Comedian Dave Hughes has defended himself from accusations of bias against the Albanese Government in his new turn as a self-described “political agitator” in a fiery podcast chat with fellow entertainers Matt and Alex.The veteran comic appeared on Thursday’s episode of LiSTNR’s Matt and Alex show, hosted by his recent acting colleague Matt Okine and ex-Triple J presenter and independent politician Alex Dyson.In a robust but mostly good-natured chat, Hughes was pressed on his newfound political interests and confronted Okine over being the subject of his recent viral rap song.Hughes said Okine painting him as “some rich arsehole” landlord who was only concerned with his property portfolio was “ridiculous” after going into detail on his investment properties.He said an eight-apartment block he owned in inner-city Melbourne was rented out at between $120 and $400 per week, “well under market value”, and he had not upped the rent on the home he bought during an auction for TV show The Block since 2017.The only other investment property he had was located in regional Victoria and occupied by a relative with special needs, where they would live “for life”, he said.The duo also clashed over Hughes’ claims that changes to capital gains tax (CGT) would affect “every working Australian” through superannuation, which Okine said was wrong.“You need to research more, Matt. It is affecting everyone’s super,” Hughes snapped back. “You need to look at this because you are part of the problem here, mate. I tell you your unawareness is not helping Australia.”The Financial Services Council this week warned $372 billion in super invested through certain trusts and vehicles could face higher tax rates.Super funds were also named as one of the biggest winners from the controversial CGT changes in May’s budget, with some analysts expecting people to put more cash into their funds instead of investing in shares or business.There is a 33.3 per cent CGT discount on super, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently saying: “super is already taxed at a lower rate for good reason, and that is not changing.”In the Matt and Alex episode, Dyson grilled Hughes on the anti-Labor flavour of the latter’s political content since the May budget, asking why he did not spread around the criticism to other parties.“You have a really good nose for sniffing out a rat, like you really do,” Dyson said. “Honestly, the thing I find confusing is why you leave some rats’ lairs unsniffed.Former Labor voter Hughes has openly supported Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson ahead of the state election in November, accusing the current Labor government of being “corrupt”, citing the state’s Big Build scandal.Dyson shared stories of him being smeared as a “misogynist” by the Liberals during his political bids in his hometown of Warnambool, while he campaigned on honesty in politics.“They put a banner up next to my old primary school saying I’m a ‘weak, woke, dangerous joke’ next to a photo of me DJing in a legionnaire hat,” he said. “These are the people you are supporting! I’m watching you stand for honesty in politics but you’re standing next to the same people that did that, the Liberal Party in Victoria!”Hughes said he was “disgusted” at the tactics but argued Labor would do the same thing in a safe seat they held.He said his activism had sparked a story of him urinating in glasses backstage at a comedy show and was now dealing with “venues that want to cancel me”.“I’m now the guy who pisses in the glasses. It’s ridiculous. I did it once. I did not know it was someone’s glass,” he said.Hughes had also claimed people who spoke out against Labor governments were branded “neo-Nazis” or “far right extremists” and cited alleged examples of left-wing violence against Donald Trump.Pressed on the tone of his criticism, he said he would be “appalled” if his comments toward Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, such as “f off Albo”, led to incidents of violence.“I’ve never said be violent towards Albo ever. And I never would.”Okine noted Hughes had appeared on the show earlier in the year and “none of this seemed in view at the time”, asking “what changed?”“I’m sick of the bulls***, Matt,” Hughes replied “It’s all one side now, and people need to realise people are annoyed at the way politics has gone in this country.”He explained the reason for his commentary on the state and federal Labor governments was because “the people who are making the decisions are the ones we need to hold to account”.Okine also asked Hughes if he was “hopeful for the rise of One Nation”, which he denied.“No, mate, I’m hopeful for honesty in government. That’s what I’m hopeful for,” he said.“The more I look into it, the more the politicians who have been running. It’s not just Labor. Liberals as well have been taking the piss with our money, with taxpayers’ money, to an extent that it is insane.” Hughes said businessmen had offered to “bankroll” his political commentary, but he had refused: “I don’t want to be compromised”.Dyson, who has also been a vocal proponent of more transparency in politics, agreed there was a “deep mistrust” toward politicians in Australia.He believed Hughes “genuinely want(ed) Australia to be better” but questioned the way he was going about it.“I’m worried that with the path that you’re treading down because it will one; not achieve … getting liars out of politics because all of them say, ‘well, everyone does it’,” he said.“And two; it’ll make the culture of Australia – and we see the comment sections under all of your videos or under our videos – and we’re just getting further apart.”