Jonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics
The departing Liberal frontbencher also said it's 'mad' to be talking about doing deals with One Nation so far from an election. Mentioned i...
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20 of 650 episodesPollster Simon Welsh on One Nation's rise and Victoria's 'very messy' election
The pollster also warns any move to replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan before the November state election would be a 'disaster' for Lab...
Graeme Samuel on 'doomsday' attacks on the federal budget
The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls 'mild' budget changes shows why politicians have avo...
Keith Wolahan on when Liberals should preference One Nation
The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat last year, said his party was now 'fighting for its existence' – and can't ignore the need to work w...
Margaret Thornton on the landmark Tickle v Giggle transgender case
The anti-discrimination expert explains what the case was about, why it's set for an appeal -- and the broader implications if the decision...
Jim Chalmers says 'we're in the cart' for more tax relief
The treasurer joined us on the podcast to defend his fifth budget, explaining the 'new architecture' to make future tax cuts easier 'when th...
Tim Wilson on the budget's hidden hits on young Australians
The shadow treasurer plans to fight Labor's tax changes, arguing they would increase pressure on rents and 'kneecap' young Australians tryin...
Alan Kohler says Labor's tax changes probably won't lower house prices
The finance journalist says changes to capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing are only likely to have a 'symbolic effect' on hou...
Antony Green on how Farrer's 'breakout' by-election will make history
One of the frontrunners in the historic by-election, independent Michelle Milthorpe, as well as One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, also joined us...
Former minister Ed Husic on why Labor must 'stare down' gas companies over tax
The former cabinet minister said Australians have been 'sold short' by not taxing gas exports enough. Mentioned in this episode: The Making...
Economist Chris Richardson on next steps in fuel crisis
We speak to independent economist Chris Richardson on the fuel crisis and the Australian economy. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of O...
The Making of One Nation: enter the outside
Nearly thirty years on, Hanson's infamous maiden speech — warning that Australia was "being swamped by Asians" — still echoes through Austra...
Rory Medcalf on Australians' growing national security fears
The security expert says there's been a 'disturbing' rise in Australians' anxiety about national security over the past two years. Mentioned...
Farrer by-election tests One Nation
Ahead of the May 9 by-election, hear from candidates and locals about the early frontrunners to win Farrer – long held by former Liberal lea...
RBA Deputy's inflation warning
The Reserve Bank's Andrew Hauser told The Conversation's podcast inflation is likely to be higher than projected before the war in the Middl...
South Australian election special
Labor is expected to be returned in power in a landslide. But the election is also the first test of One Nation's ability to turn its surgin...
Geoffrey Watson backs calls for royal commission on CFMEU scandal
The anti-corruption expert says Victoria's Labor government was willing to 'deal with the devil' on its Big Build projects – at the cost of...
New Liberal deputy Jane Hume on industrial relations, child care and a decade in politics
The newly installed Liberal deputy leader talks about the turnaround in her fortunes, the spectre of WorkChoices, and why she doesn't believ...
Tony Barry on why a new Liberal leader isn't a quick fix
What do Australians in focus groups say about the Liberal Party right now? "They just kind of laugh," the former Liberal staffer turned poll...
Barnaby Joyce on getting on with Pauline Hanson and One Nation's rise
Joyce says 'I'm not going to be wearing a burqa' like the One Nation leader – but his relationship with her is stronger than his 'bitter' en...