Dunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by Executive Director of the Chifley Research Centre, David Epstein.David joins the show to chat about his political journey from a Labor household to chief of staff in the Rudd government, to executive director of Labor's official think tank - the Chifley Research Centre. David discusses the role Chifley plays in the development of policy for the movement and how they will facilitate a robust discussion at the upcoming Labor Fringe in Brisbane, which runs as part of the 2023 ALP National ConventionNational Conference plays a defining role in the future of our Party and our nation -  Please join us at the 49th Australian Labor Party National Conference at the Brisbane Convention Centre from Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 August 2023: https://laborconference.org.au/ Make your voice heard this ALP Fringe: https://laborfringe.org.au/The Chifley Research Centre is the official think tank of the Australian Labor Party dedicated to championing a Labor culture of ideas. Find out more at: https://www.chifley.org.au/ The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au