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Recent Guests

Fergus Green
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy, University College London; Honorary Senior Fellow, Melbourne Law School
University College London; Melbourne Law School
Episode: The Safeguard Mechanism is failing miserably
Frances Medlock
Policy and Law Reform Lawyer and Master's student
University College London
Episode: The Safeguard Mechanism is failing miserably
Anna Chang
Editor of The Point
The Point
Episode: What’s the Point of One Nation?
Hamdi Jama
Australia Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Australia Institute
Episode: Australians overwhelmingly back abortion access, but the politics are getting more toxic
Lindsay Owens
Executive Director of Groundwork Collaborative
Groundwork Collaborative
Episode: This World Cup shows who holds the cards in Trump’s economy
Matt Duss
Executive vice president of the Center for International Policy; foreign policy thinker
Center for International Policy
Episode: Trump says the war on Iran is over. Is it really?
Jane Caro
Walkley Award–winning columnist, novelist, and author of Rich Kid Poor Kid, The Battle for Public Education
Independent author/ commentator
Episode: Jane Caro on the battle for public education
Alice Grundy
Managing editor of Australia Institute Press
Australia Institute
Episode: Jane Caro on the battle for public education
Karina Lester
Yankunytjatjara Anangu woman and ICAN ambassador
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
Episode: SPECIAL | Why it's time for a public inquiry into AUKUS

Hosts

Angus Blackman
Host with a focus on economics and policy analysis.
Emma Shortis
Host and policy analyst focusing on international affairs.
Elinor Johnston-Leek
Senior Content Producer contributing policy context and synthesis.
Greg Jericho
Chief Economist providing economic analysis and data-driven insights.
Ebony Bennett
Host and journalist with focus on politics and policy explanation.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Credible and light

    I’m loving the light banter while delivering credible, hard hitting home truths to power. Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enviro-Boomer
    Australia9 months ago
  • Waste of time

    No better than the MSM on foreign affairs.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Robyn Gilbertson
    Australiaa year ago

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Credible and light: listeners appreciate the mix of accessible analysis with hard-hitting policy truth.
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What’s the Point of One Nation?
Q: What can Albo (Anthony Albanese) do to turn this around?
Focus on delivering bigger, meaningful policy changes that improve people's lives instead of relying on weak, announcement-style policy messaging, and address structural economic issues that matter to voters beyond short-term headlines.
What’s the Point of One Nation?
Q: How realistic is Pauline Hanson for PM?
While it's possible in a democracy, it's unlikely given that a large majority would need to support her party to form government; the current polling does not automatically translate into a governing majority due to seat distribution and coalition requirements.
What’s the Point of One Nation?
Q: Hi, Richard. Why do you think One Nation is so popular at the moment?
Pauline Hanson has sustained attention by consistently engaging with immigration and national identity themes for decades, and these issues have regained salience globally, which helps explain the party's continued visibility and appeal.
What's the point of a gas exports tax?
Q: What's the first question?
Anna asks whether the gas industry is really as big as it is claimed to be and how to measure its impact, which leads Richard to explain revenue versus employment and the distribution of profits.
The Safeguard Mechanism is failing miserably
Q: What is the safeguard mechanism, and how does it work in practice?
It sets baselines for large emitters and allows them to offset excess emissions with carbon credits, which can undermine actual emissions reductions if offsets are not permanent or additional.

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This show consistently covers macro policy, economics, and geopolitics through a skeptical, policy-forward lens. Recurring topics include housing policy, taxation, inflation, energy, and national security, with regular guests from think tanks, academia, and policy institutes. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex policy debates into clear, accessible analysis while challenging official narratives, making it a strong fit for listeners who want pragmatic insights behind the headlines. The format often pairs rigorous data-driven context with candid, sometimes sharp commentary, which can be especially valuable for decision-makers evaluating policy impacts, sponsorship alignment with public-interest journalism, or listeners seek... more

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