Spotlight: Monique Ryan vs The Treasurer of Australia

<p>Back in May, our producer Elle Marsh was given unprecedented access to Dr Monique Ryan and her campaign, as they attempted to unseat one of Australia’s top politicians.</p><p>At the time, we had no idea whether the so-called teal candidates would be successful in their campaigns against Liberal party members, often in safe seats. </p><p>Kooyong, the seat that Dr Ryan was running for, had been held by the Liberal party for almost its entire existence and was occupied by the Treasurer of Australia, Josh Frydenberg.</p><p>As we made this episode, the tide began to turn and eventually Dr Ryan swept to victory.</p><p>Today, we revisit the moment the climate began to shift.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>