Politics Now
ABC AustraliaThe 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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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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As rates sexual violence amongst teens continues to rise, author and founder of Teach Us Consent, Chanel Contos says part of the problem is the social media algorithms. She's calling on the government to step in and legislate to "fix our feeds".
National Cabinet loomed large over the political week, but while it promised to deliver a showdown between Anthony Albanese and the states, was it a bit of a fizzer instead?
Fran, PK and Ash Raper certainly think so. As Ash tells PK and Fran, it was... more
It's National Cabinet time and the stoushes between Anthony Albanese and the states are set to be spicy. So, is this a fractured moment in our federation?
Meanwhile, NT Labor MP Luke Gosling has stepped aside from his role as special envoy, as he fa... more
Anthony Albanese has confirmed there will be no changes to the WA GST deal, in a move warmly welcomed in Western Australia.
WA Premier Roger Cook says he's "pleased the PM backed WA" while the local paper has dubbed Anthony Albanese "WA's Daddy".
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- PK bias
PK is more Sky News than Speers. She can’t hide her hatred of Labor.
Apple Podcasts1Chris Apple of Brisbane
Australiaa month ago - Downhill slide
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
Apple Podcasts2GloomydayzAUAustraliaa month ago - Great Amanda Vanstone Episode
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.
Apple Podcasts4NnnTttIiiPppAustralia2 months ago - Semper verus
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.
Apple Podcasts3giornaliero_urbanoAustralia2 months ago - If you enjoy people out of depth
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.
Apple Podcasts2SadtoseetheabcgobadAustralia3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #211 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Spotify | #103 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #16 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #29 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | Australia/News/Politics |
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What is Politics Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A politically focused, nationally centered show that combines daily reporting with in-depth discussions of Australian politics, policy, and governance. It frequently features high-profile journalists and policy experts to dissect polling, parliamentary dynamics, and major reforms (gambling, immigration, AI policy, and integrity stories), while balancing multiple viewpoints. Noteworthy is the ongoing rotation of ABC journalists across short-form daily updates and longer-form interviews, plus specialty roundtables that probe strategy, media influence, and leadership tensions. The format often hinges on timely, data-driven analysis, with a track record of hard questions for guests and a willingness to explore cross-cutting issues that affect v... more
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1. Rohan Pike
2. Andrew Hastie
3. Martin Lavaty
4. Rachel Noble
5. Paul Kelly
6. Tom Crowley
7. Dr Paul Kelly
8. Wayne Swan
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