
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 64 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||

Can “good people” make change in Australia’s political system, or will power always corrupt? That’s the question that Jo Tarnawsky — former diplomat and chief of staff to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles — is answering with her series exploring h... more
On February 28 the US and Israel launched an unprovoked missile strike on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several Islamic Republic officials and sparking further strikes across the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz, the pivotal oil ship... more
Campaigning has officially begun for the South Australia state election set for March 21. Peter Malinauskas’ already-dominant Labor government will be returned and increase their representation – the only question is how many more seats will they win... more
Palantir is in the business of data and surveillance. It is run by key members of the “tech right”, builds the technology that has powered violent and illegal ICE raids in the US, and is accused of providing the AI-assisted autonomous weapons the Isr... more
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Succinct and intelligent questioning. Plenty of uninterrupted time for guests to respond. Great work.
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.
Insightful, topical, Australia-focussed, just like the articles (only portable)
Great stuff, hope it becomes a more permanent, regular podcast
Love this podcast, please keep releasing episodes! Aus media is mostly trash but I appreciate your analysis and insights : )
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Focused on providing a straightforward and unbiased analysis of Australian news and politics, episodes often tackle significant current events and offer insightful commentary on the related power dynamics. Regular themes include electoral strategies, housing policies, and the influence of global politics, particularly referencing the impact of figures like Donald Trump on local campaigns. Unique aspects include its commitment to clarity and depth, ideally catering to listeners who value informed discussions over sensationalism, making it a go-to source for those interested in Australian current affairs and political developments.
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Cut Through launched 4 years ago and published 64 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Cut Through include:
1. Bernard Keane
2. Sophie Black
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