
414 – From Trump to Two Wells – SA’s Political Crossroads In AusVotes 2025
As the political landscape shifts with international pressures and local concerns, this episode reminds us that finding our voice at the ballot box connects us to both our democratic heritage and our shared South Australian future. Political commentator Robert Godden returns to examine how Trump’s policies ripple through South Australian vineyards and shipyards, while introducing us to diverse local voters shaping our electoral landscape – from climate-conscious Ellie in Goodwood to disillusioned Mick in Morphett Vale. Robert’s record for calling elections correctly stands firm as he reveals which South Australian electorates might swing in the upcoming federal vote. Though Labor appears headed for a reduced majority, the real question is how our vote might influence America’s orange-tinted decisions affecting our exports and defence agreements. In the Musical Pilgrimage, Lizzie Hosking’s soulful track “Can’t Figure You Out” perfectly captures the electoral indecision many South Australians face heading into the May 3rd