Laura Tingle, Chief political correspondent for ABC TV’s 7.30 program, discusses Labor senator Payman's defiance in supporting a Palestinian state with the Greens. The podcast explores the Middle East conflict, party traditions, and the generational divide within the Labor party. Tensions rise as the party faces an 'irreconcilable' split with Senator Payman.

Laura Tingle, Bruce Shapiro, and Ian Dunt discuss Julian Assange's release, the AUKUS alliance, and their memorable stories over the years. They analyze the upcoming leaders debate, the shifting political landscapes in the UK and Australia, and the evolution of political journalism. The podcast also touches on a terrifying cafe stabbing incident, mental health impact, and national crisis due to over-incarceration. Farewells to contributors are bid with teasers for future episodes.

Laura Tingle reflects on 40 years of public discourse, blaming media and politics for the lack of civility. She explores historical parallels, from the Crimean War to Martin Luther, and discusses challenges in modern governance and media landscape.