This week our attention turns due west from Seattle to China: wine, cartoons and more. There are also domestic issues at hand, like the personal life of pollies, and our just-begun summer. 
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Episode 79: The Fringe Of Western Society

The Professor and The Hack is a frank, relatable and always entertaining discussion about the state of politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in Australia. Network 10's resident experts, National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton (The Hack) and Network Political Editor Peter Van Onselen (The Professor) are second to none when it comes to politics. They leave no stone unturned as they deep dive into what is happening in Australian politics and get to the bottom of what is really going on, always with their distinctive style, insights and a touch of humour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's February already, which means it's almost time for parliament to start sitting for the year. What can we expect to be on the agenda? As the saying goes, in this world nothing is certain except death and taxes. But what about death taxes? Hear Peter’s thoughts on that topic. And what is it about the current state of Medicare that has Hugh all a-fluster? 
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Episode 143: Anticipating The Agenda

This week Hugh and Peter discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Alice Springs and whether the immediate actions he imposed will be effective in what is a very complex situation. They also think about how The Voice is conflated with other issues before surmising the state of politics in New South Wales. And what are the pressure points of any potential Medicare reform?  
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Episode 142: No Simple Solution

It’s a new year, everyone’s refreshed and raring to go, and The Professor and The Hack are no exceptions. So, what can we expect this year? Is it true that ‘inflation’s back because Labor’s back’? Can we look forward to a time when interest rates stop rising or are we headed for a recession? And is it the year of the rat, rabbit or Rabbitoh? 
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Episode 141: In With The New

In which The Professor and The Hack spread some Christmas cheer throughout the land! Hugh and Peter take a look back at the year that was 2022, taking in all the highs and lows, winners and losers, before turning their attention to what’s in store in 2023. This episode was also recorded as a video version, so if you want to find out whether PVO did in fact dress for the occasion you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/bGHaIajznQ4 Merry Christmas to all and see you in the new year!! 
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Episode 140: A Christmas Cracker!

Well 2022 is drawing to a close, and there’s no doubt it’s been a pretty busy year in politics. Will the year end on a high for Anthony Albanese? Where will energy prices be in 2023? What are the key takeaways from the new Australian Election Study? And why will The Professor be donning a shirt next week? 
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Episode 79: The Fringe Of Western Society

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