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Cut Through

Crikey
2025 Federal Election
Peter Dutton
Labor Party
Australia
Crikey
Tariffs
Housing Policy
Curtin
Barowa
Gilmore
Minority Government
Nuclear Power
Donald Trump
Liberal Party
Global Trade
Pork Barreling
AUKUS
NSW Labor Government
Doctors' Strike
Independent Candidates

Cut Through is Crikey’s spin-free analysis of Australian news, politics and power. Each week we break down the biggest news stories, stripping away the noise to bring you the information that really matters. Join us every Friday to get your talking points delivered the Crikey way.

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Recent Guests

Bernard Keane
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Crystal Andrews
Host and Politics Editor at Crikey; host of Crikey Electioncast; Reader's Editor at crikey.com.au

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Quality podcast

    Succinct and intelligent questioning. Plenty of uninterrupted time for guests to respond. Great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solowoman07
    Australiaa month ago
  • Big Topics

    The only media company talking about the real big topics and not just following the same stories as the rest of the media pack. A podcast not owned by a billionaire which is a breath of fresh air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gxl003
    Australia2 months ago
  • True to name

    Insightful, topical, Australia-focussed, just like the articles (only portable)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Welalloo
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great stuff, hope it becomes a more permanent, regular podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JimKarnage
    8 months ago
  • Love it!

    Love this podcast, please keep releasing episodes! Aus media is mostly trash but I appreciate your analysis and insights : )

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AKDV395
    Australiaa year ago

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Audiences appreciate independent analysis from Crikey with practical takeaways for real-world application.
The show is seen as a trustworthy, informative, and timely source for Australian politics and policy.
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Week One: Tariffs, trade wars, and Trump
Q: Is that how you see it as well? Do you think that the public is reading it that way?
The public seems dissatisfied, craving more vision and bravery from their leaders.
Week One: Tariffs, trade wars, and Trump
Q: What does it mean to be a leader in this moment, no less a leader fighting for a federal election, while something so pivotal and so significant and relatively outside of their control?
It requires a visionary leader to address the upcoming global trade challenges and adjust national policies accordingly.
Week Two: Is the minority government ‘dream’ dead?
Q: Do you think that what has happened in NSW this week is going to have an impact at all on the federal election?
Health is always crucial, and voters do tend to separate state and federal issues, meaning this issue may not negatively impact Labor significantly.

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Cut Through delivers concise, data-driven analysis of Australian news, politics, and power with a focus on what matters for informed decision-makers. Recent episodes center on the 2025 federal election, regional battlegrounds, housing policy, the role of independents and minorities in government, and how digital strategies and messaging shape public sentiment. The show frequently features Crikey's editors and correspondents, offering practical insights for listeners who want credible, non-partisan takeaways and a clear view of policy implications behind the headlines.

A notable strength is its balance: rigorous analysis paired with accessible explanations, timely updates, and a willingness to scrutinize tactics (like micro-targeted ads and... more

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