The Professor and The Hack Podcast
1) Episode 143: Anticipating The Agenda
It's February already, which means it's almost time for parliament to start sitting for the year. What can we expect to be on the agenda? As the saying goes, in this world nothing is certain except d...Show More
2) Episode 142: No Simple Solution
This week Hugh and Peter discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Alice Springs and whether the immediate actions he imposed will be effective in what is a very complex situation. They also...Show More
3) Episode 141: In With The New
It’s a new year, everyone’s refreshed and raring to go, and The Professor and The Hack are no exceptions. So, what can we expect this year? Is it true that ‘inflation’s back because Labor’s back’? Ca...Show More
4) Episode 140: A Christmas Cracker!
In which The Professor and The Hack spread some Christmas cheer throughout the land! Hugh and Peter take a look back at the year that was 2022, taking in all the highs and lows, winners and losers, b...Show More
5) Episode 139: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Well 2022 is drawing to a close, and there’s no doubt it’s been a pretty busy year in politics. Will the year end on a high for Anthony Albanese? Where will energy prices be in 2023? What are the key...Show More
6) Episode 138: Ask No Questions …
It may have been the last sitting week of parliament for the year, but it’s been a busy one. Dan Andrews has kept his seat in Victoria, the National Party has announced it will oppose the Voice refer...Show More
7) Episode 137: Too Tired To (Vote For The) Party?
Victoria is headed to the polls this weekend, so what does the future look like for Dan Andrews? We’re seeing major party fatigue amongst voters so will Victorians stick with the devil they know? And...Show More
8) Episode 136: G20/20 Vision
Hugh’s been in Bali for the G20 summit and dials in direct from his hotel room to fill us in. So much to talk about, including what the future of trade relations between Australia and China is likely ...Show More
9) Episode 135: A Window On The World
There’s a bit of an international flavour this week. As the results of the US midterms start to trickle in, The Professor and The Hack ponder the confidence trick that is Trump. And is Putin likely to...Show More
10) Episode 134: The Dragon That Must Be Slayed
With a quarter of Australian households currently worried about how they are going to pay their bills, is the treasurer right when he says it’s time to slay the inflation dragon? And will it actually ...Show More