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Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
The Australian National University

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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Episodes

All cloud, no lining

Researcher Nicholas Biddle joins Democracy Sausage to discuss new research on Australia’s optimism (or lack thereof), what’s driving it, and... more

11 Mar 2025 · 39 minutes
Monkey see, monkey don’t?

Political scientist Shaun Ratcliff joins Democracy Sausage to discuss election polls, influential demographics, and whether foreign politics are at the... more

04 Mar 2025 · 54 minutes
Keep calm, Keir-y on?

We Are New Britain's Anna McShane joins Democracy Sausage to talk British politics, the return of President Trump, and the... more

26 Feb 2025 · 44 minutes
An unpredictable race?

The Tally Room’s Ben Raue joins Democracy Sausage to talk by-election results, swing seats and what it all means for... more

11 Feb 2025 · 46 minutes
Countering effective mislabelling

Senator Larissa Waters joins Democracy Sausage to talk electoral reform, resisting the far right and the Greens’ ongoing negotiations.  What’s... more

04 Feb 2025 · 44 minutes
Shrinking leaders and nations

Cultural studies professor Graeme Turner joins Mark and Marija to compare election campaign expectations, media concerns, and ask whether Donald... more

28 Jan 2025 · 47 minutes
Hungry for hope in the new year

Historian Frank Bongiorno and political scientist Marija Taflaga join Democracy Sausage to look back on 2024 and ahead to upcoming... more

12 Dec 2024 · 54 minutes
Punishing kids for adult failures

Teen journalist Leonardo Puglisi and youth justice expert Faith Gordon join Democracy Sausage to discuss social media bans. How can we... more

04 Dec 2024 · 40 minutes
Perception and judgement

Mark Kenny and Marija Taflaga discuss the final sitting week of 2024, what drives political deal making and how politicians... more

26 Nov 2024 · 44 minutes
Big money, big influence, big parties

Independent MPs Kate Chaney and Zali Steggall join Democracy Sausage to talk campaign finance reform and how it impacts your... more

19 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes