Politics with Michelle Grattan

In our first podcast for 2015, Michelle is in Brisbane and talks to Griffith University's Professor Anne Tiernan, the Labor member for Rankin Jim Chalmers and Liberal Senator for Queensland Brett Mason.  Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is Ameri...

MYEFO was on Monday this week and Michelle caught up with Finance Minister Mathias Cormann to chat about the budget situation, the chances for achieving surplus and more. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel...

Michelle speaks to new ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and his predecessor and candidate for the ALP's vacant Senate seat in Canberra, Katy Gallagher. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The...

Labor environment spokesman Mark Butler talks about the Coalition's direct action policy, the Lima climate change conference and Labor's climate policies.  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-eminan...

Independent Senator John Madigan talks to Michelle about Jacqui Lambie, his relationship with the government, life as an independent and much more.  Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The...

In this special from Victoria, Michelle talks to former Greens leader Bob Brown, professor of political science at Swinburne University Brian Costar and Melbourne editor of Guardian Australia Gay Alcorn, about the upcoming Victorian election. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversati...

In part two of our G20 podcast coverage, Michelle Grattan talks to Mathias Cormann, Tim Costello, Susan Harris Rimmer and Nicholas Reece at the summit. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In T...

In our G20 special Michelle discusses Barack Obama's speech, and talks to Queensland Premier Campbell Newman, Tom Switzer, research assistant at the United States Studies Centre, and Charis Palmer, business editor of The Conversation.  Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Week...

Maggie Murphy from Transparency International joins Michelle to talk about the G20, the transparency agenda and corruption in corporations.  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 reve...

Liberal MP Ken Wyatt talks to Michelle about indigenous recognition in the constitution, the barriers and the importance of the issue. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 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 A...

Labor's Anthony Albanese talks to Michelle Grattan about his personal memories of Gough Whitlam, as well as the massive policy legacy of the former Labor Prime Minister. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel...

CEO of the Public Health Association Michael Moore talks to Michelle about ebola, Australia's response, if Australia is at danger and much more.  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...

Michelle Grattan and Cory Bernardi discuss the face covering ban, the conservative movement and standing up for issues against the wider party. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel in real time? In The Makin...

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen talks with Michelle about giving the parliamentary budget office responsibility for economic forecasting, the G20, the importance of surplus and much more.  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,...

Former Prime Minister John Howard joins Michelle to talk about his new book about Menzies and contemporary issues. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 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 Con...

Health Minister Peter Dutton joins Michelle to talk about the Medicare co-payment, pharmacy ownership, ebola and much more. 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...

Veteran political journalist Colin James talks to Michelle about the upcoming New Zealand election. 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. Fro...

Age discrimination commissioner Susan Ryan talks with Michelle Grattan about discrimination in the workplace, her time in the Hawke cabinet and much more.  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-eminan...

Gareth Evans is a former Labor cabinet minister and the current chancellor of ANU. He talks with Michelle about his new book about his time in the Hawke Keating government and the Abbott government's education reforms. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new s...

AMA President Brian Owler speaks to Michelle about the AMA's alternative co-payment proposal, refugee children in detention and much more. 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...

Chief of the war memorial Brendan Nelson talks to Michelle Grattan about World War One commemorations and the challenge of remembering the veterans of more modern wars.  Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America watching its democracy unravel...

US Ambassador John Berry talks to Michelle about Barack Obama's objectives in his last term, the Australia-US relationship, the ambassador's roundtable and much more. 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...

Mike Callaghan, program director of the G20 Studies Centre at Lowy, spoke to Michelle Grattan about the situation with Vladimir Putin, the B20 and the upcoming G20. 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 p...

Environment Minister Greg Hunt speaks with Michelle about the carbon tax repeal, PUP's plans for an ETS, climate change and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 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 A...

Former ACT Chief Minister and current CEO of the Australian Chamber or Commerce and Industry Kate Carnell speaks to Michelle about the Abbott government's progress, business confidence and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Your support matters Support non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025 The Making of an Autocrat Search: "The Conversation Weekly" for our new series. Is America w...