Keep the Bastards Honest

About Keep the Bastards Honest

Keep the Bastards Honest is the podcast of the Australian Democrats political party. KTBH is where we join the political conversation in #auspol, and explore not just our policy positions and values, but with relevant experts the science and evidence that underpins possible policy solutions for the challenges facing Australia today.

Publisher

Australian Democrats

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Sept 2021

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 57 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Special Announcement - Victorian State Election

   The Australian Democrats announce their registration to contest the Victorian state election, inviting listeners to join their movement for political change.

2. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Martin Bella and The Gherk

   Host Martin Bella interviews The Gherk about their unique perspectives on current events, offering listeners a fresh take on the news.

3. 

   18 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   All things Victoria

   National Vice President Elana Mitchell and Victorian Vice President Heath McKenzie discuss the Victorian state election and the Democrats' registration efforts in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Keep the Bastards Honest

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Martin Bella
• The Gherk
• Heath McKenzie

Reach and audience

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

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

23

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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

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