Why Can't They Just...
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Why Can't They Just...
A new podcast aimed at delving into Australian politics and policy with a focus on environment, wealth inequality and foreign policy. We try to answer the question why can't they (the government) just solve big issues with simple solutions
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8 episodi
Racism and immigration
Callum and Janaline discuss immigration, racism, what it means to be Australian, and Why Can't They Just eliminate racism?
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Racism and immigration
In this episode, Callum and Janaline discuss the March for Australia rallies that took place at the end of August and whether Australia is actually a...
Defence spending, national security and AUKUS
In this episode, Callum and Janaline discuss why Australia might need to increase defence spending, what are the real strategic threats to Australia a...
Environmental law reform
This episode is about the reform of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. Janaline and William discuss the politics o...
Episode 4: Tax, superannuation, economic reform, productivity commission.
This epsiode Janaline and Will delve into Australia's superannuation tax changes. They explore the media's coverage of the issue and Jim Chalmer's new...
Episode 3: Iran, nuclear proliferation, international law
This episode comes in the wake of the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Janaline and William discuss the lameness of Australia's response to the co...
Episode 2: Why can't they just stop new coal and gas and what does real climate action look like?
Episode 2 explores the difference between climate slogans and climate policy in the context of the decision by the federal environment minister to ext...
Pilot episode: why are we doing this? 2025 Australian election and what it means for democracy
Why Can't They Just...? is a podcast about policy, politics and getting stuff done. It looks at the difference between a policy and a slogan and exami...