Below the Line

About Below the Line

From polls to party spin to policies, ‘Below the Line’ is a 2022 limited edition podcast breaking free of party, media and populist lines. Brought to you by La Trobe University and The Conversation, our host Jon Faine dusts off his microphone and joins political scientists Anika Gauja, Simon Jackman and Andrea Carson to cut through the election noise. Regularly joined by journalists, activists and politicians in new episodes twice a week, we’ll unpack the election issues that matter to you. Produced by Courtney Carthy and Benjamin Clark.

Publisher

The Conversation

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Apr 2022

Latest episode

26 May 2022

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 May 2022

   Below the Line: How might our new, more diverse parliament change Australia and the Asia-Pacific? – podcast

   In the final episode of our election podcast, our regular panellists are joined by two expert guests to discuss what the election outcome could mean for domestic and foreign policy.

2. 

   24 May 2022

   Below the Line: Has Australia’s political landscape changed forever? – podcast

   In this episode of Below the Line, we dissect the election result and how the media's "presidential–ised" coverage looks in light of it.

3. 

   17 May 2022

   Below the Line: A Facebook executive explains the last-minute election battle on social media – podcast

   In the final episode of our election podcast before polling day, our expert panel interview a Facebook official on the online campaign, and discuss Morrison's mea culpa and last-minute housing policy.

4. 

   13 May 2022

   Below the Line: What might happen to the major party that loses the election? – podcast

   In this episode of our election podcast, our expert panel discuss the last leaders' debate, the latest polls and what might the future of the unsuccessful major party might look like.

5. 

   10 May 2022

   Below the Line: What issues are politicians ignoring this election? – podcast

   In the latest episode of our election podcast, our expert panel discuss the leaders debate and which issues aren't being discussed on the campaign trail.

6. 

   6 May 2022

   Below the Line: How much are the parties spending on ads? And how come One Nation’s Townsville candidate lives in Melbourne? – podcast

   In this episode of our election podcast, our expert panel dissect the interest rate rise, political ad spending and the impact of early voting – which opens on Monday May 9.

7. 

   29 Apr 2022

   Below the Line: Will different cultural groups favour one side of politics this federal election? – podcast

   In this episode of our election podcast Below the Line, our expert panel speak to a Chinese media expert about how the Chinese-Australian community is being courted in the campaign.

8. 

   27 Apr 2022

   Below the Line: Former independent Cathy McGowan hits back at John Howard’s ‘anti-Liberal groupies’ jibe – podcast

   In this episode of our election podcast Below the Line, our expert panel speak to former independent MP Cathy McGowan about the independent candidates seeking office.

9. 

   22 Apr 2022

   Below the Line: Albanese has COVID, but Morrison is ‘blessed’ with an even bigger problem – podcast

   In the latest episode of The Conversation's election podcast, our expert panel discuss the leaders' debate, Albanese's COVID diagnosis and how well the media are covering the campaign.

10. 

    19 Apr 2022

    Below the Line: Will anyone watch the Morrison vs Albanese debate? And will a transphobia debate divide the Liberals? – podcast

    In the fourth episode of our new election podcast, our panel discuss Anthony Albanese's visit to BluesFest, a Liberal's controversial comments on trans issues and whether anyone watches live debates.

11. 

    13 Apr 2022

    Below the Line: Does George Christensen’s defection spell a win for One Nation? And are Australian parties ‘lazy’? – podcast

    In the third episode of our new election podcast, Below the Line, our expert panel discuss a Coalition maverick's defection to One Nation, global exchanges of campaign staff, voting by phone and more.

12. 

    8 Apr 2022

    Below the Line: What role will gender play in the federal election campaign? – podcast

    In the second episode of our new election podcast, our expert panel delve into the High Court's involvement in the election’s timing and what role gender will play in the campaign.

13. 

    4 Apr 2022

    Below the Line: Introducing The Conversation’s new election podcast, hosted by Jon Faine

    Below the Line is a limited-edition podcast unpacking party lines and policies during the 2022 Australian election campaign. Join presenter Jon Faine and three political scientists for episode one.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Contact Below the Line

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

Shows with a similar audience

• 

  The Party Room

• 

  Politics with Michelle Grattan

• 

  Full Story

• 

  If You're Listening

• 

  Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

• 

  The Conversation Weekly