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Politics Now

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'.

  1. Why 'double haters' will decide the election

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    Why 'double haters' will decide the election

    As the fallout from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues, a political storm is brewing for Peter Dutton. The Opposition leader is under fire for attending a fundraiser at a Sydney harbourside mansion, as his constituents were preparing for the storm to make landfall in Brisbane.  It comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been attempting to painting himself as singularly focused on the crisis. So, will this become an election defining event - and why will "double haters" be so key to the final result? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber  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

    20 min
  2. Survey says: the truth about voter vibes in 2025

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    Survey says: the truth about voter vibes in 2025

    New ANU research shows a decline in trust of governments and institutions across Australia — with life satisfaction dropping to its lowest since COVID. In this podcast exclusive, PK speaks with the researcher behind the study about what can be done to correct this — and what it means for the Albanese Government ahead of the election. Patricia Karvelas is joined by Nicholas Biddle, Head of the School of Politics and International Relations at ANU 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

    16 min
  3. When will the election be called? || Insiders on Background

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    When will the election be called? || Insiders on Background

    Insiders host, David Speers in conversation with the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst Antony Green, ahead of the WA election on Saturday March 8th and the much anticipated federal poll which now looks set to be held in May.

    24 min
  4. Why WA loves Labor, according to pollster

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    Why WA loves Labor, according to pollster

    As Western Australians get ready to head to the polls this weekend, PK chats with with a pollster instrumental to WA Labor's campaign in this podcast exclusive. So, what are the key themes driving voters at this election — and what takeaways are there for Anthony Albanese ahead of the impending federal election? Patricia Karvelas is joined by David Talbot, pollster and strategist with Talbot-Mills 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

    16 min
  5. Albo's election plans blown off course || The Party Room

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    Albo's election plans blown off course || The Party Room

    As communities on the east coast brace for the impact of Cyclone Alfred, speculation is rife that the storm will force the Prime Minister to delay calling the election. So, is a May election now likely — and is there a political opportunity amid the crisis? And as Donald Trump rewrites the global world order, where does Australia stand? John Lyons, ABC Global Affairs Editor joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly on The Party Room. 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

  6. What Cyclone Alfred means for the election

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    What Cyclone Alfred means for the election

    As Queensland and NSW brace for the impact of Cyclone Alfred, the natural disaster could also wreak havoc on election timing. Opposition leader Peter Dutton says Anthony Albanese would have "tin in his ear" if he called the election this weekend — and the Prime Minister has cancelled plans to head to WA for their state election this weekend. Patricia Karvelas and David Speers 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

    18 min
  7. What does Australia do after the US pauses Ukraine aid?

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    What does Australia do after the US pauses Ukraine aid?

    US President Donald Trump has reportedly hit "pause" on U.S. assistance to Ukraine, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged he would "give consideration" to any request for Australian troops to be sent to Ukraine So, what does the US administration's move mean for global world order? And Peter Dutton has flagged that public servants' working from home arrangements would be scrapped if he's elected. Labor is trying to paint the move as anti-women, but the Coalition argues it'll boost productivity. Patricia Karvelas and Claudia Long 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

    17 min
  8. What the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting means for Australia

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    What the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting means for Australia

    It was the "gob-smacking" Oval Office meltdown that captured the world's attention — US President Donald Trump spitting the dummy during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strengthened his language in response to the matter — saying support for Ukraine was "an issue of doing what is right" and labelling Russian President Putin a "bully". But as Anthony Albanese tries to walk a political tightrope with the US, is our alliance really safe? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber 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

    16 min
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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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  • Años de actividad
    2016 - 2025
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    266
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