Samuel Gordon-Stewart expresses his opinion on the issues of the day. http://samuelgordonstewart.com/editorial-echoes/ en-au Copyright 2006-2008 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +1000 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +1000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss echoes@samuelgordonstewart.com (Samuel Gordon-Stewart) Samuel Gordon-Stewart Samuel Gordon-Stewart expresses his opinion on the issues of the day. Samuel Gordon-Stewart expresses his opinion on the issues of the day. Samuel Gordon-Stewart echoes@samuelgordonstewart.com No http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/018.mp3 Starbucks are closing nearly three quarters of their Australian operation, and yet Starbucks management don’t seem to have noticed an underlying problem as Samuel explains. Podcasts Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +1000 No http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/018.mp3 Starbucks are closing nearly three quarters of their Australian operation, and yet Starbucks management don’t seem to have noticed an underlying problem as Samuel explains. 00:05:03 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/017.mp3 Kevin Rudd's apology to the aboriginal people of Australia is a dangerous and divisive statement according to Samuel. Podcasts Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +1100 No http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/017.mp3 Kevin Rudd's apology to the aboriginal people of Australia is a dangerous and divisive statement according to Samuel. 00:08:41 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/016.mp3 Samuel's back, and he has a look at the fuss over the whalers, their hostages, and whaling in general. Podcasts Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:10:00 +1100 No http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/016.mp3 Samuel's back, and he has a look at the fuss over the whalers, their hostages, and whaling in general. 00:04:57 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/015.mp3 A couple emails from listeners to start the show off, and then Samuel explains why the electoral advertising blackout should be a blanket ban, not just for broadcast media. Tomorrow: Poll analysis and predictions Podcasts Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:00:00 +1100 No http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/015.mp3 A couple emails from listeners to start the show off, and then Samuel explains why the electoral advertising blackout should be a blanket ban, not just for broadcast media. Tomorrow: Poll analysis and predictions 00:04:13 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/014.mp3 Today Samuel discusses the election campaign with 2GB political correspondent James Goodwin. James, like many press gallery journalists, has spent the last five and a half weeks following the various political leaders around the country. Samuel and James discuss the performance of the leaders, the likely outcome of the election, and how disruptive an election campaign is for a press gallery journalist. Podcasts Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:05:00 +1100 No http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/014.mp3 Today Samuel discusses the election campaign with 2GB political correspondent James Goodwin. James, like many press gallery journalists, has spent the last five and a half weeks following the various political leaders around the country. Samuel and James discuss the performance of the leaders, the likely outcome of the election, and how disruptive an election campaign is for a press gallery journalist. 00:08:10 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/013.mp3 There are three things you can be sure of in life, death, taxes, and politicians using smear tactics. We saw it yesterday with the coalition accusing thirteen Labor candidates of being ineligible to stand for office. That backfired for them, but despite assurances, the smear tactics are here to stay. Podcasts Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:55:00 +1100 No http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/013.mp3 There are three things you can be sure of in life, death, taxes, and politicians using smear tactics. We saw it yesterday with the coalition accusing thirteen Labor candidates of being ineligible to stand for office. That backfired for them, but despite assurances, the smear tactics are here to stay. 00:02:51 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/012.mp3 Anti-conseravtive group GetUp have been running an advertising campaign with the aim of giving control of the senate to the Green, Democrat and Labor parties under the guise of "balance", but balance, as Samuel explains, is not ideal in parliament, as it only panders to minority groups. Podcasts Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:30:00 +1100 No Parliamentary Balance Is Not Ideal - 19/11/2007 Anti-conseravtive group GetUp have been running an advertising campaign with the aim of giving control of the senate to the Green, Democrat and Labor parties under the guise of "balance", but balance, as Samuel explains, is not ideal in parliament, as it only panders to minority groups. 00:07:57 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/011.mp3 Climate change hasn't been a huge issue so far in the election campaign, but a new report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will bring the issue to the fore. Samuel examines the issues to see if the consensus of scientists predicting climate-change-induced-disaster really exists, and what effect climate change will have on the election. Podcasts Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:30:00 +1100 No Climate Change, The IPCC and The Election - 18/11/2007 Climate change hasn't been a huge issue so far in the election campaign, but a new report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will bring the issue to the fore. Samuel examines the issues to see if the consensus of scientists predicting climate-change-induced-disaster really exists, and what effect climate change will have on the election. 00:08:01 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/010.mp3 Samuel examines why having a public holiday on Melbourne Cup day is a bad idea, and also provides his Melbourne Cup tips. Podcasts Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:00:00 +1100 No The Melbourne Cup and its silly public holiday - 06/11/2007 Samuel examines why having a public holiday on Melbourne Cup day is a bad idea, and also provides his Melbourne Cup tips. 00:07:27 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/009.mp3 Samuel returns with a look at the many issues of the day. Podcasts Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:30:00 +1100 No Editorial Echoes returns 30/10/2007 Samuel returns with a look at the many issues of the day. 00:08:35 http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/echo0008.mp3 A final look at the HECS and TAFEs issue, before Samuel spends some time explaining to the few of you still listening, why the podcast is ending. Podcasts Thu, 23 Mar 2006 06:00:00 +1100 No Thursday March 23, 2006 - The Final Episode A final look at the HECS and TAFEs issue, before Samuel spends some time explaining to the few of you still listening, why the podcast is ending. 00:10:14 Samuel Gordon-Stewart, Editorial Echoes, Samuel, editorial, opinion, HECS, TAFE, Fees, Australia, Final, Episode http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/echo0007.mp3 It has been suggested that the HECS scheme should be extended to TAFEs. Samuel takes a look at the issue and decides to gague public opinion around Canberra today...look out for the person wearing the Editorial Echoes logo! Podcasts Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:00:00 +1100 No Wednesday March 22, 2006 - Should HECS Be Extended To TAFEs It has been suggested that the HECS scheme should be extended to TAFEs. Samuel takes a look at the issue and decides to gague public opinion around Canberra today...look out for the person wearing the Editorial Echoes logo! 00:04:57 Samuel Gordon-Stewart, Editorial Echoes, Samuel, editorial, opinion, HECS, TAFE, Fees, Australia http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/echo0006.mp3 A vegetarian group is trying to get the red meat advertisement banned...Samuel has a chuckle at their expense. Podcasts Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:00:00 +1100 No Tuesday March 21, 2006 - The Vegetarians And The Meat Advertisement A vegetarian group is trying to get the red meat advertisement banned...Samuel has a chuckle at their expense. 00:04:18 Samuel Gordon-Stewart, Editorial Echoes, Samuel, editorial, opinion, Vegetarian, Red Meat, Advertisement, Sam Neill http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/echo0005.mp3 South Australia and Tasmania held state elections over the weekend, Samuel analyses the results. Podcasts Mon, 20 Mar 2006 06:00:00 +1100 No Monday March 20, 2006 - State Elections South Australia and Tasmania held state elections over the weekend, Samuel analyses the results. 00:04:24 Samuel Gordon-Stewart, Editorial Echoes, Samuel, editorial, opinion, Election, South Australia, Tasmania, Labor http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/echo0004.mp3 The Commonwealth Games are underway in Melbourne, and it looks like the name of "Goodwill Games" is ringing through. Podcasts Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:00:00 +1100 No Friday March 17, 2006 - The Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games are underway in Melbourne, and it looks like the name of "Goodwill Games" is ringing through. 00:03:06 Samuel Gordon-Stewart, Editorial Echoes, Samuel, editorial, opinion, Commonwealth, Games, Melbourne, Goodwill http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/echo0003.mp3 Minister for communication Helen Coonan has left the way open for advertising on the ABC. Will it happen? Will the ABC remain supposedly "independent"? And should it happen? Samuel answers the questions! Podcasts Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:00:00 +1100 No Thursday March 16, 2006 - Advertising On The ABC? Minister for communication Helen Coonan has left the way open for advertising on the ABC. Will it happen? Will the ABC remain supposedly "independent"? And should it happen? Samuel answers the questions! 00:04:22 Samuel Gordon-Stewart, Editorial Echoes, Samuel, editorial, opinion, ABC, advertising, Helen, Coonan http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/echo0002.mp3 Today's teacher strike in Canberra poses the question: "Why do teachers always take half-day strikes?". Samuel explains the reasons, and why it is such an effective strike format. Podcasts Tue, 14 Mar 2006 06:00:00 +1100 No Tuesday March 14, 2006 - Teacher Strike Today's teacher strike in Canberra poses the question: "Why do teachers always take half-day strikes?". Samuel explains the reasons, and why it is such an effective strike format. 00:04:29 Samuel Gordon-Stewart, Editorial Echoes, Samuel, editorial, opinion, teacher, strike, method, effective http://samuelgordonstewart.com/wp-content/EditorialEchoes/echo0001.mp3 After a brief introduction to this new podcast, Samuel talks about mobile phone call charges, the problems with the way they work in Australia, and provides a simple solution which would make life easier for a lot of mobile phone users. Podcasts Mon, 13 Mar 2006 02:30:00 +1100 No Monday March 13, 2006 - Mobile Phone Call Charges After a brief introduction to this new podcast, Samuel talks about mobile phone call charges, the problems with the way they work in Australia, and provides a simple solution which would make life easier for a lot of mobile phone users. 00:05:24 Samuel Gordon-Stewart, Editorial Echoes, Samuel, editorial, opinion, mobile phone, call charges, solution, Australia