Insiders
ABC News
Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 7min
Analysis: Australia sees opportunity in China-US rare earths dispute
Trump may have expressed "shock", but his administration is clearly not surprised at China's willingness to flex its dominance on rare earths.
Oct 11, 2025 • 55min
What does 'peace' in Middle East look like?
After two years of war, there is hope of peace in the Middle East.
Oct 8, 2025 • 5min
Analysis: Department of Communications not living up to its job title
The government is determined to avoid wearing any blame for Optus's failure but also needs to be transparent about how it handled even dodgy early advice from the telco.
Oct 4, 2025 • 54min
What are the next steps in Trump's Gaza peace plan?
It is a fast moving situation in the Middle East, after US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a 20 point peace plan.
Sep 27, 2025 • 54min
Insiders in London: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese indicates another referendum not on his agenda
This week Insiders is live from London.
Sep 20, 2025 • 53min
Insiders in New York: Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen focused on results, not Trump-Albanese meeting
This week Insiders is live from New York, where world leaders are meeting for the United Nations General Assembly.
Sep 13, 2025 • 54min
Defence Minister Richard Marles commits $12 billion to AUKUS defence hub in WA
As doubts linger over the AUKUS security agreement's future, the Albanese government has acted.
Sep 10, 2025 • 0sec
Analysis: Albanese government about to make one of its biggest decisions since the election
Anthony Albanese has long argued being serious on climate change is the "entry fee" for credibility in the Pacific.
Sep 6, 2025 • 60min
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley won't apologise for Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's migration comments
China flexes its new diplomatic and military might in a grand parade.From the Australian government's perspective, the rapprochement between China and India was the most worrying development.
Sep 3, 2025 • 6min
Analysis: What's the cost of support for Australia's migration program?
The sight of neo-Nazis trying to whip up community anger and recruit new followers drove home to all how criticism of Australia's migration program can lead to and even legitimise hate speech, racism, and violence.
