Tom McIlroy

Tom McIlroy, Canberra Bureau Chief at The Australian Financial Review, delves into the dynamics of the upcoming election. He discusses the coalition's bold defense spending plans while addressing the nation's security concerns. McIlroy highlights Labor's rising confidence and the coalition's struggles amid critical polling. He also touches on the effects of American political trends on Australia and the erosion of trust in institutions, providing a thought-provoking look at how these factors shape the political landscape as election day approaches.

Tom McIlroy, author and political correspondent, teams up with Niki Savva, a political commentator, to dive into the touchstone that is Jackson Pollock's 'Blue Poles'. They discuss how the controversial painting's purchase by the Whitlam Government in 1973 reverberated through Australian politics, affecting public perception and national identity. The conversation also explores the emotional legacy of the artwork and the complexities of political portraiture, particularly in how art shapes our views of politicians today.