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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.
Latest episodes
Jul 24, 2024 • 17min
On Background: Joe Biden passes the torch
President Joe Biden has explained to the American people why he has decided to withdraw from November’s presidential election.
Jul 24, 2024 • 6min
Albanese and Dutton know not to ignore US politics
The two sides of politics in Australia will slug it out over inflation, immigration and energy between now and the election — and both will be closely watching how these issues play out in the US.
Jul 20, 2024 • 54min
Can the government clean up the construction union?
The government wants to clean up the CFMEU, but ending the culture of kickbacks, stand-over tactics and underworld infiltration isn’t proving easy.
Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
Kevin Rudd has changed his tune on Trump
After once describing Donald Trump as "nuts" and a "traitor to the west", former prime minister Kevin Rudd has changed his tune.
Jul 17, 2024 • 24min
On Background: The CMFEU's corruption crisis
The Nine newspapers and 60 minutes has revealed deeply disturbing conduct at the CFMEU.
Jul 13, 2024 • 58min
Two dead following believed assassination attempt at Trump rally
Two people have been killed following a believed assassination attempt at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
Jul 6, 2024 • 54min
War, religion and politics disrupt the government’s agenda
The UK Labour party won by a landslide, but lost some seats to pro-Palestine candidates. Australian Labor faces a similar threat, after the defection of Senator Fatima Payman.
Jul 4, 2024 • 21min
On Background: Is Australia's Mental Health Crisis Getting Worse?
We’ve long heard about the mental health crisis in Australia, but are things improving or getting worse?
Jul 3, 2024 • 5min
A messy week of internal ructions
The last week of parliament before the winter recess can often be messy — and this week proved to be no exception for either Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton.
Jun 29, 2024 • 54min
Julian Assange, Inflation and Crossing the Floor
Julian Assange touches down, inflation goes up, a Labor senator crosses the floor and the world watches a US President struggle on the debate stage.
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