Politics with Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Robert French on the realities of a social media age ban

While French acknowledges possible privacy concerns, he explains why the long-time storage of personal data would be unnecessary.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ghaith Krayem on Muslim votes mattering

Today we're joined on the podcast by Ghaith Krayem, a spokesman for the group Muslim Votes Matter. The group plans to back candidates who support the issues it says Muslims care about. 

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank's Andrew Hauser says don't read too much for Australia from US rates message

Andrew Hauser, the deputy governor of the RBA, joined us to talk about the RBA's thinking when it comes to inflation. Hauser formerly worked at the Bank of England and was chosen by Jim Chalmers.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey says Kamala Harris and Anthony Albanese share views

We're joined on the podcast by former Australian ambassador to Washington, Joe Hockey, who's been attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Politics With Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie says government ‘scared stiff’ of gambling companies

Joining the podcast is Independent member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie. Wilkie has advocated for gambling reform during his entire political career.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Pat Turner on Indigenous empowerment, Closing the Gap, and future Indigenous leadership

Pat Turner is lead convener of the Coalition of Peaks and CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), and she joins the podcast.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Lester Munson on Kamala Harris’s style and a changed Trump

To discuss the fast-changing US election and Kamala Harris moving to the top of the ticket we're joined by Lester Munson, a fellow with the United States Studies Centre.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Australia should navigate a second Trump term

Hear the former Australian ambassador's observations of 'a very different' Donald Trump at this week's Republican convention, and his predictions for Joe Biden's successor and AUKUS's future.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Fatima Payman on the challenges and opportunities of being a crossbencher

The now-independent senator joined the podcast to discuss her decision, the challenges of regrouping as a crossbencher, and  the impact of the Muslim vote.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on 'calling out' claims about the energy transition's cost

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing costs of the energy transition and Peter Dutton's nuclear plan.