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John Anderson: Conversations

John Anderson
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Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson sits down with world-leading historians, economists, politicians, and thinkers to examine the ideas shaping our society. Drawing on decades at the highest levels of government, John brings rare depth and civility to conversations that mainstream media won't have. This podcast covers everything from Australia's political future to faith, freed... more

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In this special episode for Easter, John is joined by Dr. Michael Youssef to explore the complexities of political Islam and its impact on the West, challenging viewers to move beyond superficial secular answers and confront the deep-seated belief sy... more

Dr. John Coyne joins John Anderson to provide a sobering assessment of why Australia has fallen behind its international peers in maintaining essential fuel reserves. They trace the history of global energy shocks to explain how current complacency r... more

In this conversation, Brendan O’Neill joins John to discuss the global reaction to October 7 and what it reveals about the state of Western culture. They examine why protests and activism erupted across university campuses, how narratives about Israe... more

Rodger Shanahan joins John Anderson to examine the true objectives behind U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran. Is this about preventing a nuclear capability, dismantling Iran’s proxy network, or ultimately forcing regime change? Shanahan ar... more

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John Coyne
Analyst and former public official associated with ASPI
Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
Episode: Nothing Left In The Tank: Australia's Fuel And Food Crisis | Dr. John Coyne
Brendan O'Neill
Thinker and writer, chief political writer and former editor of Spiked (UK)
Spiked; The Australian; Brendan O'Neill Show
Episode: Why the West Condemns Israel but Ignores Iranians | Brendan O'Neill
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East analyst with a doctorate in Arab and Islamic studies from the University of Sydney
Former army officer; associate professor at ANU's National Security College; research fellow at the Lowy Institute
Episode: Iran's Regime Change, Future & The End of the Rules-Based Order? | Rodger Shanahan
Mike Newman
Expert with four decades of experience in business in North Asia and former senior trade commissioner
Episode: Australia: The World’s Most Bloated Bureaucracy | Mike Newman
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Activist for women's rights and critic of Islamic immigration in the West
Author of 'Prey, Immigration, Islam, and the Erosion of Women's Rights'
Episode: After Bondi: We Can No Longer Ignore Islam | Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Henry Ergas AO
An Australian economist and one of the world's leading intellectuals with insights into history.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Episode: Multiculturalism And Extremism Are Sabotaging The West | Henry Ergas
James Orr
Leading conservative thinker and member of the Edmund Burke Society
Reform UK
Episode: Radical Islam, Depopulation & Identity Politics: The UK In Crisis | James Orr
Julian Leeser
Member for Barara in the Federal Parliament of Australia
Australian Government
Episode: No Longer The Lucky Country For Jews | Julian Leeser
Michelle Manook
Chief executive of FutureCoal, previously head of strategy, government and communications for Orica
FutureCoal
Episode: Why The World Still Needs Coal | Michelle Manook

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John Anderson
Host of the program, drawing on decades in government and public service.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Awesome

    AHA is an amazing thinker and was part of one of your best podcasts. Love the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States2 months ago
  • Review

    John, Thanks for your excellent work in creating this podcast show. Your conversations bring a level of balanced thinking that is rare in Australian media. This is a great contribution to civic discourse in our country. Paul Walter, Cammeray, NSW

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pajawa
    Australia2 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Keep up the great work. Fascinating conversations with much food for thought. I’m very pleased to have serendipitously stumbled across this program – and relieved that, despite years of leftist dominance, there remain redoubts of the strong, sensible Australia in the shape of its best western self.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Congratulations

    A fine podcast, both host and guests. I look forward to hearing each new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeremiah V.
    Australia3 months ago
  • Excellent podcast, as always. Especially poignant considering the anti Semetic attack in Bondi yesterday

    Podcast Addict
    5
    iRotam
    4 months ago

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Deep, credible guests with rigorous perspectives on politics and policy.
Balanced and thoughtful host who keeps interviews civil and insightful.
Occasional critiques about perceived biases or select guest slants can surface in reviews.

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#128
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#172
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#22
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#73
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#38
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#83
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Australia: The World’s Most Bloated Bureaucracy | Mike Newman
Q: How do you fix it?
Introducing accountability in public service roles and setting incentives tied to performance outcomes could help fix these issues.
Radical Islam, Depopulation & Identity Politics: The UK In Crisis | James Orr
Q: How do you view the connection between identity politics and Britain's current challenges?
Identity politics contributes to societal fragmentation, making it harder to unify around shared national values and a common future.
Radical Islam, Depopulation & Identity Politics: The UK In Crisis | James Orr
Q: How do you propose addressing the growing debt crisis in Britain?
We need to focus on reducing spending and controlling interest payments on the debt, rather than promising tax cuts that we cannot afford.
Radical Islam, Depopulation & Identity Politics: The UK In Crisis | James Orr
Q: What do you think is the current state of Great Britain?
The economic performance appears to be in serious decline, with a high level of national indebtedness causing significant concern.
No Longer The Lucky Country For Jews | Julian Leeser
Q: What do you think about the political response to anti-Semitism in Australia?
Responses have varied, with some leaders demonstrating decency and others failing to adequately protect the Jewish community amid rising anti-Semitism.

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A thoughtful interview-focused series where a former Deputy Prime Minister chats with historians, economists, politicians, and thinkers about politics, economics, and culture. Episodes often center on Western democracy, national identity, and public policy, with guests offering deep specialization and candid perspectives. The show tends to pull from conservative to center-right viewpoints, emphasizing civility, evidence-based discussion, and re-framing contemporary issues through historical context. This mix of expert analysis and high-level conversation can be especially appealing to listeners who want principled, policy-oriented dialogue on current events and global affairs. Noteworthy traits include a steady cadence, well-prepared questi... more

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2. Brendan O'Neill
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