Back to Back Barries: The forces that can stop One Nation’s rise - podcast
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•Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:11 GMT
📰 What Happened
This week's Back to Back Barries podcast looks at the forces that could stop One Nation's rise. Presenter Barrie Cassidy is joined by George Megalogenis, who is filling in for Tony this week. They discuss Megalogenis's new book, Three Shocks: Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century. The book looks at how big changes are reshaping national identity and Australian politics.
The podcast also covers the politics of the housing market. Barrie answers a listener who questions his analysis of One Nation's inability to get over the 'wall' around the cities. The show is part of the Full Story podcast series from Guardian Australia.
🔍 The Backstory
One Nation has had recent wins, including a byelection victory in Secret Harbour, Western Australia. The party, led by Pauline Hanson, has drawn support from voters angry about the cost of living and housing. The major parties are unsure how to respond. Labor is also in damage control over falling house prices.
George Megalogenis is a well-known political writer. His book Three Shocks explores how big events are changing who Australians are. Podcasts like Back to Back Barries give voters a chance to hear deeper analysis beyond the daily news headlines.
🎯 Why It Matters
Political parties like One Nation affect the policies that shape daily life, from housing to immigration. Understanding why they rise, and what stops them, helps ordinary voters judge where politics is heading.
This week's Back to Back Barries podcast looks at the forces that could stop One Nation's rise. Presenter Barrie Cassidy is joined by George Megalogenis, who is filling in for Tony this week. They discuss Megalogenis's new book, Three Shocks: Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century. The book looks at how big changes are reshaping national identity and Australian politics.
The podcast also covers the politics of the housing market. Barrie answers a listener who questions his analysis of One Nation's inability to get over the 'wall' around the cities. The show is part of the Full Story podcast series from Guardian Australia.
One Nation has had recent wins, including a byelection victory in Secret Harbour, Western Australia. The party, led by Pauline Hanson, has drawn support from voters angry about the cost of living and housing. The major parties are unsure how to respond. Labor is also in damage control over falling house prices.
George Megalogenis is a well-known political writer. His book Three Shocks explores how big events are changing who Australians are. Podcasts like Back to Back Barries give voters a chance to hear deeper analysis beyond the daily news headlines.
Political parties like One Nation affect the policies that shape daily life, from housing to immigration. Understanding why they rise, and what stops them, helps ordinary voters judge where politics is heading.