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Politics Now
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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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After 250 years what is America celebrating this Independence Day?
2w ago00:20:22Tap to summarizeToday marks 250 years since America's declaration of Independence. As the United States struggles with domestic divisions and its role as a global superpower, is the Founding Fathers' "Great Democratic Experiment" over? Former Australian Ambassador to the United States Arthur Sinodinos sat down David Speers to discuss whether the United States can pull back from the brink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Labor's political pickle on house prices
2w ago00:34:57Tap to summarizeIt's Question Time! And there are no Dorothy Dixers in sight!But before Fran and PK tackle your "top-notch" queries, Fran checks in on PK after TV series Ponies was cancelled after just one season — luckily she still has The West Wing to rewatch. But they both agree the best thing on our screens at the moment is The World Cup, go the Socceroos (otherwise known as the 'Mantildas')!Then it's time for Partyroomers questions, including: the politics of house prices, do people follow how-to-vote cards? Have politicians undervalued the arts? And what lower house seat could Pauline Hanson run for?Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly answer your clever questions The Party Room: Question Time edition.Listen to Thursday's episode here 🎧 Labor cleans off the barnaclesListen here to 🎧 Antony Green on the tests ahead for One NationGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Labor cleans off the barnacles
2w ago00:43:29Tap to summarizeIt's mid-winter break eve and the Albanese Government has been "cleaning off the barnacles" before the recess.They pressed their luck introducing gambling ad restrictions to parliament, but it seems the Greens and Coalition will send the legislation to an inquiry.Meanwhile, the housing debate is still taking up lots of oxygen, as auction clearance rates hit six-year lows. Labor is holding their nerve and betting the house their budget tax changes will pay-off in the long run.And the soul-searching has continued for the Liberals this week, after Newspoll saw the Coalition's primary support slip to a historic low of 17 per cent.So, while parliament goes on break, will all sides of politics be keeping their foot on the accelerator?Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Anna Henderson, Chief Political Correspondent at SBS on The Party Room.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.auIf you or anyone you know needs help, contact: National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 Lifeline on 13 11 14 Headspace on 1800 650 890 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The odds-on Labor's gambling reform
2w ago00:25:00Tap to summarizeLabor's long awaited legislation to restrict gambling advertising is set to be introduced to parliament tomorrow, but the Coalition could join the Greens in punting it to an inquiry.So, will the Albanese Government have to "give ground" and grant Coalition amendments if they want this to pass?And in the wake of PwC and KPMG scandals, Labor unveiling an option paper to improve regulation of accounting and audit firms. So, what's on the table?Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Should the Liberals 'rebrand'?
2w ago00:31:20Tap to summarizeAs volatility in the housing market continues, Labor is defending its budget tax changes and backing Treasury modelling on house price growth.But while Labor is in a "wicked position" on housing, are they simply strapping in for a "white knuckle ride" for the next few months?Meanwhile, Opposition frontbencher Melissa McIntosh has doubled down on calls for the Liberals to "rebrand", suggesting the party needs to refresh and cut through.The idea has been widely panned by her party colleagues, but is there merit to it?Patricia Karvelas and David Lipson break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Crocodile Dundee enters the chat
3w ago00:31:04Tap to summarizeIt's a classic "poll Monday" with Jacob and PK!Polling from Newspoll and Redbridge has One Nation's support dipping slightly, with Labor taking back the mantle of most popular political party. It comes after Pauline Hanson's combative National Press Club address — so is Labor's strategy to fight the surging populist party bearing some fruit?Meanwhile, the Coalition's woes have continued, with the Opposition's primary support hitting a historic low of 17 per cent in Newspoll. It comes as disquiet bubbles up inside the partyroom — with Angus Taylor's leadership under pressure as he fails to cut through on One Nation.And Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan has entered the political chat. He's told the AFR Pauline Hanson was a "pelican" if she thinks Australia could or should be a monoculture.Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.Read PK's piece here As Taylor struggles to handle Hanson, Hastie talks tough on One NationListen here to Antony Green on the tests ahead for One NationGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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'She doesn't give a rats about you': Amanda Vanstone on Pauline Hanson | Insiders On Background
3w ago00:17:25Tap to summarizeWhile Pauline Hanson struggled to define what she meant by a 'monoculture', Angus Taylor hesitated to back in the long held liberal party policy of a multiculturalism. Former Multicultural Affairs and Immigration Minister, Amanda Vanstone says she is disappointed in the Opposition Leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Antony Green on the tests ahead for One Nation
3w ago00:41:55Tap to summarizeOnce a fringe party, One Nation is now the most popular party in Australia, according to a series of polls…The historic polling highs have come with more scrutiny but also a further platforming of the minor party — and its leader — as Australia assesses whether One Nation could be a legitimate party of government..Today on Politics Now, ABC Election Analyst Emeritus Antony Green on what the polling tells us and the tests ahead for One Nation. Listen here to Antony Green on the rise of One NationGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Taylor fumbles and Labor locks in
3w ago00:40:55Tap to summarizeIt's been a massive week in politics both in and outside of parliament.Labor is set to pass its negative gearing and capital gains tax budget changes with the support of the Greens, granting only minor concessions in exchange.Meanwhile, the terms monoculture and multicultural have echoed through the chambers of parliament this week. Opposition leader Angus Taylor found himself in hot water after side-stepping a series of questions about his support for the ideas.But he's not the only politician having to do some clean up, with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declaring the Socceroos are actually an example of mono-culturalism, to some raised eyebrows in the Senate.And the idea of a so-called teal party has become a reality, but while Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched Community Strong, how will it actually work?Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by David Speers on The Party Room.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Clean up on aisle Angus
3w ago00:26:58Tap to summarizeOpposition leader Angus Taylor has tried to mop-up, after avoiding a series of questions about his support for multiculturalism. But has he made things any clearer?And right after the Labor-Greens deal to pass budget tax changes, the Coalition have offered the Albanese Government a pathway to pass its NDIS overhaul this fortnight.As Clare tells PK, the move is "tidy politicking" from Liberal Senator Jonno Duniam — as the Government already agreed to an eight-week inquiry into the NDIS in exchange for Greens support on tax changes.Patricia Karvelas and Clare Armstrong break it all down on Politics Now.Read Clare's piece here Tax experts and self-managed super funds criticise Labor–Greens deal as 'policy on the run'Listen to ABC Business Daily here An inflationary mixed bagGot a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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