
Politics with Michelle Grattan
ABC (Australia)
The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.
Location:
Sydney, NSW
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ABC (Australia)
Description:
The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.
Twitter:
@rnbreakfast
Language:
English
Contact:
Radio National Sydney, 2001 Australia
Website:
http://www.abc.net.au/
Episodes
Malcolm Turnbull on Australia's 'dumb' defence debate
7/16/2025
The former prime minister warns debate about national security has 'never been dumber' – and AUKUS risks costing Australia far more than anyone wants to admit.
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Duration:00:40:19
Larissa Waters on why we deserve more than a government that just tinkers
7/10/2025
With the government's big win at the election, how hard will the Greens push on legislation this term. We ask new leader Senator Larissa Waters.
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Duration:00:23:27
Kerrynne Liddle on seizing more opportunities with Indigenous Australians
7/2/2025
The shadow minister for Indigenous Australians and social services says we need 'unpleasant conversations' to achieve real outcomes – like keeping families together.
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Duration:00:31:26
Ken Henry on changing the tax system to give struggling workers a fairer go
6/26/2025
Former secretary of the Treasury Ken Henry joins us to talk about his 40+ years experience in working to reform Australia's tax system.
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Duration:00:28:42
An 'impatient' Jim Chalmers on taking political risks in Labor's second term
6/17/2025
From new ways to fast-track cheaper homes and renewable energy to bigger tax reforms, Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells the podcast his door is open for fresh ideas.
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Duration:00:34:52
Senator Tammy Tyrrell on wild days in Tasmania
6/11/2025
On the podcast this week we're joined by Independent Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell to discuss chaotic state of politics on the Apple Isle.
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Duration:00:27:10
Historian Emma Shortis warns against falling into Trump's trade traps
6/4/2025
Ahead of Anthony Albanese's likely first meeting with Donald Trump this month, a US politics expert says 'begging' for lower tariffs would be a mistake.
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Duration:00:29:34
Zoe McKenzie on everything that went wrong and whether a gender quota could help the Liberals
5/29/2025
We're joined by Liberal Zoe McKenzie who was elected to the Melbourne electorate of Flinders in 2022. She joins us to talk about the Liberal party future.
Duration:00:30:42
Jim Chalmers on keeping Australia out of recession amid the 'dark shadow' of global instability
5/21/2025
From super changes to avoiding recession, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins the podcast to discuss the government's priorities when Parziament returns in July.
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Duration:00:21:31
Jim Chalmers on keeping Australia out of recession amid the 'dark shadow' of global instability
5/20/2025
From super changes to avoiding recession, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins the podcast to discuss the government's priorities when Parliament returns in July.
Duration:00:21:50
Andrew Leigh on more productive work in the age of AI
5/14/2025
Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh is charged with lifting Australia's stagnant productivity. He says AI may help us do less drudge work, such as sending endless emails.
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Duration:00:29:36
David Pocock wants us to aim for up 90% reduction in emissions
5/8/2025
David Pocock joins us today to talk about the new Senate situation, his aspirations for the next three years and the election generally.
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Duration:00:20:22
The post mortem: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
5/5/2025
The election's over, it's a resounding win for Labor, but what now? How will the Liberal party rebuild?
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Duration:00:21:13
Culture wars and costings: election special podcast with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
5/2/2025
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Duration:00:16:41
Pollster Kos Samaras on how voters are leaving the major parties behind
4/28/2025
Ex-Labor strategist turned pollster Kos Samaras says both major parties have been slow in adapting to this year's huge pre-poll voter turnout.
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Duration:00:19:00
Scares and stunts in the home stretch: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
4/24/2025
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Duration:00:15:31
Politics with Michelle Grattan: historian Frank Bongiorno on dramatic shifts in how elections are fought and won
4/23/2025
From handling town hall hecklers to swaying voters through podcasts and online algorithms, Australian election campaigns have transformed in recent generations.
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Duration:00:34:17
Two blunders and a blatant lie: election special podcast with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
4/17/2025
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Duration:00:14:24
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Warwick McKibbin on trying to model economic certainty in uncertain times
4/16/2025
Joining us from Washington DC is Warwick McKibbin, an internationally renowned economic modeller from the ANU whose services are now in high demand.
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Duration:00:26:36
DOGEy Dutton and a dull debate: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
4/11/2025
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Duration:00:18:47