The ongoing debacle surrounding the new Spirit of Tasmania ships has caused a lot of finger-pointing. TT-Line blames TasPorts, TasPorts blames TT-Line, the opposition blames the government, and the government blames TT-Line but not TasPorts. But who do Tasmanians think is really responsible? Show sponsor EMRS conducted an exclusive survey for FontCast, and the results are in. Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend, along with The Mercury's political editor David Killick,...

Dean Winter is rapidly closing the gap on Premier Jeremy Rockliff as the preferred premier, according to the latest poll numbers from our sponsor EMRS. While he hasn't taken the lead, he is closing the gap rapidly, according to the latest numbers. Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend are joined by The Mercury's political editor David Killick to dissect the poll and analyze the latest Tasmanian political news, including: A sternly worded letter from Hobart's Lord Mayor,...

The TT Line ferry fiasco intensifies as Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend are joined by The Mercury's political editor David Killick to dissect the latest embarrassment for the state government-owned organisation and other big issues for the state. On the agenda in this episode: The TT Line Clusterf**k Is the former opposition leader the Great White Hope for the seat of Lyons? Richard "Whiz Kid" Dowling's apparent captain's pick for Labor in the Senate The Premier's...

"If we go for more than a week without a some sort of major political interruption, we need to declare a new age of political stability," according to Font PR Partner and Host of the FontCast Becher Townshend. He is joined by Font PR Partner Brand Stansfield and political editor from The Mercury David Killick. On the show today: Michael Ferguson resigns Nick Street moves to the backbench for personal reasons Eric Abetz's contention that the government just ignore any no-confidence motion...

Budget estimates, it's a wonderful time of the year and there were a few little gems for the team to talk about this year.  Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by the Mercury's political editor David Killick. FontCast is Tasmania's top rating political podcast bringing you the most well informed and fearless analysis of state politics. *This episode was recorded remotely due to illness. As a result, our audio has a few interesting moments* See...

There's lots to talk about in the world of #politas, not least of which, Michael Ferguson resigned as infrastructure minister but he was able to save his position as treasurer ahead of handing down his third budget. We also cover economist Saul Eslake's meltdown on LinkedIn over our last mini-episode as well as a few special announcements.  Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by the Mercury's political editor David Killick. FontCast is Tasmania's top rating...

Economist Saul Eslake's report into state finances, which was commissioned as part of the now defunct Lambie Network deal, has found the state's budget is in a terrible state. Eslake recommends increasing taxes on working Tasmanians and small businesses. Becher, Brad and Jack Milroy don't agree on the solution but they do agree that Saul's assessment can't be ignored.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Lambiegate, TTLinegate and Blomleygate to name just a few. Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Labor Party Consultant Jack Milroy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becher is back from Ireland and is not surprised that the TT Line debacle is still the big story in the local media. Brad declares heads must roll over slow moving train wreck.  Incidentally, he feels much the same about the Tasmanian community fund's decision to give $500K to the "yes" campaign in the federal government's failed Voice Referendum which was excoriated by the Auditor General.  Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by The Mercury's political editor...

The Rockliff Government a scorecard to make it's first 100 days in government. Naturally, they gave themselves a perfect score of 100 out of 100. Brad thought he'd get a second opinion and ask the panel to give them a score out of 10. Unsurprisingly the results were a little different.  Hear the state's most informed commentary in this Mini FontCast episode with Font PR's Brad Stansfield with political editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Labor Party consultant Jack Millroy. FontCast...

After 100 days under the new Liberal minority government, negative campaign flyers are hitting letterboxes attacking the "Liberal Lambie coalition", there's been a smattering of senior government job's advertised, we're finally seeing some accurate images of the Macquarie Point stadium and there's more support for the UTAS CBD move.  Brad Stansfield is still in the host's seat while Becher is abroad with The Mercury's political editor David Killick while Labor Party consultant Jack Milroy...

Bec does not hold back as she weighs into Hobart's bike lane controversy. In her debut appearance on the FontCast she throws down the gauntlet to David Killer Killick who has defended the changes to the CBD. Hear the state's most informed commentary in this Mini FontCast episode with Font PR's Brad Stansfield with political editor from The Mercury, David Killick and the CEO of the Property Council Rebecca Ellston. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get...

This week on FontCast the panel analyse the latest shenanigans from the Lambies, the Premier's State of the State speech and his new population strategy, the Weiss Report released this week and what to make of the Menzies Research Institute's report into "Green Lawfare".  Brad Stansfield hosts FontCasts while Becher is abroad and for the first time, Property Council CEO Rebecca Ellston joins the panel along with The Mercury's political editor David Killick. FontCast is Tasmania's top rating...

There's been a host of pre-selections for upper house for next year's upper house elections. But why are they jostling for these coveted positions so early? Hear the state's most informed commentary in this Mini FontCast episode with Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with political editor from The Mercury, David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of...

The first session of the 51st parliament is mostly done and it appears to be working as it should, so far at least. There have been more developments into the ongoing commission of enquiry with a class payout worth tens of millions of dollars and the resignation of the children's commissioner. There have also been a handful of preselections for upper house elections next year. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by the political editor from The Mercury, David...

Some major changes are afoot in Hobart city to make way for cyclists, but does it make any sense at all? This is a highlight from the most recent full episode of FontCast which didn't go to air. Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary.  See...

In his final FontCast before he goes back into politics, Alex Johnston faces some tough questions about his decision to join the Jacqui Lambie Network from FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a highlight from the most recent full episode of FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has our first taste of minority government in more than a decade been encouraging or is on the verge of spiralling into chaos? FontPR Partner Becher Townshend is joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and political editor from the Mercury David Killick while Brad Stansfield takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the ultimate showdown. The new leader of the opposition, Dean Winter sits across the table from Brad Stansfield at Font PR headquarters along with host Becher Townshend and Win News Director Alex Johnston. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You hear a lot of things first on FontCast including Brad conceding his prediction that the Macquarie Point stadium was dead. The team unanimously agree the stadium  will almost certainly be built. There's also some more predictions about Labor's front bench with Michelle O'Byrne poised to take the speaker's chair.  The team also unpack the fallout from the recent Legislative Council elections and what we can expect when parliament resumes next week.  FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and...

How did Jeremy Rockliff fair in his first week as the leader of a minority government? The Lambie agreement continues to be a point of debate. Dean Winter puts his mark on the Labor Opposition with a new shadow cabinet and Brendan Blomeley get's booted from the Liberals. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston while the always reliable David Killick takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and...

After weeks of pouring over the lower house elections, how will Tasmania's upper house shape up after upcoming elections in Elwick, Hobart and Prosser.  This is a bonus episode of FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick.  FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. The home of...

A new government has been sworn in after Premier Jeremy Rockliff struck a deal with the Jacquie Lambie Network and at least one independent.  FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor at the Mercury Newspaper David Killick to ask the question - was it worth it? FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. See...