Insiders
ABC AustraliaEvery 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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1312 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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- 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 Podcasts1Bumbumturd
Australiaa month ago - Brilliant
Always insightful, balanced, lovely “air”, incisive.
Apple Podcasts5MatronOfParkvilleAustralia6 months ago - Excellent but turn down incidental music
Fascinating
Apple Podcasts5SimonAlfrefAustraliaa 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 Podcasts5Mickey BrisbaneAustraliaa 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 Podcasts5TA23/Australia2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #32 | Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #92 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  United Arab Emirates/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #192 |  Philippines/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #195 |  New Zealand/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #205 |  Japan/News/Politics |
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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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Recent guests on Insiders include:
1. Catherine King
2. Jacob Grieber
3. Karen Middleton
4. Waleed Ali
5. Andrew Hastie
6. Peter Malinauskas
7. Barnaby Joyce
8. Dennis Richardson
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