
Politics with Michelle Grattan
The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.
Latest episodes

Apr 24, 2025 • 16min
Scares and stunts in the home stretch: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
editorial@theconversation.edu.auPolicy tracker: https://stories.theconversation.com/policy-tracker/ Mentioned in this episode:How Australian Democracy Works'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores.The Conversation WeeklySearch for 'The Conversation Weekly' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newsletters

Apr 23, 2025 • 34min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: historian Frank Bongiorno on dramatic shifts in how elections are fought and won
From handling town hall hecklers to swaying voters through podcasts and online algorithms, Australian election campaigns have transformed in recent generations.Mentioned in this episode:Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newsletters

Apr 18, 2025 • 14min
Two blunders and tap dancing with the truth: election special podcast with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
editorial@theconversation.edu.auPolicy tracker: https://stories.theconversation.com/policy-tracker/Mentioned in this episode:Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newslettersHow Australian Democracy Works'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores.The Conversation WeeklySearch for 'The Conversation Weekly' wherever you get your podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newsletters

Apr 16, 2025 • 27min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Warwick McKibbin on trying to model economic certainty in uncertain times
Joining us from Washington DC is Warwick McKibbin, an internationally renowned economic modeller from the ANU whose services are now in high demand.Mentioned in this episode:How Australian Democracy Works'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores.Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newsletters

Apr 11, 2025 • 19min
DOGEy Dutton and a dull debate: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
editorial@theconversation.edu.auPolicy tracker: https://stories.theconversation.com/policy-tracker/ Mentioned in this episode:Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newslettersHow Australian Democracy Works'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores.The Conversation WeeklySearch for 'The Conversation Weekly' wherever you get your podcasts.

Apr 9, 2025 • 32min
Hugh White on what the next PM should tell Trump and defending Australia – without the US
Defence expert Hugh White says Australia should leave AUKUS and plan to "take responsibility for our own security", without relying on the US coming to our aid.Mentioned in this episode:Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newslettersHow Australian Democracy Works'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores.

Apr 4, 2025 • 18min
What it's like to be showered with Trump dust: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
editorial@theconversation.edu.auReader survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TheConversationElection25Policy tracker: https://stories.theconversation.com/policy-tracker/ Mentioned in this episode:How Australian Democracy Works'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores.The Conversation WeeklySearch for 'The Conversation Weekly' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newsletters

Apr 1, 2025 • 24min
Kos Samaras on polls and the people who'll decide this election
Kos Samaras, a director of the political consultancy firm Redbridge and a former Labor Party official joins to talk about the polls and the parties prospects.Mentioned in this episode:How Australian Democracy Works'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores.

Mar 28, 2025 • 24min
It’s on: tracking policies and truth in advertising. Election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
Policy tracker:https://stories.theconversation.com/policy-tracker/Set the Agenda survey:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TheConversationElection25email us: editorial@theconversation.edu.auMentioned in this episode:How Australian Democracy Works'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores.The Conversation WeeklySearch for 'The Conversation Weekly' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newsletters

Mar 26, 2025 • 29min
Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor on tax top-ups and budget bottom lines
On this podcast we are joined by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor to talk about the budget.Mentioned in this episode:How Australian Democracy Works'How Australian Democracy Works' edited by Politics Editor Amanda Dunn is out now in all good book stores.Sign up to The Conversation's newsletterhttps://theconversation.com/au/newsletters
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