Episode 143: Dan says no to Commonwealth Games blow out, time to fund public schools, NO campaign avoids truth and good news about plastics

Van Badham and Ben Davison congratulate the aged care workers
who, by standing together in union, are starting to see their pay
increases flow from this week and discuss how there is a union
for everyone whether you're in aged care, ice cream making,
acting or professional sport. Join your union at
australianunions.org.au/wow


Dan Andrews has said no to the Commonwealth Games cost blow out
so Van and Ben explore the reaction, what it means for the legacy
infrastructure and just why billionaire and corporate owned media
is SO upset.


The official referendum "information" pamphlets have been
published and it is already clear that the NO campaign is relying
on misinformation, misrepresentation and Americanised
tactics.  Van and Ben discuss why Albo standing up to 2GB's
Ben Fordham and people speaking out against the misinformation is
vital for our democracy.


Jason Clare, Commonwealth Education Minister, gave a National
Press Club speech today so Ben and Van take a look at the reality
of public education in Australia.  With NINETY EIGHT PERCENT
(98%) of public schools underfunded our hosts explore what is
happening in education in Australia.


The good news is about plastics!


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