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 | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||
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The Albanese government passed the first tranche of its tax legislation through the lower house this week but is still facing backlash from investors and businesses.
PK is still making her way through a rewatch of The West Wing — and she and Fran have some big thoughts about the idealistic vision of politics the series presents.
But after some very important TV chat, they get stuck into some brilliant listener q... more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged there's an "ideological disagreement" with the US, after the Trump Administration confirmed they'll slap a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian goods.
It comes as AUKUS "awkwardness" is continuing for L... more
There are choppy waters ahead for AUKUS, as a push for a "rethink" gains some traction within Labor ranks.
Albanese Government frontbenchers have come out in force to defend the policy, but PK and David Speers agree despite the backlash there's "no ... more
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Hmmm Jacob says that the Liberals got trashed and it is an existential crisis but then in the same breath says that if Labor had run a candidate he thinks they maybe would have got 5% of the vote - ie LESS than the vote the Liberals achieved. Back to class for you Jacob.
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Australiaa month ago - Forever a political nerd!
Keeps getting better!
It’s so clear that everyone involved with this show/feed has respect for the loyal audience. Thanks for making more time for Q&A recently, I think it’s making for great conversations and expanding my own thoughts.
PK has her critics I know, but we need more women who put their heart on their sleeve and stand for something.
Apple Podcasts5secar6Australiaa month ago - Giving Up
I keep listening to each podcast hoping against hope that Karvelas finally has something good to say about the labor party and or their policies. For 50 yrs I have been a swinging voter & I get so fed up with people who aren’t big enough to give credit where credit is due. They have not been the only ones that have been in power over the years, but she completely glosses over or excuses their part in getting things to where they are now. It could’ve been a great podcast & fortunately I have othe... more
Apple Podcasts2ProudAussieChick54Australia2 months ago - Hey PK
This would be perfect if you referenced yourself a bit less and talked about how good you are just a bit less.
Apple Podcasts5Boxerairhead60Australia2 months ago - Insiders
Israel lies ALL the time!!
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Apple Podcasts | #194 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Spotify | #96 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #14 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Australia/News/Politics |
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What is Politics Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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1. Ed Husic
2. Peter Garrett
3. David Farley
4. Everald Compton
5. Everil Compton
6. Paul Brereton
7. Kate Cornick
8. Tim Wilson
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