Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe human cost of a broken aged care system with Penny Allman-Payne
As Labor’s new aged care system gets set to begin on 1 November, Greens senator Penny Allman-Payne speaks about her father’s recent move into residen…
11 months, 1 week ago
Clare O’Neil on Labor’s scheme for first home buyers
This week, Labor expanded Australia’s first home guarantee to allow more buyers access to a mortgage with a reduced deposit of 5%. But the plan has m…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Guardian Essential Report: Albanese’s pragmatism during messy times
Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy speaks to executive director of Essential Media Peter Lewis about Australian voters’ views on the government’s cl…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Amanda Rishworth on the future of work and AI
Political reporter Josh Butler speaks to Amanda Rishworth, the minister for employment and workplace relations, about the Albanese government’s upcom…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Matt Kean on Australia’s future in a climate crisis
The Albanese government has now put a number on its climate ambition: a target of a 62-70% emissions cut by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. It comes af…
1 year ago
David Pocock on the 2035 climate targets and political will
In a defining week for climate action, the Albanese government has unveiled a commitment to cut emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035.…
1 year ago
Jane Hume on rebuilding trust in the Liberal party
The fallout in the Liberal party over Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s inflammatory comments about Indian migrants has now culminated in her sacking from t…
1 year ago
Kristy McBain on natural disaster preparation and ambitious climate targets
While many Australians are feeling relieved about the end of a cold winter, the minister for emergency management and regional development is already…
1 year ago
Andrew Giles on how to fix Australia’s skill shortage
Fresh off the government’s reform roundtable and an address to the press club on skilling Australia’s future, the minister for skills and training, A…
1 year ago
Guardian Essential report: the paradox of recognition, why do Australians back Palestine but doubt its impact?
Why do most Australians back recognising a Palestinian state, yet nearly half dismiss it as merely symbolic? The executive director of Essential Medi…
1 year ago