Insiders

ABC News

3.4 (348)
POLITICS
UPDATED WEEKLY

Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.

4 HRS AGO

On Background: Global climate crossroads

The direction of global action on climate change is at a juncture. Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House and his promise to rip-up the Biden administration’s climate-focused Inflation Reduction Act is prompting a reassessment of the landscape. In Azerbaijan, the UN’s climate change talks are in their final days trying to reach agreement on financing to help developing countries take climate action... the ambition of some countries tempered by the antipathy of others. While here in Australia, work is underway on what our 2035 targets might look like; where and when that lands is not yet clear. Melissa Clarke, filling in for David Speers, speaks to Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority and the former NSW state Liberal Treasurer, to give us a rundown of the feeling on the ground at COP29.

21 min
5 DAYS AGO

Will Trump fire Kevin Rudd?

The Prime Minister on the global stage this week talking trade and what the return of Donald Trump means for the world. While here at home the government is preparing to push a raft of legislation through parliament in the last sitting fortnight of the year… as speculation mounts it could be the last before an election. Patricia Karvelas anchors Insiders from Canberra this week, while David Speers interviews the Prime Minister in Lima, Peru from the APEC security conference. Karvelas is joined by Annabel Crabb, Peter Hartcher and Katina Curtis on the couch.

54 min
14 NOV

On Background: How to stop big money influencing elections

The concern over big money having an outsized influence on Australia’s politics prompted the Government to promise electoral reform. This is expected to include caps on individual donations and campaign spending, as well as real-time disclosures of donations. Now - with limited time left in parliament before the next election - the pressure to reveal the plan is on.

19 sec
9 NOV

The washup in Washington

This town – Washington DC – has been thrown into a spin. Donald Trump has promised radical change on trade, climate change, and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The question now is – how far will he go? Many here and around the world are grappling for answers. David Speers is joined by Sarah Ferguson and Charles Croucher on the panel. This week’s guest is Charles Edel, Australia Chair for Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

55 min
7 NOV

On Background: How did Trump win?

Donald Trump is back. Kamala Harris is promising a smooth transition. To say the US is in a different political universe to 4 years ago – is an understatement. How has this extraordinary comeback happened? Why has America returned to Trump? And what happens next? In Washington DC, David Speers talks to Lester Munson, a 25-year Capitol Hill veteran, most recently as Staff Director of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about how Trump stormed back into the White House.

19 min
2 NOV

Who wins the US Election?

Insiders in Detroit, Michigan – one of the most important states that will decide one of the most important elections. The world is bracing to see whether working class voters in battleground states like this will make Kamala Harris the first female President of the United States – or return Donald Trump to power. We're going to explore how voters here are feeling – and what's at stake. David Speers is joined by Farrah Tomazin and Jade Macmillan.

54 min
2 NOV

On Background: Who swings Michigan?

Elections don’t come much closer than this. Nor do they tend to be as consequential. American voters are about to decide on the future direction of this country – indeed millions have already cast early ballots. And there are enormous ramifications for the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, relations with China, global trade and of course climate change. David Speers visits the state of Michigan – one of three states along with Wisconsin and Pennsylvania – that will largely determine the outcome, to speak to voters and community figures.

12 min
26 OCT

Labor's reign in Queensland ends

Queensland votes for change - after 9 years of Labor rule. It was a long night but the LNP will form a majority government. There were big swings against Labor in the regions and suburbs – and it was a bad night for the Greens. Plenty of lessons – and warning signs – ahead of the coming federal contest. David Speers is joined by Patricia Karvelas, Anthony Galloway, and Clare Armstrong. Casey Briggs runs the numbers in Queensland and looks ahead to the United States' election. Our guests are the outgoing Queensland Labor Deputy Premier Cameron Dick and Federal Nationals MP Keith Pitt.

54 min

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348 Ratings

Please split for full program...

31/05/2019

marcus_gw

Not sure who the individual segments are for but they are super annoying in the podcast feed for someone who just want to catch up on the full program. Please consider splitting to a separate podcast for the full program. Otherwise great show and Barry will be sadly missed.
I look forward to Insiders every week

27 June

TA23/

Insiders is an asset to the national debate, always making an effort towards a balanced panel and David Speers is always thoughtful and to all viewpoints. Insiders on Background is a welcome addition for those who want to delve even deeper
Mediocre at best

16 June

Dizzy Point

This Insiders spinoff with David Speers is mediocre at best. It is better than the David Speers TV show. But not by much. One senses Speers has an overly high opinion of his own importance, and thinks he is part of the story. Uh uh David. You’re not the messiah. You’re a very naughty boy. And I'm pretty sure he could easily by replaced by Chat GTP 3, definitely by Chat GTP 4. Best played in a smash room.
Excellent

2 June

SimonAlfref

Fascinating

Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.