Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by US politics regular Sam Schniedman.Off-cycle election season is in the air and Sam unpacks which races to keep an eye on this November, with a particular focus on Sam’s home state, Virginia.Sam breaks down the candidates running, the context in which these elections are taking place, and dives into the issues of the American economy, voter enthusiasm and Democrat’s legislative agenda and its impact on the election outcome.They also discuss the reason for the current gridlock in passing the infrastructure and social welfare bills through congress and the latest attack on Roe v Wade.And it’s Octobah, so look out for some post-season baseball chat to wrap things up. Go Sox!The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

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Ep.112: Election Season in the US with Sam Schniedman

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by American researcher and data analyst, Will Cubbison.As a former researcher with the US based Analyst Institute and a wealth of experience campaigning around the world, Will shares his extensive knowledge of data analysis, political behaviour, and organising - including how to get people to vote and to adapt after a losing campaign, drawing from his experience from the Hillary 2016 campaign in particular. Now living in Israel, Will also shares his perspective on the vaccine rollout in Israel, the impact of the Delta strain outbreak, and gives his evaluation of the new Unity Government.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.111: How data helps us to learn not to lose again with Will Cubbison

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by National President of Australian Young Labor, Ali Amin.Ali responds to John Curtin Research Centre executive director, Nick Dyrenfurth&apos;s assertion that Young Labor is “too like the Greens,” with a narrow inner-city, tertiary educated, middle-class membership lacking diversity. Ali shares his story from refugee to student activist fighting Chris Pine’s education cuts, to becoming the President of Australian Young Labor. He also gives his thoughts on how Young Labor can energise its base in the lead up to the Federal Election next (this?) year. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.110: Is Young Labor not diverse enough, with Ali Amin?

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by National Assistant Secretary for Australian Labor, Jen Light. Jen discusses her journey in Labor politics, including moments in her life which shaped her interests and values as a social democrat, as well as her experience as an Organiser with Labor. Jen reflects on how young people engage with politics and gives her thoughts on how best to organise young Australians into democratic politics.And with the upcoming Federal Election approaching, Jen discusses how covid, data, digital, field and Scott Morrison will play a role in Labor’s national campaign. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.109: Shedding the Light on the ALP’s federal campaign with Jen…. Light.

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by federal member for Griffith, Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water, and former Student Unity alum, Terri Butler.In the spirit of the Marshall Ganz teachings of Public Narrative and Story of Self, Terri discusses her journey from a kid growing up in FNQ to student activist (one for the stu-pol folks circa 1997), to lawyer and then public office.  As it is Socially Democratic’s “Women in Politics” month, Terri discusses the landmark Respect@Work report and the Morrison Government’s missed opportunity to address workplace sexual harassment, she ask’s what it takes to get punted from the Ministry (because clearly anonymous payments for a Minister’s legal fees is ok) and unpacks the cost of tearing up an over-budget French submarine contract to replace it with a more expensive UK/US one.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.108: We rented a tram with Terri Butler

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by the former Digital Manager for Premier Dan Andrews, now a Social Media, Digital Strategy & Content Consultant, Eloise Young. Eloise shares her journey into political digital communications and discusses how online strategy and comms has evolved, how it has become such a powerful engagement tool, how digital campaigning differs from the traditional means, and what makes a strong social media presence. Eloise draws from her wealth of experience working across platforms building Premier Dan Andrews’ highly successful online presence. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.107: Digital Campaigning and Strategy with Eloise Young

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Washington Bureau chief for the ABC, journalist, and author Zoe Daniel. Zoe discusses the current situation in Afghanistan as the US ends its 20 year war in the region and the relationship between journalists and the locals who risk life and limb to assist reporters in getting important stories out to the world. And, in celebration of the Melbourne Writers Festival, Zoe also discusses the evolution of journalism and writing in the social media age, and gives her insight into Trump’s political future drawing from her experience writing “Greetings from Trumpland.” The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.106: Foreign Correspondence with Zoe Daniel

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by senior public servant, policy expert and author, Andrew Wear. Andrew returns to the show to discuss his latest book, “Recovery: How we can create a better, brighter future after a crisis.” Andrew argues that Australia needs to lift its gaze beyond the pandemic and set up the foundations for a more prosperous and resilient future, anticipating future crises. And does so by analysing past examples of countries who have recovered and prospered after a crisis, such as the New Deal and Reconstruction. You purchase a copy of “Recovery” here, available next week: https://bit.ly/3jmNKK2https://amzn.to/3DlvSaf The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.105: Recovery and building back better with Andrew Wear

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former ALP National Organiser and the current Labor MP for the Queensland state seat of Logan, Linus Power. Linus shares his thoughts on the Queensland experience of COVID, attitudes towards it’s recent outbreaks and lockdowns, and the handling of the pandemic by the Palaszczuk government.Stephen and Linus evaluate the contrasting performance of Labor in the Sunshine State at state and federal elections and the reasons why Labor has performed so poorly since 2010. Linus reflects on his transition from organiser to public office, reminiscing on his organising roots, the parallels between the two roles.And finally they talk about the resurgence of their beloved Celtic under new manager, Australia’s own - Ange Postecoglou!!!!The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.104: “No State is Immune” with Linus Power

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Australian trade union organiser - now based in New York and the National Political Coordinator for the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), Lawerence Ben. Lawrence discusses the recent RDWSU campaign to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama - a campaign which faced serious resistance, including union busting tactics and intimidation of workers at the ballot box, from management. He gives us an insight into the organising strategy and tactics the union deployed in this industrial fist-fight, why they chose to unionise in Alabama, and the key takeaways from an ultimately unsuccessful campaign. Lawrence also gives an overview of US industrial laws and regulations that guide employers/employee relations and how difficult it is for unions to represent and collectively bargain for workers. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.103: David v Goliath… taking on Amazon with Lawrence Ben

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Assistant Secretary from the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Scott Connolly.Scott discusses the ACTU’s first virtual congress, and how the ACTU’s pushed the federal government into introducing Job Keeper and the need for Job Keeper 2.0.Scott also talks about the growth in union membership in various sectors, the fight to organise and advance wages and conditions for the expanding gig economy, and how unions are tackling global multinationals on Australian soil. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.102: The ACTU Congress with Scott Connolly

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Federal Member for Bruce, Labor’s Julian Hill.Coming out of Melbourne’s 5th lockdown, Julian discusses Australia’s lacklustre vaccine rollout plan, with its shifting targets and mixed messaging, as we limp towards herd immunity and a “new normal.”  He also reflects the absence of leadership from the Morrison government in implementing a national quarantine system, and how it has pitted the states against one another instead of uniting the country in this moment of crisis.The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.101: Scott Morrison MIA, with Julian Hill

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by the CEO of The McKell Institute, Michael Buckland. For our 100th episode, Michael discusses the current COVID outbreak in New South Wales, did the hubris of the Berejiklian Government lead to this NSW wave, and does the government have a clear plan to reduce the case numbers down to zero?Michael shares McKell research highlighting the social and economic impact of COVID, he discusses the federal government’s policy disaster that is the vaccine roll out, and they both consider the federal election implications in NSW.We would like to say thank you to our dedicated listeners for all their support throughout our first 100 episodes as well as our fantastic guests who donated their time to share their passion and stories. We couldn’t have gotten this far without you! And we look forward to the next 100 episodes! The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.100: NSW lockdown & vaccine stroll-out with Michael Buckland

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by the National Assistant Secretary, Julia Fox from the SDA - the only Union that represents retail, fast food and warehouse workers. Julia paints a bleak picture when discussing the impact covid, customer violence, gender inequality, delayed wage increases and sexual harassment has had on retail and fast food workers and what the SDA and its 210,000 members are doing to address it. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.99: Essential Workers… but not worthy of a wage increase with Julia Fox

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by former Organiser for OFA, former Senior Political Director for Color of Change, now running his own campaign/community organising consultancy - Kwesi Chappin On this July 4 long weekend, Kwesi discusses the United States of America post Trump and 6 months into the Biden presidency, unpacking various aspects of American life. From healthcare, democracy, infrastructure, employment, and justice, Kwesi gives his perspective as not only an American citizen and person of colour, but as a community organiser looking to make positive, progressive change to the great republic. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Ep.98: The roses and thorns of the United States of 'Merica with Kwesi Chappin

Socially Democratic is a weekly centre-left politics and culture podcast hosted by Stephen Donnelly, founder of Dunn Street - a campaign agency bringing change by organising from the ground up. Each week Stephen and guests breakdown the issues shaping Australia and the rest of the world and the social democrats leading them.Follow on Instagram at @dunn.street, Facebook at @dunnstreetaustralia, Twitter at @Dunn_Street_ or website at dunnstreet.com.au

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