Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Griffin

Tom is joined by guest host, Deputy Director of Anglicare Australia and national spokesperson for the housing justice campaign Everybody’s Home, Maiy Azize! She’s fresh from an appearance on The Karl Stefanovic podcast - what was that like? First up, the Pauline Hanson National Press Club Address brouhaha. Then, housing and are Labor’s new reforms going to help? (22:49) Finally the immigration debate - is it actually making housing worse? (1:08:25) Check out “Zack Polanski in conversation with Ellen Sandell” released a few days ago on our feed! ---------- Just released on Patreon - "We discuss Guy Rundle’s take on the Greens flop era" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links - Donate to Everybody’s Home https://everybodyshome.com.au/donate/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a special bonus on the feed, here is Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell’s chat with Zack Polanski, recorded live at the recent Victorian Greens Campaign Conference! How can Aussies capture his UK Greens energy? ---------- Just released on Patreon - "We discuss Guy Rundle’s take on the Greens flop era" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ----------Join the fight -https://greens.org.au/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is excited that he got owned in the most recent Pauline Hanson Please Explain cartoon. And then is joined by guest host, co-host of Lamestream, Scott Mitchell! First, Scott’s take on where to next for the Australian Greens, as One Nation seemingly steals everyone’s mojo. (14:53) Then, AUKUS news! America is now going to give us second-hand subs for the same cost. As was the plan! Shut up! (44:21) Finally, updates on Greens candidate Hannah Thomas and her legal case against NSW Police for their assault on her during a pro-Palestinian protest. (59:44) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "We discuss Guy Rundle’s take on the Greens flop era" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links - Follow and support Lamestream and see them live -https://www.lamestream.com.au/ Petition to end AUKUS - https://www.change.org/p/the-australian-government-no-nuclear-submarines-end-u-s-dominance-healthcare-not-warfare AUKUS Public Inquiry -https://aukuspublicinquiry.com/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by guest host, spokesperson for the Anti-Poverty Centre, Kristin O’Connell, to talk welfare. First up, the government plays weird games kicking people accused of crimes off of support, but for what aim? (7:49) Then, the government announced sweeping reforms of the welfare sector and mutual obligations. (27:20) Except, these reforms seem awfully familiar. Do I smell Scomo?---------- Just released on Patreon - "Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -Anti-Poverty Centre Linktree -https://linktr.ee/antipovertycentProfit from punishment: Inside the welfare compliance scandal (Online, Wednesday June 17th) Free, register at -https://events.humanitix.com/profit-from-punishment-inside-the-welfare-compliance-scandal-online Income Adequacy project (July 7th in Sydney) EOI form: bit.ly/income-adequacy-project Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by guest host, co-founder of racial justice organisation Democracy In Colour, a community organiser and a recent panellist on SBS Insight’s episode on the rise of One Nation, Neha Madhok! First up, an introduction to Neha and Tom asks her for the now obligatory take on the state of the Greens. Then, new polling suggests One Nation is very popular and remains so! (15:53) But why? And what was it like when the cameras weren’t rolling at the SBS Insight episode about the rise of One Nation? Then, fallout from the federal budget continues. (55:30) Are we a nation of temporarily embarrassed billionaires? And how can we start to change people’s minds?---------- Just released on Patreon - "Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -Follow Neha -https://linktr.ee/neha_anti_racist Democracy In Colour -https://democracyincolour.org/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by guest host, Greens Senator for South Australia, Barbara Pocock! (6:53) Did Labor actually do something and improve the CGT and negative gearing? How has homelessness gotten so bad? Why have the NDIS cuts slipped under the radar? And did renters receive anything whatsoever to help?---------- Just released on Patreon - "Live Q&A with Max Chandler-Mather" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -Barbara Pocock -https://greens.org.au/sa/person/barbara-pocock Inquiry Campaign page - where we're collecting stories from people impacted by the housing crisis: https://greens.org.au/campaigns/share-your-housing-story Tax the 1%: https://www.taxthe1percent.com.au/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New legal claims filed by veteran Black Seattle police officers Michael Griffin and Corey Foy are raising renewed questions about workplace culture, accountability, and racial discrimination within the Seattle Police Department. Filed in King County Superior Court by Attorney James Bible, these claims detail allegations of years of racial harassment, unequal treatment, retaliation, and hostile workplace conditions. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers recorded live at Good Chat in Brisbane, Tom asks Max Chandler-Mather questions submitted by our Patreon listeners!What was best and worst about being in parliament? Who is the d***est c***? What movies does he watch? Should Greens stop giving Labor preferences? What are his thoughts on the Stafford by-election and the Queensland Socialists? Has being a dad changed his politics? How can we get people to join the movement? ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- The Green Institute -https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live at Good Chat Comedy Club in Brisbane, Tom is joined by former Griffith MP and new boss of the Green Institute, Max Chandler-Mather! Why did he lose in 2025? What is next? Then Tully from Tight Knit joins (37:00) to explain how the Brisbane LNP City Council is big, both in size and bad behaviour, and how Tight Knit shows off the circus for what it is. And what do Max and Tully think about the draconian new laws restricting speech in Queensland? (50:56) If you are reading this in Qld, whatever you do, don’t think “from the river to the sea” or I’ll dob you in for thought crimes. (Producer note - Am I allowed to type it in a podcast description? Is that a knock at the door?)---------- Just released on Patreon - "Greg Larsen feels crazy watching horny pollies get off" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -The Green Institute -https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/ Tight Knit -https://www.instagram.com/_tight_knit_/ Comedy In The West 2026 - Saturday May 16th at Kindred Studios in Yarraville with Tom, Dave Callan, Jordan Barr, Bronwyn Kuss, David Quirk and Bahaa Dabbagh https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=24041 Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by the leader of the Greens in Victorian parliament, Ellen Sandell! First, Labor confirm that good things aren’t possible and there will be no changes to gas tax in the upcoming budget. (6:12) Next, it’s election year in Victoria. What is the state of play in the lead up to November’s election? (15:49) What is going on with Avi Yemini trying to exploit Victoria’s smouldering election laws with a fake ‘Free Palestine’ party? (32:33) And finally, an update on Schofield and the Global Sumud Flotilla. (1:00:16)---------- Just released on Patreon - "Greg Larsen feels crazy watching horny pollies get off" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -Follow Ellen Sandell -https://ellensandell.com/ VIC GREENS CAMPAIGN CON - May 30 & 31st, featuring guest speaker Zack Polanski - https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=24231Zack Schofield https://globalsumudflotilla.org/sos/#zack Go to https://globalsumudflotilla.org Comedy In The West 2026 - Saturday May 16th at Kindred Studios in Yarraville with Tom, Dave Callan, Jordan Barr, Bronwyn Kuss, David Quirk and Bahaa Dabbagh https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=24041 Meanjin/Brisbane we’re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!! With guest Max Chandler-Mather Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy ClubOn sale now -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702Tom on tour! Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by former ABC mate, journo and now Greens WA MLC member, Sophie McNeill! This week - gas. First up, a look at the state of WA’s captured existence (14:59). Then, the nation wants action! (41:54) A senate inquiry and a push to tax gas exports is growing. Enter… the government, who love money and are indifferent at best towards emissions reductions.---------- Just released on Patreon - "Why can’t Aussie Greens be like the UK Greens?" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -Follow Sophie McNeill - https://linktr.ee/SophieMcNeillMLC Help Raed’s family survive in Gaza -https://chuffed.org/project/154511-help-raed-rebuild-his-life-in-gaza Sign the Australia Institute petition to tax gas - https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gas_export_tax_b Meanjin/Brisbane we’re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!! With guest Max Chandler-Mather Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy ClubOn sale now -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702Tom on tour! Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by guest host, writer Nick Feik, of The Monthly, Crikey, Substack, and author of a spicy forthcoming Nacc investigation mentioned at the end of the show!It’s hard to work out the current state of the war, but why is Australian media always the first to make excuses? (13:18) Meanwhile Angus Taylor’s Liberal party reaches new lows with his speech on migration and Australian values, whatever they are. (50:18)---------- Just released on Patreon - "Why can’t Aussie Greens be like the UK Greens?" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -Follow Nick Feik -https://nickfeik.substack.com/ https://www.crikey.com.au/author/nick-feik-2/ https://x.com/NickFeik Meanjin/Brisbane we’re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!! With guest Max Chandler-Mather Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy ClubOn sale now -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702Tom on tour! Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Booked On Rock, I'm joined by author Debora Masterson to explore Freedom Quest, a powerful and deeply human story about love, music, and the cost of chasing a dream.At the center is Michael Griffin—a gifted musician navigating the highs and lows of the Southern California music scene from the 1960s through the '80s. From gritty gigs backing dancers in San Francisco to the brink of a major-label deal, his journey captures the thrill of possibility—and the toll it can take. Along the way is Grace, the love of his life, whose connection with Michael begins in a San Fernando Valley music shop and becomes the emotional core of his story.But ambition, betrayal, and the chaos of the era pull them apart, sending both down separate and often painful paths. What follows is a sweeping story of separation, success, failure, and illness—and ultimately, redemption.In my conversation with Debora, we go deeper into the inspiration behind the story, the real-life influences, and the emotional truth at the heart of Freedom Quest.This is more than a rock story. It's a reminder that even when everything falls apart, music has the power to heal—and true love has a way of finding its way back.Purchase a copy of Freedom QuestVisit DeboraMasterson.com----------

Tom is joined by Mehreen Faruqi, federal senator for NSW and Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens. Can the ‘ceasefire’ in the war on Iran be trusted? And why won’t Australia call out war crimes? (4:36) On that note, Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested charged with five counts of the war crime of murder! But is he now commander of the culture war? (32:34) Finally, what is the new national anti-racism framework that Australian Human Rights Commission is proposing? How can we fight against Hanson and One Nation’s racism? (48:23) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -Follow Mehreen - https://greens.org.au/nsw/person/mehreen-faruqi https://www.instagram.com/mehreenfaruqi/ Comedy in the West - Saturday May 16th at Kindred Studios https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=24041 Meanjin/Brisbane we’re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!! With guest Max Chandler-Mather Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy ClubOn sale now -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702Tom on tour! Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, CMAA's Carly Trout and Evan Hendershot are joined by Michael Griffin, partner at HKA, and Shawn Farrell, partner at Cohen Seglias, to discuss the evolving roles and responsibilities of construction managers and the growing risk and liability landscape. They outline the CM's core functions—managing, advising, documenting, and keeping owners informed with “no surprises”—and compare the role to an air traffic controller coordinating schedule, cost, and multiple trades. The conversation highlights how early risk identification, timely owner decisions, and prompt payment can help prevent issues from escalating into disputes. Michael and Shawn also walk through practical steps to take when contractor performance begins to falter, including maintaining thorough documentation, providing proper notice, and operating within contractual authority. They conclude with a look at expanding CM liability, including exposure to negligent misrepresentation, and share a checklist of best practices, such as aligning contract language with actual duties, communicating carefully, and avoiding directives related to means and methods. The Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Tom is joined by Zack Schofield, activist and organiser of the Rising Tide protests! First some of Zack’s history, and a catch up on last week’s Labor interview. Then, how did the SA election last week shake out? (23:26) The war continues and Australia ban Iranian visitors.The ABC went on strike. (55:21) And Zack is going on the Sumud flotilla to Gaza! (58:14)---------- Just released on Patreon - "AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -Follow Zack -https://www.instagram.com/zack_scho/ Support Zack sailing with the flotilla -https://chuffed.org/project/169624-support-zack-schofield-sailing-with-the-flotilla Thursday April 9th - “Giggle For Gab” fundraiser for Gabrielle de Vietri in Richmond Evie’s Bar & Disco Join Freddie Arthur, Tom Ballard, Janty Blair, Scout Boxhall, Bahaa Dabbagh, Bronwy Kuss, Sammy Petersen to laugh away our troubles and poke fun at a shitty world. Plus a secret SURPRISE GUEST FROM THE UK! https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23727 Meanjin/Brisbane we’re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!! Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy ClubOn sale now -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702Tom on tour! Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh no it was Rita Panahi’s 50th birthday and I forgot to send a card to her embarrassing party boat. Tom is joined by Rachel Withers, writer for Crikey and co-host of Spin Cycle on RRR! First up there is a new buzzword in town as warflation hits Australia. (15:25) Will another rate rise convince Aussie battlers to stop illegally invading Middle Eastern countries? Then Labor is bravely timidly quietly suggesting it is considering changing the Capital Gaits Tax discount? (42:53) Maybe Tim Wilson could write one of his awesome songs about it?Bonus episode this week on the main feed -“The case for change from within ft. Labor Against War’s Marcus Strom”---------- Just released on Patreon - "AI Professor Toby Walsh explains data centres" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links -Rally for Palestine Land Day on Sunday March 29th, 12pm State Library in Melbourne A day to commemorate the ongoing theft of Palestinian Land Land Day (Yom al-Ard), observed annually on March 30th, commemorates the 1976 killing of six unarmed Palestinian citizens by Israeli forces during protests against land confiscation in the Galilee. It marks a central day of resistance against ongoing Israeli occupation, illegal settlement expansion, and land expropriation. Follow Rachel Withers -https://www.crikey.com.au/author/rachel-withers/ https://www.instagram.com/rachelrosewithers/ https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/spin-cycle Tuesday March 24th - “Make Politics Fun Again” fundraiser for the Greens Brunswick campaign; congrats to Adam Pulford At Stay Gold Me hosting, with Kirsty Webeck, Freddie Arthur, Cassie Workman and Noah Szto, https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23887 Thursday April 9th - “Giggle For Gab” fundraiser for Gabrielle de Vietri in Richmond Evie’s Bar & Disco Join Freddie Arthur, Tom Ballard, Janty Blair, Scout Boxhall, Bahaa Dabbagh, Bronwy Kuss, Sammy Petersen to laugh away our troubles and poke fun at a shitty world. Plus a secret SURPRISE GUEST FROM THE UK! https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23727 Meanjin/Brisbane we’re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!! Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy Club On sale now -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702Tom on tour! Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye Hughes Thanks Dom for the sparkling jokeProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by Auspol streamer Elise Turnbull to ask whether this war with Iran is actually a war, or is it merely a sparkling collective self defence? (10:38) Then producer Griff aka Michael Griffin joins to talk about how the Nacc this week delivered zero robodebt justice. (27:47) Finally, a look at the Liberal and Greens federal campaign reviews of the 2025 elections. (45:25) Pretty sure both went well?---------- Just released on Patreon - "Paddy Manning on his book Inside The Greens!" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Elise on everything - https://linktr.ee/elise.url Tom on tour! Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye Hughes Thanks Dom for the sparkling jokeProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are soooooooo back! It's our FAVORITE time of the year: ABORTION PROVIDER APPRECIATION WEEK! Abortion Provider Day is on March 10th. It was started in memory of Dr. David Gunn, who was murdered by an anti-abortion extremist in 1993. As always, we choose to both honor the abortion providers who lost their lives and have been harmed by violent extremists, as well as the badass folks who continue to provide abortion care to anyone who needs it. So what better way to celebrate than for Lizz and Moji to remind y'all of ALL the ways YOU can support abortion providers on the daily! PLUS, we bring on FOUR special guests to join in the hoopla!   GUEST ROLL CALL: David Gunn Jr., the son of Dr. David Gunn – is here to celebrate his father's life and talk with us about the daily violence abortion clinics face and why honoring his father on Abortion Provider Appreciation Day is so important.     PLUS! Dr. Victoria Williams, New Orleans-based doctor, doula, maternal health policy advocate, and member-owner of Birthmark Doula Collective is in the house! She yaps with us on all the powerful work Birthmark Doula Collective does (including challenging Louisiana's latest trash bill that targets abortion pills), the importance of doula reimbursement, and the Black Birth Matters Summit!   DOUBLE PLUS!! NY-based OB-GYN and abortion provider, Dr. Chris Creatura, and Executive Director of Women on Web, Venny Ala-Siurua, are here! Expect to hear all about destigmatizing abortion, what happens when the abortion seeker has to become their own abortion provider, and all of the safe access to abortion pills and abortion information that the Canada-based feminist nonprofit organization, Women on Web, offers in 180 countries.   This episode is an earful, so come and get it!   Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.    OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social   SPECIAL GUESTS: David Gunn Jr. IG: @davidlgunnjr Dr. Victoria Williams IG: @VictoriaTheDoc @BirthmarkDoulas Dr. Chris Creatura  Venny Ala-Siurua IG: @AbortionPil Bluesky: @Womenonweb.bsky.social   GUEST LINKS: Birthmark Doula Collective Website DONATE: Birthmark Doula Collective Birthmark Doula's Maternal Health Fund Black Birth Matters IG: @BlackBirthMatters Cafe au Lait Louisiana Chestfeeding Support Group Women on Web   EPISODE LINKS: ADOPT-A-CLINIC Expose Fake Clinics Website AAF's Thank Bank WATCH: “The Devil Is Busy” Short Documentary  TICKETS: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Tour Operation Save Abortion Expose Fake Clinics BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast  Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!   When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recorded Friday morning and releasing a day early, because things keep happening, Tom is joined by Senator David Shoebridge to discuss Israel and America’s attacks on Iran, and the aftermath as war spreads across the Middle East. Why is this illegal war happening? Why are Australian politicians of all stripes racing to support it? What is next and what can we do about it? How did it become The Pro-War, Pro-Genocide Labor Party?---------- Just released on Patreon - "Paddy Manning on his book Inside The Greens!" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Senator Shoebridge -https://x.com/DavidShoebridge https://www.instagram.com/davidshoebridge/Tom on tour! Adelaide, Canberra, Port Fairy, Warrnambool, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded before the attacks on Iran, Tom is joined by Jan Fran from ETTE Media! Angus Taylor wants to talk about the flag. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese played a stupid game and won a stupid prize, after his gross description of Grace Tame as “difficult.” (29:00) Then, the BAFTA Awards was in the news but its worst act was suppressing support of Palestine. (51:45) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "Personality politics - how much does it matter?" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ----------Follow and support ETTE Media - https://www.ettemedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ette.media/ Tom on tour! Adelaide, Canberra, Port Fairy, Warrnambool, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by the Charlie Murphy from Pride In Protest, to talk about the fight for Sydney Mardi Gras, as the board overrules membership votes and debate rages over whether the event is a protest or a party. (4:04) Then, why does the world seem to be turning against the queer community? And are lesbians more pro-trans than trans people? (53:05) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "Personality politics - how much does it matter?" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ----------Support Pride In Protest -https://www.instagram.com/pride.in.protest/ Tom on tour! Adelaide, Canberra, Port Fairy, Warrnambool, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Victorian Greens: Come to Giggle for Gab, Thursday April 9th @ Evie’s Bar & Disco. An amazing night with incredible acts to support Gabrielle de Vietri's re-election! Join Freddie Arthur (Raw Comedy National Finalist 2025), Tom Ballard (Serious Danger, Greens legend), Janty Blair (Deadly Funny Winner 2022), Bahaa Dabbagh (Comedy Zone 2026), Sammy Petersen (Confessions podcast) and more to laugh away our troubles and poke fun at a shitty world. https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=23727 AND on Saturday Feb 28th there is a Special State Conference happening, at which among other things, members will be considering a proposal for the Victorian Greens leader - or co-deputy leaders - to be elected by the members You should have got an email with the details; you can join online or in person Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by the Surfing Senator, the retiring Greens Senator for Tasmania, Peter Whish-Wilson! First up, Angus Taylor has rolled Sussssan Ley and is the new leader of the Liberals. Say the line, Angus! (10:57) Next up, a look at the aftermath of Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Australia, the abuse of power at protests, and these cops not being tops. (31:07) Finally, Peter looks back at his time in office and ponders what’s next. (45:18) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "Inside the Greens #11: Greensland emerges, 2019 election, NSW fractures" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ----------Watch our unlocked Patreon episode with the late great Jon Kudelka where we play rusted-on bingo!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZiZ1_lLEWw https://omny.fm/shows/serious-danger/unlocked-rusted-on-bingo-ft-jon-kudelka Follow Peter Whish-Wilson -https://greens.org.au/tas/person/peter-whish-wilson https://www.facebook.com/senatorsurfer/ https://www.instagram.com/senatorsurfer Tom on tour! Adelaide, Canberra, Port Fairy, Warrnambool, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Victorian Greens: Come to see Ballard @ Ballard’s on Saturday February 21st from 1pm, launching Campbell Gome’s campaign for Northcote - https://contact-wa.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=23148 AND on Saturday Feb 28th there is a Special State Conference happening, at which among other things, members will be considering a proposal for the Victorian Greens leader - or co-deputy leaders - to be elected by the members You should have got an email with the details; you can join online or in person Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by Amy Remeikis from The Australia Institute! First up, what is going on in South Australia? Are the Greens going to team up with the Liberals?! (08:32) Next, the Liberal-National coalition is a hot mess, and it’s melting. (26:21) Finally, the Israeli President Isaac Herzog is visiting Australia, and it shines a light on our nation’s dubious relationship with international law. (1:07:09) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "Inside the Greens #11: Greensland emerges, 2019 election, NSW fractures" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Amy -https://australiainstitute.org.au/expert/amy-remeikis/ https://www.instagram.com/pyjamapolitics Buy her new book Where It All Went Wrong: The case against John Howard -https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Where-It-All-Went-Wrong/Amy-Remeikis/9781761822117 Max Chandler-Mather article -https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/the-greens-must-pivot-to-meet-theGetUp petition against Herzog visit -https://www.getup.org.au/campaigns/core-2026/herzog-visit/sign-detain-and-investigate-herzog Protest Herzog’s visit to Australia - https://www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1446/news/protest-war-criminal-isaac-herzog Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a quick pop-in from Emerald, Tom is joined by Gary Stevenson, the People’s Economist! (13:28) With the world seemingly falling apart around us, how can we fight back and wind back wealth inequality before it's too late? And with the UK Greens flourishing under Zack Polanski, how can the wobbly Australian Greens recapture the narrative? ---------- Just released on Patreon - "Nationalise the pub? The left politics of alcohol" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ----------Follow Gary -https://linktr.ee/garysecon See Gary live in Australia in Feb/March -https://au.thinkable.events/gary-stevenson-tour-ticket-sale/ See Tom live at the ETTE Media Live show in Canberra, on Wednesday Feb 4th https://fane.com.au/whats-on/ette-media-live-its-a-no-from-me/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Note: Sorry for some unavoidable sound issues later on this ep!)Tom is joined by guest host Larissa Baldwin-Roberts, from Common Threads and former CEO of GetUp! First up, the new hate speech laws have passed (13:16). How bad are they? What did we gain in exchange for giving up some essential rights? Next up, Invasion Day 2026 (43:59). What is the state of the discussion about Australia Day? How does it and the hate speech laws reflect the state of First Nations justice in the country? ---------- Just released on Patreon - "Nationalise the pub? The left politics of alcohol" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ----------Common Threads -https://www.commonthreads.org.au/ Follow Larissa - https://www.instagram.com/riss_bundjalung/ Support Together For Treaty - https://www.togetherfortreaty.org.au/ See Tom live -- Be Funny Challenge (Impossible) in Perth from 23rd https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ - Play at Midsumma, four shows from Jan 28th https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/a-comprehensive-profoundly-queer-accounting-of-the-brief-yet-glorious-history-of-the-gay-lesbian-kingdom-of-the-coral-sea-islands-by-tom-ballard/ - At the ETTE Media Live show in Canberra, on Wednesday Feb 4th https://fane.com.au/whats-on/ette-media-live-its-a-no-from-me/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bond, Caleb Bond. Tom is joined by guest host Robert Simms, Greens member of the SA Legislative Council, to talk all things Festival State. First, the Adelaide Writers Week is cancelled after they cancelled the Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah’s appearance, which they have now uncancelled. What is going on? (9:15) Then, a look at the state of play in SA state politics and a prediction and call to action for the upcoming March election. (31:22) ---------- Just released on Patreon - Inside the Greens #11: Dual citizens, Trump & Gonski The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Support Robert Simms & the SA Greens - SA Office -Ph: 08 8212 4888saoffice@sa.greens.org.auhttps://greens.org.au/sa/person/robert-simms-0 https://www.facebook.com/RobertSimms84 https://www.instagram.com/robsimms84/ See Tom live -- Be Funny Challenge (Impossible) in Perth from 23rd https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ - Play at Midsumma, four shows from Jan 28th https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/a-comprehensive-profoundly-queer-accounting-of-the-brief-yet-glorious-history-of-the-gay-lesbian-kingdom-of-the-coral-sea-islands-by-tom-ballard/ - At the ETTE Media Live show in Canberra, on Wednesday Feb 4th https://fane.com.au/whats-on/ette-media-live-its-a-no-from-me/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting on the grift with Drew Pavlou. Tom is joined by guest host Jeff Sparrow, Walkley award-winning journalist and writer and senior lecturer at the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.America did a coup of Venezuela! (10:23) Albo announced a Royal Commission and Adelaide Festival cancelled itself! (44:34) Everything feels even more crazy! ---------- Just released on Patreon - Inside the Greens #11: Dual citizens, Trump & Gonski The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Jeff Sparrow -https://x.com/Jeff_Sparrow https://scribepublications.com.au/books/crimes-against-nature See Tom live -- Be Funny Challenge (Impossible) in Perth from 23rd https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ - Play at Midsumma, four shows from Jan 28th https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/a-comprehensive-profoundly-queer-accounting-of-the-brief-yet-glorious-history-of-the-gay-lesbian-kingdom-of-the-coral-sea-islands-by-tom-ballard/ - At the ETTE Media Live show in Canberra, on Wednesday Feb 4th https://fane.com.au/whats-on/ette-media-live-its-a-no-from-me/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honour of this strange week between Christmas and New Years, where nothing makes sense, what better time to talk centrism? In this unlock of a favourite Patreon bonus ep, Emerald and Tom are joined again by economist and Executive Director of The Australia Institute Dr Richard Denniss, to discuss his new essay ‘Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us.’ This one is a cracker, almost an hour of insightful takes from your favourite progressive economist boyfriend. Enjoy, sickos! Video version - https://youtu.be/1431cfUUwDg ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Richard Denniss - https://australiainstitute.org.au/expert/richard-denniss/https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social Read ‘Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us’ out now in Vantage Point - https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/dead-centre-vantage-point-issue-2 Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note: A PDF of his House testimony including factual and quantitative analysis is available on line & at www.thespaceshow.com for the Dec. 21, 2025 Space Show program with Mike. He testified before the House on Dec. 4, 2025.The Space Show Presents Dr. Mike Griffin, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025Quick Summary:Our program with guest Dr. Mike Griffin primarily focused on discussing NASA's current lunar exploration program and its challenges, with extensive testimony from Mike about the technical limitations and risks of the Artemis III plan. The participants explored alternative architectures and technical solutions, including the need for orbital flight tests and cryogenic propellant management capabilities. The discussion concluded with concerns about the program's timeline and infrastructure limitations, while emphasizing the importance of U.S. leadership in space exploration and the need for more diverse expert participation in future discussions.David and Mike discussed the challenges and concerns surrounding NASA's current approach to returning to the moon, with Mike emphasizing that the existing plans with SpaceX and Blue Origin are unlikely to succeed. They highlighted the need for a different launch system and expressed frustration over the perceived mismanagement of the mission timeline. The conversation also touched on the potential for additional space vehicles to support lunar missions, though Mike noted that the current architecture does not require them. David introduced the evening's program and mentioned that Mike's testimony would be a key focus, setting the stage for a detailed discussion on the future of lunar exploration.Dr. Griffin testified before Congress about China's moon program and the United States' response, emphasizing that China is actively developing lunar capabilities while the U.S. lacks a coherent strategy at a special House committee meeting on Dec. 4, 2025. He criticized the Artemis III plan, arguing it cannot succeed due to technical challenges with cryogenic propellant storage and the near rectilinear halo orbit design, which leaves crews stranded for extended periods. Dr. Griffin proposed an alternative dual-launch architecture using the SLS, similar to China's approach, but acknowledged that the U.S. needs more heavy lift capacity.Mike explained that switching the program of record to a new architecture would require a significant commitment and involve multiple steps, including the new NASA administrator investigating the controversy, the president approving a change, and Congress appropriating funds. He emphasized that the current Artemis program architecture will not work and offered an alternative solution, while noting that other approaches could also succeed. I inquired about the process to switch the program of record, and our guest outlined the steps that would need to be taken, including potential sole source assignments to contractors.Our Space Show Wisdom Team discussed the technical challenges and feasibility of NASA's lunar mission concept, focusing on the difficulties of cryogenic propellant management and boil-off control in the lunar environment. Mike emphasized that the mission's current design lacks necessary expertise and experience, particularly in maintaining cryogenic temperatures for extended periods, and expressed concerns about the potential risks to crew safety. The participants agreed that the concept, as currently proposed, is unlikely to succeed within a reasonable timeframe. Marshall highlighted the specific challenge of managing heat on the sunlit lunar surface. I inquired about SpaceX's perspective regarding the challenges and risks, but Mike clarified that he could not speak for SpaceX engineers and emphasized that no amount of engineering brilliance can rescue a fundamentally flawed concept.We continued discussing concerns about the U.S. lunar exploration program and its competitiveness with China. Mike expressed frustration that the current architecture lacks sufficient delta-V and a credible lunar lander, while Ajay raised questions about the feasibility of multiple refueling missions. The discussion highlighted tensions between using cryogenic versus storable liquid propulsion systems, with Griffin advocating for storable liquids for the first crewed mission due to infrastructure limitations on the moon. The conversation concluded with his emphasizing the importance of U.S. leadership in space exploration and his preference for a simpler, safer approach to lunar missions.Mike and Ajay discussed the challenges of refueling in space, particularly for cryogenic liquids, and the risks associated with multiple launches. They expressed skepticism about the Blue Origin architecture and the feasibility of the NRHO concept due to technical limitations and the lack of demonstrated technology. Mike emphasized that if a mission failed, the fleet would likely be grounded until the problem is understood and solved, similar to historical practices in air and spaceflight. David asked about a potential point of no return for a new mission design, but Mike suggested there isn't a definitive point where re-engagement would be impossible. He expressed concern about the U.S. not being actively involved in lunar exploration, noting that China's success is not guaranteed lunar success either.Mike further emphasized the necessity of conducting an orbital flight test to demonstrate cryogenic propellant transfer and boil-off prevention before committing to a mission that involves significant national investment. He highlighted the importance of seeing such a test to validate the technology, as calculations alone would not be sufficient. Phil noted the success of the space shuttle's test flight and asked if thorough analysis and ground tests could convince Mike to which Mike responded that the shuttle's testing was significantly more extensive than what had been proposed for Artemis. Marshall suggested building a high-quality space station as a more efficient use of national resources than a moon mission, but our guest argued that space stations should serve mission needs and not be the initial focus. John proposed the idea of constructing a propellant depot with refrigeration capabilities to support future lunar missions, which Griffin supported as a viable option for refueling architecture.Our guest discussed the technical limitations of NASA's current approach to lunar missions, emphasizing that the proposed method of refueling in Earth orbit before heading to the moon is not feasible due to the lack of cryogenic fluid management capabilities. He compared this to a hypothetical cross-country flight that requires frequent refueling, highlighting the impracticality of the current plan. Mike expressed concern that the project may eventually stall due to technological constraints, noting that previous attempts to address similar issues in NASA's history faced significant political and public backlash. He also acknowledged the challenges faced by Jared Isaacman, the new NASA administrator, in making major changes to the current plan, but declined to offer specific advice on how to navigate these challenges.We also focused on NASA's responsibility for selecting the right approach to return to the moon, with Mike emphasizing that technical decisions should not be made through public votes. David expressed appreciation for Mike's insights and mentioned plans to share the discussion on Space Show global media accounts. The conversation ended with a reminder about supporting the Space Show through various payment methods, including PayPal, Zelle, and checks, with details provided for each option.Our Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. 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Video version - https://youtu.be/6VAHTndYDWg Emerald joins Tom to take a look at the aftermath of the horrific Bondi massacre (4:14), the community’s shock and the ways bad actors are exploiting it to push agendas. Then, a look at the year ahead and Emerald’s vibes for the Greens in 2025 (51:14). ---------- Just released on Patreon - Inside the Greens #11: DiNatale’s black skivvy & Senate voting reform The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Support Bondi victims - https://www.gofundme.com/en-au/c/act/bondi-beach-shooting-fundraisers Give blood - https://www.allegraspender.com.au/bondi_attack Greens National Supporters Survey - https://greens.org.au/magazine/your-survey-results-shaping-next-three-years See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City councils vs cartoon watermelons. Tom is joined by guest host Alex McKinnon, co-founder of Deepcut News! First up, a politician expenses scandal has hit (23:52). Are these just distractions running from a template? And are Greens just as bad as the majors? Then, the under-16s social media ban hits (50:21). Will kids just instantly get around it? Why does breakfast radio continue to set the agenda in Aussie politics? Finally, a call to action (1:12:50). ---------- Just released on Patreon - Inside the Greens #11: DiNatale’s black skivvy & Senate voting reform The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Alex and subscribe to Deepcut News - https://www.deepcutnews.com/ Attend A Gathering for Gaza - https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/ed4a6b6c-2edc-4b3a-86f8-59fa6d09fcb3 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode of STEM-Talk features a timely and wide-ranging discussion with Drs. Michael Griffin and Lisa Porter about NASA's plans to return humans to the Moon, the history of lunar missions, and how China's advances in space technology pose a serious threat to U.S. national security. IHMC founder and CEO Emeritus Ken Ford's interview with Griffin and Porter came 10 days before Griffin appeared before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology to give testimony on China's advancements in space and the risks it poses for the United States. “We have squandered a 60-year head start on pioneering the space frontier to a nation that, without reason or provocation on our part, has chosen to become our nation's adversary,” said Griffin in his opening comments to Congress. In this episode, Griffin and Porter explain why it is critical for the U.S. to return to the Moon before China. They also argue that NASA's Artemis III mission to return to the lunar surface and establish a permanent base on the Moon is seriously flawed and should be scrapped. Griffin and Porter are co-founders and co-presidents of LogiQ Inc., a company providing high-end management, scientific and technical consulting services. Griffin's background includes roles as the former Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Administrator of NASA, the Space Department Head at the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory as well as Chairman and CEO of Schafer Corporation. Porter's background includes roles as the former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the founding Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Associate Administrator for Aeronautics at NASA. Show notes: [00:04:44] Ken opens the interview by welcoming Mike back to STEM-Talk, who was a guest on Episodes 23 and 134. He also welcomes Lisa to her first appearance on STEM-Talk and asks her to talk about her decision to major in nuclear engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. [00:08:50] Ken asks Lisa why she went to Stanford for a Ph.D. in physics. [00:10:43] Ken explains that Lisa was the founding director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), a department within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Ken asks about some of the challenges the American intelligence community faced that she addressed as director of IARPA. [00:16:15] Ken asks about Lisa's time working for Mike as Associate Administrator for Aeronautics at NASA, and how she came to accept that role. [00:18:07] Ken explains that when Mike became Undersecretary for Defense for Research and Engineering in 2018, he invited Lisa to become the Deputy Undersecretary for Defense for Research and Engineering. Ken asks Mike why Lisa was ideal for that role. [00:21:07] Ken explains that Mike and Lisa are working together again as co-founders and co-presidents of LogiQ Inc., a company that provides scientific consulting services. Ken asks Mike to give a brief overview of LogiQ's work. [00:24:44] Ken shifts the discussion to space exploration, noting that he wants to talk about Mike's 2024 congressional testimony on returning to the Moon, and a paper that he and Lisa published titled “A system architecture for human lunar return.” To begin the discussion, Ken asks why it is so important for us to return to the Moon. [00:29:11] Ken asks Mike and Lisa to explain why it is important for the US to be the first to return to the Moon in the context of China's ambition to send humans to the Moon and establish a permanent lunar presence. [00:33:24] Ken asks Mike and Lisa if they see the cancellation of the Apollo program as a mistake. [00:35:36] Ken asks Mike and Lisa to give an overview of the Artemis program. [00:41:45] Ken mentions the centrality of the Gateway in the Artemis plan, and the problem with making something that is already hard even harder for no good reason. [00:43:28] Ken mentions his concern that the focus on a Mars-forward approach might impede our success with the current Moon missions. [00:46:40] In Mike and Lisa's aforementioned paper, they propose a dual-launch lunar landing architecture, which is simpler than the current NASA architecture and presents lower risks to the crew. Ken asks Mike and Lisa to elaborate on this idea. [00:48:41] Ken asks Mike and Lisa what they think are some of the other technical and programmatic problems with the current Artemis plan. [00:52:31] Ken asks Mike and Lisa what NASA's response has been, as well as the response of others in the human space flight community, to their paper and recommendations for the Artemis mission architecture. [00:54:25] Ken explains that Sean Duffy, the Secretary of Transportation and acting NASA administrator, has opened the door to some additional lander ideas in light of concerns that the two current contractors, Space X and Blue Origin, may not be ready in time for the current Artemis schedule. Ken asks if Lisa and Mike think this is a good idea or if they think it would further complicate matters. [00:59:25] NASA's current budget is around $24.9 billion dollars, approximately 0.4 percent of total federal spending. Ken notes at a time when China is increasing their investment in their space programs and launching several missions, NASA is facing a proposal to cut its funding by 24 percent to $18.8 billion. Ken asks Mike and Lisa for their thoughts on this. [01:03:13] Ken and Lisa continue Mike's discussion on the core purpose of NASA beyond science. [01:08:55] Ken and Mike reflect on Ken's observation that the U.S. is not as serious about space and the Moon as it was during the Apollo years, years that attracted the nation's best and brightest. [01:09:39] Ken asks Mike and Lisa their thoughts on the way that NASA is contracting more services in the development of Artemis, rather than funding a development program. [01:15:55] Ken wraps up the interview by commenting that he believes listeners will very much enjoy today's conversation. Links: Michael Griffin bio Griffin's Dec. 4 2025 Congressional testimony Griffin's 2024 Congressional testimony Lida Porter bio Ken Ford bio Ken Ford Wikipedia page Learn more about IHMC STEM-Talk homepage  

New theme song! Tom is joined by guest host, Greens candidate and activist, Hannah Thomas! First, an update on her health and the legal proceedings following her assault by a police officer during a pro-Palestinian protest (2:48). Then, Rising Tide is back for another year and plenty of legends have been arrested for blocking coal ships (25:52). Finally, a look at the recent results from the Australian Election Survey for the 2025 federal election (38:06). What can we learn? Why has Hannah not lost faith? ---------- Just released on Patreon - Sean Kelly asks ‘What Does Labor Stand For?’ The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Hannah -https://greens.org.au/nsw/person/hannah-thomas See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline’s back with another attempt to woo MAGA, aka a burqa for a berko. Tom is joined by guest host Osman Faruqi, as he prepares to present Lamestream’s Ls of the Year Awards. First up, the Greens have agreed to pass the Environment Protection Reform Bills (19:11). Was this a capitulation by a Greens party cowed into submission, or a pragmatic move to take the best they could get? Then, the Greens held a National Members Survey about the future of the party, and Os-mum Mehreen Faruqi’s gave a viral speech about the need to move towards eco-socialism (57:24). What can we learn, and how should it affect strategy going forward? And what can we take from Os? Video version - https://youtu.be/WQmFewZvwLs ---------- Just released on Patreon - Sean Kelly asks ‘What Does Labor Stand For?’ The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Check out Osman at the Lamestream site and podcast -https://www.lamestream.com.au/ “National Supporter Survey” of Greens members - https://greens.org.au/magazine/your-survey-results-shaping-next-three-years Mehreen Faruqi speech about where to from here at National Conference - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ2hG-pkw8E/ See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Griff needs your help! Tom is joined by returning favourite Amy Remeikis, one of the few good journalists. First up a bit of Trump Epstein emails chat as a little treat (8:40). Then, the Coalition dumped net zero and all it does is provide cover for Labor to be 99% as bad (15:43). Next up a mixed-bag of the government being a bag of shit (45:10). Did you know the new CSIRO cuts are worse than Tony Abbott did? But it’s Labor so shh it’s fine, stop being hysterical. Meanwhile the government asked people in the states to stop needing the hospital so much please, and then bravely decided to be total cowards and abandon proper gambling advertising reform. But stick around to the end for some positive suggestions for the future! (1:08:20) ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Making fun of political ads with Wil Anderson, live at Comedy Republic” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Amy’s liveblog of parliament this week - https://live.australiainstitute.org.au/ Read Amy at New Daily - https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/author/amy-remeikis Amy on social media - https://bsky.app/profile/amyremeikis.bsky.social https://x.com/AmyRemeikis https://www.instagram.com/pyjamapolitics/ Please let us know if you have ideas to help Griff’s friend find a house for her and her kidsEmail hello@seriousdangerpod.com See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and The Griff marvel at Max Chandler-Mather getting a fair run in an Australian newspaper!? Next, Tom is joined by Sarah-Hanson Young, Greens senator for South Australia! First up, the state of play and then a look at a recent Crikey article featuring unhappy Greens staffers (19:01). Then, with the LNP ditching net zero, and the country seemingly unbothered that Labor has effectively ditched it, what is going on? (38:39) ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Making fun of political ads with Wil Anderson, live at Comedy Republic” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Max Chandler-Mather article - https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/max-chandler-mather-on-the-greens-his-election-loss-and-his-return-to-politics-20251105-p5n82t.html Crikey staffer article -https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/07/the-greens-australia-climate-environment-gaza-cost-of-living/Meanjin/Brisbane people come see Tom at GoodChat this Thursday November 20th -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tom-ballard-live-tickets-1471601372319 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Say nup to the annual Michael McCormack Melbourne Cup skit. Tom is joined by guest host Konrad Benjamin, aka Punter’s Politics! What is his superhero origin story? First up, this week saw Punters' Politics Political Fundraising Gala Dinner, a crowd-sourced plan to buy leftie lobbyists (20:51). Is lobbying the root cause of all political evil? Next up, with Zohran Mamdami’s big win in the New York mayoral race, what is Punter’s advice for the Australian Greens? (53:01) Is the brand tarnished or are green shoots coming? Bonus live segment with Wil analysing political ads coming to Patreon next week! ---------- Just released on Patreon - “The Information Rights Project - Freedom For The Press event” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Punter’s Politics - https://www.punterspolitics.com/ Watch the full Punters' Politics Political Fundraising Gala Dinner - https://www.youtube.com/live/AayAPqSAiJ0 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video version - https://youtu.be/p7BpEuvzV_kLive from the Comedy Republic in Melbourne, it’s our 200th episode! It’s Emerald’s last weekly show! First, Albo is secretly a Joy Division t-shirt nazi!? Then some good news as Victoria signed a treaty with its First Peoples, and some bad news as Queensland banned puberty blockers for adolescents. Will some Zohran Mamdami and Zack Polanski save the movement? Next, Wil Anderson joins for a chat about the future and some audience Q & A’s. Thank you everyone, and 200 more! Bonus live segment with Wil analysing political ads coming to Patreon next week! ---------- Just released on Patreon - “The Information Rights Project - Freedom For The Press event” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Albanese Goes To Washington and sells our resources for cheap to dictator while media takes Rudd bait. Emerald and Tom look at the announcement that the government's overhaul of Australia's environment laws won’t include a climate trigger. (9:09) But would a trigger have even stopped them from approving every possible mine? Then, duelling of the thinkpieces as Emma Dawson and Max Chandler-Mather both put out articles about the First Home Guarantee scheme. (40:07) So it’s just a big scam to help the banks? Finally, a call to action (1:06:29). ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Student Politics 101 ft. Dru Sims, UQ Greens President” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Emma Dawson in the Australian Financial Review: Greens are misrepresenting the facts about Labor’s First Home Guarantee https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/greens-are-misrepresenting-the-facts-about-labor-s-first-home-guarantee-20251008-p5n142 Max Chandler-Mather in Deep Cut News: Labor’s 5% deposit scheme will only make the banks richer – and that’s the point https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/labors-5-deposit-scheme-will-only-204 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerald is joined by guest host, #auspol legend and Chief Economist at The Australia Institute, Greg Jericho! First up, a chat about his career and being a fellow target of important public interest journalist James Massola (3:25). (We thought about asking James to come on the show, but he’s very busy breaking Watergate 2.) Next, what should we make of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas? (16:23) Could only Trump have made this happen? Why did Penny Wong have to be so weird about it? Then, the government has hobbled its proposed superannuation changes (35:53). Why did they wimp out? Did they announce it while Albo is on holiday because he is simply TOO BRAVE? Finally, a call to action (1:16:37). ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Student Politics 101 ft. Dru Sims, UQ Greens President” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Greg Jericho’s work at -https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social https://australiainstitute.org.au/expert/greg-jericho/ https://www.theguardian.com/profile/greg-jericho Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson is upset about paper bags for her pointless distraction this week. Emerald and Tom go through the Optus 000 saga after more unanswered calls have resulted in three deaths (7:52). You can’t privatise essential services without breaking a few eggs! Then, a look at the controversial recent Larissa Waters’ appearance on Insiders (35:37), which has brought criticism for her takes on Israel, Manchester and wind farms, and also she said a swear. Five months into her leadership of the federal Greens, is she cutting through? Finally, a call to action (1:18:57).Video version - https://youtu.be/Aaa3XJoX1g0 ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Student Politics 101 ft. Dru Sims, UQ Greens President” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Attend one of the rallies happening across Australia for Palestine today Sunday 11th Oct Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ “A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre - https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freya Fired Out! Emerald and Tom are joined by leader of the Greens in the ACT, Shane Rattenbury! (12:58) First up a look at ACT politics and the state of play. Then, housing (34:24). As ACT makes it a human right, the federal 5% Home Guarantee Scheme comes into effect. Are these policies actually designed to make things worse? Finally, a call to action (1:07:54).Video version - https://youtu.be/Pf_vLW2F8w0 ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Inside the Greens #10: Christine Milne’s overhaul & Scott Ludlam’s arrival” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Shane Rattenbury - https://greens.org.au/act/person/shane-rattenbury Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ “A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre - https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese goes to the UN to obtain photographic evidence to prove to the other kids that Trump thinks he’s cool. Tom is joined by guest host and Greens upper house member for NSW, Abigail Boyd, MLC! What is the state of NSW politics? (12:58) And updates on Hannah Thomas, the childcare industry inquiry, worker’s comp, and some colourful characters in parliament. Finally, a call to action (55:42). Video version - https://youtu.be/zNxTIPkpiSs ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Targeting emission reductions targets” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Abigail Boyd - https://greens.org.au/nsw/person/abigail-boyd Rising Tide People’s Blockade https://www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025 Independent Education Union Start Strong Day of Action - October 15th https://www.ieu.asn.au/start-strong-pay-fair/ Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ “A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre - https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The emissions targets are out, and we need to get it right. Emerald and Tom go over the news that the United Nations (sort of) released a report declaring Israel’s action in Palestine a genocide (12:20). So that’s all sorted then? Next up, Susssssan Ley gave a speech this week about breaking the “growing expectation that the government will pay for everything.” (34:31) With no repercussions for robodebt, it’s a bold return to an old favourite way to make your stupid uncle mad. Finally, a call to action (1:05:52). Video version - https://youtu.be/KjftKa29X3k ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Targeting emission reductions targets” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- “A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre - https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom keep talking about the bigger picture for the future of the climate movement. As the government announces mediocre emissions reductions targets, how can real results still be accomplished as things seem to be backsliding? Can we solve the climate crisis (in this episode)? ----------Full episode now out on Patreon! The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby was out & about with the CEO of the Griffin Group, Michael Griffin, at Monart Solar Farm to find out about this green initiative and what future plans the hotel group has regarding their push for sustainability.

Paying for an ambulance is crook. Emerald’s back! She and Tom catch up on some Greens news - Hannah Thomas has her charges dropped but that doesn’t fix her eye (6:58), Asta Hill has a new job as mayor of Alice Springs (13:26), and Adam Bandt also has a new job as CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation! (22:01) Then some big announcements about what’s up next for Serious Danger (30:50), along with a big chat about the future of the movement. Corporate power is kicking goals, so how can the Greens rethink their approach? ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Is centrism killing us? ft. Richard Denniss” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Now on sale!!! Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video version - https://youtu.be/0J3mamN0r60 Albo bullied Max Chandler-Mather at the school formal and the Griff thinks he’s a fugly slut. Tom is joined by guest host and Executive Director of The Green Institute, Tim Hollo! First up, a look at an ugly week in Aussie racism, as politicians use the aftermath of the March for Australia to vice-signal their awfulness (9:27). Then a chat about the Green Institute and some news from Tim Hollo about the future (45:49). What is next for the green movement? Is the Greens Political Party just a useful idiot that props up capitalism?---------- Just released on Patreon - “Is centrism killing us? ft. Richard Denniss” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Tim Hollo -​​https://www.instagram.com/timhollo/ https://bsky.app/profile/timhollo.bsky.social Green Institute - https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the renowned and versatile Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith (1728 - 1774). There is a memorial to him in Westminster Abbey's Poet's Corner written by Dr Johnson, celebrating Goldsmith's life as a poet, natural philosopher and historian. To this could be added ‘playwright' and ‘novelist' and ‘science writer' and ‘pamphleteer' and much besides, as Goldsmith explored so many different outlets for his talents. While he began on Grub Street in London, the centre for jobbing writers scrambling for paid work, he became a great populariser and compiler of new ideas and knowledge and achieved notable successes with poems such as The Deserted Village, his play She Stoops to Conquer and his short novel The Vicar of Wakefield. WithDavid O'Shaughnessy Professor of Eighteenth-Century Studies at the University of GalwayJudith Hawley Professor of Eighteenth-Century Literature at Royal Holloway, University of LondonAnd Michael Griffin Professor of English at the University of LimerickProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:Norma Clarke, Brothers of the Quill: Oliver Goldsmith in Grub Street (Harvard University Press, 2016)Leo Damrosch, The Club: Johnson, Boswell, and the Friends Who Shaped an Age (Yale University Press, 2019)Oliver Goldsmith (ed. Aileen Douglas and Ian Campbell Ross), The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale, Supposed to Be Written by Himself (first published 1766; Cambridge University Press, 2024)Oliver Goldsmith (ed. Arthur Friedman), The Vicar of Wakefield (first published 1766; Oxford University Press, 2008)Oliver Goldsmith (ed. Arthur Friedman), The Collected Works of Oliver Goldsmith, 5 vols (Clarendon Press, 1966) Oliver Goldsmith (ed. Robert L. Mack), Oliver Goldsmith: Everyman's Poetry, No. 30 (Phoenix, 1997)Oliver Goldsmith (ed. James Ogden), She Stoops to Conquer (first performed 1773; Methuen Drama, 2003)Oliver Goldsmith (ed. James Watt), The Citizen of the World (first published 1762; Cambridge University Press, 2024)Oliver Goldsmith (ed. Nigel Wood), She Stoops to Conquer and Other Comedies (first performed 1773; Oxford University Press, 2007)Michael Griffin and David O'Shaughnessy (eds.), Oliver Goldsmith in Context (Cambridge University Press, 2024)Michael Griffin and David O'Shaughnessy (eds.), The Letters of Oliver Goldsmith (Cambridge University Press, 2018)Roger Lonsdale (ed.), The Poems of Gray, Collins and Goldsmith (Longmans, 1969)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio production