The truth behind Peter Dutton’s ‘strongman’ persona
March 17, 2024
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Episode 1199 · March 17, 2024
The truth behind Peter Dutton’s ‘strongman’ persona
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<p>Peter Dutton is a lot of things: a right-wing firebrand, a former Queensland cop and a champion of what he believes are simple Australian values. But he’s also a multi-millionaire who colleagues describe as pleasant, shy, but fiercely ambitious.</p><p>Lech Blaine spent months studying Peter Dutton’s past and political ascendency to discover who the leader of the opposition really is and what’s underneath his “bad cop” exterior.</p><p>Today, the author of the latest Quarterly Essay: <em>Bad Cop,</em> Lech Blaine, on what’s driving Peter Dutton’s strongman politics.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Author of the latest <em>Quarterly Essay</em>, Lech Blaine</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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