
Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age with host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

It’s been another roller coaster this week for mortgage holders. Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock issued a stern warning about inflation, before the clouds parted a little when there was a welcome dip in the numbers.
We check in with the state... more
It has been quite the week in federal politics, and our attention has been sucked by two One Nation clangers.
First, Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog on national television, then Pauline Hanson made some incredibly controversial remarks about domest... more
We switch to sunnier climes this week, to a posh hotel in Sicily. It’s where the TV series White Lotus was filmed, and it’s also where our colleagues at The Australian Financial Review spotted One Nation leader Pauline Hanson poolside with billionair... more
This week, we’re talking about a visit from Narendra Modi to Australia and why Anthony Albanese wants to bask in the Indian prime minister’s limelight, despite questions around Modi’s human rights record.
And in an environment where One Nation and ... more
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I feel relieved to have found this podcast. I’ve been looking for a podcast which provides a single, weekly overview of Australian politics.
The ABC’s The Party Room used to provide me with that - but then it became Politics Now - with at least 5 episodes a week - which is more than I have time for (and - although I appreciate the views of Karvelas - their commentary has become too hubristic and emotive).
So far, I’m finding Inside Politics to be relevant, intelligent and concise. (I’ll be un... more
Paul Sakkals arrogant misogynist style did this pod no favours - not a Hanson fan but objectively she ran rings him
I feel relieved to have found this podcast. I’ve been looking for a podcast which provides a single, weekly overview of Australian politics.
The ABC’s The Party Room used to provide me with that - but then it became Politics Now - with at least 5 episodes a week - which is more than I have time for (and - although I appreciate the views of Karvelas - their commentary has become too hubristic and emotive.)
So far, I’m finding Inside Politics to be relevant. intelligent and concise. (And I’ll... more
Shane Wright saves this podcast.
Incisive, balanced, humane, lucid political analysis. Love it.
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A concise, journalist-led briefing on federal politics, economics, and policy. Episodes center on CGT and housing policy, budget framing, energy security, and major policy reforms, with in-depth interviews from ministers, economists, and policy experts. Regulars combine sharp political analysis with market and fiscal context, often tying national decisions to regional and business impacts. Noteworthy are the balanced debates, high-profile guest lineups, and a steady focus on how policy changes affect startups, housing, health, and energy. Potential listeners include professionals who want clear, data-informed takes on Australian politics and policy implications for business and investment.
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3. Pauline Hanson
4. Bill Shorten
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7. Matt Canavan
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