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Full Story

The Guardian
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Australia
Donald Trump
Alan Jones
Labor Party
Liberal Party
Pauline Hanson
Sydney
Artificial Intelligence
Migration
AUKUS
Data Centers
Liberal Party Of Australia
Australian Labor Party
Anthony Albanese
Labor
Iran
United States
Israel
Housing

Guardian Australia's daily news podcast. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper understanding of the news in Australia and beyond. You can support The Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

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Recent Guests

Eva Corlett
The Guardian's New Zealand correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: Neck and neck in the 2026 New Zealand election
Adam Morton
The Guardian's climate and environment editor
The Guardian
Episode: Will Australia ever get Snowy Hydro 2.0?
Emma Graham-Harrison
The Guardian's chief Middle East correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: Israel votes: Netanyahu’s future on the line
George Megalogenis
Journalist and author with a focus on Australian politics and history
Episode: Do politicians lack the courage to turn the temperature down?
Amanda Meade
Guardian Australia media correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: Alan Jones on Trial: Alleged victim’s mother “trusted” Jones | Week 11
Justin McCurry
Tokyo correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: Can Japan’s firebrand PM survive a second year in power?
Zoe Williams
Guardian columnist and features writer
The Guardian
Episode: Why terrorism laws stopped Sally Rooney selling books in the UK
Haroon Siddique
Guardian legal affairs correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: Why terrorism laws stopped Sally Rooney selling books in the UK
Tom McIlroy
Guardian Australia's political editor
The Guardian
Episode: What the Helen Haines tragedy means for Australian democracy

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Nour Haydar
Host of the episode and Guardian Australia journalist
Reged Ahmad
Host of Decoding America; Host of Full Story; Guardian Australia journalist

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Two Barries

    This episode is essentially a 40-minute stream of consciousness monologue by Tony Barrie on anything and everything while guest co-host makes the contributions “mmm”, “yes” and “absolutely”. I gave up 20 minutes in.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Cleo_11
    Australia5 days ago
  • Nicely balanced news and interesting articles.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    LilyB
    13 days ago
  • You buried the immigration lede

    I cannot believe you did a whole podcast on recent immigration history without mentioning the fact that in 2019 Scott Morrison defunded Department of home affairs by $150 million and sacked 2500 workers. Those were the people who were processing all the international visas. That means The Coaltion had stopped processing immigrants before COVID and 3 years before Labor came to power. The Coaltion left one million visa applications - paid for in advance - wallowing and reappropriated that $150M... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SeánMH
    United States18 days ago
  • Can't handle it

    Sorry Guardian, I tried to like you, I even donated a small amount, but I can't handle the bias any longer. Can you just go back to straight reporting? Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheFatManSays
    Australia21 days ago
  • Counted 7 advertisements

    I understand one or two ads. I can even wince through 3. But 7 ads today? And a long boring with Koshie blabbing on about insurance? Makes one consider how these advertisers influence the content of the show. Time to find new sources

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    New Dad Macbook Air - Dec 2025
    Australia22 days ago

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#228
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#91
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Spotify
#11
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#181
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#26
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#6
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Alan Jones on Trial: Alleged victim’s mother “trusted” Jones | Week 11
Q: How did she explain why she remained in contact with Jones after the alleged indecent assault?
She said she feared Jones could withdraw the financial and practical help he had arranged, and acknowledged feeling vulnerable and embarrassed about continuing to contact him.
Alan Jones on Trial: Alleged victim’s mother “trusted” Jones | Week 11
Q: What did his mother say about the circumstances that led them to contact Alan Jones?
After the family faced serious financial and housing difficulties, a friend suggested Jones might connect them with people who could help. The mother and her son agreed, and he wrote Jones a letter with her assistance.
Do politicians lack the courage to turn the temperature down?
Q: If you were speaking to the Prime Minister and he asked for your advice on how he can dial down the temperature, what would your advice be?
Megalogenis recommends regular private discussions with party leaders and independents about threats and security, followed by public, joint action on a practical issue that demonstrates cooperation.
Do politicians lack the courage to turn the temperature down?
Q: How do politicians turn the temperature down or change the conversation?
Megalogenis says politicians must resist keeping shrinking voter bases angry, engage leaders across parties in good faith, and make tangible public efforts to restore cohesion.
Will Australia ever get Snowy Hydro 2.0?
Q: Can you take us through what's gone wrong?
Morton points to an unrealistic initial estimate, incomplete early studies and approvals, difficult geology, a tunnel-boring machine stuck for 11 months, delays and rising costs for major infrastructure projects.

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What is Full Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on political analysis, governance, media, and public policy with a distinctly Australian focus. Episodes frequently dissect party dynamics, immigration, leadership contests, and high-profile legal or political events, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with national context. A hallmark is thoughtful interrogation of how policy, media narratives, and public sentiment intersect, plus a penchant for drawing lessons from polls, regional perspectives, and institutional processes. Noteworthy characteristics include a mix of insider commentary, cross-party perspectives, and deep dives into timely issues like immigration, energy misinformation, and prominent trials, which can help listeners understand complex political lands... more

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