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Cut Through

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

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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Latest Episodes

The government has unveiled its National AI Plan, laying out a roadmap to scale up AI infrastructure and adoption that Industry and Innovation Minister Tim Ayres claims will help “create a fairer, stronger Australia where every person benefits from t... more

A big year in politics and policy ended with a bang — Labor and the Greens worked out a deal to pass the long overdue reforms to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. What have we learned about how the 48th Parliament does t... more

A new poll has found Australians support the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, despite critics’ warnings of the huge price tag and concerns about US stability. The consistent message from politicians and sections of the media is that China’s “threat” to ... more

So the Coalition has (again) decided to ditch net zero. How much should you care? Very little, according to Crikey climate contributor Ketan Joshi. Far more pressing is the state of climate, environment and energy policy-making by the Labor governmen... more

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Recent Guests

Bernard Keane
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Sophie Black
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Crystal Andrews
Host and Politics Editor, known for leading discussions on Australian politics and providing insightful analysis on current events.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Great stuff, hope it becomes a more permanent, regular podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JimKarnage
    4 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
    Australia7 months ago
  • Yes to more

    Yes please do more Crikey podcasts! I don’t always have time to read your excellent analysis of what’s important to know in the world, so being able to listen would be very helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EvenstarWellbeing
    Australia7 months ago
  • Great show!

    So hope you continue doing this. It’s great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoloSolo1999
    Japan8 months ago
  • By Crikey it’s good

    Balanced, intelligent look at the issues and the people. The way only Crikey knows how to tell it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeithMac63
    Australia8 months ago

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Many reviews highlight a desire for more regular content, indicating strong engagement and support for continued episodes.
The production is recognized for its independent perspective, appealing to those frustrated with typical media bias.
Listeners appreciate the unbiased and analytical approach to political news and issues, noting a refreshing clarity that separates noise from important information.

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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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This production offers a candid analysis of current affairs, especially concerning Australian politics and societal issues. The discussions are structured to present insights on significant news stories while eliminating typical media bias, thus allowing listeners to engage with the core information that truly matters. Throughout various episodes, important themes such as the dynamics of the 2025 federal election, housing policies, and the implications of international figures on local politics are frequently explored. Unique to this production is its commitment to providing an independent perspective, distinguishing itself from mainstream media reporting.

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1. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
2. Politics with Michelle Grattan
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Cut Through launched 4 years ago and published 56 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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