General Secretary of the Tourism Employees Association of the Maldives (TEAM) about the transition from autocratic rule following constitutional reforms in 2008, the establishment of trade unions and why the need for a Labour Party to enter the political fray at a national and l...2020-03-1350 min

Socially DemocraticEp.31: The Super Tuesday Super RecapDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly spoke with Obama organizer - Sam Schneidman to breakdown all the results from Super Tuesday's Democratic primary. Sam and Stephen discuss the how Biden became the comeback kid, what this means for Bernie Sanders and his revolution, what happened Senator Elizabeth Warren and what we can expect from the next round of primaries in the coming weeks.Download on your fav podcast app today. The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help organise to bu...2020-03-0536 min

Socially DemocraticEp.29: New Hampshire and KlomentumDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly spoke with Obama organizer - Sam Schneidman to breakdown Tuesday's New Hampshire Democratic primary. Sam and Stephen discuss the surprise performance of Amy Klobuchar, ask if did Bernie Sanders did enough to expand his base, is Warren and Biden finished, who has momentum and deep campaign infrastructure leading into the Nevada caucus and the South Carolina primary?Download on your fav podcast app today. The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help organise to bu...2020-02-1455 min

Socially DemocraticEp.26: The Year in Review-ish with Harriet Shing MPDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly sat down with Harriet Shing, Labor MP for Eastern Region in the Victorian state parliament and Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health.In the final episode for 2019, Harriet and Stephen broke down the political and cultural events and miniature Donkeys that shaped the year that was 2019 here in Victoria, across the country and overseas. Download on your fav podcast app today. The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help organise to build winning campaigns in yo...2019-12-231h 28

Socially DemocraticEp.20: Democratic Primary UpdateDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly spoke with OFA and CAN Field alum Sam Schneidman in Brooklyn to catch up on the Democratic primaries.Sam and Stephen discussed the potential candidacy of Michael Bloomberg, what happened with Kamala Harris's campaign, the rise of Elizabeth Warren, AOC's endorsement for Bernie, and the implications of the recent Virginia and Kentucky elections on the 2020 general. Download on your fav podcast app today.The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help organise to build winning campaigns...2019-11-131h 10

Socially DemocraticEp.19: Color Of Change And The Fight Against InjusticeDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was in Washington, DC to speak with Shannon Talbert - Color Of Change's National Field Director.Stephen asked about her pathway into community organising, and the various campaigns that Color of Change are focusing on including the fight against mass incarceration and holding prosecutors accountable. Download on your fav podcast app today.The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help organise to build winning campaigns in your community, your business or organisation and make the world...2019-11-0635 min

Socially DemocraticEp.18: The Four P's with Michaela SettleDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly returns from the winter break to sit down with proud member of the CAN Field Alumni and newly elected member for Buninyong - Michaela Settle. Stephen asked about her time organising, the transition to public office and some of the issues that are close to her heart. Download on your fav podcast app today.The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help organise to build winning campaigns in your community, your business or organisation and make...2019-10-1848 min

Socially DemocraticEp.7: Democratic Presidential Primaries BreakdownDunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly spoke to former Obama For American alum Sam Schneidman on the line from San Francisco, California. Together they breakdown the state of play in the Democratic primaries.Sam gives his assessment on the leading candidates for the Democratic nomination, they analyse the five voting blocks that will shape the outcome, the changing role of money and campaign finance in the primaries, what new organising models are being adopted by campaigns and Stephen asks the question: impeach Trump?The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on...2019-06-181h 15