Politics with Michelle Grattan
The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.
Latest episodes
Sep 11, 2024 • 23min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Robert French on the realities of a social media age ban
While French acknowledges possible privacy concerns, he explains why the long-time storage of personal data would be unnecessary.
Sep 4, 2024 • 23min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ghaith Krayem on Muslim votes mattering
Today we're joined on the podcast by Ghaith Krayem, a spokesman for the group Muslim Votes Matter. The group plans to back candidates who support the issues it says Muslims care about.
Sep 2, 2024 • 26min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank's Andrew Hauser says don't read too much for Australia from US rates message
Andrew Hauser, the deputy governor of the RBA and former Bank of England strategist, shares insights on Australia's economic landscape. He discusses the challenges of balancing inflation control with job growth, emphasizing the RBA's proactive inflation targeting. Hauser highlights the importance of humility and diverse perspectives in policy decisions. He also delves into the strengths and challenges facing Australia's economy, including resource management and the impacts of global economic trends on interest rates. A compelling look at future economic strategies!
Aug 22, 2024 • 24min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey says Kamala Harris and Anthony Albanese share views
We're joined on the podcast by former Australian ambassador to Washington, Joe Hockey, who's been attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Aug 18, 2024 • 20min
Politics With Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie says government ‘scared stiff’ of gambling companies
Joining the podcast is Independent member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie. Wilkie has advocated for gambling reform during his entire political career.
Aug 7, 2024 • 18min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Pat Turner on Indigenous empowerment, Closing the Gap, and future Indigenous leadership
Pat Turner is lead convener of the Coalition of Peaks and CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), and she joins the podcast.
Jul 24, 2024 • 39min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Lester Munson on Kamala Harris’s style and a changed Trump
To discuss the fast-changing US election and Kamala Harris moving to the top of the ticket we're joined by Lester Munson, a fellow with the United States Studies Centre.
Jul 18, 2024 • 27min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Australia should navigate a second Trump term
Hear the former Australian ambassador's observations of 'a very different' Donald Trump at this week's Republican convention, and his predictions for Joe Biden's successor and AUKUS's future.
Jul 10, 2024 • 30min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Fatima Payman on the challenges and opportunities of being a crossbencher
The now-independent senator joined the podcast to discuss her decision, the challenges of regrouping as a crossbencher, and the impact of the Muslim vote.
Jun 26, 2024 • 29min
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on 'calling out' claims about the energy transition's cost
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing costs of the energy transition and Peter Dutton's nuclear plan.
