Episodes

  • The Populist: Money nation | Episode 3

    The Populist: Money nation | Episode 3
    Sep 27 2026
    One Nation receives millions in public funding, but former members have accused the party of leaving candidates out of pocket, ‘funny money deals’ and letting donations get ‘lost in the system’. When senior correspondent Sarah Martin followed the money, she discovered even those on the inside are asking questions about accountability, and why some are saying the man brought in to improve the system might be making it worse
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • From fuel wars to AI: the forces driving the RBA rate decision

    From fuel wars to AI: the forces driving the RBA rate decision
    Sep 28 2026
    With inflation proving stubborn and global economic pressures mounting, Australians are bracing for another potential interest rate rise. Could pushing the cash rate to its highest level since 2011 send struggling households over the edge? Economics editor Patrick Commins joins Reged Ahmad to unpack what’s driving the decision and what it means for the broader economic outlook
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    18 mins
  • Back to Back Barries: Should the media boycott One Nation?

    Back to Back Barries: Should the media boycott One Nation?
    Sep 25 2026
    Barrie Cassidy and Sean Kelly (filling in for Tony Barry) look at the prime minister’s week in the US against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s ban of three news organisations from the White House. Would the Australian media ever join together like their American counterparts and boycott a political party or politician? The two former press advisers also examine press conference ethics and why Australian politicians should be wary of using AI to write their speeches
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    33 mins
  • Alan Jones on trial: An unexpected change in the prosecution's case | Week 8

    Alan Jones on trial: An unexpected change in the prosecution's case | Week 8
    Sep 24 2026
    As the criminal trial of Alan Jones continues, prosecutors unexpectedly drop a charge against the former broadcaster while witnesses take the stand to address allegations surrounding complainant M and complainant H. Now, with a sudden shift in the trial timeline, how much closer are we to the conclusion of proceedings? Series producer Taylah Strano joins host Nour Haydar to unpack the latest developments from the courtroom
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    23 mins
  • Xi Jinping meets Trump: who holds the cards?

    Xi Jinping meets Trump: who holds the cards?
    Sep 24 2026
    AI, Iran and Taiwan – there will be no shortage of topics when the two most powerful men in the world meet in Washington. But what do they both want? Jonathan Czin explains
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    30 mins
  • What Albanese has to lose from his US trip

    What Albanese has to lose from his US trip
    Sep 23 2026
    Anthony Albanese is in New York campaigning for Australia to snag a seat on the UN security council for 2029. So how much power would a two-year seat actually give Australia to make change? Why does Albanese feel that now is the time? And given the hefty price tag attached to a security council campaign, how will his efforts be received back home? Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Matilda Boseley about the prime minister’s UN ambitions and what Australia has to gain if his bid for a seat on the security council succeeds
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    19 mins