Politics with Michelle Grattan

Mar 05 2025 100 ep. 24 mins 3.7k

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Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation, talks politics with politicians and experts.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill

Mar 05 2025 27 mins

To discuss Trump Mark 2 on the world stage and what that means for Australia, we're joined by James Curran, professor of modern history at the University of Sydney.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tom Rogers calls for national digital literacy campaign and more civics teaching

Feb 25 2025 24 mins

We're joined today by Tom Rogers, recently retired as Electoral Commissioner. As commissioner, Rogers oversaw three federal elections and the Voice referendum.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Danielle Wood on how to trim back housing regulations

Feb 18 2025 24 mins

We talk to productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood about the housing challenge, as well as Australia's parlous productivity performance generally.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: David Littleproud on US tariffs, a government-owned Rex, and the Nationals’ identity

Feb 11 2025 30 mins

Joining us on this podcast is Nationals leader David Littleproud to talk about the upcoming election and how he's "joined at the hip" with Peter Dutton.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: John Blaxland and Richard Holden talk about what Trump will mean for Australia

Feb 02 2025 26 mins

We're joined by John Blaxland and Richard Holden to talk about the impact of global uncertainties will have on Australia.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Albanese dumps Nature Positive legislation and considers shrinking the electoral reform bill

Feb 01 2025 47 mins

Hear Prime Minister Anthony Albanese explain why his government has dumped its controversial "Nature Positive" legislation, plus more in this wide-ranging pre-election interview.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chalmers says the budget’s better than it was; Taylor says it’s much worse than it should be

Dec 18 2024 44 mins

Appropriately, we finish our podcast for 2024 talking to Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his shadow, Angus Taylor because, as the saying goes, "it's the economy, stupid!"

Politics with Michelle Grattan: For Mark Dreyfus, antisemitism is very personal

Dec 11 2024 37 mins

Mark Dreyfus joins the podcast to talk about his family's story of fleeing Nazi Germany, his own and his community's experience with antisemitism, and his reaction to criticism of the government.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Birmingham on Liberal moderates, regrets, and Donald Trump

Dec 02 2024 37 mins

Simon Birmingham joins the podcast to talk about the highs and lows of his time in politics and the Liberal Party, as well as to share his biggest regret and a couple of anecdotes.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Climate Change Authority head Matt Kean says ‘put more solar panels on commercial rooftops’

Nov 28 2024 24 mins

Head of the CCA former New South Wales Liberal treasurer Matt Kean, joins the podcast to talk about COP, Australia's energy transition, and the challenge of preparing that advice on the 2035 target.