Alliance Games and the Price of Truth

Alliance Games and the Price of Truth

Author: New Politics October 24, 2025 Duration: 1:00:03
(00:00:00) Alliance Games and the Price of Truth
(00:01:09) The Albanese–Trump Deal and the $8.5 Billion handshake (17 mins)
(00:18:46) Sparks Over The South China Sea (11 mins)
(00:29:56) Barnaby Joyce and One Nation: Who Really Cares (8 mins)
(00:38:45) A Ceasefire That Still Kills in Gaza (5 mins)
(00:43:35) The ABC Hatchet Job on Hedges (15 mins)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s long-awaited meeting with Donald Trump delivers smiles, handshakes and a critical minerals deal that deepens Australia’s dependence on Washington. Beneath the diplomacy lies a bigger story – how this deal sidelines China, fuels the mining magnates and leaves Australia as the world’s quarry. Meanwhile, rising tensions in the South China Sea, Barnaby Joyce’s flirtation with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, and the collapse of the Gaza “ceasefire” expose a world of political theatre and moral failure. From AUKUS to media censorship and Chris Hedges’ fight for truth, this episode dissects power, propaganda and the high price of speaking out.

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Song listing: 
  1. ‘Spitfire’, Public Service Broadcasting.
  2. ‘Confessions Of A Window Cleaner’, Ed Kuepper.
  3. ‘Dātura’, Tori Amos.
  4. ‘Sign O’ The Times’, Prince, remix by Michael Saxom.

Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis host New Politics: Australian Politics, a podcast dedicated to cutting through the noise of the daily news cycle. Their conversations go beyond the headlines and parliamentary theatre, digging into the stories and power dynamics that often get sidelined. They focus on the issues that mainstream coverage tends to gloss over or ignore entirely, driven by a commitment to the kind of accountability many journalists shy away from. Each episode is built on thorough analysis and direct discussion, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the forces shaping the country. You’ll hear them dissect policy, political strategy, and the real-world consequences of decisions made in Canberra, all with a serious and critical eye. This isn’t about soundbites or partisan point-scoring; it’s about examining how power operates and who it serves. For anyone tired of superficial political reporting and looking for substantive commentary, this podcast provides a necessary and regular dose of clarity. Tune in for their unflinching take on Australian politics, where the conversation always aims to hold power to account.
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