Politok pulls back the curtain on what goes on behind the scenes in Pacific politics and how it affects us. Scott Waide speaks with the region’s leaders, public servants, aid workers, academics, and everyday people to uncover the real stories and unpack the big questions.
Politok
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Politok pulls back the curtain on what goes on behind the scenes in Pacific politics and how it affects us. Scott Waide speaks with the region’s leaders, public servants, aid workers, academics, and everyday people to uncover the real stories and unpack the big questions.
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Recent Episodes
August 3, 2026
The day the taro stopped growing
When Palau's giant swamp taro began rotting from the inside out, it sent a warning far beyond one island. In this episode ABC Radio Australia's Politok show Scott Waide follows Pacific women farmers and scientists as they uncover how climate change, saltwater intrusion and colonial food systems are putting the region's food security at risk. From taro pits to gene banks, this is a story about survival and the traditional knowledge helping the Pacific fight back.
July 20, 2026
Cracks in the seawall: Do global development models fit the Pacific?
In the pantheon of development aid in the Pacific, the World Bank is one of the most recognisable names. For decades it has channelled billions of dollars into the region funding bridges, roads, climate adaptation projects and critical services. But across its 50-year relationship with the Pacific, there have also been moments of friction. From poverty data that didn't reflect lived reality in Fiji, to seawalls in Kiribati that became symbols of something deeper, Pacific leaders have at times questioned whether global models truly fit Pacific contexts. In this episode of ABC Radio Australia's Politok, Scott Waide examines the evolving relationship between the Pacific and the World Bank exploring who defines development, who holds the power, and what happens when local realities clash with global frameworks.
March 16, 2026
Politok
Politok pulls back the curtain on what goes on behind the scenes in Pacific politics.
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