With an election year looming, Duncan is joined by Ani and Damian for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense look at the political year that’s been and the one ahead. They dig into why the economy still feels flat despite falling interest rates, what rising insolvencies really signal, and why cost of living continues to dominate everything else. The conversation turns to whether the government has squandered time, failed to control the narrative, or simply blinked when tougher decisions were needed. There’s also a sharp assessment of where the government has delivered, particularly on crime and education, with Erica Stanford’s performance standing out in an otherwise difficult term. From leadership rumours and polling woes to whether voters actually feel better off, this is a blunt take on a year that’s tested politicians and the public alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices