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There's been a host of pre-selections for upper house for next year's upper house elections. But why are they jostling for these coveted positions so early? Hear the state's most informed commentary in this Mini FontCast episode with Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with political editor from The Mercury, David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first session of the 51st parliament is mostly done and it appears to be working as it should, so far at least. There have been more developments into the ongoing commission of enquiry with a class payout worth tens of millions of dollars and the resignation of the children's commissioner. There have also been a handful of preselections for upper house elections next year. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by the political editor from The Mercury, David Killick to give you Tasmania's most well informed and fearless analysis of these issues and more.  FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some major changes are afoot in Hobart city to make way for cyclists, but does it make any sense at all? This is a highlight from the most recent full episode of FontCast which didn't go to air. Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his final FontCast before he goes back into politics, Alex Johnston faces some tough questions about his decision to join the Jacqui Lambie Network from FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a highlight from the most recent full episode of FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has our first taste of minority government in more than a decade been encouraging or is on the verge of spiralling into chaos? FontPR Partner Becher Townshend is joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and political editor from the Mercury David Killick while Brad Stansfield takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the ultimate showdown. The new leader of the opposition, Dean Winter sits across the table from Brad Stansfield at Font PR headquarters along with host Becher Townshend and Win News Director Alex Johnston. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You hear a lot of things first on FontCast including Brad conceding his prediction that the Macquarie Point stadium was dead. The team unanimously agree the stadium  will almost certainly be built. There's also some more predictions about Labor's front bench with Michelle O'Byrne poised to take the speaker's chair.  The team also unpack the fallout from the recent Legislative Council elections and what we can expect when parliament resumes next week.  FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston while the always reliable David Killick takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Jeremy Rockliff fair in his first week as the leader of a minority government? The Lambie agreement continues to be a point of debate. Dean Winter puts his mark on the Labor Opposition with a new shadow cabinet and Brendan Blomeley get's booted from the Liberals. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston while the always reliable David Killick takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After weeks of pouring over the lower house elections, how will Tasmania's upper house shape up after upcoming elections in Elwick, Hobart and Prosser.  This is a bonus episode of FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new government has been sworn in after Premier Jeremy Rockliff struck a deal with the Jacquie Lambie Network and at least one independent.  FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor at the Mercury Newspaper David Killick to ask the question - was it worth it? FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His first day back at Font after working on the election campaign Brad Stansfield drops a truth bomb about the political fallout from the Macquarie Point stadium. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberal Party have held on to power and will form a minority government after the weekend's election.  Font PR's own Brad Stansfield returns to the show with Becher Townshend, Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the election results.   AJ and David have some intense questioning for Brad after his five-week secondment with the Liberal Party to help with their election campaign. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final analysis and predictions before the Tasmanian state election. The polls open in less than 24 hours and while Liberals are the favourite to hold on to government, everyone agrees anything could happen.  Font PR's Becher Townshend is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the electoral shenanigans of the past week.   Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the third most popular party in the state, how are the Greens tracking for the upcoming election?  This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberal Government has put millions of dollars toward a chocolate fountain project based at the Cadbury factory and the opposition has also backed the development. Is it a silly project or a stroke of political genius? This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been an eventful week on the campaign trail with press conferences interrupted by streakers, protests during the leaders debate and the world's biggest chocolate fountain. Font PR's Becher Townshend is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the electoral shenanigans of the past week.   Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the media putting enough scrutiny on how all the political parties are going to pay for their election promises? Becher thinks the Greens are getting away with a lot of uncosted policies.  This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Liberal Party MP finally drew a comment from a Lambie candidate but why are they keeping such a low profile? This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the rural launch of the Liberal Party's campaign, has the FontCast election prediction needle moved?  Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to the electoral shenanigans of the past week.   Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat.   This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat.   This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a week of policy announcements, gaffs and mysterious opinion polls but what does it all mean as we barrel towards the Tasmanian election in just a few weeks time. Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the flurry of activity.  Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat.   This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a wild first week of the election campaign Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the flurry of activity.  Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat.   This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cutting-edge analysis of why Tasmania finds itself going back to the polls a year ahead of schedule.  This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania's best political commentary.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's on like Donkey Kong. The emergency FontCast button has been pushed after months of speculation. Tasmania is going to the polls on March 23. Brad and Becher are joined by Win TV News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick to analyse the situation and make their predcitions. Will Premier Jeremy Rockliff's gamble pay off and restore the Liberal Party's majority or will it be a minority government. Wtih parliament increasing from 25 seats to 35, anything could happen.  Catch this emergency episode of the FontCast for Tasmania's best political commentary. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Tasmania heading to the polls more than a year early? It looks likely as a standoff looms between renegade crossbencher, John Tucker and Premier Jeremy Rockliff.  Becher and Brad have brought Win News Director Alex Johnston in to start a new season of the FontCast with an emergency episode. This is an unmissable episode of FontCast, Tasmania's top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unless something big happens this is the final FontCast episode for the year and we're going to go into a bit more depth on the big issues of the year, and some predictions for 2024. Joining host Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield is the dream team of Alex “AJ” Johnston, and David “Killa” Killick. We kick off with the latest EMRS poll and then cover everything from the stadium, the turkeys, the commission of inquiry and much more. We even give predictions for the next state election and whether Labor has any chance of winning with Rebecca White as leader.  Don't miss this episode of FontCast, Tasmania's top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time ever, recorded in front of a live audience. The votes are in. Who will win the coveted Golden Font for 2023? Peter Gutwein won this illustrious award for the first three years of its existence until Dean Winter took the gong in 2022. As the hot favourite to back it up, will the leader of opposition business make it two in a row?  Don't miss this episode of FontCast, Tasmania's top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was Meg Webb's naming public servants and organisations under parliamentary privilege? 01:31 - The Mercury's Political Editor David Killick says she did the right thing but he was on his own as Brad Stansfield lashed MLC for her outburst.  10:22 - Stadium 2.0 has Becher confused. David says it's muddying the waters and making the process more difficult.  17:42 - The two Turkey's as Brad calls them are still looking for a party to back them in the next election.  23: 52 - Who is behind the push to have Bridget Archer dropped from Liberal Party pre-selection for the next election? The answer may surprise you. Don't miss this episode of FontCast, Tasmania's top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back. The stadium is back after the opposition voted to let it progress to an assessment by the planning commission in the middle of the night.  This episode opens with a firey exchange between Brad and Win News Boss Alex Johnston over former Attorney General Alise Archer's claims that the premier broke the law by asking her to make her intentions clear.  Don't miss this episode of FontCast, Tasmania's top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To round out a tense couple of weeks in Tasmanian politics, Becher and Brad are joined by Political Editor from the Mercury, David Killick, to assess the damage. Who were the big winners and losers after Attorney General Elise Archer's shock departure from state parliament?  Don't miss this episode of FontCast, Tasmania's top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EMERGENCY EPISODE Predictions of an election before the end of the year look more likely to play out after Tasmanian Attorney-General Elise Archer resigned over leaked damaging text messages. Archer has since said that she will sit on the crossbench and would consider supporting a Labor no-confidence motion. Becher and Brad are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston for a detailed analysis of what could happen and what is likely to happen if Archer chooses the nuclear option and sends Tasmania to polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania's Attorney General is under siege after allegedly abusive text messages were published. Alex Johnston is in the studio with Brad and Beacher to analyse this latest blow to the government and what the fallout could be, other than schadenfreude. Becher is unimpressed with the response to the long awaited disability report. Brad doubles down on his criticisms of the government's plan to implement a fire tax and he has some breaking news. Don't miss this episode of FontCast, Tasmania's top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unexpected twist in state politics has taken centre stage, overshadowing even the most groundbreaking developments. Join Brad and Becher as they delve into this intriguing narrative with The Mercury's Chief Political Editor, David Killick. Together, they unravel the mystery behind a lost prosthetic leg that captured the headlines. In addition, our hosts explore the upcoming clash of political heavyweights, with former senator Eric Abetz and current Senator Jonno Duniam gearing up for a potential rematch. Brad also delivers a breaking news update on a potential dark horse contender entering the race, adding an element of surprise to the political landscape. Dive into an insightful analysis of the stadium and its newly appointed board and other captivating stories. The FontCast is the only place to get clear, honest, informed and most importantly, fearless news and analysis about Tasmanian politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest opinion poll suggests Jeremy Rockliff's reset has worked. Join Brad and Becher as they analyse what it means for both parties. The David O'Byrne saga refuses to go away with his sister, Michelle O'Byrne, elected to Labor's national executive. The final report from the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's response to child sex abuse in institutional settings has handed down its final report. And team looks at the chances of success for the Voice referendum after the campaign officially kicked off. Don't miss Tasmania's best political analysis in this episode of the FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad is back on deck, joining Becher and Win News' Alex Johnston to assess the Premier's great reset. For Brad, it highlighted how much can change in a couple of weeks in politics. Find out if he thinks there will still be an election this year. The team discuss the status of David O'Byrne and whether he is ever going to be welcomed back into the Labor Party, the future of the Marinus Link and how the opposition appears to have found its groove and is challenging the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mercury's David Killick was expecting a quiet winter recess, but it's been anything but. He joins Becher to unpack the State Government's lates reset. With Alex away for a golfing holiday and Brad still abroad, David and Becher unpack Jeremy Rockliff's reshuffle and admission his government had lost its way. They also look at whether Labor has been able to capitalise on it. As Dave says, there's never a dull moment in Tasmanian politics nor a dull moment on the FontCast. Don't miss this action-packed episode of Tasmania's top-rating home-grown podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becher faces some hard questions from Win News' Alex Johnston and the Mercury's David Killik over Font PR's new partner, Danielle McKay, taking a temporary job as a media advisor for the Premier's office. It's a fiery conversation that you don't want to miss. They also discuss the likelihood of a state election being held this year, and Alex mulls challenging Cassy O'Connor for the Legislative Council seat of Hobart next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a feisty week of parliament, AJ is back for a feisty episode where the boys canvass the likely next election date. Can Labor win, and what exactly are the four horsemen of the apocalypse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Tasmania's top news and politics podcast, David Killick from the Mercury joins Becher and Brad to unpack budget estimates and to hear Brad double down on his call that the Macquarie Point stadium is D. E. A Dead. The turkeys who voted for Christmas did it again last week, and Brad is more than happy to point out that they could have triggered an election before they were ready for it. Becher also has some breaking news on a new editor for the Mercury and the highly coveted position of Secretary of the Department of State Growth. Be the first to hear the real story from Tasmania's top political analysts on the FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Powerful episode of the FontCast with several bombshells as Brad, Becher and Alex analyse the fragile state of the Rockliff Government, the never ending saga of Hobart's stadium and the uneventful state budget. When it comes to Tasmanian politics, you heard it on the FontCast first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some breaking news from the FontCast team this morning as the State Government faces the loss of two MPs. What does it mean for Jeremy Rockliff's hold on power? Does a minority government mean there will be an early election? Join Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield and Alex Johnston as they analyse the impending catastrophe for Tasmania's Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad said it, and it has come true. The prime minister has promised $240 million towards the proposed stadium on Macquarie Point a month after Brad Stansfield broke the news that it would happen on FontCast. Alex Johnston joins the show to discuss how this federal government announcement will affect state politics. How does this look for State Labor after they came out so hard against the proposal only to see its federal counterpart ensure it will go ahead? Don't miss this fiery episode of FontCast to stay ahead of the news cycle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Stansfield finally lives out his dream of hosting the FontCast while Becher is on holiday. He's joined in the studio by the dream team of David Killick and Alex Johnston. In this episode, the team break down the data hack that rocked the Department of Education and others, the Voice and why Brad thinks it's a great TV Show, David O'Byrne's precarious position in state parliament and, of course, the progress of the Macquarie Point stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news on the FontCast's favourite subject, the stadium; Brad Stansfield drops some news you will not want to miss. They also go into the troubles in Tasmania's racing industry, which were revealed this week; Becher is quick to throw the racing minister under the bus. And the team unpack the NSW election and what the defeat of the last remaining Liberal government on the mainland means for the Tasmanian government. Don't miss this episode of Tasmania's top political podcast for these stories and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show favourite Alex Johnston joins Brad and Becher to unpack the top stories from around the state and the country, including the sudden departure of the editor of the once-great paper The Examiner. Alex gives his take on the state of the state and Rebecca White's leadership of the state opposition. They also talk about the stadium that seems increasingly unlikely and don't miss Brad's blistering rant on the government's energy policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the last episode went viral, thanks to Brad's inside information on Bridget Archer, it's Becher's turn in this episode. This week they unpack Jeremy Rockliff's first State of the State address, which was packed with initiatives, but none we liked. If you like to know what's really going on in Tasmanian politics, this episode is not one to miss. If you missed The Guardian's writeup of Brad's scoop from the last episode, it's worth reading. Thanks, Murpharoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big news about the stadium is that Brad and Becher don't have anything to say about it in this episode. Is David O'Byne allowed back in the Labor Party yet and will the Liberals boot Bridget Archer for fraternising with teals? Don't miss this edition of Brad's commentary and Becher's witty critique in an unmissable episode of the FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.