
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 | 60 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese continued to maintain this week that Israeli President Isaac Herzog was formally invited to Australia by the federal government to help foster “a greater sense of unity” and as a comfort to the Jewish community, still ... more
The latest drop of Epstein files totalled a whopping 3.5 million documents. Buried within it were remnants of conversations Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted paedophile and sex trafficker, had about Australian politics — and attempts to destabilise demo... more
Bonus episode: Our previous episode scrutinising One Nation’s surge upset made many of the party’s supporters. They took issue with describing what the data says about the archetypal One Nation voter: they tend to be older, live in regional Australia... more
One Nation’s surge in the polls can no longer be denied, now neck-and-neck with the Liberal party at around 20% of the primary voting intention. Combined with a tense social environment and a high-profile joiner in Barnaby Joyce, is “Opposition Leade... more
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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 : )
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.
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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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1. Bernard Keane
2. Sophie Black
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