Mark Kenny takes a weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National... more
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We Are New Britain's Anna McShane joins Democracy Sausage to talk British politics, the return of President Trump, and the... more
The Tally Room’s Ben Raue joins Democracy Sausage to talk by-election results, swing seats and what it all means for... more
Senator Larissa Waters joins Democracy Sausage to talk electoral reform, resisting the far right and the Greens’ ongoing negotiations. What’s... more
Cultural studies professor Graeme Turner joins Mark and Marija to compare election campaign expectations, media concerns, and ask whether Donald... more
Historian Frank Bongiorno and political scientist Marija Taflaga join Democracy Sausage to look back on 2024 and ahead to upcoming... more
Teen journalist Leonardo Puglisi and youth justice expert Faith Gordon join Democracy Sausage to discuss social media bans. How can we... more
Mark Kenny and Marija Taflaga discuss the final sitting week of 2024, what drives political deal making and how politicians... more
Independent MPs Kate Chaney and Zali Steggall join Democracy Sausage to talk campaign finance reform and how it impacts your... more