George Mamalis joins us for a deep dive into South Australia, political power, and the future of the Australian system.

Australia’s political landscape is shifting — and not just in South Australia.
In this episode of The Focus, we explore the deeper forces reshaping politics across the country.

Dr. John Bruni sits down with George-Alexander Mamalis — political commentator and host of The Adelaide Set — for a wide-ranging discussion on the changing nature of Australian politics. While the conversation begins with the upcoming South Australian election, it quickly expands into a broader analysis of the structural, cultural, and philosophical shifts shaping modern democracy.

We examine:

The dominance — and limitations — of the Labor–Liberal political system

The role of leadership personality versus policy

The growing country–city divide in Australia

The rise of outsider political movements, including Turning Point Australia

Power networks and influence, including “The Adelaide Set”

The impact of global ideas and emerging debates — including transhumanism — on political discourse

This is not just a conversation about South Australia — it is a discussion about where Australian politics is heading, and what that means in a rapidly changing world.

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Show Notes:

🔖 About the Guest

George-Alexander Mamalis is a political commentator based in South Australia and the host of The Adelaide Set, where he explores political, cultural, and societal issues shaping contemporary Australia.

If you want to know more about George, head to his YouTube Channel, George Mamalis, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@georgiemamalis 

🎙️ About the Host

Dr. John Bruni is a geopolitical analyst and CEO of SAGE International Australia, and host of The Focus Podcast, where he engages with leading thinkers and practitioners on global affairs, defence, and geopolitics.

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