The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Crowe

The Coalition has cast doubt on whether the government's budget will truly reduce inflation in the economy.

Angus Taylor says the Reserve Bank will "look straight through" the inflation forecasts in the budget. He says that the cost-of-living relief outlined by the Treasurer is "putting a band-aid on a bullet wound." 

Guest: Angus Taylor, Shadow Treasurer 

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget on Tuesday night, but there's debate over whether the government has gone on a spending spree at a time when combatting inflation is still the most important job.

The Treasurer told RN Breakfast that the cost-of-living package in the budget will "take some of the edge of inflation" and won't add to broader inflationary pressures in the economy.

Guest: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced tax cuts for all Australians in the budget - at least $300 dollars in relief for power bills, more jobs, higher wages and more housing - among other measures.

He says he's confident the extra money for taxpayers and households won't send prices up - but rather, put downward pressure on inflation. But what do the economic experts make of it?

Guests: Jo Masters, chief economist at start-up Barrenjoey

Bran Black, Chief Executive of the Business Council

Michele O'Neill, President of the ACTU

As Donald Trump's lawyer, fixer and self-described "thug," Cohen was paid to get rid of Trump's problems — now, he's one of them.

He told Trump's criminal hush money trial that he paid Stormy Daniels to influence the 2016 election on behalf of Trump. Jim Trusty, former attorney for Donald Trump, former federal prosecutor says Michael Cohen is "what you call a target rich environment."

Guest: Jim Trusty, former attorney for Donald Trump, former federal prosecutor

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, which may well be his last before the next federal election.

With a cost of living crunch, and inflationary pressure, the government's hoping to deliver relief to households, while keeping interest rates at bay. So, does it deliver?

Guest: Shane Wright, national economics correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the government's third budget and his second surplus. He says he's got the balance right between providing cost of living and balancing inflation.

RN Political Reporter Krishani Dhanji joins the program to discuss the key takeaways.

Reporter: Krishani Dhanji

San Cisco have been a staple act on Australian festivals for over a decade. 

 Courting season is back because it's the return of Bridgerton, Netflix's swoony Regency-era romance full of desire, gossip and the perils of dating.

This is the show's third season, and the focus turns to Penelope and Colin, and whether they can turn their friendship into something more.

Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly 

EDITOR'S NOTE: When discussing the series 'The Big Cigar' Wenlei Ma incorrectly refers to one of the founders of The Black Panther Party as Huey P. Lewis - this should be Huey P. Newton.

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Jeff 'J Attack' Dunne and Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn will represent Australia in the newest Olympic sport Breaking.

But it might be the only shot both of them get at Olympic glory. 

Guests: Jeff 'J Attack' Dunne, Australian Olympic breakerRachael 'Raygun' Gunn, Australian Olympic breaker