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 26, 2025 • 0sec
Analysis: Dutton is grappling with his fourth major political call as opposition leader
Politics is about principles and the opposition leader's decision to say no to a tax cut sends a signal.
Mar 22, 2025 • 55min
Labor promises energy bill relief; Coalition "won't stand in the way"
More energy bill relief being promised in the latest pre-election sweetener from the government.
Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
Analysis: As the federal budget nears, the only sure thing is uncertainty
If two ongoing wars weren't enough uncertainty into which to deliver a federal budget, there's the precariousness of the Trump administration's trade agenda.
Mar 15, 2025 • 55min
Bandt calls for govt to "get out" of AUKUS, amid uncertainty over the US alliance
Donald Trump smashing norms on both the trade and security front.
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.
