The movement to tear down statues of historical figures and the past they represent has swept across continents. What do these statues represent and what is their place in the collective history of the nation? (1:57-25:24)
Former Minister, Adem Somyurek, resigned from the ALP after allegations of branch stacking. What light does this shed on the business model of political parties and what does it reveal about the nature of politics? (25:24-39:37)
The NRL has used the power of the people to fight to get out from under the COVID-19 government restrictions. Should other organisations follow suit and what does this tell us about how to get industries back up and running? (39:37-51:34)
Your co-hosts Scott Hargreaves and Chris Berg are joined by the IPA’s Zachary Gorman to answer these questions as well as share their culture picks. This week’s picks include Delta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionised American Music, Hilary Mantel’s The Mirror and The Light as well as the popular YouTube channel PewdiePie. (51:34-1:06:16)
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 93: Looking Forward: Endgame
Thanks Ron, Great Party!
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The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 89: Brutal Lockdowns Redux: SA Cut
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 88: Just Another High Vis Election
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 87: Trumpism in a Post Trump Era
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 86: Australia's Coronavirus Endgame
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 85: Global Progressives Unhinged By Jacindavirus (ARDERN 20)
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 84: The Belated Collapse of Lockdown's Justifications
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 83: Trump's COVID: Halo or Catastrophe?
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 82: Pollies' Prison Prospects: Stunning Own Goal
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 81: RBG & After, Plus: Who's Replacing Nettle?
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 80: Tear Down That Wall
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 79: Victorians Have Made Their Bed
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 78: Hello? My BRI’s Stopped Working
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 77: COVID19 At The Crossroads
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 76: The Golden Age of Libertarian Scepticism
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 75: Just the Ticket for Biden?
The Looking Forward Podcast Episode 74: Mission Accomplished!
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