The nerds deliver a cornucopia of politics talk in this internationalised edition: reflecting on the political unrest in Hong Kong, and the failed independence vote in Scotland, before delving into the New Zealand election 2014. The episode is rounded out with a review of recent Australian by-elections, a preview of the coming Victorian state election, and some talk about the state of the federal government.
Hosts:
Dr Amanda Elliot, Sociology, University of Sydney Dr Stewart Jackson, GIR, University of Sydney
Guests:
Dr Minglu Chen, GIR, University of Sydney (5-5:30 only) Dr Peter John Chen, GIR, University of Sydney (tent)