The Chrissy Mack Podcast

Join Chrissy and Michael Lester as they talk with Mark Beeson, adjunct professor at the Australia China Relations Institute. Delve into the themes of "The Search for Security: AUKUS and the New Militarism," exploring how Australia may be sleepwalking into militarism. Discuss the anglosphere's role, ...

Join Chrissy Mack as she explores the opposition's criticism of Labour over changes in the submarine agreement with the US. Delve into the reasons behind this political maneuvering and examine whether it’s all above board. Gain insights into the strategies at play and their implications.

Join Chrissy Mack as she delves into current politics, examining Angus Taylor's assertion that the current government is the worst ever. Explore the truth behind these claims and assess the behavior of the opposition. Gain insights into the political landscape and its implications.

Join Chrissy Mack on the RNB Podcast as she delves into the complexities of politics and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Explore topics like the "Fair Go" and "Honest Struggle," the illusion of choice, and the gas mirage. Understand the challenges facing independent retirement, the concept of the Sov...

Join Chrissy and Trevor Mack as they share their excitement and a special announcement about the Country Stars Australia competition. Tune in to hear all the details about this thrilling event and what it means for country music enthusiasts across the nation. Don't miss out on this exciting update!

Join Chrissy Mack on the RnB Podcast as she dives deep into the housing crisis in Australia. In this episode, Chrissy sets aside political rhetoric and media spin to explore the real roots of the crisis. Discover a candid analysis of how we arrived at this point, and what needs to change to address ...

Join host Michael Lester as he sits down with Michael Atherton AM, Foundation Professor of Music at the University of Western Australia. Explore Atherton's lifelong passion for music, his compositions, performances, and recordings. Discover his work with groups like the Renaissance Players and Siroc...

Join host Michael Lester as he sits down with Yaegl musician Michael Birk to explore his new album, "Ngarraya." Discover the significance of Birk's music and language to his identity and meaning. Dive into the personal stories and struggles reflected in his lyrics, deeply rooted in place and country...

In this episode of the RNB Podcast, Michael Lester interviews Roger Beale AO, former Australian public service departmental head, on the NDIS blowout. Introduced in 2013 by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, the National Disability Insurance Scheme was a revolutionary welfare policy based on the right to...

In this RNB Podcast, Michael Lester interviews Thomas Mayo, Torres Strait Islander writer, unionist, human rights advocate, and Uluru Statement signatory. They discuss Mayo’s edited collection Dear Son—letters between Indigenous fathers and sons that challenge toxic stereotypes about masculine ident...