
Mark Kenny takes a weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National University and beyond.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 405 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||

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Maria Tafluga loves to rant and rave and dominate the microphone. Punishing.
What a surprise - it is all John Howard’s fault.
Hey left wing hacks how about blaming Albo for your problems
Big fan of Marks dryness, but a massive fan of Maria, been tempted to look online for her classes as I enjoy her takes and the way she educates.
Thank you for the interview with Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender - very pleased they are taking things forward with the new political party. More from them please.
I really enjoy the show but Maria goes on this tangent that is too academic and quite frankly boring. I don’t want to be in an uni tutorial. She’s clearly in a Uni bubble.
The people that can convey complex ideas into simple sentences are the clever ones.
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This show centers on Australian politics, policy, and public affairs with expert analysis from researchers and practitioners. Key threads include higher education funding and policy (notably student access and affordability), the rise of independent or Teal-aligned political movements, and the dynamics of major parties and populist forces. Episodes often pair academic perspectives with journalism and practical commentary, covering budget debates, constitutional reform, national elections, and cross-border comparisons. A distinctive pattern is the blend of rigorous, data-driven analysis with accessible discussion, plus a consistent focus on how policy choices affect everyday Australians. A strong throughline across episodes is exploring gove... more
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