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Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.

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Recent Guests

Andrew Hastie
Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability
Liberal Party of Australia
Episode: The Middle East war enters its second month, as the fuel crisis bites harder
Peter Malinauskas
Premier of South Australia, Labor leader
South Australian Government
Episode: A Labor landslide in SA, as the fuel crisis deepens
Barnaby Joyce
One Nation MP, guest on program
One Nation
Episode: Three more Iranian football members leave Aus, as Joyce regrets not securing fuel supply
Dennis Richardson
Former ASIO chief, Royal Commission witness
Sixty Minutes/insiders context
Episode: Three more Iranian football members leave Aus, as Joyce regrets not securing fuel supply
Penny Wong
Foreign Minister of Australia (interviewee)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
Episode: A week of war in the Middle East
Tim Wilson
Shadow Treasurer
Liberal Party of Australia
Episode: Trump announces Iran's Supreme Leader dead, following US-Israel strikes
Matt Canavan
National Senator leading Net Zero review
Liberal National Party (Queensland)
Episode: Full steam ahead on AUKUS and critical minerals after the Albanese-Trump meeting
Justin Bassey
Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Episode: What does Trump really think about China? | Insiders On Background
Tony Burke
Home Affairs Minister
Episode: What will happen at the long-awaited Albanese-Trump meeting?

Host

David Speers
Host of Insiders; long-time national political lead; role involves moderating and guiding high-profile political discussions.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 415 ratings
  • Brilliant

    Always insightful, balanced, lovely “air”, incisive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatronOfParkville
    Australia5 months ago
  • Excellent but turn down incidental music

    Fascinating

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimonAlfref
    Australiaa year ago
  • Episode 20th March

    Great episode. Addressed the big gaping reform challenge ahead of Australia and the bi partisan ignoring of same. Great to see this being addressed in contrast to cheap gotcha moments

    Thanks David

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mickey Brisbane
    Australiaa year ago
  • I look forward to Insiders every week

    Insiders is an asset to the national debate, always making an effort towards a balanced panel and David Speers is always thoughtful and to all viewpoints.

    Insiders on Background is a welcome addition for those who want to delve even deeper

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TA23/
    Australia2 years ago
  • Mediocre at best

    This Insiders spinoff with David Speers is mediocre at best. It is better than the David Speers TV show. But not by much. One senses Speers has an overly high opinion of his own importance, and thinks he is part of the story. Uh uh David. You’re not the messiah. You’re a very naughty boy. And I'm pretty sure he could easily by replaced by Chat GTP 3, definitely by Chat GTP 4. Best played in a smash room.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Piisdoft
    Australia2 years ago

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The show is seen as a key source for understanding Australian politics, with strong guest lineups.
Audiences praise balanced panels and thoughtful hosting.
Some criticisms center on perceived bias or format changes affecting accessibility.
Listeners want more full-episode audio formats and fewer segmentation changes.

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#41
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#132
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#185
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#220
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#234
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#249
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The Liberal Party takes a huge gamble
Q: Do you fear the coalition's move against Net Zero could shift public opinion against this target?
Penny Wong argues that the Liberal move threatens credibility and risks higher prices for Australians, stressing that Labor remains committed to credible targets and to strengthening energy supply and affordability.
A Labor landslide in SA, as the fuel crisis deepens
Q: Where do you think we should be looking next in terms of industries to boost self-sufficiency?
Focus on sovereign capability and targeted industry policies to strengthen domestic production in key sectors like steel, critical minerals, and related manufacturing, while maintaining affordability for households.
A Labor landslide in SA, as the fuel crisis deepens
Q: What lesson do you think your Labor colleagues in other states and federally should take from this?
The leadership should balance economic prudence with delivering prosperity and not lose sight of economic justice, while remaining focused on a credible policy agenda to grow the economy and support households.
Full steam ahead on AUKUS and critical minerals after the Albanese-Trump meeting
Q: What are the main economic concerns with aggressive Net Zero targets, and how do you justify potential costs?
Canavan argued that the modelling is incomplete and warned that the cost of not pursuing a more balanced approach could outweigh the costs of transitioning, emphasizing the need to compare costs of action versus inaction and to consider the broader economic impacts, including power prices and manufacturing competitiveness.
Full steam ahead on AUKUS and critical minerals after the Albanese-Trump meeting
Q: So is your Net Zero review finished, Matt Canavan, or what still remains to be done?
Canavan replied that work is ongoing, with further discussions planned in the coming weeks and the presentation of findings to the party room later in the week or as the process continues, indicating it is not yet complete.

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A weekly Australian politics podcast featuring a high-profile host and a panel of journalists who dissect the biggest stories shaping the nation. Episodes typically pair a major interview with a national politician with deep panel analysis on policy, governance, and current events. Listeners can expect in-depth context on political dynamics, elections, economic policy, and international relations, with a strong emphasis on how decisions affect everyday Australians. A standout aspect is the guest diversity and the balance between official viewpoints and independent analysis, making it useful for both insiders needing quick briefings and curious generalists seeking nuanced perspectives.

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1. Andrew Hastie
2. Peter Malinauskas
3. Barnaby Joyce
4. Dennis Richardson
5. Penny Wong
6. Tim Wilson
7. Matt Canavan
8. Justin Bassey

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