- 26 minutes 3 secondsAndrew Wilkie on the need to go harder to curb gambling advertising
Long-time gambling reform advocate Andrew Wilkie says a reason the government is being timid on the issue is because of close relationships with affected industries.
8 July 2026, 7:00 pm - 30 minutes 39 secondsJulian Leeser on fighting an 'explosion' of hate in Australia
The Liberal frontbencher is the opposition’s leading Jewish voice and will soon appear at the royal commission on antisemitism.
2 July 2026, 7:00 pm - 28 minutes 46 secondsJenny McAllister on why NDIS reforms are being delayed
The NDIS minister joined the podcast to discuss the government's reforms – and what the changes mean for 160,000 Australians.
25 June 2026, 7:00 pm - 41 minutes 9 secondsJonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics
The departing Liberal frontbencher also said it's 'mad' to be talking about doing deals with One Nation so far from an election.
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18 June 2026, 7:00 pm - 29 minutes 52 secondsPollster Simon Welsh on One Nation's rise and Victoria's 'very messy' election
The pollster also warns any move to replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan before the November state election would be a 'disaster' for Labor.
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10 June 2026, 7:00 pm - 33 minutes 58 secondsGraeme Samuel on 'doomsday' attacks on the federal budget
The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls 'mild' budget changes shows why politicians have avoided reform for decades.
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3 June 2026, 7:00 pm - 26 minutes 49 secondsKeith Wolahan on when Liberals should preference One Nation
The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat last year, said his party was now 'fighting for its existence' – and can't ignore the need to work with One Nation.
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27 May 2026, 7:00 pm - 17 minutes 15 secondsMargaret Thornton on the landmark Tickle v Giggle transgender case
The anti-discrimination expert explains what the case was about, why it's set for an appeal -- and the broader implications if the decision stands.
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20 May 2026, 7:00 pm - 14 minutes 38 secondsJim Chalmers says 'we're in the cart' for more tax relief
The treasurer joined us on the podcast to defend his fifth budget, explaining the 'new architecture' to make future tax cuts easier 'when the budget can afford it'.
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14 May 2026, 1:05 am - 15 minutes 4 secondsTim Wilson on the budget's hidden hits on young Australians
The shadow treasurer plans to fight Labor's tax changes, arguing they would increase pressure on rents and 'kneecap' young Australians trying to get ahead.
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13 May 2026, 7:00 pm - 22 minutes 50 secondsAlan Kohler says Labor's tax changes probably won't lower house prices
The finance journalist says changes to capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing are only likely to have a 'symbolic effect' on housing affordability.
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