John Anderson is a name many will recognize from the Howard Years (1996-2007), when he served as Leader of the Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. But while his political career is well-known, what’s less familiar is his rise as a media powerhouse. With a YouTube channel that has hundreds of millions of views and 700,000 subscribers, John has managed to carve out a significant digital presence.

On this chat, we dig into how John transitioned from politics to digital media, why his content is hitting such a chord, and what he believes is Australia's path forward.

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