The Professor and The Hack
News & Politics Podcasts
The Professor and The Hack is a frank, relatable and always entertaining discussion about the state of politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in Australia.
Network 10's resident experts, National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton (The Hack) and Network Political Editor Peter Van Onselen (The Professor) are second to none when it comes to politics.
They leave no stone unturned as they deep dive into what is happening in Australian politics and get to the bottom of what is really going on, always with their distinctive style, insights and a touch of humour.
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Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
The Professor and The Hack is a frank, relatable and always entertaining discussion about the state of politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in Australia. Network 10's resident experts, National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton (The Hack) and Network Political Editor Peter Van Onselen (The Professor) are second to none when it comes to politics. They leave no stone unturned as they deep dive into what is happening in Australian politics and get to the bottom of what is really going on, always with their distinctive style, insights and a touch of humour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Language:
English
Website:
https://tenplay.com.au/news
Episodes
Episode 143: Anticipating The Agenda
2/2/2023
It's February already, which means it's almost time for parliament to start sitting for the year. What can we expect to be on the agenda?
As the saying goes, in this world nothing is certain except death and taxes. But what about death taxes? Hear Peter’s thoughts on that topic.
And what is it about the current state of Medicare that has Hugh all a-fluster?
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Duration:00:32:02
Episode 142: No Simple Solution
1/25/2023
This week Hugh and Peter discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Alice Springs and whether the immediate actions he imposed will be effective in what is a very complex situation.
They also think about how The Voice is conflated with other issues before surmising the state of politics in New South Wales.
And what are the pressure points of any potential Medicare reform?
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Duration:00:31:43
Episode 141: In With The New
1/19/2023
It’s a new year, everyone’s refreshed and raring to go, and The Professor and The Hack are no exceptions.
So, what can we expect this year? Is it true that ‘inflation’s back because Labor’s back’? Can we look forward to a time when interest rates stop rising or are we headed for a recession? And is it the year of the rat, rabbit or Rabbitoh?
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Duration:00:35:50
Episode 140: A Christmas Cracker!
12/20/2022
In which The Professor and The Hack spread some Christmas cheer throughout the land!
Hugh and Peter take a look back at the year that was 2022, taking in all the highs and lows, winners and losers, before turning their attention to what’s in store in 2023.
This episode was also recorded as a video version, so if you want to find out whether PVO did in fact dress for the occasion you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/bGHaIajznQ4
Merry Christmas to all and see you in the new year!!
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Duration:00:44:21
Episode 139: Do You Hear What I Hear?
12/8/2022
Well 2022 is drawing to a close, and there’s no doubt it’s been a pretty busy year in politics.
Will the year end on a high for Anthony Albanese? Where will energy prices be in 2023? What are the key takeaways from the new Australian Election Study? And why will The Professor be donning a shirt next week?
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Duration:00:38:44
Episode 138: Ask No Questions …
12/2/2022
It may have been the last sitting week of parliament for the year, but it’s been a busy one.
Dan Andrews has kept his seat in Victoria, the National Party has announced it will oppose the Voice referendum, and Scott Morrison and his secret ministries are in the spotlight once again as he becomes the first former prime minister to be censured in Australian political history.
And as Anthony Albanese visits Gough’s Sydney home 50 years on, we look at the Whitlam legacy.
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Duration:00:36:55
Episode 137: Too Tired To (Vote For The) Party?
11/24/2022
Victoria is headed to the polls this weekend, so what does the future look like for Dan Andrews? We’re seeing major party fatigue amongst voters so will Victorians stick with the devil they know?
And with wages still way behind inflation and the banks forecasting interest rate rises to the end of this year and beyond, it’s looking like the dragon that needs to be slayed is still evading capture.
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Duration:00:31:00
Episode 136: G20/20 Vision
11/17/2022
Hugh’s been in Bali for the G20 summit and dials in direct from his hotel room to fill us in. So much to talk about, including what the future of trade relations between Australia and China is likely to be on the back of Albanese’s meeting with Xi Jinping. Our prime minister has also formed bonds with a number of his international counterparts, including Narendra Modi and Emanuel Macron, but are we on the right path?
Closer to home the industrial relations bill gets a bit of a going over. And of course we can’t let this episode go by without discussing Trump’s announcement that he will once again be running for the top job in the US. What's he got to lose?
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Duration:00:32:20
Episode 135: A Window On The World
11/10/2022
There’s a bit of an international flavour this week. As the results of the US midterms start to trickle in, The Professor and The Hack ponder the confidence trick that is Trump. And is Putin likely to put in an appearance at next week’s G20 summit?
Closer to home we look at the end of the Albanese year, and what could be in store for the government in 2023.
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Duration:00:36:09
Episode 134: The Dragon That Must Be Slayed
11/3/2022
With a quarter of Australian households currently worried about how they are going to pay their bills, is the treasurer right when he says it’s time to slay the inflation dragon? And will it actually happen?
Further afield, the US is gearing up for next week's midterms, we take a look at the situation in China, and a super spook gives some sound advice.
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Duration:00:31:12
Episode 133: The Budget Special
10/27/2022
The Albanese government has just delivered its budget, the first for Labor in nearly 10 years, and there’s a lot to unpack.
At a time when we’re experiencing the highest inflation rate in Australia since 1990, Hugh and Peter look at who the winners and losers were in this week's federal budget.
What happens when economic theory becomes lived reality?
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Duration:00:31:16
Episode 132: Shooting The Pre-Budget Breeze
10/19/2022
It’s nearly budget time, again. That’s two this year. It’s an unusual situation, but an exciting time for anyone who loves policy and economics, including PVO.
So is the forecast gloomy or bright? The Professor and the Hack deep dive into the realities of what we can expect – and it’s a complex mix.
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Duration:00:31:16
Episode 131: Once More Unto The Breach
9/30/2022
Millions of Australians are this week coming to terms with their information being compromised in the Optus data breach. But what about the pollies having access to a lot of our personal information that’s stored in their database? It’s exempt from the Privacy Act, but is it safe?
Also up for discussion this week are the Stage Three Tax cuts and whether the National Integrity Commission does have teeth.
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Duration:00:40:06
Episode 130: The World Mourns
9/15/2022
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, The Professor and The Hack take a moment to reflect on times past and times to come.
Hugh and Peter also discuss the Integrity Commission, and think about what we can expect from the upcoming economic statement.
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Episode 129: Up, Up And Away
9/7/2022
So much to talk about this week. The interest rate rises just keep on coming, with the fifth one in as many months just announced.
Can you believe it’s been 30 years since superannuation was introduced? Paul Keating can, and has had something to say this week.
And why are the Greens and Matt Canavan suddenly seeing eye to eye?
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Episode 128: A Change Of Pace
9/2/2022
Today we move away from politics and talk about policy for a change. There’s a lot to unpack from this week’s jobs and skills summit, as news about an increased migration cap breaks mid-recording. Also up for discussion are the stage three tax cuts.
And where was Peter Dutton?
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Episode 127: Jobs For The Boy
8/22/2022
With former prime minister Scott Morrison’s secret self-appointments dominating the news, our dynamic duo discusses whether more of Morrison really was the solution to the problem.
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Episode 126: Checking The Balances
8/3/2022
As we digest the impact of yet another interest rate rise, Hugh and PVO don’t even consider the fact that right now avocados are the cheapest they’ve ever been. Instead they look at the hot topics of the day, including the different forms cost of living relief could take, and the potential fallout of Peter Dutton going nuclear.
And how well do you know your state premiers?
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Episode 125: Hello Again
7/29/2022
Your favourite commentators are back after a well-earned break (or at least PVO is). They reflect on the aftermath of the election, and discuss the first week of parliament.
And can we expect to see Scott Morrison on the evangelical speaking circuit any time soon?
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Duration:00:30:48
Episode 124: Take Your Seats Please
6/3/2022
This week Hugh and Peter take a look at the ministers gaining a seat on Labor's new front bench. Who are the rising stars in this new political environment?
And as celebrations begin the world over for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, what better time to discuss the appointment of an Assistant Minister for the Republic.
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Duration:00:31:27