Cut Through
CrikeyCut 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 | 89 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||
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With the fragmentation and loss of belief in the Liberal Party, the future of liberalism itself these days doesn’t look bright. But what would a “post-liberal” world look like?
This week on Cut Through, Tim Dean, resident philosopher at The Ethics C... more
Parliament is back in session, and there’s a new Greens leader on the scene to cause trouble for Anthony Albanese. Crikey’s politics reporter Anton Nilsson and journalist Tina Quinn discuss how Labor’s agenda is holding up against attacks from all si... more
In a special Q&A episode of Cut Through, Rachel puts your questions to long-time Crikey contributors, climate analyst Ketan Joshi and Dr Ben Eltham, about the unfortunate topic de jour: the rapid proliferation of data centres. What are they? Do we ac... more
It’s been a busy month for our tips hog, Cochon Truffier. The intrepid pig snooped out some internal discussions between NACC staffers which probably should have been had at the pub, investigated the backlash to Mia Freedman’s comments about the Ed S... more
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- Independent AUKUS inquiry
Very informative program about the AUKUS inquiry that we have to have. It’s good to hear that the public are concerned and submitting questions and that we had two interviewees - Mr Garret andMr Patrick talking facts and evidence - and not the tedious robotic scripted talking points that our current elected politicians (who are supposed to represent us) dish out on a regular basis. With all the information surfacing about this debacle it is clear that the final report will eventually attain a -... more
Apple Podcasts5Aurilia Zen
Australia2 months ago - What’s really going on
I’ve just listened to the episode on the AUKUS review.
While it was absolutely cringe to hear that successive governments from all colours thought it was a sound plan, I very much appreciate the Crikeys work to uncover this corruption and inform us.
Apple Podcasts5ZonBergAustralia2 months ago - Always engaging. Always relevant.
I particularly enjoyed the detailed review on Karl S recently.
Still left more to read in the actual article.
Tina Quinn is always excellent value but you get the goods and the goss from other guests too
Apple Podcasts5HovelitesAustralia3 months ago - Excellence In Journalism
Trail blazing blog, podcast and emails that gives us alternative and thorough analysis to the major media (mostly their ex-employers).
Ironic that journalists ’let go’ or who jumped are now setting the standard for traditional media companies to aspire to.
Apple Podcasts5HovelitesAustralia7 months ago - Quality podcast
Succinct and intelligent questioning. Plenty of uninterrupted time for guests to respond. Great work.
Apple Podcasts5Solowoman07Australia7 months ago
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A weekly, Crikey-produced analysis show breaks down major Australian news, politics, and policy with a clear-eyed, spin-free approach. Episodes frequently feature interviews with prominent politicians, analysts, and journalists, tackling topics from defence inquiries and governance to media reform, immigration, and civil liberties. Listeners likely value well-sourced context, concise reasoning, and independent perspectives on current events, often preferring blunt, data-driven discussion over partisan hype. A notable strength is assembling diverse, high-profile guests to illuminate complex policy issues and practical implications for voters, businesses, and public institutions alike.
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Recent guests on Cut Through include:
1. Tina Quinn
2. Anton Nilsson
3. Anton Wilk
4. Ketan Joshi
5. Ben Eltham
6. Dhani Sayeed
7. James Curran
8. Madison Griffiths
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