Politics with Michelle Grattan

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.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sally McManus on what unions want from Labor and Innes Willox on business wish list for Dutton

we're joined by ACTU secretary Sally McManus and Innes Willox, the head of the Australian Industry Group, one of the peak employer groups to talk about the state of IR laws and the CFMEU.

'It’s going to be a bad result for Labor' - Antony Green and Michael McKenna on the Qld election

To discuss what's the potential outcome of the Queensland election and what that could mean for the federal Labor government, we're joined by the ABC's election specialist, Antony Green and The Australian's Queensland editor, Michael McKenna.

Productivity Commissioner Danielle Wood on how to grow Australia's weak productivity

The head of the productivity commission outlines numerous ways government can improve productivity.

Josh Bornstein on how big companies are taking away employees’ private rights

Josh Bornstein is a lawyer specialising in employment and labour relations law. His new book examines the problematic reach of the corporate hand into the private sphere. He joins us on the podcast.