
The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists ab... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 473 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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PK is more Sky News than Speers. She can’t hide her hatred of Labor.
I used to listen, but it’s so boringly passionate about unimportant optics, rather than pulling apart serious issues. I checked back in recently and it’s much worse now
Don’t always agree with her but what a ripper interview. Amanda Vanstone said all the sensible rebuttals to One Nation that the coalition are too scared to say. Well done.
Good podcast most of the time. Interesting to hear Annabel Crabb talk about her schooling in the latest episode. She went to Wilderness, which is one of the most expensive, old money, private girls’ schools in Adelaide. Maybe she meant her primary schooling because her secondary school was top tier elite in the extreme and not many market gardeners there.
The analysis rarely gets beyond personality politics and surface level narratives. Too often, issues are “both sided” as though competing arguments carry equal weight simply because they’re attached to opposing parties. It makes comfortable, conventional commentary, but not insightful analysis on the issues. The ABC makes sure some issues are never mentioned. Most of the work of these journalists won’t last the political cycle - you can safely ignore it without impact.
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This show provides in-depth discussion of current political developments in Australia, with a strong emphasis on budget politics, housing policy, and tax reform. Episodes frequently analyze negative gearing, capital gains tax, housing supply, and the interplay between economic policy and electoral strategy, often featuring policy researchers, economists, and seasoned political journalists. Beyond domestic policy, there are also examinations of regional elections, foreign policy, and national security issues, all framed through a political-media lens with live reporting from Canberra and expert guests. A standout aspect is the balance between rigorous data-driven analysis and accessible political storytelling, often pairing high-profile host... more
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Recent guests on Politics Now include:
1. Paul Kelly
2. Tom Crowley
3. Dr Paul Kelly
4. Wayne Swan
5. Darcy Byrne
6. Murray Watt
7. Angus Taylor
8. Annabel Crabb
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