{"id":1177793,"date":"2023-08-12T12:32:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T12:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newpolitics.com.au\/?p=6349"},"modified":"2023-08-12T12:32:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T12:32:30","slug":"podcast-divisive-dutton-blows-up-the-voice-lehrmann-trial-corruption-and-kitchen-cabinet-political-kitsch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2023\/08\/12\/podcast-divisive-dutton-blows-up-the-voice-lehrmann-trial-corruption-and-kitchen-cabinet-political-kitsch\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcast: Divisive Dutton blows up The Voice, Lehrmann trial corruption, and Kitchen Cabinet political kitsch"},"content":{"rendered":"<img width=\"267\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newpolitics.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dutton-flag.jpg?fit=267%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 20px;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newpolitics.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dutton-flag.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newpolitics.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dutton-flag.jpg?resize=267%2C150&amp;ssl=1 267w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newpolitics.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dutton-flag.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newpolitics.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dutton-flag.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1590885339&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/link.chtbl.com\/e167\" style=\"border-radius:0px\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listen on other podcast players here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this week\u2019s episode, we delve into the latest developments and controversies in federal politics. The Voice to Parliament has consumed parliamentary discussions throughout the week, with Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton sowing seeds of division, contrasting with the recent goodwill exhibited at the Garma festival in Arnhem Land. The festival, a platform for cultural exchange, was a backdrop for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese\u2019s call for Dutton\u2019s participation, and Dutton\u2019s negative response that raises serious questions about his leadership credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His actions are solely geared towards securing his leadership position and catering to the ambitions of his party in the upcoming federal election but his reluctance to engage directly with Indigenous communities and preference for certain right-wing media outlets brings up concerns about his commitment to representing diverse interests \u2013 essential for a leader who wishes to become prime minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sofronoff report was released during the week, and it was meant to shed light on the mishandling of the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, exposing various missteps in the criminal justice system. From the involvement of Liberal Party Ministers to the Australian Federal Police\u2019s actions, and the poor treatment of the complainant Brittany Higgins, we uncover a web of errors that has shaken public trust. The report seems more like a hit-job on Public Prosecutor Shane Drumgold, and the outcomes contained within the report led to his resignation. KC Walter Sofronoff\u2019s communication with a News Corporation journalist and the subsequent report release added another layer of complexity to this ongoing saga, and we may need to hold another inquiry, into the inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look into recent the media scrutiny surrounding politicians\u2019 family members. The case of Nathan Albanese, the son of the Prime Minister, receiving a Qantas Chairman\u2019s Lounge VIP has triggered discussions on the boundaries between politicians and their families. Drawing comparisons with past instances, we reflect on media portrayals of similar situations involving politicians from different parties \u2013 for example, there was little scrutiny when the Tony Abbott\u2019s daughter became a brand ambassador for BMW, so why is there so much scrutiny on the son of a Labor prime minister?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We explore the television series \u201cKitchen Cabinet\u201d, which blends culinary endeavours with political discussions, seeking to humanise politicians beyond their public personas. There have criticisms raised against the concept, questioning whether this attempt to present politicians in a personal light is necessary or if their actions in the political arena should speak for themselves. One episode from 2015 featured Scott Morrison preparing a Sri Lankan fish curry at a time when he turned back Sri Lankan asylum seekers, glossing over serious issues in favour of more light-hearted banter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Politicians should be judged on their political actions, not on whether they can cook up a curry or not, and \u201cKitchen Cabinet\u201d is a reflection of the sad state of political coverage in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"block-3bc44166-3e34-4b1e-bb82-2844b2f93588\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"music-interludes\">Music interludes:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xYgOfk3p9HI?controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iLKoiq6Su-8?controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-e7c63c06-127e-425e-aaad-51ca8736627b\">Support independent journalism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newpolitics.com.au\/donate\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newpolitics.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Support-wp-advert.jpg?resize=800%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newpolitics.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Support-wp-advert.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newpolitics.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Support-wp-advert.jpg?resize=300%2C75&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newpolitics.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Support-wp-advert.jpg?resize=768%2C192&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t plead, beseech, beg, guilt-trip, or gaslight you and claim the end of the world of journalism is coming soon. 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