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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Mar 12, 2025 • 5min
Analysis: Labor ditches softly-softly approach to Trump
The government is banking on voters appreciating that this time around with Trump is different.
Mar 9, 2025 • 55min
Labor's third thumping WA election win
It was the win Labor expected in Western Australia, but what does the state's contest tell us about the upcoming federal election?
Mar 2, 2025 • 55min
After Trump & Zelenskyy's heated clash - what now for Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's jaw dropping clash in the Oval Office caused global shockwaves and left allies questioning if the US was a reliable security partner.
Feb 26, 2025 • 6min
Analysis: Trump is set on tariffs, and he wants allies like Australia to lift defence spending
Donald Trump is determined to impose tariffs and linked to the trade threat is a requirement for allies to lift their defence spending.
Feb 23, 2025 • 54min
Labor goes big on $8.5b medicare election promise, but who is footing the bill?
The election date may not have been announced yet, but all the factors of a campaign are beginning to shine.The Albanese government has announced a big election promise worth $8.5b. Labor says 9 out of 10 GP visits will be free, if Labor is re-elected. While the Coalition has been criticising government spending, it says it won't stand in the way of this new announcement.
Feb 19, 2025 • 5min
Analysis: Will Dutton stand in the way of cost-of-living relief?
The Coalition has blamed inflation on government spending. It remains unclear if it will hold the line and oppose further relief to struggling households.
Feb 15, 2025 • 55min
Donald Trump's trade threats, and what it means for Australia
As an election looms, there's one man who could disrupt both the campaign and the economy - Donald Trump. His plans to punish trading partners are more sweeping - and could prove more costly - than many expected.
Feb 14, 2025 • 21min
On Background: How to negotiate with Trump?
As speculation builds over when the prime minister will call an election, another major player looms over the campaign — Donald Trump. The US president's latest wave of tariffs could send shockwaves not just through Australia but across the global trading system. So, how can Australia come out winning in this game of tariffs?
Feb 12, 2025 • 6min
Analysis: The tariffs problem is more about the Coalition than Rudd
Continuing to highlight Labor's past critique of Donald Trump carries political risk for the Coalition. Not least because it ignores what's really driving those encouraging Trump to apply tariffs to Australia.
Feb 8, 2025 • 56min
How to deal with Donald Trump 2.0
How to deal with Donald Trump 2.0?
