Bogan Intelligentsia

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In Episode 22 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re excited to bring back geopolitical commentator Jeff Rich (@JeffRich) for a hard-hitting discussion. Jeff briefly reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam sacking (November 11, 1975), touching on allegations of foreign interference. The main focus is the historic Trump-Putin summit in Alaska (August 15, 2025), exploring its role in Russia-USA talks on Ukraine’s endgame. We dive into battlefield dynamics, Ukrainian protests, the exclusion of Ukraine and Europe from negotiations, Trump’s territory exchange proposal, and EU-Washington trade tariff deals impacting Russian-Indian-US oil and gas markets. Jeff also examines Trump’s attitude...

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In Episode 21 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re pumped to bring our dedicated fans an inspiring discussion with Denise Shrivell, a community advocate and political strategist. Denise breaks down her history of community engagement, the essentials of a winning independent campaign, and how to spark community-driven movements. We explore the similarities and differences among independents across electorates, their critical role in Australia’s bipartisan system, and the strategies major parties use to limit their influence. Denise also looks at the future of independents against Labor’s majority and praises the vital work of independent media. Your suppor...

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In Episode 20 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring our dedicated fans a hard-hitting discussion with Dr. Jay Tharappel, a geopolitical expert with a PhD in Political Economy. Recorded in Wollongong, Dr. Tharappel presents a slideshow on the Syrian crisis (2011–present), dissecting the swift collapse of Assad’s government, Western narratives about civilian casualties, and the US’s contradictory stance against both ISIS and Assad. We explore Syria’s current state post-Assad, Israel’s ambitions in Rojava and against Iran, the future of the Shia Crescent, and the Gaza-Syria link in the “Greater Israel” framework. Your...

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In Episode 19 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re pumped to bring our dedicated fans a deep dive with geopolitical analyst 
S.L. Kanthan, a leading voice on global power shifts. Broadcasting from Bangalore, India, S.L. Kanthan unpacks India’s strategic moves with China and Brazil, the unraveling relationship with Washington, and the possibility of a non-aligned resurgence. We dig into the Modi government’s staying power, the Congress Party’s challenges, the Australia-India relationship through Modi’s eyes, and the fallout from the “nest of spies” crisis involving Indian intelligence in Australia. S.L. Kanthan  also s...

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Episode 18 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast brings you Melbourne journalist Dave Milner, Editor from The Shot, diving into Australia’s murky role in global conflicts. Dave exposes the truth behind Penny Wong’s “non-lethal” F-35 parts claim, critiques the ABC’s skewed coverage of Sydney’s massive Harbour protests, and the significance of the protest. He also tackles the bipartisan duopoly propping up foreign policy and legacy media’s role in muting activists. Your support makes this bold critique possible—listen, share, and join the conversation! 

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In Episode 17 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring our dedicated fans a thought-provoking discussion with Wollongong journalist Yaakov Aharon, a voice challenging Zionist influence in Australia. Yaakov Aharon investigates the 2025 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, set for September 3-5, 2025, on the Gold Coast, hosted by the US-based Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) and Never Again Is Now (NAIN), chaired by Mayor Tom Tate with advisors David Gonski and Stanley Roth. He questions the summit’s motives amid free-trip controversies, traces the global Zionist network’s impact, highlights university tensions over IDF events, and critiques the silenc...

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In Episode 16 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with Greg Jericho, Senior Economist at the Australia Institute and Journalist at The Guardian. Jericho provides a incisive look at the Albanese government’s second term, analyzing the parliamentary reopening drama, including the censure of Senator Mehreen Faruqi, and advocating for sovereign economic ideas to disrupt Australia’s status quo. He also examines superannuation reforms, tax policy disparities, and the need for bold leadership in a shifting global landscape. To our supporters: your passion drives this podcast—join us in expand...

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In Episode 15 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with Dr. Rhonda Garad, Monash University academic and Greater Dandenong Councillor. Dr. Garad discusses her groundbreaking work on health literacy and the International PCOS Guideline, her 2025 controversy with Greater Dandenong Council over alleged antisemitic posts, and the Gaza war’s impact on local communities. She also reflects on resigning from the Greens, the party’s 2025 election losses, and the potential of grassroots movements to challenge the “genocidal status quo.” To our supporters: your passion fuels this podcast—join us in expanding...

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In Episode 14 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with Anthony Klan, investigative journalist and founder of The Klaxon. Klan’s explosive reporting revealed a $50,000 donation from Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal’s husband’s family trust to the far-right group Advance, igniting calls for her resignation from Treasurer Jim Chalmers and community leaders. We explore this controversy, Segal’s clash with the ABC, and the broader implications for trust in public officials and journalism in 2025. To our supporters: your passion drives this podcast—join us in expanding...

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In Episode 13 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with Warwick Powell (
@baoshaoshan), Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology and Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, Beijing. Warwick provides a detailed analysis of U.S. tariffs threatening Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the strategic challenges in U.S.-China relations, and Australia’s balancing act with Asian partnerships amid its Washington alignment. He also discusses the decline of U.S. strategic centrality and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit’s role in a multipolar world. To our supporters: your passion fuels...

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In Episode 12 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Jeff Rich, PhD in history and creator of theburningarchive.com. Jeff delves into the concept of multipolarism, contrasting it with the unipolar dominance post-1991 and exploring its historical prevalence. He critiques the West’s resistance to BRICS and multipolarity, reassesses the UN’s role, and identifies key flashpoints like West Asia and South Asia. Jeff also offers insights on how Australia can survive and thrive through multi-alignment in this emerging world. To our supporters: your pass...

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In Episode 11 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a compelling conversation featuring Michael West, founder of Michael West Media and veteran journalist. Michael examines the decline of Australian media standards, driven by budget cuts, redundancies, and external hires, and the ABC’s increasing alignment with corporate and government narratives. He critiques the media’s failure to cover the Gaza crisis objectively, the pressures of powerful lobbies, and the challenges of defamation and funding for independent outlets. To our supporters: your passion fuels this podcast—join us in building a plat...

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In Episode 10 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a compelling conversation featuring Professor Greg Barton, a renowned counter-terrorism and radicalization expert at Deakin University. Professor Barton examines the diversification of extremism in Western societies from Islamic radicalism to far-right nationalism, the strategic use of extremist groups by states to achieve geopolitical goals, and the intricate relationships between the U.S., Iran, and Syria with extremist factions. He analyzes the controversial legitimization of Abu Mohammad al-Jolani in Syria and offers a brief perspective on Indonesia’s political landscape under Pr...

In Episode 9 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a compelling conversation featuring returning guest Dr. Scott Burchill, esteemed Australian international relations scholar. Dr. Burchill analyzes the U.S.-Israel-Iran ceasefire, highlighting how Iran’s hypersonic missiles exposed Israel’s defense vulnerabilities and undermined Netanyahu’s regime-change goals. He explores Trump’s delicate navigation of neoconservative and “America First” factions, the catastrophic Gaza conflict with 377,000 reported dead or missing, and Australia’s perilous alignment with U.S. policies via AUKUS. Dr. Burchill advocates for an Asia-focused foreign policy to secure Australia’s sovereignty. T...

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In Episode 8 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Dr. Emma Shortis, Director of International & Security Affairs at the Australia Institute, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at RMIT, and author of Our Exceptional Friend: Australia’s Fatal Alliance with the United States. Dr. Shortis examines Trump’s NATO “victory lap” and the competing narratives of Iran and Israel, unpacking Western misconceptions that cast Iran as a target for conflict. She analyzes the U.S. right’s schism over “America First” versus Israel support, the influence of Christian Zion...

Description: In Episode 8 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Cameron Leckie, a 24-year Australian Army veteran and advocate for a sovereign, peaceful Australia. Leckie shares his experiences in East Timor and post-tsunami Sumatra, his disillusionment with the Iraq War’s false pretenses, and his critique of Australia’s alignment with U.S. imperialism through the $368 billion AUKUS project. He exposes the Australian media’s role in perpetuating flawed narratives about China and Ukraine, the risks of conflict driven by AUKUS, and the need for strategic empathy to eng...

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In this urgent Episode 6 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a critical conversation featuring Dr. Scott Burchill, Honorary Fellow at Deakin University and former Senior Lecturer in International Relations. Dr. Burchill examines the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, analyzing the collapse of the JCPOA nuclear deal, Iran’s hypersonic missile capabilities, and Israel’s strikes, which he deems violations of international law. He critiques the inconsistent U.S. response under Trump, Australia’s reluctance to address pre-emptive attacks, and the media’s role in shaping public perceptions. From Iran’s military m...

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In the fifth episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a powerful conversation featuring Najat Abdi, a compelling commentator on Middle Eastern affairs. Najat explores the harsh realities of life in occupied territories, the influence of neoconservatism and Islamic extremism shaped by figures like Netanyahu, and the intricate issues of class and race within Israeli society. The discussion critiques the blind spots of Australian journalists in covering the Israel-Palestine conflict, the prejudices embedded in Zionism, and the role of ethnosupremacy in shaping Israeli social structures. To our supporters...

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Join us for Episode 4 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, where we invite our loyal supporters to rally behind our launch with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Dr. Scott Burchill, Honorary Fellow at Deakin University and former Senior Lecturer in International Relations. Dr. Burchill delivers a critical analysis of the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, Australia’s pro-Israel stance and its impact on relations with Indonesia and Malaysia, rising tensions with China amid AUKUS, and the Australian media’s role in shaping security narratives. He also evaluates Defence Minister Richard Marles’ U.S.-aligned policies and advocates for a sovereign Australian foreig...

In this episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we welcome Omar Sakr, a Turkish-Lebanese Australian poet and author, for a raw and unflinching conversation. Omar shares how his Western Sydney upbringing, marked by poverty, violence, and racialisation, shaped his writing, including his latest work, The Nightmare Sequence, which responds to the Gaza genocide with all royalties supporting Palestinian charities. He critiques Israel’s actions, Australia’s political complicity, and the censorship stifling artists who dare to speak out. Omar’s call for collective resistance in the arts and his rage-fueled resolve make this a must-listen. 

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In the second episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our launch with a compelling conversation featuring Peter Lalor, award-winning journalist and former chief cricket writer for The Australian. Peter explores cricket’s role as a cultural anchor in Australia, reflecting on whether it should define our modern identity. He shares insights from his 30-year career, his recent sacking from SEN during the 2025 Sri Lanka Test series, and the broader implications for media freedom, drawing comparisons to cases like Antoinette Lattouf’s. Peter also discusses sports activism, inspired by figures like Usman Khawaja, and...

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, where we bring unfiltered, thought-provoking discussions to our dedicated supporters. In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Remeikis, acclaimed political journalist and author, to unpack the complexities of Australia’s recent federal election. Amy offers incisive analysis on the shifting voter priorities, the challenges facing the new government, and the role of media in shaping public discourse. From the rise of independents to the policy battles ahead, this conversation cuts through the noise to reveal the forces driving Australia’s political future.  

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