Politics with Michelle Grattan Podcast
1) South Australian election special
Labor is expected to be returned in power in a landslide. But the election is also the first test of One Nation's ability to turn its surging popularity into seats.Mentioned in this episode:Your suppo...Show More
2) Geoffrey Watson backs calls for royal commission on CFMEU scandal
The anti-corruption expert says Victoria's Labor government was willing to 'deal with the devil' on its Big Build projects – at the cost of 'bad governing'.Mentioned in this episode:Your support matte...Show More
3) New Liberal deputy Jane Hume on industrial relations, child care and a decade in politics
The newly installed Liberal deputy leader talks about the turnaround in her fortunes, the spectre of WorkChoices, and why she doesn't believe in quotas for women.Mentioned in this episode:Your support...Show More
4) Tony Barry on why a new Liberal leader isn't a quick fix
What do Australians in focus groups say about the Liberal Party right now? "They just kind of laugh," the former Liberal staffer turned pollster says.Mentioned in this episode:Your support mattersSupp...Show More
5) Barnaby Joyce on getting on with Pauline Hanson and One Nation's rise
Joyce says 'I'm not going to be wearing a burqa' like the One Nation leader – but his relationship with her is stronger than his 'bitter' end with the Nationals.
6) Jonno Duniam on the 'frenzy' over hate speech laws and the Coalition split
The Liberal senator says 'social media influencers' have falsely 'whipped up a frenzy' of misinformation about new hate speech laws limiting freedom of speech.
7) The Making of an Autocrat: co-opt the military
In November, six Democratic lawmakers recorded a video directed at members of the US military and intelligence agencies. In it, they issued a blunt reminder:"The laws are clear: you can refuse illegal...Show More
8) The Making of an Autocrat: suppress the people
The list of people Donald Trump has punished or threatened to punish since returning to office is long. It includes the likes of James Comey, Letitia James, John Bolton, as well as members of the oppo...Show More
9) The Making of an Autocrat: beat the courts
In democratic systems, the courts are a vital check on a leader’s power. They have the ability to overturn laws and, in Donald Trump’s case, the executive orders he has relied on to achieve his goals....Show More
10) The Making of an Autocrat: manufacture a crisis
Donald Trump has sounded the alarm, over and over again, that the United States is facing an “invasion” by dangerous gang members. He blames immigrants for the country’s economic problems and claims p...Show More