Right2BWrong Podcast

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Blunt arguments, loose laughs, hard turns.

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Right2BWrong Podcast puts Dave and Tony in a room with a live wire topic and lets the argument run. The result is part political pub talk, part civics scrap, with free speech, bureaucracy, religion, education, war, and football all treated as fair game.

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About Right2BWrong Podcast

Right2BWrong Podcast is a conversational politics and culture show led by Dave and Tony. Its basic shape is simple: pick a charged topic, throw competing instincts at it, and see which argument still stands. The style is brisk. It sounds like two friends who enjoy the fight but still care about the conclusion. Free speech sits close to the center of the show. Episodes on hate speech laws and dissent frame speech not as a fashionable talking point, but as a practical test of democratic nerve. Dave and Tony keep returning to the danger of vague rules, selective enforcement, and people learning to stay silent at work, in public, and during elections. Their politics are bluntly expressed. The show is especially skeptical of leaders and institutions using political rules against opponents. That same suspicion carries into episodes about police administration, where performance dashboards, KPIs, compliance frameworks, and diversity programs are weighed against frontline work. Religion and secular government also get serious treatment. The hosts argue over where private belief belongs in public policy, and where it starts to crowd out public government. Not everything is a current-affairs brawl. The education episode asks what it actually means to be educated, separating critical thought from credential collecting and ideological training. A history episode about Pervitin and Nazi Germany uses an ugly subject to examine war and chemical endurance. The guest conversation with Stan Ackley shifts the rhythm into football biography, with Australian soccer history, memorabilia, and old-school sporting life taking the floor. Even then, the show keeps its pub-table looseness. Jokes, family references, movie callbacks, and personal anecdotes interrupt the policy talk without derailing it. Right2BWrong Podcast is strongest when it turns a broad abstraction into a testable claim: what happens to ordinary people, what incentives are being created, and what would a sane system do instead. It is not polished institutional commentary. It is sharper, rougher, and more willing to say the impolite version before arguing the serious one.

Made for: For listeners who like Australian political conversation with edge, speed, and a willingness to challenge consensus. It suits people who prefer argument, anecdote, and plain-language tests over cautious panel commentary.

What sets it apart: Dave and Tony make broad political ideas feel like a live pub debate without losing the through-line. The show’s strength is its mix of rough humor, practical suspicion of institutions, and recurring defense of dissent.

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Get ready to dive into the wild world of "Right2BWrong" – the podcast that flips the script on everything you thought you knew! Join our fearless hosts as they navigate the choppy waters of entertainment, politics, sports, and current affairs with a twist. We're not afraid to challenge the status quo, ruffle some feathers, and maybe even admit when we're wrong (hey, it's in the name!). From backstage gossip to front-page news, from underdog victories to political face-offs, "Right2BWrong" serves up hot takes and cool insights that'll make you think, laugh, and maybe even change your mind. Whether you're a...

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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Dave and Tony make political disagreement productive by testing strong convictions against questions of speech, power, representation and institutional trust.

Dave and Tony turn political disagreement into a two-person stress test, challenging each other's premises without sanding down their own views.

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Dave and Tony turn political disagreement into a contact sport where conceding a point still counts.

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  • two friends testing each other's political convictions instead of trading rehearsed applause
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free speech and hate speech lawspolitical dissentAustralian politicssecular government and religionpolicing bureaucracyeducation and critical thinkingwar history and PervitinAustralian soccer

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On your marks, Hegseth, GO!May 6, 2026

A scrappy argument about Hegseth, secularism, and who gets to set the rules.

The piece turns a Mauritian Queen title joke into a brisk riff on Hegseth, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Secretary of War label, using the gag to widen into a larger argument about swagger and authority.

The Political Gag Reflex!Apr 29, 2026

A blunt discussion of speech, hate speech, and the pressure to self-censor.

Right to be Wrong keeps its focus on speech, hate speech, and the point where punishment starts, moving briskly between Australia, the UK, the US, and Canada.

Hail to the Dissenters!Apr 22, 2026

A steady case for dissent as a practice, not a pose.

The episode makes a clear case for dissent as part of civic life, with Dave and Tony treating challenge as something that can move science, civil rights, labor movements, and democratic reform forward.

One Nation - Prime Minister Pauline?Mar 11, 2026

A scrappy political chat about leadership, competence, and practical experience.

Right to be Wrong leans into the question of who should lead Australia, opening with Pauline Hanson and widening into a steady argument about competence, office, and the worth of practical experience.

I.C.E, I.C.E, BABY!Mar 4, 2026

An Ice, Ice, Baby joke opens into a conversational argument about Trump, lobbying, and political influence.

Right to be Wrong opens with an Ice, Ice, Baby joke and quickly turns toward Trump, lobbying, and the sense that power in Washington runs on more than votes.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Warsh, Repeat, Rinse!

    Sep 30, 2026·45m
  2. 2

    The BIg Bank Theory

    Sep 23, 2026·44m
  3. 3

    Australia: Still the Land of opportunity?

    Sep 16, 2026·50m
  4. 4

    EPISODE 100: Regrets, I Have a Few!

    Sep 9, 2026·1h 36m
  5. 5

    Are Sports Stars Role Models?

    Sep 2, 2026·50m
  6. 6

    Adam Smith: Invisible Hand of the Free Market

    Aug 26, 2026·58m
  7. 7

    Designed Obsolescence

    Aug 19, 2026·48m
  8. 8

    Grievance Archaeology

    Aug 12, 2026·53m
  9. 9

    Should We Allow Human Cloning?

    Aug 5, 2026·48m
  10. 10

    Smartphones: Weapons of Mass Distraction!

    Jul 29, 2026·44m
  11. 11

    Debt: The Ultimate Tool of Slavery!

    Jul 22, 2026·46m
  12. 12

    Albo & Co, a Political Clown Show!

    Jul 15, 2026·56m
  13. 13

    Trump: War by Social Media?

    Jul 8, 2026·52m
  14. 14

    10 Fingers, 10 Toes, off to Uni, Junior Goes!

    Jul 1, 2026·47m
  15. 15

    Should Ducks Wear Pants?

    Jun 24, 2026·49m
  16. 16

    The Rise of Indian Cricket

    Jun 17, 2026·57m
  17. 17

    FIFA World Cup Preview with Stan Ackerley

    Jun 10, 2026·1h 36m
  18. 18

    Do Politics and Science Mix?

    Jun 3, 2026·55m
  19. 19

    Farage Barrage Causes Starmergeddon!

    May 27, 2026·56m
  20. 20

    Inherited Inequality

    May 20, 2026·56m
  21. 21

    Australia - Time for Big Boy Pants!

    May 13, 2026·55m
  22. 22

    On your marks, Hegseth, GO!

    Dave and Tony start with the Mauritian Queen's title.

    May 6, 2026·56m·4 clips
  23. 23

    The Political Gag Reflex!

    Hidden gem

    Dave opens by saying speech matters to him and that modern politicians have a hard time when they hear it.

    Apr 29, 2026·54m·5 clips
  24. 24

    Hail to the Dissenters!

    Dave and Tony open by making dissent both the topic and the engine of the episode.

    Apr 22, 2026·1h·4 clips
  25. 25

    The Corporitization of Cops!

    This episode discusses the corporatization of policing in New South Wales and other government departments, examining how bureaucratic structures like KPIs and compliance frameworks impact frontline funding.

    Apr 15, 2026·50m
  26. 26

    Should we have Professional Jurors?

    This episode explores the debate over whether professional jurors should replace the traditional citizen jury system to improve legal outcomes.

    Apr 8, 2026·53m
  27. 27

    What Does Being 'Educated' Mean?

    The hosts explore the meaning of being 'educated' versus 'indoctrinated' through personal academic experiences and critical thinking discussions.

    Apr 1, 2026·52m
  28. 28

    Meth in the Madness - Nazis on Drugs!

    This episode explores how the Nazis used methamphetamine (Pervitin) during World War II to boost soldier performance in the Blitzkrieg and promote its use among civilians for energy and productivity.

    Mar 25, 2026·55m
  29. 29

    Stan Ackerley - 'Man U' to Socceroo

    This episode features an interview with former Socceroos captain Stan Ackerley, discussing his career in Australian soccer and his time at Manchester United.

    Mar 18, 2026·1h 56m
  30. 30

    One Nation - Prime Minister Pauline?

    Hidden gem

    Dave and Tony kick off by needling each other about runtime and patience.

    Mar 11, 2026·54m·3 clips
  31. 31

    I.C.E, I.C.E, BABY!

    Dave and Tony start with Ice, Ice, Baby.

    Mar 4, 2026·1h 7m·2 clips
  32. 32

    Pearl Harbor - 30 years in the planning? Special Guest Dr. Peter Mauch

    Feb 25, 2026·1h 52m
  33. 33

    United States of Greenland!

    Feb 18, 2026·1h 7m
  34. 34

    Maduro Taunts, Trump Flaunts!

    Feb 11, 2026·1h 1m
  35. 35

    Do you suffer from NIMBYism?

    Feb 4, 2026·54m
  36. 36

    What Created Generation 'X'?

    Jan 28, 2026·55m
  37. 37

    The Cost of Dying!

    Jan 21, 2026·49m
  38. 38

    Too Many Lawyers, Too Many Laws!

    Jan 14, 2026·57m
  39. 39

    R2BW 2025 Year in Review

    The hosts Dave and Tony reflect on 2025, discussing personal experiences, societal and economic stagnation, and the feeling that life isn't getting easier, especially in Sydney.

    Jan 8, 2026·1h
  40. 40

    Prawn Cocktails & West Coast Coolers. The Aussie 80s!

    Dec 24, 2025·54m
  41. 41

    In Bed With The Dragon!

    Dave and Tony discuss the complex relationship with China, exploring its initial benefits and current costs across various sectors.

    Dec 17, 2025·1h
  42. 42

    How to Make Babies!

    This episode discusses declining birth rates in the Western world, focusing on Australia's fertility statistics and their implications for migration and population policy.

    Dec 10, 2025·51m
  43. 43

    Should Earnings Be Capped?

    Dec 3, 2025·51m
  44. 44

    Stealing Your Child's Success

    Nov 26, 2025·54m
  45. 45

    Are People Inherently Good or Bad?

    Nov 19, 2025·54m
  46. 46

    Are Universities Selling Shovels?

    Nov 12, 2025·58m
  47. 47

    Why Do We Accept Collective Punishment?

    Nov 5, 2025·54m
  48. 48

    Boobs, Butts & Botox!

    Oct 29, 2025·57m
  49. 49

    Is Corporate Culture Making Us Sick?

    Oct 22, 2025·56m
  50. 50

    Are You Ideologically Possessed?

    Oct 15, 2025·58m
  51. 51

    Should the Voting Age be 16?

    Oct 8, 2025·59m
  52. 52

    The Battle of Ideas

    Oct 1, 2025·55m
  53. 53

    Rise of the Sovereign Citizen

    Sep 24, 2025·1h
  54. 54

    Charlie Kirk: Bulletproof Beliefs

    Sep 17, 2025·1h 36m
  55. 55

    Democracy: For the Majority or Minority?

    Sep 10, 2025·1h
  56. 56

    The NRL’s Future – A 20 Team Competition?

    Sep 3, 2025·55m
  57. 57

    Do You Believe What Institutions Tell You?

    Aug 27, 2025·1h 9m
  58. 58

    Energy Security is National Security

    Aug 20, 2025·1h
  59. 59

    Is Hate Speech Real?

    Aug 13, 2025·1h 2m
  60. 60

    Are you a Citizen or Consumer?

    Aug 6, 2025·1h 6m
  61. 61

    Privatising Profits and Socialising Losses

    Jul 30, 2025·1h 13m
  62. 62

    Should Social Media Be Banned For Kids?

    Jul 23, 2025·1h 17m
  63. 63

    Are You In an Information Bubble?

    Jul 16, 2025·1h 27m
  64. 64

    What Are Women Worth...In Sport?

    Jul 9, 2025·1h 13m
  65. 65

    Are you Living or Existing?

    Jul 2, 2025·1h 20m
  66. 66

    Will Xi, or Won't Xi, start World War 3?

    Jun 25, 2025·1h 31m
  67. 67

    Why I don't Gamble

    Jun 18, 2025·21m
  68. 68

    Benny and the Israeli Jets!

    Jun 18, 2025·43m
  69. 69

    The Political Ballad of Ricky Bobby

    Jun 11, 2025·1h 15m
  70. 70

    Fixing the Higher Education System

    Jun 4, 2025·1h 22m
  71. 71

    Should Australia have a Bill of Rights?

    This episode explores whether Australia should adopt a Bill of Rights by comparing it to the U.S.

    May 28, 2025·1h 24m
  72. 72

    Nationalism Good! Ethno-Nationalism Bad!

    This episode explores the distinctions between nationalism and patriotism, examining their political manifestations across ideologies and global movements.

    May 21, 2025·1h 24m
  73. 73

    Are We Living Too Long?

    May 14, 2025·1h 32m
  74. 74

    Australian Election, Albo Goes Bradbury!

    May 7, 2025·1h 38m
  75. 75

    Australian Election - Democracy Sausages for All!

    Apr 30, 2025·1h 24m
  76. 76

    How Much is F**k You Money?

    Apr 23, 2025·1h 22m
  77. 77

    Trump, China, BANG!

    Apr 16, 2025·2h 40m
  78. 78

    Do Politics and Sports Mix?

    Apr 9, 2025·1h 16m
  79. 79

    Deploying the USS Trump

    Apr 2, 2025·3h 2m
  80. 80

    Work From Home, or Return to the Office?

    Mar 25, 2025·55m
  81. 81

    Ding Dong the Left is Dead!

    Mar 19, 2025·1h 34m
  82. 82

    Abolish Income Tax!

    Mar 12, 2025·1h 40m
  83. 83

    Trump goes WWE on Zelensky's World War 3

    Mar 4, 2025·1h 40m
  84. 84

    Special Release: The Eagle, The Bear And The Clown

    Feb 28, 2025·1h 21m
  85. 85

    In DOGE We Trust!

    Feb 26, 2025·2h 14m
  86. 86

    Trump - Executive Excellence, or Nonsense - Part 2

    Feb 19, 2025·2h 9m
  87. 87

    Trump - Executive Excellence, or Nonsense - Part 1

    Feb 12, 2025·2h 40m
  88. 88

    Death of the Asshole

    Feb 5, 2025·1h 12m
  89. 89

    Is the UN Past Its 'Use by' date?

    Jan 29, 2025·2h 11m
  90. 90

    Cashless Society

    Jan 22, 2025·43m
  91. 91

    Should Governments Implement Digital IDs?

    Jan 15, 2025·1h 25m
  92. 92

    Australian and Jamaican Slang

    Jan 8, 2025·46m
  93. 93

    Weird Christmas Traditions

    Dec 23, 2024·45m
  94. 94

    Should drugs be legalised?

    Dec 18, 2024·1h 13m
  95. 95

    When Does Adulthood Begin

    Dec 11, 2024·1h 15m
  96. 96

    Declining Western Standards

    Dec 4, 2024·1h
  97. 97

    Why do some people swear?

    Nov 27, 2024·1h 8m
  98. 98

    Is Globalization Dead under Trump?

    Nov 20, 2024·52m
  99. 99

    US Election, Trump 2.0

    Nov 12, 2024·2h 10m
  100. 100

    LGBTQIA Flag, the new Swastika?

    Nov 4, 2024·1h 21m
  101. 101

    In Defense of Millennials and Gen Z

    Nov 4, 2024·1h 9m
  102. 102

    Will the US do the Trump goosestep, or the Harris Wal(t)z

    Nov 3, 2024·2h 54m
  103. 103

    Premiere Episode - The Faulty Man

    Oct 20, 2024·1h 14m