
Guardian Australia's political editor Tom McIlroy and team at Parliament House examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 299 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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Another interview with the earnest and dull Sam Mostyn. I am weary of her ‘kindness’ language. She talks of ‘robust debate’ but has no idea what that might mean.
Always good well produced, substantial content but suffers from low energy vibe, makes it hard to stand out in a crowded market of political podcasts. Listener needs to build a bond with presenters which i find hard in this case
Tom’s discussion with Anna was moving. I remember Anna facing the media with ~7 Labour MLAs left. Great dedication to Qld, and she worked tirelessly to then go on and become our premier. Thank you.
Clare O’Neill is a superb politician, she knows her stuff whatever portfolio she is given. The interviewer was good on housing questions, but when he asked about climate change action he failed to follow up with why the govt is continuing to approve fossil fuel expansions and neglect the environment. Clare is so good she probably would have a given plausible sounding answer, but the govt is failing badly climate mitigation.
Interview with Liberal Julian Leesa was pathetic. No probing questions or challenges to his assertions. This was like a Liberal party PR puff piece. I expect more critical questioning from the Guardian
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The show centers on Australian politics, offering brisk panel-style analysis of recent developments, polling, policy debates, and governance challenges. Episodes frequently cover areas like AI policy, housing, energy, health, and the interplay between federal and state governments, often contrasting party strategies with public opinion data. Notable strengths include in-depth interpretation of polling, timely political events, and conversations with policymakers, journalists, and researchers that aim to translate complex policy into accessible insights. The format tends to be evidence-driven and civically focused, with a clear emphasis on how politics affects everyday life in Australia.
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