Podcast Episodes

Sussan Ley's media blitz

Episode 1732

This week, we had Sussan Ley on 7am. But we weren’t alone. Sussan Ley was everywhere, speaking with everyone – about scrapping net zero, and inevitably, about her leadership.

So, did the media blitz …

Published on 9 hours ago

Donald Trump’s reversal on the Epstein files

Episode 1731

This week, we saw something almost unprecedented in American politics: a unified Congress, as all but one person voted to have the Epstein files released. 

These documents have plagued Donald Trump s…

Published on 1 day, 9 hours ago

Sussan Ley on ditching net zero

Episode 1730

Sussan Ley describes herself as a moderate – a Liberal leader who wants to keep her party in the centre.

But last week, after months of internal pressure, she led the Liberal Party to formally abando…

Published on 2 days, 9 hours ago

The new One Nation voters

Episode 1729

For the first time in history, almost one in five Australians support One Nation.

Their surge in popularity comes as the Liberal Party bleeds support from both ends of its base, as it tears itself ap…

Published on 3 days, 9 hours ago

Why Victoria's youth crime laws won't work

Episode 1728

Last week, the Victorian government stunned even its own MPs – announcing laws that will allow children as young as 14 to be tried in adult courts and face life sentences.

The proposal was rushed into…

Published on 4 days, 9 hours ago

What does Albanese stand for?

Episode 1727

Anthony Albanese leads a party that no longer argues in public. Labor presents as unified, consistent, and on message.

But behind that unity is another story. One where a party once defined by its di…

Published on 5 days, 9 hours ago

The enabling of neo-Nazis

Episode 1726

Last weekend, neo-Nazis gathered outside NSW parliament. Organisers had registered the protest with police – and nothing was done to stop it going ahead.

When two female politicians spoke out against…

Published on 6 days, 9 hours ago

Sussan Ley and the killing season to come

Episode 1725

This week, the Liberal party officially scrapped net zero –  a move widely expected, but out of line with public opinion and science.

It also raised questions about Sussan Ley’s handling of the polic…

Published on 1 week ago

How the Catholic church fights abuse survivors

Episode 1724

A year ago, the High Court handed down a decision that was a blow to survivors of child sexual abuse everywhere.

In a case brought by a man who was abused as a little boy, the Catholic Church’s Dioce…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Is Albanese pressuring Labor to keep quiet on gambling?

Episode 1723

A letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reopened the fight over gambling reform. 

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie is calling for a free vote in parliament on a ban on gambling advertising, sayin…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago