Episode 152: Republicans implode, referendum prepoll opens, rates on hold and good news about bears

Van Badham and Ben Davison take a deep dive into the murky waters
of American politics as the Republican Party conspires to unseat
one of its own from the role of Speaker.  It is the first
time in history that a Speaker of the House of Representatives
has been deposed.  Van breaks down why it has happened, what
it means for American politics and the kind of markers we need to
watch for in our own political system.


Prepoll voting has opened around Australia for the referendum
with recent polls showing that the YES case is making up
ground.  Van and Ben explore the misinformation campaign
that has been largely imported from America, why it is getting
traction and what we can do it break the grip of fear. 
Check out yes23.com.au for how you can get involved.


With the new Reserve Bank Governor keeping interest rates on hold
for another month Ben and Van discuss why the union movement's
position of no involuntary unemployment and closing the loopholes
to return $9 billion to working people in wages is so
important.  You can join your union at
australianunions.org.au/wow


And there is good news about Fat Bear Week!


Van also gives a shout out to all our Cadre and Extend the Reach
supporters who have made a contribution to the podcast at
www.buymeacoffee.com/weekonwednesday