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Sussan Ley
China
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Interest Rates
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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.

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This week polls showed, for the first time, One Nation ahead of the major parties and Pauline Hanson as preferred prime minister in second place ahead of Angus Taylor.

Today we're talking about her strategy, her chances in the lower house and any ... more

The debate on the rise of Pauline Hanson is shifting rapidly.

This week, for the first time, polls are showing One Nation's primary vote has risen above the Labor Party's.

A conversation that focused on One Nation and the Coalition swapping prefe... more

We are officially in week two of budget backlash, and both sides seem pretty dug in.

Today we’re talking about the disagreements about the capital gains tax - the most controversial part of the budget - and if, as some critics said, it will kill bu... more

We’re officially in our budget backlash era, with claims of death taxes, of aspirations killed, and the outraged cries of crypto bros across the nation. Not to mention, of course, the genuine anxiety from regular small business owners and shareholder... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Butler
Health Minister
Australian Government (Labor)
Episode: Mark Butler on the NDIS, private health and vaccine hesitancy
Chris Bowen
Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Australian Government
Episode: No ‘drill baby drill’ moment: Chris Bowen on oil shock’s impact on green Australia
Matt Canavan
Senator, National Party leader in this episode
National Party of Australia
Episode: Matt Canavan on his love of EVs, and calling out Pauline Hanson
Shane Reich
Chief Economics Correspondent
The Age & The Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: A national address, nailing down the budget, and Hastie’s ‘striking’ interview
Anthea Harris
Fuel supply task force coordinator
Commonwealth Government
Episode: Is it really time to panic about petrol supply?
Tony Wright
associate editor of The Age and master of political sketches
The Age
Episode: The Sketch: Tony Wright on the Coalition’s 'ship of fools'
Shane Wright
Economics correspondent
Episode: Best of 2025: Albanese meets with Trump next week. Anything could happen
Natassia Chrysanthos
Political correspondent
Episode: Anger in the aftermath: Albanese and the Bondi attack
Sussan Ley
Opposition Leader
Liberal Party
Episode: Barnaby defects, Hanson offends and Sussan Ley comes on the podcast

Hosts

Jacqueline Maley
Host of Inside Politics; senior journalist with The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
Paul Sakkal
Chief Political Correspondent; co-host of Inside Politics; senior journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • A great podcast for inner city feminists and green ideologues.

    Shane Wright saves this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    JarvoBravo
    Australia2 months ago
  • Brilliant pod

    Incisive, balanced, humane, lucid political analysis. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatronOfParkville
    Australia6 months ago
  • Feet up Jacqui

    Talk about the sisterhood. Jaqui’s research on Annika Welles expenses rorting was to read an article by Annabel Crabb on the ABC website asserting that if Annika was a “bloke” then no one would know about these expenses rip offs. Thankfully Jaqui was set straight by James .

    Keep up the hard work Jacqui advertising an ABC hack on the SMH dime. Hang on , is that a rort ?!!

    Two stars for the laugh factor.

    Apple Podcasts
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    RJGS1
    Australia6 months ago
  • Not Awful

    As a podcast okay. Has people from all parties which is good. Discussion superficial

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tom from Brunswick
    Australia6 months ago
  • Uninformed, insider opinion, not objective analysis

    Uninformed, nonsense repeating complete historic nonsense. Not objective media by any measure

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pete_woofa
    Australiaa year ago

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Why young people are so angry about housing, and whether this budget will fix it
Q: How bad is inflation and what does that mean for the budget?
Inflation has been mixed; while the headline figures show pressure, some factors like oil keep pushing numbers up, and the central bank faces a tricky path with potential rate increases. The panel emphasizes that policy must balance taming inflation with not crushing growth, especially with an upcoming budget that will influence housing and energy costs.
No ‘drill baby drill’ moment: Chris Bowen on oil shock’s impact on green Australia
Q: How does the government view the balance between drilling for more oil and accelerating the renewables transition?
The approach is pragmatic and economics-based: expand renewables for sovereignty and reliability while considering oil exploitation where it makes sense economically and environmentally; avoid culture-war reasoning.
No ‘drill baby drill’ moment: Chris Bowen on oil shock’s impact on green Australia
Q: What is the current status of the Viva refinery fire and its immediate impact on fuel supplies?
Diesel and jet fuel production are not impacted; petrol output is likely to be reduced for now, with ongoing monitoring and plans to import more refined petrol if needed.
A national address, nailing down the budget, and Hastie’s ‘striking’ interview
Q: Shane, tell us, you think the fuel excise cut is very bad policy. Why do you think that?
The cut directly reduces price signals and can fuel demand, which, in an inflationary environment, risks worsening inflation and undermining long-term fiscal stability; the Reserve Bank would be wary of this impulse, and it may undermine the sustainability of the budget.
The politics of war, and why Peter Dutton was so upset over leaked Liberal Party review
Q: Why did the Liberal Party review become a focal point of controversy?
Because the review was leaked after being kept private, with critics pointing to florid descriptions and personal observations that suggested a lack of consensus on reform, intensifying internal tensions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Politics

What is Inside Politics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Calling out the noise in federal Australian politics, this program delivers news, expert analysis, and informed commentary on policy, elections, and governance. Recent episodes center on coalition dynamics, inflation and budget debates, foreign policy, and the role of media and public discourse in shaping political outcomes. The show leans into practical implications for stakeholders—businesses, policymakers, and political professionals—with guests and regular correspondents offering sharp, data-driven takes and candid assessments. A distinguishing factor is the collaboration between two veteran newsroom voices, delivering timely, insider-style insight anchored in major Australian outlets.

Listeners may find its analytical depth and policy... more

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