Politics with Michelle Grattan

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The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.

1 APR

The Making of One Nation: enter the outside

Nearly thirty years on, Hanson's infamous maiden speech — warning that Australia was "being swamped by Asians" — still echoes through Australian political life. But who was Pauline Hanson before she became a phenomenon, and what did she actually represent? Was she a cause of a new kind of politics, or a symptom of one already forming?

26 min
23 MAR

Rory Medcalf on Australians' growing national security fears

The security expert says there's been a 'disturbing' rise in Australians' anxiety about national security over the past two years. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of One Nation Follow The Making of One Nation so you don't miss an episode. The Making of One Nation

29 min
16 MAR

Farrer by-election tests One Nation

Ahead of the May 9 by-election, hear from candidates and locals about the early frontrunners to win Farrer – long held by former Liberal leader Sussan Ley. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of One Nation Follow The Making of One Nation so you don't miss an episode. The Making of One Nation

1hr 3min
10 MAR

RBA Deputy's inflation warning

The Reserve Bank's Andrew Hauser told The Conversation's podcast inflation is likely to be higher than projected before the war in the Middle East broke out. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of One Nation Follow The Making of One Nation so you don't miss an episode. The Making of One Nation

34 min
5 MAR

South Australian election special

Labor is expected to be returned in power in a landslide. But the election is also the first test of One Nation's ability to turn its surging popularity into seats. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of One Nation Follow The Making of One Nation so you don't miss an episode. The Making of One Nation

45 min
25 FEB

Geoffrey Watson backs calls for royal commission on CFMEU scandal

The anti-corruption expert says Victoria's Labor government was willing to 'deal with the devil' on its Big Build projects – at the cost of 'bad governing'. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of One Nation Follow The Making of One Nation so you don't miss an episode. The Making of One Nation

31 min
19 FEB

New Liberal deputy Jane Hume on industrial relations, child care and a decade in politics

The newly installed Liberal deputy leader talks about the turnaround in her fortunes, the spectre of WorkChoices, and why she doesn't believe in quotas for women. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of One Nation Follow The Making of One Nation so you don't miss an episode. The Making of One Nation

36 min
10 FEB

Tony Barry on why a new Liberal leader isn't a quick fix

What do Australians in focus groups say about the Liberal Party right now? "They just kind of laugh," the former Liberal staffer turned pollster says. Mentioned in this episode: The Making of One Nation Follow The Making of One Nation so you don't miss an episode. The Making of One Nation

25 min

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The Making of an Autocrat, coming soon

We used to have a pretty clear idea of what an autocrat was. History is full of examples: Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, along with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping today. The list goes on. So, where does Donald Trump fit in? In this six-part podcast series, The Making of an Autocrat, we ask six experts on authoritarianism and US politics to explain how exactly an autocrat is made – and whether Trump is on his way to becoming one.

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Great (of course)

5 Mar

davehammond

Great pod from MG. Have always loved her interviews. My only request is for more complete show notes. Including guest names, links etc. Small potatoes really.
Australian culture IS Aboriginal culture

21/10/2025

Oak Galaxy

In regards to your interview with Tony Abbott about his new history of Australia book. I think the thing that is missing when people write and talk about what colonisation bright to modern Australia is what the original inhabitants brought. I would love to read scholarship about how Australia’s unique Aussie vibe is a result of interactions with the first people and the impact they had on the way out Democracy and national “personality” evolved.
Birmingham interview

05/12/2024

james aust vetran

Thanks for a very informative interview with Simon A loss to the parliament hopefully members of his party take note of his comments Australia needs opinions like his for our future and theirs
Professional and balanced.

25/05/2024

vibes60

Professional and balanced. That is what a political journalist should be- Well done, Michelle