Two former Liberal party advisers have weighed in on the 'festival of Josh' that played out in the media this week, as former treasurer Josh Frydenberg promoted his new memoir. Tony Barry and Niki Savva, filling in for Barrie Cassidy, examined whether Frydenberg should run again for the seat of Kooyong and whether he can achieve his dream of becoming prime minister.
Media Frenzy and Memoir Promotion
The episode of the podcast Back to Back Barries discussed the extensive media coverage surrounding Frydenberg's memoir launch. The former Liberal advisers analysed the former treasurer's public appearances and the narrative being constructed around his political future.
Barry and Savva considered the question of Frydenberg's potential return to politics, specifically whether he should contest Kooyong again. They also debated the feasibility of his long-held ambition to one day lead the country.
Labor's Economic Messaging
The discussion also turned to the Labor government's performance during the current cost-of-living crisis. The two former advisers shared their views on what they described as the government's failure to effectively communicate an economic vision to the public.
Listeners were invited to email the show at backtobackbarries@theguardian.com.
