Politics Now

Politics Now

The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust.

From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news.

On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions.

On Saturdays, David Speers gets into the details of a major trend or issue with the help of an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.

Latest Episode

Did Labor ignore triple zero 'red flags'? (07.10.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • Peter Dutton enters the chat 06.10.2025
  • 🚨What Hastie quitting means for Sussan Ley 04.10.2025
  • Will Palestinians support Trump's peace plan? | Insiders on Background 04.10.2025
  • Is Australia more than a middle power? 02.10.2025
  • Is Labor putting out the housing fire or fanning the flames? 01.10.2025
  • Trump has a plan for peace. Will it work? 30.09.2025
  • Albanese and Starmer stare down populism 29.09.2025
  • Alastair Campbell on Trump: "What the f is he talking about?" | Insiders On Background 27.09.2025
  • Albanese and the brave new world order 25.09.2025
  • Albanese and Trump lock in a date 24.09.2025
  • Has Sussan Ley gone 'rogue' on Palestine? 23.09.2025
  • Australia splits with US to recognise Palestine 22.09.2025
  • Matt Kean urging opposition to back govt's 2035 emissions target || Insiders: On Background 20.09.2025
  • Labor unveils 2035 climate targets. What next? 18.09.2025
  • Did Trump just confirm a meeting with Albo? 17.09.2025
  • Will Ley survive the climate wars? 16.09.2025
  • Will Labor's climate target be ambitious? 15.09.2025
  • What should Australia's 2035 climate target be? 13.09.2025
  • Is Sussan Ley's leadership in trouble? 11.09.2025
  • PM condemns Israel's Qatar strike 10.09.2025

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