Best Australia Politics Podcasts (2024)

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EPISODE 353: Thelma & Louising In Separate Cars 1:01:08

2d ago1:01:08

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Lucy, Theo, and Ben bring you: A beautiful relationship betwixt woman and fish, one extremely disgruntled Dutch man, a follow-up on Jimmy the Hairdresser, and the RIPing Report.***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BoontaVista***Email the show at mailbag@boontavista.com! Call in and leave us…

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The battle for the heart and soul of Labor: from local tensions to global trends 50:08

24m ago50:08

50:08

Welcome to New Politics, as we unravel the intricate nature of global and national politics, reflecting on how the past shapes our present and future and deliver insightful analyses and expert commentary that keeps you informed and engaged. In this episode, we explore the unfolding drama within Labor Party, highlighting the controversial suspension…

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Adam Bandt on Fatima Payman, toeing the party line and the war in Gaza 36:40

2h ago36:40

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Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the Greens leader Adam Bandt about Fatima Payman’s decision to quit the Labor party, calls for the Australian government to do more about the war in Gaza, and the Greens’ long-term objectivesBy The Guardian

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Senator Payman quits Labor. What's next? 37:00

3h ago37:00

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As parliament prepares for the long mid-winter break, Labor Senator Fatima Payman has resigned from the party. The young WA Senator was indefinitely suspended from Labor's Caucus, after she crossed the floor to back a Greens motion recognising Palestinian statehood - and told Insiders that she would do it again. So, how is the Albanese Government d…

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Guardian Essential report: do voters want Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plants? 24:37

2d ago24:37

24:37

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about voter concerns over the cost and safety of Dutton’s nuclear energy policy. They also discuss Albanese’s approval rating dipping to to an all-time low and a satirical conspiracy theory about birds.…

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Bonus: Nuclear and the impact of the Teals 21:00

2d ago21:00

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From the politics of nuclear energy, to the impact of the Teals in Parliament, Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas tackle all of your burning questions on this The Party Room bonus podcast episode. More Information Want to feature on the next episode? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au…

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Fatima Payman and the cost of voting with her conscience 19:52

3d ago19:52

19:52

Last week Labor senator Fatima Payman made national headlines when she broke ranks with her party and voted in support of a Greens motion to recognise a state of Palestine. The Western Australian senator now claims she has been ‘exiled’ by the Labor party after the vote. Political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Nour Haydar about the consequences …

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EPISODE 352: Fuckable Mrs Doubtfired By A Close-Up Magician 1:06:15

4d ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Lucy, Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: Tommy the Skank going down for his love of deer, having $12,000 and your heart stolen by a beautiful androgynous close-up magician, and putting on the Honky Man suit to degeese a park. I meant red-crested cardinal. Sorry.***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.patreo…

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Julian Assange free, the nuclear debate continues and the GG payrise 52:05

7d ago52:05

52:05

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been released from Belmarsh Jail after over five years of incarceration. This marks the end of a prolonged saga that began in 2010 when WikiLeaks released footage showing the US military committing acts that are considered war crimes in Baghdad, though no one has been charged over these actions. Success…

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Head of Australian Border Force, Michael Outram, responds to reports of sexual harassment across the ABF 33:26

6d ago33:26

33:26

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Australian Border Force commissioner, Michael Outram, about Border Force’s response to two damning Australian Human Rights Commission reports into allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment across the ABF and its marine unit.…

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Julian Assange says the PM ‘saved his life’ 34:34

7d ago34:34

34:34

Julian Assange is now a free man after agreeing a plea deal in the US. The WikiLeaks founder is now back home in Australia, but shadow foreign affairs minister Simon Birmingham has criticised the PM for calling Mr Assange upon his arrival in Canberra. Meanwhile, Labor senator Fatima Payman faces a ban from one ALP caucus meeting after crossing the …

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EPISODE 351: Pitbull Prestige Time Assassin 1:01:40

11d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: Dozens of snakes saved, a time assassination thwarted, aggression removed, a wrench thrown, and a dentist-free alternative to dentistry.***You can watch the video of the live show right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T9I9uWKGDU***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: ww…

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The nuclear mirage and Dutton’s losing climate gamble 55:28

13d ago55:28

55:28

In this week’s episode of News Politics, we look at the latest escalation in the climate wars – the latest chapter has the Coalition turning up the heat by announcing seven proposed locations for nuclear power stations. As we’ve suggested before, these projects will never be built but provide Peter Dutton with a platform to dominate the political a…

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Simon Birmingham on China, abandoning 2030 climate targets and nuclear power 39:28

13d ago39:28

39:28

Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the shadow foreign affairs minister and opposition leader in the Senate, Simon Birmingham. This follows both the visit of Chinese premier Li Qiang and Peter Dutton’s announcement of the Coalition’s seven proposed nuclear sites this week. They discuss the uncertainties and outcomes of t…

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Dutton goes full nuclear. Will the risk pay off? 39:00

14d ago39:00

39:00

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has set up a referendum on energy policy, unveiling the Coalition's long-awaited nuclear plan. And while the Opposition has confirmed the location of the seven proposed sites - which will be tax-payer funded - major details like the pricetag still aren't clear. The Albanese Government has been quick to slam the propos…

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BONUS PREVIEW: The Three Twin Situation 1:56

14d ago1:56

1:56

This week behind the paywall: An insane man terrorising a quiet neighbourhood in England. But what if you need his help? All this and much, much more at patreon.com/BoontaVistaBy Boonta Vista

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Guardian Essential report: voters split on Dutton’s 2030 target – Australian politics podcast 24:35

15d ago24:35

24:35

Paul Karp, Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, and columnist Peter Lewis discuss what voters think about opposition leader Peter Dutton’s announcement to abandon Australia’s emissions reduction target for 2030. Climate experts have described it as a ‘destructive’ and ‘utterly irresponsible’ move that would breach Australia’s legally…

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EPISODE 350: Sip Free Or Die (LIVE) 1:39:22

18d ago1:39:22

1:39:22

It's our 350th episode! Lucy, Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: A contentious and mysterious hose, tragic nominative determinism, one easy trick to make crime legal, honouring the dead with Jeeps, a failed bear escape, a loose bull in the stands, and the Great American Hall of Name.***Recorded live in Brisbane at Newstead Brewing co on Saturday, Jun…

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The failure of NACC and the return of the climate wars 56:41

20d ago56:41

56:41

In this episode of New Politics, we explore the troubling decision by the National Anti-Corruption Commission to not pursue investigations against six public officials previously involved with the Coalition government’s Robodebt scheme. Despite significant public and political expectations spurred by the scathing findings of the Robodebt Royal Comm…

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Dutton reignites climate wars 34:00

21d ago34:00

34:00

The political debate has been plunged back into conflict over climate, with Peter Dutton confirming that the Coalition won't set a target for emissions reduction by 2030 before the next election. The Opposition claims Labor can't meet the 43% emissions reduction target by 2030, which was set as part of the Paris Agreement. But Prime Minister Anthon…

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Anthony Albanese on climate targets, gas strategy and the voice eight months on 42:32

22d ago42:32

42:32

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, about the Coalition’s decision to ditch the 2030 target, pro-Palestine protests outside electorate offices and the voice eight months onBy The Guardian

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EPISODE 349: The Shortening Of The Breakfast Way 1:08:18

25d ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Lucy, Theo, and Ben bring you: An outbreak of organised golf cart crime in Ontario, the search for the heart of Utah, and the breakfast offerings of Skyline Chilli.***Get tickets to the live show at boontavista.com/live***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BoontaVista***Email the show at mai…

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The Frydenberg failure, Shorten’s expensive speechwriting and what’s behind Nature Positive? 39:37

27d ago39:37

39:37

In this episode of New Politics, we explore the reasons behind the significant stir within the conservative mainstream media sparked by rumours of former Liberal Party MP Josh Frydenberg’s potential return to federal politics. Once a key figure as the Treasurer and the representative for Kooyong, Frydenberg’s speculated comeback ignited considerabl…

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Bill Shorten on the misuse of the NDIS and what’s being done to fix it 33:30

27d ago33:30

33:30

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Bill Shorten, the minister for government services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, on the misuse of the NDIS, robodebt and why he won’t be the next ambassador to FranceBy The Guardian

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Greens see red as major parties unite against them

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In a moment of bi-partisanship, the Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have condemned the Greens for actions they claim have inflamed pro-Palestine protests. Greens leader Adam Bandt rejected the statements, and has threatened legal action against Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus over comments about the Greens' involvement in pro-Palestinian pro…

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Essential report: a different view between the ages 22:31

29d ago22:31

22:31

How does age shape political views? Paul Karp, Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, and columnist Peter Lewis discuss how age effects views on current debates on age restrictions on social media, the age of criminal responsibility and criminalising hate speech. Based on new research on artificial intelligence in different workplaces,…

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UNLOCKED BONUS EPISODE: The Theo Philes XIV - Children Of Mice / If This Perineum Could Hear 1:28:07

1M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

It's an unlocked bonus episode for your listening pleasure! Theo and Ben return to the Theo Philes to give each other and you the stories of: Giving mice so much of everything that they no longer want to live, and yesterday's future masturbatory technology.***Get your live show tickets at: boontavista.com/live…

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Labor’s crafty offer for a second term and News Corp in a Tingle 51:06

1M ago51:06

51:06

In this week’s episode of New Politics, we explore the recent parliamentary session where the Prime Minister informed the Labor Caucus that they are “crafting the offer for a second term.” This statement has been widely interpreted as a preparatory move for an election, though this is unlikely before the Queensland state election in October. Redist…

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Dan Tehan on who’s to blame for Labor’s immigration ‘war game’ 28:08

1M ago28:08

28:08

Karen Middleton, Guardian Australia’s political editor, speaks with shadow minister for immigration and citizenship Dan Tehan about ministerial direction 99 and the visas of non-citizens with serious criminal convictions. They also discuss Peter Dutton’s plans to cuts to migration and why there won’t be a nuclear reactor in Anglesea – a town in Teh…

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Deportation debacle and reshuffle whispers 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

Another immigration headache has engulfed the Albanese Government, but the Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has confirmed he won't be stepping down. And while he's got the support of the Prime Minister to remain in the role, there have been murmurs of disquiet amongst some in the Labor party. Samantha Maiden, Political Editor of news.com.au joins …

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EPISODE 348: The Strongest Himbo On God’s Green Earth 59:59

1M ago59:59

59:59

Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: A plague of rats that are bigger, smarter, and more entitled than ever before, and a friendship strong enough to overcome even death itself.***Get your tickets to the live show right here: boontavista.com/live***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BoontaVista*…

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The battle over nuclear and immigration, free Assange now and the ICC case against Israel 51:06

1M ago51:06

51:06

Welcome to this week’s episode of New Politics, where we analyse the latest events in Australian politics, global diplomacy, and the intersection of law and human rights. We dissect the aftermath of the federal budget and the opposition’s budget reply amidst ongoing political machinations, including the contentious topics dominating the political l…

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Helen Haines on the transition to net zero in rural and regional areas 35:20

1M ago35:20

35:20

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the independent federal member for Indi, Helen Haines – well known for her strong interest against corruption and for transparency in government. When it comes to the transition to renewable energy, Haines is pushing for the government to improve the ways they’re addressing the conce…

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Political battlelines drawn over migration 31:00

1M ago31:00

31:00

Migration has dominated the political debate, following the Opposition leader's budget-in-reply speech last week. Peter Dutton promised to drastically slash migration numbers and improve housing supply - if elected. The Albanese Government and business groups were quick to criticise the idea, but what political risks does the populist policy pose f…

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Essential report: what’s the voter verdict on Labor’s budget? 24:57

1M ago24:57

24:57

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about whether or not voters think that Labor’s third federal budget will make a meaningful difference to their current cost of living, and their assessment of a $300 energy bill rebate. They also discuss public perceptions of Labor’s economic man…

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EPISODE 347: Cheneyed In Billerica 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Lucy, Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: Methinks HAARP doth protest too much, a pile of rotten meat in Ohio that's nobody's responsibility, and the Clipping Report. EPSILON HALIFAX GAMETE. Activate! ***Get tickets for the live show right here: boontavista.com/live***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.pat…

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The big 2024 Budget analysis, gaslighting gas and a whistleblower goes to jail 54:23

2M ago54:23

54:23

In this episode of New Politics, we provide an alternative assessment of the 2024 Budget, exploring its reception across various media outlets, economic assessments, and the underlying political machinations. Of course, most of the reactions from major players in the media landscape, including News Corporation, Nine/Fairfax, the ABC and the Guardia…

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Jim Chalmers on his budget balancing act 22:29

2M ago22:29

22:29

In this episode of the Australian Politics podcast, Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, about whether his third budget can really provide cost-of-living relief without fuelling inflation Exclusive: Labor to run $45m taxpayer-funded Future Made In Australia advertising campaign…

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Budget battlegrounds begin to take shape 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

The Albanese Government handed down its third budget this week, and its flagship policy - Future Made in Australia - is already facing opposition from the Coalition and The Greens. And just weeks after the PM attended one of the nationwide women's marches, his government is facing criticism for not offering more of a funding boost to the domestic v…

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Budget bonus: The politics and key takeaways 14:00

2M ago14:00

14:00

The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, promising cost of living relief while fighting inflation. But has the Albanese Government got the balance right? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas provide some quick analysis in this The Party Room bonus episode. More Information Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording …

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EPISODE 346: Accidentally Bone Collector 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Lucy, Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: $540,000 of lost potential ostrich meat, a bus driver punished for being too Italian, the vagaries of tooth disposal, and the lucrative career of Mr Never Scores.***Outro: Bone Collector - Ho99o9***Get tickets for the live show right here: boontavista.com/live***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episode…

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The voices of the Palestine protests and the continuing pre-Budget speculation 42:48

2M ago42:48

42:48

In this in-depth episode of New Politics, we take a closer look at a series of significant events impacting global politics, human rights, and national economic policies. We begin by examining the escalating student-led pro-Palestine protests that have ignited across major university campuses worldwide, starting from Columbia University and spreadi…

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James Paterson on Australia’s immigration detention system 34:07

2M ago34:07

34:07

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the shadow home affairs minister, James Paterson, about the government’s deportation bill. They also discuss immigration, relations with China and what might happen to home affairs under a Coalition government.By The Guardian

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Budget drops and Gaza ceasefire negotiations 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

As the Albanese Government prepares for next week's budget, a steady stream of announcements have been drip fed to the public. But pressure is mounting on the Treasurer to reduce inflation in the budget, after RBA Governor Michele Bullock refused to rule in, or out more rate hikes this year. And as ceasefire negotiations continue between Hamas and …

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BONUS PREVIEW: Grabanzio Top Golf Porn Star Martini 4:14

2M ago4:14

4:14

We don't care if it kicks off a bloody, muti-generational, Mario Puzo-style blood feud, please take our toilet money, KFC employees of the world.***Get this and all of our other bonus episodes for the price of a schooner a month at patreon.com/BoontaVistaBy Boonta Vista

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Essential report: can Labor meet the demand for online safety protections? 23:11

2M ago23:11

23:11

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, talks to Peter Lewis from Essential Media about the current national debate around online safety reform and the spread of violent content on social media platforms in the wake of the alleged stabbing at the Wakeley church and the attack at Bondi Junction as well as the prevention and re…

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EPISODE 345: Drift Stance JDM Toilet (No Bidet) 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Lucy, Theo, Andrew, and Ben bring you: The toilet purchaser's dilemma, fumbling a skill check to impress women, the end of the good times at Barefoot Lake, one man's war on Perth airport, and staying safe by not helping old ladies.***Get your live show tickets at boontavista.com/live***Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribin…

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Why is ending domestic violence so difficult? It’s a question men still can’t answer… 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

In this episode of New Politics, we explore the eternal issue of domestic violence in Australia, exploring the recent headlines and government actions – or lack thereof – that have fueled both media coverage and public discourse. We begin with the No More rally in Canberra, where domestic violence against women and children took centre stage, highl…

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Michelle Rowland on reducing the harm the internet can cause 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

Karen Middleton, Guardian Australia’s political editor, speaks with the minister for communications, Michelle Rowland, about the government’s plan for tackling misogyny online. They also discuss how parents can manage their lack of visibility over what their children are seeing online and the role of public interest journalism…

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Governments 'flailing' in DV crisis response 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

Following an emergency National Cabinet meeting, the Government announced nearly $1 billion of additional funding to combat violence against women. The Prime Minister has declared the issue a "national crisis" and says his government is acting with urgency. But does the funding injection go far enough, or are more wrap around services needed?If you…

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