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FontCast

A podcast dedicated to Tasmanian news, politics and business from Font PR. Join Brad Stansfield, Becher Townshend and Win News" Alex Johnston to get up to date on everything that"s happening in Tassie, and take an in-depth look at the biggest issues of the day.

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31:17

Rocky’s reset

FontCast ·

2023/07/24

The Mercury's David Killick was expecting a quiet winter recess, but it's been anything but. He joins Becher to unpack the State Government's lates reset. With Alex away for a golfing holiday and Brad still abroad, David and Becher unpack Jeremy Rockliff's reshuffle and admission his government had lost its way. They also look at whether Labor has been able to capitalise on it. As Dave says, there's never a dull moment in Tasmanian politics nor a dull moment on the FontCast. Don't miss this

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40:07

The elephant in the room

FontCast ·

2023/07/16

Becher faces some hard questions from Win News' Alex Johnston and the Mercury's David Killik over Font PR's new partner, Danielle McKay, taking a temporary job as a media advisor for the Premier's office. It's a fiery conversation that you don't want to miss. They also discuss the likelihood of a state election being held this year, and Alex mulls challenging Cassy O'Connor for the Legislative Council seat of Hobart next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:11

The four horsemen of the apocalypse

FontCast ·

2023/06/23

After a feisty week of parliament, AJ is back for a feisty episode where the boys canvass the likely next election date. Can Labor win, and what exactly are the four horsemen of the apocalypse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:25

A rough estimates

FontCast ·

2023/06/09

In this episode of Tasmania's top news and politics podcast, David Killick from the Mercury joins Becher and Brad to unpack budget estimates and to hear Brad double down on his call that the Macquarie Point stadium is D. E. A Dead. The turkeys who voted for Christmas did it again last week, and Brad is more than happy to point out that they could have triggered an election before they were ready for it. Becher also has some breaking news on a new editor for the Mercury and the highly coveted

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48:06

Turkeys vote for Christmas

FontCast ·

2023/05/25

Another Powerful episode of the FontCast with several bombshells as Brad, Becher and Alex analyse the fragile state of the Rockliff Government, the never ending saga of Hobart's stadium and the uneventful state budget. When it comes to Tasmanian politics, you heard it on the FontCast first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:05

Impending catasrophe for Tasmania's government

FontCast ·

2023/05/11

Some breaking news from the FontCast team this morning as the State Government faces the loss of two MPs. What does it mean for Jeremy Rockliff's hold on power? Does a minority government mean there will be an early election? Join Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield and Alex Johnston as they analyse the impending catastrophe for Tasmania's Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:46

The stadium prophecy

FontCast ·

2023/05/01

Brad said it, and it has come true. The prime minister has promised $240 million towards the proposed stadium on Macquarie Point a month after Brad Stansfield broke the news that it would happen on FontCast. Alex Johnston joins the show to discuss how this federal government announcement will affect state politics. How does this look for State Labor after they came out so hard against the proposal only to see its federal counterpart ensure it will go ahead? Don't miss this fiery episode of FontCast

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43:39

The voice of reason

FontCast ·

2023/04/13

Brad Stansfield finally lives out his dream of hosting the FontCast while Becher is on holiday. He's joined in the studio by the dream team of David Killick and Alex Johnston. In this episode, the team break down the data hack that rocked the Department of Education and others, the Voice and why Brad thinks it's a great TV Show, David O'Byrne's precarious position in state parliament and, of course, the progress of the Macquarie Point stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:27

A pyrrhic victory

FontCast ·

2023/03/30

Breaking news on the FontCast's favourite subject, the stadium; Brad Stansfield drops some news you will not want to miss. They also go into the troubles in Tasmania's racing industry, which were revealed this week; Becher is quick to throw the racing minister under the bus. And the team unpack the NSW election and what the defeat of the last remaining Liberal government on the mainland means for the Tasmanian government. Don't miss this episode of Tasmania's top political podcast for these stories

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37:49

The examination of The Examiner

FontCast ·

2023/03/16

Show favourite Alex Johnston joins Brad and Becher to unpack the top stories from around the state and the country, including the sudden departure of the editor of the once-great paper The Examiner. Alex gives his take on the state of the state and Rebecca White's leadership of the state opposition. They also talk about the stadium that seems increasingly unlikely and don't miss Brad's blistering rant on the government's energy policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:17

State of the state

FontCast ·

2023/03/02

After the last episode went viral, thanks to Brad's inside information on Bridget Archer, it's Becher's turn in this episode. This week they unpack Jeremy Rockliff's first State of the State address, which was packed with initiatives, but none we liked. If you like to know what's really going on in Tasmanian politics, this episode is not one to miss. If you missed The Guardian's writeup of Brad's scoop from the last episode, it's worth reading. Thanks, Murpharoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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28:59

The broad church

FontCast ·

2023/02/08

The big news about the stadium is that Brad and Becher don't have anything to say about it in this episode. Is David O'Byne allowed back in the Labor Party yet and will the Liberals boot Bridget Archer for fraternising with teals? Don't miss this edition of Brad's commentary and Becher's witty critique in an unmissable episode of the FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:55

The curious case of the Longford Grand Prix

FontCast ·

2023/01/26

If the Longford Grand Prix Expo vanishes without a trace and doesn't make a sound, did it ever exist? Becher and Brad unpack the curious case of the $450k event that vanished without a trace. Then there's the long slow death of the Hobart AFL stadium. Brad pours cold water on reports the Prime Minister has backed the development. And why would Tasmania's Premier post a video of this embarrassing air swing on the golf course on his Twitter account? Get to the bottom of these stories and many more in

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31:29

The glossy brochure

FontCast ·

2023/01/12

An episode of bombshells, breaking news, and Brad's analysis. Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick, joins Brad and Becher to break down the year ahead for Tasmanian politics. With just over two years to go until the next state election, there is plenty to talk about from Tasmania's sharpest political minds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:11

The Golden Font 2022

FontCast ·

2022/12/07

It's the most wonderful time of the year, mainly because it's when the coveted Golden Font is awarded to Tasmania's top-performing politician. The award has gone to former premier Peter Gutwein for the past three years running but will the fact that he's no longer a state politician hold him back from winning it a fourth time? The answer is yes. He didn't win, but who did? Don't miss this epic episode of the FontCast to see who takes home this prestigious award as voted by Becher Townshend, Brad

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33:54

FontCast is Back

FontCast ·

2022/09/22

After the sudden departure of our beloved host, Brad Nowland, who is drinking cocktails on a remote beach somewhere, Becher Townshend has reluctantly taken the reigns because the show must go on. Teaming up with Brad Stansfield and Alex Johnston, they deride the state government over the waterfront football stadium debacle and its latest backflip on pokie reform. They also analyse the imminent Hobart local government elections. If you love Tasmanian business and politics, this is not an episode to

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19:22

Brad drops a bombshell

FontCast ·

2022/07/13

Sporting a new tan after a holiday in Ireland, Becher has to be caught up on everything that happened while he was away. The Brads happily oblige. They also dissect the Premier's interview with Matthew Denholm from The Australian, where he appeared to give away way too much. But all of that was just a prelude to Nowland's bombshell. You won't want to miss this fantastic episode of the FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:00

What is opposition like?

FontCast ·

2022/05/31

Stansfield and Nowland return to the show after a bruising federal election campaign. Nowland was quick to point out that Tasmania was the only state where the Liberals improved. More locally, Becher appears to have changed his mind on whether the state should increase the number of politicians in the lower house. Stansfield has always said it would be "madness", but what would a 35 seat house mean for the state? Don't miss this drama-filled episode of the FrontCast to find out.See

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36:48

A rocky road ahead for the new premier

FontCast ·

2022/04/08

Imagine a time traveller arrives in Tasmania in 2018 after Will Hodgman had just been re-elected premier and described what we've seen over the past four years in Tasmanian politics. Would you ever believe them? That's the question host Brad Nowland poses to the FontCast team in this mind-blowing episode. Joined by local newshound Alex Johnston, this episode breaks down the winding road that has led to Jeremy Rockliff's ascendency to the Premiership and what lies ahead for the state's new leader.See

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28:41

The unavoidable whiff of an election

FontCast ·

2022/03/31

With a federal election closing in fast, the FontCast team dive into what they think is going to happen between now and polling day. Does the Liberal's loss in South Australia point toward issues for the Liberals more broadly? Join Brad Nowland, Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend for this unmissable episode of the FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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