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Patricia Karvelas

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'.

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.

Episodes

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Another round of climate wars? "Oh God no!" | Insiders On Background

After a bruising election defeat, the Coalition is putting all of its policies up for review - including net zero. One of the biggest supporters of net zero by 2050 is big business.

Published: 15h agoFri 16 May 2025 at 9:00pmwith David Speers

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Duration: 21 minutes

Three leadership contests in one week

It’s rare to have three leadership votes in a week but that’s what we’ve seen as the fallout from the Federal Election continues.

Published: ThuThu 15 May 2025 at 3:30amby Fran Kelly and Melissa Clarke

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Duration: 37 minutes

Is Sussan Ley facing a glass cliff?

New Liberal leader Sussan Ley has promised to move a divided party room back to the 'sensible centre'. But with huge challenges ahead of her, some commentators are questioning whether Sussan Ley is facing the 'glass cliff'.

Published: WedWed 14 May 2025 at 3:30amwith Patricia Karvelas and David Speers

What Sussan Ley's leadership means for the Liberals

Sussan Ley has made history, as the first woman to lead the Liberal party in its 80-year history.

Published: TueTue 13 May 2025 at 3:10amwith Patricia Karvelas and David Lipson

Duration: 21 minutes

Surprises and snubs in Labor reshuffle

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled Labor's new frontbench, including some surprises and sideways moves.

Published: MonMon 12 May 2025 at 6:15amwith Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber

Duration: 22 minutes

On Background || Liberal Party: What's next?

The Liberals lost their leader, Peter Dutton, and face what some are calling an existential crisis. What direction will it now go in?

Published: 9 May 2025Fri 9 May 2025 at 9:00pmwith David Speers

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Duration: 25 minutes 13 seconds

Why the Liberals could shift to MAGA

In a shock move, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has defected from the Nationals, to sit in the Liberal party room.

Published: 9 May 2025Fri 9 May 2025 at 1:30amwith Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber

Duration: 23 minutes

Why Bandt and Dutton's losses share 'parallels'

First Peter Dutton, and now Adam Bandt — Labor's redwave has swept away two party leaders. So, how do the Liberals and Greens move forward — and who is in line for the leadership?

Published: 8 May 2025Thu 8 May 2025 at 4:30amwith Fran Kelly and Melissa Clarke

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Duration: 37 minutes

Factional fights left, right and centre

The Prime Minister is facing his first test after being re-elected, with Labor party factions and states jostling for positions on a renewed frontbench.

Published: 7 May 2025Wed 7 May 2025 at 5:00amwith Patricia Karvelas and David Speers

Duration: 27 minutes

How the Coalition 'failed' young voters

For the first time young voters bumped out the boomers, to take their place as the largest voting cohort in Saturday’s election.

Published: 6 May 2025Tue 6 May 2025 at 5:00amwith Patricia Karvelas, Claudia Long and Tom Crowley

Duration: 38 minutes

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