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From The Monthly and LiSTNR comes The Politics Podcast, a new daily podcast that cuts through the noise and delivers you the in-depth analysis of the moments that defined the day in politics. Hosted by The Monthly journalist Rachel Withers, The Politics P

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    • Dec 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    BEST OF 2022 | Labor's mask slips: Governments cowardly unwind public health policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 6:05


    We're revisiting the episodes you engaged most with over the last year. From July 12, Rachel Withers explores the Labor government's cowardly unwind on public health policies, just as COVID cases begin to surge. Head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BEST OF 2022 | A diplomatic climate: Pacific nations aren't buying it

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 5:08


    We're revisiting the episodes you engaged most with over the last year. From July 8, Rachel Withers discusses how Albanese talks up Australia's climate reset, but Pacific nations are not quite buying it. Head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BEST OF 2022 | Fools' equivalence: The Coalition's criticisms are a sign of just how galling this Opposition is going to be

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 5:39


    We're revisiting the episodes you engaged most with over the last year. From July 6, Rachel Withers discusses how the Coalition's criticism of Albanese's official travel is a sign of just how galling this Opposition is going to be. Head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BEST OF 2022 | Posting through it: Morrison fails to grasp that people are laughing at him

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 5:28


    We're revisiting the episodes you engaged most with over the last year. From August 19, Rachel Withers observes how Morrison fails to grasp that people are laughing at him, not with him. Head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cooking with gas: Coalition encouraging conspiracy theories and misinformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 7:40


    Today, Rachel Withers asks, is there anything that can stop the Coalition from encouraging conspiracy theories and misinformation? Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    High on their own supply: It's apparent the Coalition works directly for the gas companies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 7:37


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses Labor's omnibus gas plan. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Extreme danger: Now is the time to talk about right-wing extremism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 7:32


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses Australia's right-wing extremism problem. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lesser access: No justification for Labor's cut back on Medicare-funded psychology sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 6:46


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses Labor's decision to halve the annual number of subsidised psychology sessions from 20 to 10. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The $500 million question: What kind of compensation will the federal government be paying to coal companies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 6:53


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses The Albanese government's plans to cap coal and gas prices.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hide, in plain sight: The Opposition's complaints over energy policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 8:08


    Today, Jonathan Green argues that giving any credence to the Opposition's complaints over energy policy would require a very short memory. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon. Read by Amanda CoppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The moderate hatter's Tea Party: Have the Victorian Liberals learnt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 8:20


    Today, Jonathan Green asks have the Victorian Liberals learnt a lesson from the failure of Trumpism in the US? Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon. Read by Amanda Copp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cap in hand: Coal price compensation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 7:15


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the negotiations ahead of Friday's national cabinet meeting. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The other existential threat: Labor's election review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 7:11


    Today, Rachel Withers explores Labor's election review.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lib and never learn: The Liberal Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 6:52


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the 2022 Australian Election Study released today.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An unacceptable risk: Those seeking justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 7:47


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the charges dropped against Bruce Lehrmann.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon. Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36 1800RESPECT  1800 737 732 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Not a second to lose: Labor's rhetoric on climate doesn't line up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 7:04


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen's inaugural climate statement.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The censure of attention: The man who betrayed them

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 7:20


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the censure motion against Scott Morrison. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The shady's not for turning: Coalition MPs have two clear opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 8:40


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses The National's choice to oppose the voice, and The Liberal Party's decision to oppose the censure motion faced by Scott Morrison.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The life of the party: The Liberal Party believes it had a “branding” issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 7:34


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the Liberal Party defeat in the Victorian state election.   Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clear as a Bell: Reports paint Scott Morrison as a man disconnected from reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 8:03


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Strained bedfellows: Major-party compromise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 7:04


    Today, Rachel Withers argues that it wasn't surprising to see Labor vote with the Coalition today against independents' attempts to strengthen the National Anti-Corruption Commission bill. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Integrity matters: Those who don't want an integrity commission

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 7:18


    Today, Rachel Withers examines Labor's proposed national anti-corruption commission.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Exceptional circumstances: Should the crossbench vote for an integrity bill it knows isn't good enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 7:36


    Today, Rachel Withers asks whether the crossbench should vote for a bill they know isn't good enough, for the sake of a public consensus? Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Implausible deniability: The Victorian Liberal Party cannot distance itself from its own candidates and preferences

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 7:24


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses how the Victorian Liberal Party cannot distance itself from its own candidates and preferences. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morality test: New fossil-fuel projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 7:34


    Today, Rachel Withers criticises Labor's response to climate change.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cooking up a storm: The Victorian election campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 7:20


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the increasingly contentious Victorian election campaign.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The talking cure: Renewing dialogue with China

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 7:52


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's momentous meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Bali. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A national shrug: Children in detention

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 7:34


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses last night's episode of Four Corners, 'Locking Up Kids: Australia's failure to protect children in detention'. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon. Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 13YARN: 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    All the single ladies: The Liberal Party's “women problem”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 6:29


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses Menzies Research Centre director Nick Cater's “single young females” column in today's Australian.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Undermined: Conservative media crying “mining tax”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 6:54


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the rumoured possibility of a tax on gas and coal.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    IR a teal-breaker: The weakness of the teal bargaining position

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 7:27


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the teal independents reaction to the industrial-relations bill before the House of Reps today. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Not much cop: Labor is not winning any climate awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 7:18


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the upcoming UN climate summit. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Neutral grounds: Labor's “Respect @ Work” bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 8:13


    Today, Rachel Withers explores Labor's Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment bill.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rush hour: Is it okay to ram through legislation if it's for the greater good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 7:10


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the huge week coming up in parliament. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DanAnon: The utter insanity on one side of politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 7:53


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses yesterday's Herald Sun story on Dan Andrews.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A gas disconnect: Resources and industry ministers out of step

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 6:53


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the mixed messages coming from the government on oil and gas. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Multi-senator bargaining: Labor obstinate on its IR reforms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 7:08


    Today, Rachel Withers looks at Labor's industrial relations bill that was introduced to parliament last week.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fear itself: Overdue repatriation of women and children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 6:55


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the Coalition's claim that Labor has put the nation at risk in repatriating Australian women and children who have spent years in Syrian detention camps.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clutching at pearls: A stunt like this

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 6:53


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the Coalition's accusation that the Prime Minister 'bullied' an MP.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    No one left behind?: Hard choices now facing the worst off

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 6:59


    Today, Rachel Withers explores Labor's first federal budget in almost a decade. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A budget Opposition: Nothing will please the Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 6:44


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the Coalition's inconsistent budget critiques.  Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Offside: Since when is condemning genocide considered a “woke” issue?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 7:14


    Today, Rachel Withers discusses the sponsorship stand-off that saw Netball Australia lose $15 million in funding. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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