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Avg. Duration 27m
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Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news. On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions. On Saturdays, David Speers gets into the details of a major trend or issue with the help of an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.

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Is Australia ready for the AI transformation? | Insiders on Background

Jun 12, 2026 19m

Executive director of the Tech Policy Design Institute, Johanna Weaver, says Australia is well-placed to navigate the AI transformation while maintaining its national sovereignty.

Labor goes back to basics

Jun 11, 2026 35m

The Prime Minister is holding a Medicare card. Tony Abbott is spruiking a national tour. "Ditch the witch" is back in the headlines. Everything old is new again in politics this week.So what should…

Is the Prime Minister ready to 'cop it'?

Jun 10, 2026 25m

As the US launches new military strikes on Iran, Anthony Albanese says the uncertainty makes it “very difficult” to deal with the consequences - while trying to read the mood at home.Could some…

Pocock sparks data centre debate

Jun 09, 2026 23m

As the three-day inquiry into the Albanese Government's proposed NDIS overhaul gets underway, the Opposition hasn't ruled out doing a deal with the Greens to extend the hearings.And the great data…

Labor's populism pushback

Jun 08, 2026 29m

Anthony Albanese says voter frustration with the system formed the backdrop for Labor's budget — saying if governments don't respond to the circumstances there will be "a continued rise of…

Lachlan Harris warns Labor's budget isolates voters amid One Nation rise | Insiders on Background

Jun 05, 2026 27m

The Albanese government passed the first tranche of its tax legislation through the lower house this week but is still facing backlash from investors and businesses.

One Nation is surging. Why aren't the Greens?

Jun 05, 2026 25m

PK is still making her way through a rewatch of The West Wing — and she and Fran have some big thoughts about the idealistic vision of politics the series presents.But after some very important TV…

Trump's tariffs and AUKUS awkwardness

Jun 04, 2026 40m

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged there's an "ideological disagreement" with the US, after the Trump Administration confirmed they'll slap a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian goods.It…

Why Labor won't sink AUKUS

Jun 03, 2026 24m

There are choppy waters ahead for AUKUS, as a push for a "rethink" gains some traction within Labor ranks.Albanese Government frontbenchers have come out in force to defend the policy, but PK and…

AUKUS goes off 'like a frog in a sock'

Jun 01, 2026 26m

Peter Garrett has been burning the Midnight Oil over AUKUS - and he’s not the only one turning up the heat.The former Labor minister is leading an independent inquiry into the $368 billion defence…

Could Pauline Hanson become PM?

Jun 01, 2026 30m

A new poll has One Nation ahead of Labor as the most popular political party, as the Albanese Government loses some skin in the wake of the budget.And One Nation leader Pauline Hanson isn't ruling…

Father of Inland Rail says 'this thing is on and unstoppable' | Insiders on Background

May 29, 2026 23m

The federal government has shelved plans to develop Inland Rail from Melbourne to Brisbane but the man who's known as the project's father says negotiations are underway to resurrect it.

Budget bills, 'wedgies' and a teal party

May 28, 2026 40m

The Albanese Government has introduced its capital gains and negative gearing bill to parliament, hoping to pass the first tranche of legislation before the mid-winter break.The Greens have called…

Political wedges and a welfare shake-up

May 27, 2026 24m

Labor may be considering expanding exemptions to its capital gains tax changes amid a backlash from small business — but while they are consulting widely looks like they won't cave "quickly".And the…

Albanese stares down tax push back

May 26, 2026 29m

Household energy bills are set to drop by up to 10 per cent, with the Albanese government crediting renewables and batteries for the decrease.It's a good news story for Labor, as the fight over…

A new 'teal' party?

May 25, 2026 31m

Parliament is back in session and there's speculation a new party could be on the horizon.Independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have confirmed conversations about forming a party with…

Tech sector warns tax could "double" under CGT changes | Insiders on Background

May 22, 2026 21m

The decision to change capital gains tax rules for all investments, rather than just property, has sparked backlash from young investors, entrepreneurs and small business owners.

We answer your smart budget questions

May 22, 2026 34m

Was this a budget in desperate need of more graphs?Labor’s budget pitch is still making headlines - but it may not be happy about all of them.First, PK and Clare Armstrong unpack the breaking news…

Bad budgets 'linger'. Will this one?

May 21, 2026 39m

As the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers continue their big budget sell, they've faced fierce backlash from small business owners over changes to the CGT discount.While Labor…

Tim Wilson's 'call to arms' for Liberals

May 20, 2026 22m

Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson has used a National Press Club Address to outline his vision for the Liberals.As PK tells David Speers the speech functioned as a "call to arms for what the Liberal…

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