Ballots, Brownies & Brookie’s Bakehouse: Dutton’s Fallout, Mushroom Trial & Alleged Recipe Theft

This week on Spin Cycle:

We're diving into four big stories dominating Aussie headlines right now:

🗳️ Federal Election Fallout – A shock Labor landslide, the loss of Peter Dutton’s seat in Dixon, and the Greens battling to hold ground. Claire and Gab unpack whether this was a vote for stability—or a rejection of Trump-style politics. Plus, what’s next for the fractured Liberal Party, and could the Teals form a new centrist force?

🍄 Mushroom Trial Update – Erin Patterson is on trial for allegedly serving a fatal meal. We break down key evidence, legal arguments, and the intense media focus on Morwell. This case has everything: foraging, crockery, deleted data, and courtroom drama.

📚 Brookie’s Bakehouse Recipe Scandal – A bestselling Penguin cookbook faces plagiarism allegations, accused of copying Nagi from RecipeTin Eats. We explore what copyright does (and doesn’t) protect, and why influencer publishing is under scrutiny once again.

💉 GoFundMe Healthcare & TikTok Fundraising – Gab explores the rise of people turning to social media to fund IVF, cancer treatment, and legal costs. We talk about algorithm appeal, digital empathy, and whether this shift says more about content—or a broken system.

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⚖️ Legal Disclaimer (Erin Patterson Trial):
Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty and remains presumed innocent. All discussion in this episode is based on publicly available information and commentary. We are not asserting guilt or influencing legal outcomes. If you're a juror, witness, or involved in the case, please stop listening and return after the trial concludes.

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💬 Whether it’s ballots, brownies, or a very public bake-off, we’re digging into the patterns, power plays, and (of course) the spin behind the stories.