Socially Democratic
Socially Democratic is your weekly centre-left politics and campaign podcast hosted by Stephen Donnelly, founder of Dunn Street - a campaign agency bringing change by organising from the ground up. Each Friday, 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_LinkedIn at Dunn Street Website at dunnstreet.com.au
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 315
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep.115: Australia Runs on Transport with Michael Kaine
Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by the National Secretary of the Transport Workers Union, Michael Kaine.
Michael discusses how, with Australian states opening up post lockdowns, the A…
Ep.114: The Obama Legacy with Jonae Wartel
Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Washington DC based Democratic consultant and Obama campaign alum, Jonae Wartel.
Inspired by the HBO documentary series “Obama: In pursuit of a more …
Ep.113: New Labor with Chris Minns
Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by NSW Labor Leader and member for Kogarah, Chris Minns.
Chris discusses his ascension to the leadership of the NSW Labor Party, his constructive and, …
Ep.112: Election Season in the US with Sam Schniedman
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 parti…
Ep.111: How data helps us to learn not to lose again with Will Cubbison
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 campaignin…
Ep.110: Is Young Labor not diverse enough, with Ali Amin?
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's assertion t…
Ep.109: Shedding the Light on the ALP’s federal campaign with Jen…. Light.
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 shape…
Ep.108: We rented a tram with Terri Butler
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 Marshal…
Ep.107: Digital Campaigning and Strategy with Eloise Young
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 journ…
Ep.106: Foreign Correspondence with Zoe Daniel
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…
Ep.105: Recovery and building back better with Andrew Wear
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 …
Ep.104: “No State is Immune” with Linus Power
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 Queensl…
Ep.103: David v Goliath… taking on Amazon with Lawrence Ben
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 Stor…
Ep.102: The ACTU Congress with Scott Connolly
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’…
Ep.101: Scott Morrison MIA, with Julian Hill
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, …
Ep.100: NSW lockdown & vaccine stroll-out with Michael Buckland
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 h…
Ep.99: Essential Workers… but not worthy of a wage increase with Julia Fox
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 bl…
Ep.98: The roses and thorns of the United States of 'Merica with Kwesi Chappin
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 - Kwes…
Ep.97: Celebrating Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ wins with Harriet Shing
Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined again by Victorian Labor MP for the Eastern Region, and Socially Democratic staple, Harriet Shing.
With Pride Month wrapping up for 2021, and recording …
Ep.96: Building the State with Jacinta Allan
Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly was joined by Labor’s Member for Bendigo East, Minister for Transport infrastructure, fellow Marist Brothers, and Latrobe Uni alumni, Jacinta Allan.
Jacinta gives …