Politics with Michelle Grattan

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Politics with Michelle Grattan episodes

February 04, 2025 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.
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The Making of an Autocrat
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Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule. From capturing a party, to controlling the military, Donald Trump is borrowing from the playbook of strongmen thoughout history. This is the story of how democracies falter — and what might happen next.
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29 min
February 01, 2025 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.
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The Making of an Autocrat
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Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule. From capturing a party, to controlling the military, Donald Trump is borrowing from the playbook of strongmen thoughout history. This is the story of how democracies falter — and what might happen next.
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49 min
December 19, 2024 "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!"
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The Making of an Autocrat
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Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule. From capturing a party, to controlling the military, Donald Trump is borrowing from the playbook of strongmen thoughout history. This is the story of how democracies falter — and what might happen next.
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47 min
December 12, 2024 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.
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The Making of an Autocrat
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Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule. From capturing a party, to controlling the military, Donald Trump is borrowing from the playbook of strongmen thoughout history. This is the story of how democracies falter — and what might happen next.
40 min
December 03, 2024 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.
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The Making of an Autocrat
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Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule. From capturing a party, to controlling the military, Donald Trump is borrowing from the playbook of strongmen thoughout history. This is the story of how democracies falter — and what might happen next.
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40 min
November 29, 2024 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.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Making of an Autocrat
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Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule. From capturing a party, to controlling the military, Donald Trump is borrowing from the playbook of strongmen thoughout history. This is the story of how democracies falter — and what might happen next.
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27 min
November 21, 2024 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.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Making of an Autocrat
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Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule. From capturing a party, to controlling the military, Donald Trump is borrowing from the playbook of strongmen thoughout history. This is the story of how democracies falter — and what might happen next.
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29 min
November 15, 2024 "One of the worst bills ever": Shadow Minister David Coleman on proposed misinformation laws
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24 min
November 10, 2024 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.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Making of an Autocrat
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Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule. From capturing a party, to controlling the military, Donald Trump is borrowing from the playbook of strongmen thoughout history. This is the story of how democracies falter — and what might happen next.
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27 min
November 01, 2024 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.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Making of an Autocrat
Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series.
Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Making of an Autocrat from The Conversation, six of the world’s pre-eminant scholars reveal the recipe for authoritarian rule. From capturing a party, to controlling the military, Donald Trump is borrowing from the playbook of strongmen thoughout history. This is the story of how democracies falter — and what might happen next.
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25 min