The Greens election proposal didn't exactly go to plan. We hear from Max Chandler-Mather on his big "disappointment". 

And, Israel has announced a new offensive to 'capture' Gaza as millions starve. 

Plus, a new initiative from the NSW government will give discounts to international performers if they have an Australian support act. 

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01:06 - The Greens election results 

04:48 - Max Chandler-Mather on his election 'disappointment'

20:48 - Israel's latest offensive 

24:18 - The NSW government initiative to boost Aussie acts

Guest:

• Max Chandler-Mather, former member for Griffith and Greens housing spokesperson
• Anna Lunoe, DJ and performer

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In his first interview since losing the seat of Griffith, Max Chandler-Mather reflects on his time in politics.

What went wrong for the Greens? 

The "awful" truth about working in Parliament House.

And where he'll go next. 

Plus Max unpacks how "news of the Greens' death has been wildly overstated". 

Guest:

• Max Chandler-Mather, former Member for Griffith and Greens housing spokesperson

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Albo’s back, breaking a 21-year-old Australian curse of first-term prime ministers not being re-elected. How did he do it?

Meanwhile, Peter Dutton broke a different record, becoming the first Opposition Leader in Australian history to lose his own seat.

Can the Liberal Party recover? We're talking to Senator Dave Sharma about how the Coalition's youth strategy hurt it. 

Plus, the world is watching the trial in regional Victoria that's trying to get to the bottom of whether Erin Patterson purposefully poisoned her lunch guests. 

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01:09 - The election, wrapped

06:00 - How Labor did it

12:21 - Can the Liberal Party recover? 

23:12 - The latest from the mushroom trial

Guest:

• Shalailah Medhora, political reporter, triple j hack
• Dave Sharma, Liberal Senator for NSW and former member for Wentworth
• Kristian Silva, ABC court reporter and host of Mushroom Case Daily podcast

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Labor just had a landslide victory, with voters booting more than a dozen Coalition MPs including the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton out of their seats.

Anthony Albanese is back in Canberra today, as the vote counting continues all over the country.

So can the Liberal Party recover?

We break down the latest election results, and we speak to NSW Liberal Senator Dave Sharma about whether avoiding young people during the campaign was a mistake.

Guest:

• Dave Sharma, Liberal Senator for NSW and former member for Wentworth

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In the next 24 hours, Australia will decide its next prime minister. 

So for this episode, we're unpacking the biggest election moments, the promises, and the impact of influencers on it all. 

Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Konrad Benjamin (Punters Politics) and founder of Hilma's Network Charlotte Mortlock.

Were you banking on a paid uni placement? If the Coalition wins at the election, you'll have to pay it back.

We speak to Liberal Senator Jane Hume about the proposed changes, and whether Peter Dutton is avoiding young people.

Also, could Labor's plan to ban live sheep exports play a role in WA election results?

Plus, everything you need to know about the election ahead of the big night.

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01:07 - The election campaign so far

05:17 -  Senator Jane Hume

21:12 - Banning live exports

25:22 - What to expect on election night

Guests: 

• Jane Hume, Shadow Finance Minister
• Casey Briggs, elections analyst, ABC

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We've spent a long time covering the campaign itself, but in this episode we're breaking down what happens after the election day. 

What are the two houses of Parliament? How does a bill become law? 

Political reporter Claudia Long breaks down how Parliament works. 

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How much do election promises cost? Labor has released its figures but we're still waiting on the Coalition's. 

And Bridget McKenzie from the Nationals on nuclear, MAGA, and proposed "elitist" cuts to student debt. 

Plus, US President Donald Trump marks 100 days back in the Oval Office while neighbouring Canada elects Mark Carney as prime minister.

Also, the grassroots programs trying to revitalise live music outside of the big cities.

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01:05 - How much will Labor's promises cost? 

05:35 - Bridget McKenzie on the Coalition's pitch to young people

17:50 - Trump's 100 days in office 

25:57 - Access to live music in regional Australia

Guests: 

• Bridget McKenzie, leader of the Nationals in the Senate
• David Smith, associate professor in American politics and foreign policy, United States Studies Centre

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The Coalition have called Labor's plan to reduce student debt by 20% elitist and unfair. 

In this episode, hack asks the Nationals leader in the senate, Bridget McKenzie what the coalition of the Liberal and Nationals means.

Plus: how much will the Coalition promises cost, nuclear and tackling the cost of living. 

Guest:

• Bridget McKenzie, leader of the Nationals in the Senate

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With 3 days to go til the election, we're unpacking the Welcome to Country controversy: from a neo Nazi stunt to the campaign trail. 

And will cutting immigration really make rent cheaper? The answer is more complicated than you might think. 

Plus, are all those Trumpet of Patriots texts actually convincing anybody? 

Listen now:

01:12 - Unpacking the Welcome to Country controversy 

14:06 - Will cutting immigration make housing cheaper?

24:47 - Trumpet texts, corflutes and the election blackout 

Guests: 

• Professor Braden Hill, deputy vice chancellor, Edith Cowan University
• Jonathan O'Brien, lead organiser, YIMBY Melbourne
• Andrew Hughes, marketing expert, Australian National University 

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