{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/2c2eab86-45bd-53ae-b72f-f474f0e08bc9/656f04529747290012a955d4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Troubled waters","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113e8578b4903809f16f7e5/1701771202397-d835cdd932a6dec031fafdfd1487b0a3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>On this <em>Democracy Sausage</em>, Mark Kenny and Marija Taflaga discuss the trajectory of the Albanese government after a challenging year at the helm.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Why is immigration such a treacherous issue for Labor politically?&nbsp;Will there be any imminent relief from the economic headwinds that have been buffeting Australians – and their government?&nbsp;And can Anthony Albanese keep the ship on an even keel in 2024?&nbsp;Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga reflect on a turbulent year in federal politics on this episode of <em>Democracy Sausage</em>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Marija Taflaga</strong> is the Director of the ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mark Kenny</strong> is a Professor at the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for <em>The Sydney Morning Herald</em>, <em>The Age</em> and <em>The Canberra Times</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Send your nominations for our annual Democracy Sausage Awards to <a href=\"mailto:democracysausage@anu.edu.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">democracysausage@anu.edu.au</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on </em><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/democracy-sausage-with-mark-kenny/id1459965243?mt=2&amp;ls=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Apple Podcasts</em></a><em>, </em><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/20Ko99T4ZcJdGey9hltGZa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Spotify</em></a><em>, </em><a href=\"https://pca.st/podcast/4bcd93e0-450e-0137-f266-1d245fc5f9cf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Pocket Casts</em></a><em>, </em><a href=\"https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Muc2ltcGxlY2FzdC5jb20vcG9kY2FzdHMvMTA4NDIvcnNz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Google Podcasts</em></a><em> or wherever you get your podcasts.</em></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is produced by <a href=\"https://www.anu.edu.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Australian National University</a>.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"The Australian National University"}