The Party Line Podcast
A weekly panel discussion from Melbourne offering a radical socialist analysis of Australian and international news, politics, and labor struggles.
A panel-style commentary show where a rotating cast of hosts from the Australian Socialist Party dissect the week's news through a Marxist lens. Episodes blend serious political critique with informal, satirical banter, covering topics from local labor disputes and electoral politics to international affairs and media criticism. The analysis is explicitly anti-capitalist and aims to highlight voices of resistance and grassroots struggle.
“What sets The Party Line apart is its direct affiliation with an active political party, the Socialist Party, grounding its commentary in real-world organizing and a specific ideological framework. Unlike broader left-wing podcasts, it focuses heavily on rank-and-file union activity and strategic debates within the Australian socialist movement.”
Who hosts this show
The Party Line is a podcast by members of the Socialist Party in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. It aims to provide a weekly breakdown and radical analysis of current events from a socialist point of view, as a counterpoint to mainstream liberal media. The show is produced on what they acknowledge as stolen land and expresses solidarity with Indigenous struggles.
Credentials & credits
- Members of the Socialist Party in Australia
- Party conference delegates for the Victorian Socialists
- Jordan van den Lamb was a Victorian Socialists candidate for the Senate
Other ventures
- Socialist Party
- Victorian Socialists
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- anz
When new episodes drop
- 01The Party Line on how Pauline embraced her inner fascistJun 24, 2026 · 1h 14m
- 02The Party Line on how Capitalism Ruins the World CupJun 17, 2026 · 1h 08m
- 03The Party Line on how socialism hit the mainstream in Argentina (reupload)Jun 11, 2026 · 1h 15m
- 04The Party Line on the Victorian Teachers' Rebellion Against their Union BossesJun 9, 2026 · 53 min
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- 07The Party Line on why the Teals are trashMay 28, 2026 · 53 min
- 08The Party Line on Labor’s "Communist" BudgetMay 20, 2026 · 1h 10m
Notable episodes
- 01The Party Line on Socialists, Greens and the Australian Left ft Jono Sriranganathan
Features a direct debate with a former Greens councillor about political strategy, highlighting the key differences between the two left-wing parties.
- 02The Party Line on the Victorian Teachers' Rebellion Against their Union Bosses
A special interview episode that exemplifies the show's focus on rank-and-file labor struggles and critiques of established union leadership.
- 03The Party Line on how Capitalism Ruins the World Cup
Features high-profile activist Roz Ward and demonstrates the show's method of applying a socialist critique to cultural events like sports.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show does not follow a traditional one-on-one interview format. Instead, guests are integrated into a collaborative panel discussion. The hosts and guest engage in a conversational exchange, building on each other's points with a shared political understanding, rather than a structured Q&A. This makes the format more of a co-hosted analysis than a formal interview.
The format is a conversational multi-host panel, often featuring guests who are fellow activists or experts. The tone is informal and includes significant in-group banter, but the political analysis is rigorous. Episodes typically begin with an 'Acknowledgement of Country' and a recurring 'Headlines' segment, all introduced by a parody theme song of 'Oh My Darling, Clementine'.
Signature segments
- · Introductory theme song (parody of 'Oh My Darling, Clementine')
- · Acknowledgement of Country
- · 'Headlines' segment discussing recent news
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically fellow socialist activists, trade unionists, or political figures who can offer expert analysis from a compatible left-wing viewpoint. Examples include former Greens councillor Jono Sriranganathan to debate strategy and long-term activist Roz Ward to discuss capitalism's impact on sport.
- Jono Sriranganathanon The Party Line on Socialists, Greens and the Australian Left ft Jono Sriranganathan
- Roz Wardon The Party Line on how Capitalism Ruins the World Cup
- Sam Woripa Watsonon The Party Line on Israel's Sadistic Treatment of the Sumud Flotilla ft. Sam Woripa Watson
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is listener-supported and does not feature advertisements. The hosts encourage financial support through a Patreon account to keep the show free and accessible.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of The Party Line?
- The podcast is primarily hosted by Jordan van den Lamb, Anneke Demanuele, and Omar Hassan, with other members of the Socialist Party also appearing.
- What is the podcast's political stance?
- The podcast has an explicit socialist and anti-capitalist perspective, and it is produced by members of the Socialist Party in Australia.
- Is The Party Line podcast still active?
- Yes, it releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- How can I support the podcast?
- The podcast is listener-funded via a Patreon page.
- What is the show's format?
- It is a multi-host panel discussion that analyzes weekly news and current events. It sometimes includes guests for a deeper dive into specific topics.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Acast.
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