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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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Latest Episodes

One Nation MP David Farley joins David Speers with Phil Coorey, Andrew Probyn and Clare Armstrong on the couch.

Fights over immigration, superannuation, housing, tobacco excise and data centre rules will continue and intensify. But this was a week for cooperation.

NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister joins David Speers with Lenore Taylor, Mark Kenny and Jane Norman on the couch.

Behind the scenes, Angus Taylor and Anthony Albanese have been engaged in a rare level of cooperation this week but in public the opposition leader is using the melon saga to mount an all-out assault on the prime minister's character.

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Recent Guests

Jenny McAllister
NDIS Minister
Australian Government
Episode: Parliament returns, as PM's podcast saga continues
Barrie Cassidy
Founding host, Insiders
Former host of Insiders
Episode: How has politics changed in the last 25 years?
Paul Kelly
Editor-at-large, The Australian
The Australian
Episode: How has politics changed in the last 25 years?
Samantha Maiden
Political editor, news.com.au
News.com.au
Episode: How has politics changed in the last 25 years?
Melissa Clarke
Host of ABC's AM program
ABC
Episode: How has politics changed in the last 25 years?
James Campbell
National Politics Editor for The Herald Sun
Herald Sun
Episode: Party power plays, as integrity questions simmer
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior writer for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
The Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
Episode: Party power plays, as integrity questions simmer
Tom Crowley
ABC Federal Politics and Economics reporter
ABC
Episode: Party power plays, as integrity questions simmer
Dana Morse
Indigenous Affairs correspondent
ABC
Episode: Party power plays, as integrity questions simmer

Host

David Speers
Host of Insiders; prominent national political journalist and anchor.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 427 ratings
  • Very insightful

    🧐

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lollipops132
    Australia4 months ago
  • So explicitly biased

    David Spears is a good host and interviewer. However at least 1, often 2, of the panel are always so blatantly and shamelessly left wing without any balance to the opposite view. The average opinion is always slanted slightly left too, so often assumptions just go unchallenged, views go uncontested and opponents go misrepresented. The snide commentary during “talking pictures” is particularly awful on this point So explicitly and arrogantly elitist and dismissive but to only one side.

    Normally... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bumbumturd
    Australia5 months ago
  • Brilliant

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatronOfParkville
    Australia10 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

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Shows depth and balanced panel coverage, with thoughtful host questioning.
Audience often praises rigorous policy discussion and real-time analysis.

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Apple Podcasts
#244
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#229
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#19
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#81
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#132
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#144
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How has politics changed in the last 25 years?
Q: What have been the defining trends in Australian politics over the last 25 years?
Trends include the fragmentation of the major party system, the rise of social media and real-time communication, greater emphasis on issue-based voting, and increased polarization alongside moments of significant national referenda that test democratic processes.
Strait Talk: US-Iran peace stalled
Q: What is Australia's stance on the US-led blockade and how should Australia balance alliance obligations with its own national interests?
Australia will not publicly commit to specific actions without clear circumstances, but emphasizes the importance of the Strait of Hormuz being open and the global fuel supply chain functioning, while remaining engaged with allies and pursuing multilateral discussions.
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.

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A hard-hitting Australian politics podcast that pairs a prominent national host with a rotating panel of experienced journalists to dissect current policy, budget debates, and geopolitical issues. Episodes frequently center on major policy reforms, energy security, taxation, and governance, featuring in-depth interviews with government ministers or opposition figures and extended panel analysis. The show stands out for its rigorous policy discussions, real-time context, and a reputation for balancing viewpoints across a high-profile political landscape, making it especially useful for listeners who need practical insights for PR, sponsorship alignment, or media planning in the political and public policy space.

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2. Barrie Cassidy
3. Paul Kelly
4. Samantha Maiden
5. Melissa Clarke
6. James Campbell
7. Jacqueline Maley
8. Tom Crowley

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