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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Nov 5, 2025 • 5min
Analysis: Sussan Ley is skating on thin ice
If, as expected, the net zero target is abandoned, the long delay in reaching this point will leave the Liberals looking like they've capitulated once again to the Nationals.
Nov 1, 2025 • 55min
Can the Coalition survive the Nat's net-zero rethink?
The Nationals have walked away from the net zero target dialling up pressure on Liberal leader Sussan Ley.
Oct 25, 2025 • 0sec
Full steam ahead on AUKUS and critical minerals after the Albanese-Trump meeting
It was a win in Washington for the Prime Minister, with one of the smoothest meetings any foreign leader has had with Donald Trump.
Oct 22, 2025 • 6min
Analysis: A rare glimpse into Trump's thinking
For all the celebration of Anthony Albanese's friendly visit to the White House and the happy news on AUKUS and critical minerals, there was something Donald Trump said that alarmed strategic analysts. And it had nothing to do with disliking Kevin Rudd.
Oct 18, 2025 • 55min
What will happen at the long-awaited Albanese-Trump meeting?
With rare earths under one arm, and possibly another AUKUS down-payment under the other, the Prime Minister is preparing for his long-awaited Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.
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.
