Politics with Michelle Grattan

Tariffs, climate & the rules based order: what the Trump presidency means for Australia

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

Albanese discusses a second term with the youth vote in mind

Anthony Albanese joins us on the podcast to discuss ongoing issues in Australia, his experience in the top job and his pitch to voters for this years election. 

"I don't do coy": Treasurer Jim Chalmers + Angus Taylor on the budget blues

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!" 

For Mark Dreyfus, antisemitism is very personal

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. 

Populism, tribalism and partisanship": Simon Birmingham's parting reflections

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.  

From 'drill, baby, drill' fears to hope: why COP wasn't so bad for climate boss Matt Kean NEW

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.

The argument for reducing "big money" in elections: Special Minister of State Don Farrell

On this podcast we are talking with Special Minister of State Don Farrell about the changes to political donation laws and the criticisms.

"One of the worst bills ever": Shadow Minister David Coleman on proposed misinformation laws

Independent Helen Haines says the NACC has had 'disappointing start', and the government is pork barrelling

Independent MP Helen Haines, who holds the Victorian seat of Indi, has long focused on integrity issues, and she joined us on the podcast.

Bruce Wolpe says personal relations between Trump and Albanese would be 'rocky'

To discuss the state of the contest and what comes next, we're joined by Bruce Wolpe, senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.