100 episodes

Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.

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Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Paterson on prospects for passage of the government's deportation bill

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Paterson on prospects for passage of the government's deportation bill

    Senator James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security joins us to discuss the Coalition's position on the bill, as well as the issue of handling the former detainees.

    • 23 min
    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Anne Summers says we need much more information on male perpetrators of violence against women

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Anne Summers says we need much more information on male perpetrators of violence against women

    In this podcast, we're joined by Dr Anne Summers, a longtime writer and advocate on women's issues to discuss the horrific number of women murdered this year.   

    • 30 min
    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on recent economic data and whats in store for the upcoming budget

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on recent economic data and whats in store for the upcoming budget

    In this podcast, we're joined by independent economist Chris Richardson to discuss the upcoming budget and Australia's economic outlook.

    • 21 min
    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Independent MP Dai Le on the church attack in her electorate

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Independent MP Dai Le on the church attack in her electorate

    The stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in a church in Wakeley on Monday has left many in shock. Dai Le, whose electorate features the church where the incident happened discusses her community's reaction.

    • 13 min
    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Burns on being a Jewish MP during a terrible conflict

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Burns on being a Jewish MP during a terrible conflict

    Labor MP Josh Burns joins us to discuss the government moving towards recognition of a Palestinian state to help facilitate a two-state solution and the wider Middle East crisis.

    • 26 min
    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Leigh on competition - economic and political

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Leigh on competition - economic and political

    Andrew Leigh joins us to talk about  longer-term economic outlook, reforms to made to the system and the need to increase competition and our flat-lined productivity.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
278 Ratings

278 Ratings

SimonAlfref ,

Michelle is a model journalist

What a professional! Many thanks to Michelle for decades of professionalism.

Grazer in Sydney ,

Australia’s Must-Listen Politics Podcast

Exceptional guest list.
Great questions.
No bias.
No gotchas.
Challenges avoidance without hounding.
Perfect length.
Michelle Grattan is a national treasure.

Yandhi ,

Opportunity to learn

Michelle is a fabulous model of great journalism. Clear questions inviting views of her guest, without imposing her own view. A masterclass for recalcitrant journos including their views on a long and protracted question?

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