Tensions Transplanted tackles the election

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Host Rob Kaldor will join TJI contributors to unpack issues including antisemitism, the Muslim vote, and the electorates with significant Jewish voting blocks.

Episode 1 - Is antisemitism an election issue?
In this episode, Rob Kaldor examines the upcoming federal election with insights from political consultant Dean Sherr, who offers a rare insider’s view from Canberra. With a sharp focus on how antisemitism could shape the political landscape, Dean breaks down the key dynamics influencing the campaign.

Episode 2 - The End of Bipartisanship
Rob speaks with Deborah Stone from The Jewish Independent about the collapse of bipartisan consensus on foreign policy and the growing political divide over antisemitism.

Episode 3 - The Jewish Seats

Rob Kaldor a close look at the federal election campaigns unfolding in Goldstein, Macnamara, and Wentworth — the three electorates with Australia’s largest Jewish populations. He’s joined by author Julie Szego, journalist Michael Visontay, and The Jewish Independent's Editor Deborah Stone to unpack how October 7 and the rise in antisemitism are shaping campaign strategies, shifting voter sentiment, and influencing the political outlook in these pivotal seats.

More episodes coming soon.

Tensions Transplanted, Season One & Two

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