Insiders

By ABC Australia

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…

Episodes

Prime Minister crticises Israel over Gaza starvation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
58 min
Analysis: Australia's childcare woes are about more than just access
The focus on improving access is only one part of the problem when it comes to childcare, as the government has discovered.
5 min
From the Great Wall of China to the great weight of domestic expectations
The Prime Minister is back in the country for the resumption of parliament this week. He's in a commanding political position and we're about to see how he'll use it.
54 min
Analysis: Albanese's China visit is a counterpoint to Trump's chaos
China doesn't want to kick up too much dust as it presents a friendlier face to the major US allies in this region: Australia, Japan and South Korea.
7 min
Trade talks, more Trump tariffs, and a big trip to China
It's going to be a week of tough trade talks - with Beijing and with Washington.
51 min
Parents shell shocked as Governments race to restore trust
Parents were left shell shocked after a childcare worker responsible for caring for young children was charged with dozens of child sex offences.
54 min
Bombs dropped, a ceasefire agreed, NATO members boost defence spending
Bombs dropped – a ceasefire agreed – and NATO members boost defence spending.
55 min
Donald Trump confirms multiple strikes on Iran
The US has entered another conflict in the Middle East.
55 min
Anthony Albanese prepares ground for first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump
It is not locked in yet, but the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is laying down markers for a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
55 min
Analysis: Defence chief's warning ramps up pressure on Albanese ahead of G7 summit
Australia's defence chief has issued a very deliberate warning about the dangerous outlook facing Australia.
6 min
Donald Trump strikes again, vowing to double tariffs on steel and aluminium
Donald Trump has flagged a further trade hit, hurting exporters and adding to global volatility. And the decision to green light the extension of a major gas project has raised questions about how climate targets will be met. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen joins David Speers on the Insiders couch.
54 min
Analysis: The Coalition now has two months to address its splits before parliament resumes
The opposition now has two months to settle down internal tensions before parliament resumes. When it does, the prime minister won't be giving them an inch.
5 min
Analysis: Will Labor seize the moment and make big reforms or waste a rare opportunity
Research shows voters want the government to seize the moment after its landslide win and do something big.
5 min
'Two separate party rooms': Liberals and Nationals still thrashing out Coalition agreement
The Prime Minister is in Rome this morning, after a visit to Jakarta.
56 min
Analysis: Anthony Albanese knows he isn't politically invincible
The Liberals will need as much time as possible before taking on a prime minister determined to tidy up outstanding problems.
5 min
Ed Husic labels Deupty Prime Minister Marles 'factional assassin'
The fall-out from Labor’s landslide election win has been almost as extraordinary as the result itself. The leadership of the Liberals, Nationals, and Greens are all now in play. The direction of each party is up in the air. It hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing for Labor either, with two Cabinet Ministers pushed out by the factions. One of them – Ed Husic – joins David Speers for Insiders.
54 min
Analysis: Tim Wilson might still back nuclear but the Coalition is divided
The Nationals remain wedded to nuclear while the Liberals are more divided.
6 min
Labor's landslide election win
Anthony Albanese enters the history books – while Peter Dutton exits the parliament.
75 min
Albanese and Dutton race to the election finish line
We're into the final week of the election campaign – and this morning we're in the marginal seat of McEwan. Peter Dutton has been here several times during the campaign. His promise to cut fuel excise is aimed at commuters in seats like this. But is it enough?
80 min
Analysis: Peter Dutton is treading carefully when it comes to China
The opposition leader is being cautious with his language as he doesn't want to turn off Chinese-Australian voters, as the Coalition did last election, but he also doesn't want to upset those on his right flank.
6 min

Insiders

Episodes

Prime Minister crticises Israel over Gaza starvation

Analysis: Australia's childcare woes are about more than just access

From the Great Wall of China to the great weight of domestic expectations

Analysis: Albanese's China visit is a counterpoint to Trump's chaos

Trade talks, more Trump tariffs, and a big trip to China

Parents shell shocked as Governments race to restore trust

Bombs dropped, a ceasefire agreed, NATO members boost defence spending

Donald Trump confirms multiple strikes on Iran

Anthony Albanese prepares ground for first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump

Analysis: Defence chief's warning ramps up pressure on Albanese ahead of G7 summit

Donald Trump strikes again, vowing to double tariffs on steel and aluminium

Analysis: The Coalition now has two months to address its splits before parliament resumes

Analysis: Will Labor seize the moment and make big reforms or waste a rare opportunity

'Two separate party rooms': Liberals and Nationals still thrashing out Coalition agreement

Analysis: Anthony Albanese knows he isn't politically invincible

Ed Husic labels Deupty Prime Minister Marles 'factional assassin'

Analysis: Tim Wilson might still back nuclear but the Coalition is divided

Labor's landslide election win

Albanese and Dutton race to the election finish line

Analysis: Peter Dutton is treading carefully when it comes to China

PEP with Chas and Dr Dave

Politics Now

If You're Listening

Episodes

Prime Minister crticises Israel over Gaza starvation

Analysis: Australia's childcare woes are about more than just access

From the Great Wall of China to the great weight of domestic expectations

Analysis: Albanese's China visit is a counterpoint to Trump's chaos

Trade talks, more Trump tariffs, and a big trip to China

Parents shell shocked as Governments race to restore trust

Bombs dropped, a ceasefire agreed, NATO members boost defence spending

Donald Trump confirms multiple strikes on Iran

Anthony Albanese prepares ground for first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump

Analysis: Defence chief's warning ramps up pressure on Albanese ahead of G7 summit

Donald Trump strikes again, vowing to double tariffs on steel and aluminium

Analysis: The Coalition now has two months to address its splits before parliament resumes

Analysis: Will Labor seize the moment and make big reforms or waste a rare opportunity

'Two separate party rooms': Liberals and Nationals still thrashing out Coalition agreement

Analysis: Anthony Albanese knows he isn't politically invincible

Ed Husic labels Deupty Prime Minister Marles 'factional assassin'

Analysis: Tim Wilson might still back nuclear but the Coalition is divided

Labor's landslide election win

Albanese and Dutton race to the election finish line

Analysis: Peter Dutton is treading carefully when it comes to China

Similar podcasts

PEP with Chas and Dr Dave

Politics Now

If You're Listening