<![CDATA[What's Your Poison]]>Pouring through the week of politics, culture, and tech.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 13:56:43 GMTFri, 27 Feb 2026 03:38:34 GMT60Peter Lewis & Damian Damjanovski<p>Pouring through the week of politics, culture, and tech.</p>episodicPeter Lewis & Damian Damjanovskidamian@generalstrategic.coyes<![CDATA[Episode 7 - Capital Gains, Enhanced Games, and AI Pains.]]>The budget one week on, CG and the media/political class response, hypocrisy and political posturing. The inaugural enhanced games and what it means for athletes. The impact of data centres and AI .

Takeaways

  • Budget and Taxation
  • Media and Political Class
  • Hypocrisy and Political Posturing Political dynamics between parties
  • Impact of AI on society

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Poison Choices
  • 06:28 Taxation and Budgetary Measures
  • 22:56 Media Bias and Political Hypocrisy
  • 30:26 Hierarchy of Disdain for Political Figures
  • 58:26 AI Impact
]]>600e8e33-03d0-4c83-87b2-98618dc5e1ffFri, 22 May 2026 08:22:13 GMT<p>The budget one week on, CG and the media/political class response, hypocrisy and political posturing. The inaugural enhanced games and what it means for athletes. The impact of data centres and AI . </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Budget and Taxation</li><li>Media and Political Class</li><li>Hypocrisy and Political Posturing Political dynamics between parties</li><li>Impact of AI on society</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Poison Choices</li><li>06:28 Taxation and Budgetary Measures</li><li>22:56 Media Bias and Political Hypocrisy</li><li>30:26 Hierarchy of Disdain for Political Figures</li><li>58:26 AI Impact</li></ul>yes00:59:2217Episode 7 - Capital Gains, Enhanced Games, and AI Pains.full<![CDATA[Episode 6 - Budget and Budget in Reply]]>Guests: Fiona Scott, and Fiona Scott.

Budget Week in Canberra, the impact of the budget on Labor and the Coalition, and the issue of trust in politics and broken promises. Housing affordability and the political blame game surrounding it. Dark economic scenarios and homelessness measures.

Takeaways

  • Budget Week in Canberra
  • Impact of the Budget on Labor and Coalition
  • Trust in Politics and Broken Promises Housing affordability is a critical issue
  • PRRT and gas tax are topics of public interest Political identity crisis
  • Impact of community independents
  • Gambling advertising ban

Chapters

  • 00:00 Budget Week in Canberra
  • 07:03 David Pocock's Influence and Personal Life
  • 16:18 Discussion on Family Trusts and Political Impact
  • 23:12 Dark Economic Scenarios and Homelessness Measures
  • 42:49 Identity Crisis in Politics

]]>c3791944-1f66-4f82-9efe-e4122117bda4Fri, 15 May 2026 10:17:48 GMT<p>Guests: Fiona Scott, and Fiona Scott.</p><p></p><p>Budget Week in Canberra, the impact of the budget on Labor and the Coalition, and the issue of trust in politics and broken promises. Housing affordability and the political blame game surrounding it. Dark economic scenarios and homelessness measures.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Budget Week in Canberra</li><li>Impact of the Budget on Labor and Coalition</li><li>Trust in Politics and Broken Promises Housing affordability is a critical issue</li><li>PRRT and gas tax are topics of public interest Political identity crisis</li><li>Impact of community independents</li><li>Gambling advertising ban</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Budget Week in Canberra</li><li>07:03 David Pocock's Influence and Personal Life</li><li>16:18 Discussion on Family Trusts and Political Impact</li><li>23:12 Dark Economic Scenarios and Homelessness Measures</li><li>42:49 Identity Crisis in Politics<p></p></li></ul>no01:04:3316Episode 6 - Budget and Budget in Replyfull<![CDATA[Episode 5 - By-elections, Big-Media, and Budget]]>We talk about Farrer by-election , First Nations tragedies and political failures, the impact of AI on media, challenges in journalism and media revenue, and predictions for the upcoming budget and its economic impact.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Drink Choices
  • 23:05 First Nations Tragedies and Political Failures
  • 31:37 The Impact of AI on Media
  • 55:05 Budget Predictions and Economic Impact
]]>24da258c-5da9-4b36-b0ba-631239439dd3Fri, 08 May 2026 08:53:50 GMT<p>We talk about Farrer by-election , First Nations tragedies and political failures, the impact of AI on media, challenges in journalism and media revenue, and predictions for the upcoming budget and its economic impact.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Drink Choices</li><li>23:05 First Nations Tragedies and Political Failures</li><li>31:37 The Impact of AI on Media</li><li>55:05 Budget Predictions and Economic Impact</li></ul>no00:59:4015Episode 5 - By-elections, Big-Media, and Budgetfull<![CDATA[Episode 4 - Diggers, Drugs and Duck Salami]]>We discuss Anzac Day (and the booing) and it's ever changing nature the evolution of Anzac Day celebrations, the state of the Minns NSW government, responses to crises, drug law reform, and our predictions for the week ahead.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Poison of Choice
  • 09:16 Anzac Day Controversy
  • 22:15 New South Wales Government and Policy
  • 31:25 Drug Law Reform
  • 44:30 Public Opinion and Political Inaction
]]>1860ca91-504d-4d93-a66a-ac3e41fe600fFri, 01 May 2026 08:06:52 GMT<p>We discuss Anzac Day (and the booing) and it's ever changing nature the evolution of Anzac Day celebrations, the state of the Minns NSW government, responses to crises, drug law reform, and our predictions for the week ahead.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Poison of Choice</li><li>09:16 Anzac Day Controversy</li><li>22:15 New South Wales Government and Policy</li><li>31:25 Drug Law Reform</li><li>44:30 Public Opinion and Political Inaction</li></ul>no00:51:2614Episode 4 - Diggers, Drugs and Duck Salamifull<![CDATA[Episode 3 - NDIS, AUKUS, and Energy]]>We're in person this week talking about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its complexities, international alliances, defence relationships, energy policy, and nuclear technology.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Drinks and Introductions
  • 07:12 History and Reform of the NDIS
  • 13:17 Challenges and Controversies of the NDIS
  • 21:08 International Alliances and Defence Relationships
  • 32:59 Nuclear Technology and Energy Transition
]]>fa8e740e-04dd-4762-b9ca-a99f4f42d4eeFri, 24 Apr 2026 17:39:49 GMT<p>We're in person this week talking about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its complexities, international alliances, defence relationships, energy policy, and nuclear technology.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Drinks and Introductions</li><li>07:12 History and Reform of the NDIS</li><li>13:17 Challenges and Controversies of the NDIS</li><li>21:08 International Alliances and Defence Relationships</li><li>32:59 Nuclear Technology and Energy Transition</li></ul>no00:40:0313Episode 3 - NDIS, AUKUS, and Energyfull<![CDATA[Episode 2 - Immigration, Racism, and AI]]>The war in Iran, a human rights commission report, community identity and racism, class struggle and racism, and immigration policy and racism. We delve into the global impact and structural problems of racism, community identity and class.

Takeaways

  • Global Impact of Racism
  • Structural Problems of Racism
  • Community Identity and Racism
  • Class Struggle and Racism
  • Immigration Policy and Racism Immigration and national identity
  • Impact of immigration policy on social cohesion

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Self-Improvement
  • 08:05 The War in Iran
  • 18:16 Human Rights Commission Report
  • 23:32 Community Identity and Racism
  • 31:20 Class Struggle and Racism
  • 37:49 Racism and Immigration
  • 50:05 The Role of AI in Writing
  • 57:02 Predictions and Shoutouts
]]>5efbb4d4-5b23-4ccf-b588-6f8b83f36af0Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:49:56 GMT<p>The war in Iran, a human rights commission report, community identity and racism, class struggle and racism, and immigration policy and racism. We delve into the global impact and structural problems of racism, community identity and class.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Global Impact of Racism</li><li>Structural Problems of Racism</li><li>Community Identity and Racism</li><li>Class Struggle and Racism</li><li>Immigration Policy and Racism Immigration and national identity</li><li>Impact of immigration policy on social cohesion</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Self-Improvement</li><li>08:05 The War in Iran</li><li>18:16 Human Rights Commission Report</li><li>23:32 Community Identity and Racism</li><li>31:20 Class Struggle and Racism</li><li>37:49 Racism and Immigration</li><li>50:05 The Role of AI in Writing</li><li>57:02 Predictions and Shoutouts</li></ul>no00:55:4212Episode 2 - Immigration, Racism, and AIfull<![CDATA[Episode 1 - Pilot]]>Drinks, crisis management and leadership, and the implications of a cashless society. We explore the fuel crisis and the implications of a cashless society on financial transactions and societal behaviour. The rise of One Nation and the impact on major parties. Housing affordability and policy, and the need for bold reforms.



Chapters

  • 00:00 Introductions and Drink Choices
  • 05:12 Fuel Crisis and Cashless Society
  • 26:23 Political Shifts and Anxieties
  • 38:09 Energy Transition and Its Challenges
]]>931c633a-2c5d-4465-a303-d1f1788b609bMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:07:01 GMT<p>Drinks, crisis management and leadership, and the implications of a cashless society. We explore the fuel crisis and the implications of a cashless society on financial transactions and societal behaviour. The rise of One Nation and the impact on major parties. Housing affordability and policy, and the need for bold reforms.<br /><br /><br /><br />Chapters<br /><br /></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sR7ule9_g4&amp;list=PLKHdn5ZyBI4cjUAJd9o8gNr5iYr6DL5QY&amp;index=1">00:00</a> Introductions and Drink Choices<br /></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sR7ule9_g4&amp;list=PLKHdn5ZyBI4cjUAJd9o8gNr5iYr6DL5QY&amp;index=1&amp;t=312s">05:12</a> Fuel Crisis and Cashless Society<br /></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sR7ule9_g4&amp;list=PLKHdn5ZyBI4cjUAJd9o8gNr5iYr6DL5QY&amp;index=1&amp;t=1583s">26:23</a> Political Shifts and Anxieties<br /></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sR7ule9_g4&amp;list=PLKHdn5ZyBI4cjUAJd9o8gNr5iYr6DL5QY&amp;index=1&amp;t=2289s">38:09</a> Energy Transition and Its Challenges</li></ul>yes00:54:1111Episode 1 - Pilotfull