Next election the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will have a new contender for his Sydney seat, with commentator and Cheek Media founder Hannah Ferguson announcing she’s taking a tilt. 

She says she’s started canvassing locals to find out what they want from their representative, and that she’s already been warned that attempts to build a dirt file on her have begun. 

Today, we speak with Hannah Ferguson, and political journalist Karen Middleton, about what it takes to actually oust a PM, and what else could be in store. 

 

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Guest: Candidate for Grayndler Hannah Ferguson and press gallery journalist Karen Middleton

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Next election the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will have a new contender for his Sydney seat, with commentator and Cheek Media founder Hannah Ferguson announcing she&rsquo;s taking a tilt. She says she&rsquo;s started canvassing locals to find out what they want from their representative, and that she&rsquo;s already been warned that attempts to build a dirt file on her have begun.&nbsp;
Today, we speak with Hannah Ferguson, and political journalist Karen Middleton, about what it takes to actually oust a PM, and what else could be in store.&nbsp;
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Guest: Candidate for Grayndler Hannah Ferguson and press gallery journalist Karen Middleton
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Albo vs Hannah Ferguson: Can the 28-year old media founder topple the PM?

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It’s the election result Democrats almost didn’t dare to dream of. 

But with anger mounting over the cost of living amid Trump’s war with Iran, traditionally conservative states across America flipped blue. 

Democrats have now taken control of both the US House and Senate in a stunning win that’s being seen as a direct rejection of President Trump. 

Today, editor-at-large of The National Interest, Steve Clemons on where Trump went wrong, what the Democrats will do with their new powers in Congress, and whether this spells the end of MAGA.

 

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Guest: Editor-at-large of The National Interest Steve Clemons

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It&rsquo;s the election result Democrats almost didn&rsquo;t dare to dream of.&nbsp;
But with anger mounting over the cost of living amid Trump&rsquo;s war with Iran, traditionally conservative states across America flipped blue.&nbsp;
Democrats have now taken control of both the US House and Senate in a stunning win that&rsquo;s being seen as a direct rejection of President Trump.&nbsp;
Today, editor-at-large of The National Interest, Steve Clemons on where Trump went wrong, what the Democrats will do with their new powers in Congress, and whether this spells the end of MAGA.
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Guest: Editor-at-large of The National Interest Steve Clemons
Photo:&nbsp;EPA/Olga Fedorova

Bluenami: Trump’s midterm wipeout

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It’s been nearly two decades since Australians have felt the sting of interest rates this high.

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says persistent inflation has forced the RBA to hike the official cash rate for the fifth time this year.

But some experts fear the bank may have gone too far – risking tipping Australia into a recession.

Today, Australia Institute chief economist Greg Jericho on why the RBA may have got it wrong, and the big corporate inflation-driver no one seems to be talking about.

 

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Guest: Australia Institute chief economist, Greg Jericho

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It&rsquo;s been nearly two decades since Australians have felt the sting of interest rates this high.
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says persistent inflation has forced the RBA to hike the official cash rate for the fifth time this year.
But some experts fear the bank may have gone too far &ndash; risking tipping Australia into a recession.
Today, Australia Institute chief economist Greg Jericho on why the RBA may have got it wrong, and the big corporate inflation-driver no one seems to be talking about.
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Guest: Australia Institute chief economist, Greg Jericho
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Dean Lewins

Is the RBA fighting the wrong inflation problem?

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Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman has spent decades trying to hold power to account. From wars to humanitarian crises – she’s covered the biggest events of our time. 

Now, she’s sharing her insights on the future of media and politics, and the Australian stories that have stayed with her. 

Today, Amy Goodman on the new documentary detailing her life's work, how she refuses to trade truth for access, and the future of the media in the Western world. 

 

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Guest: Democracy Now! Founder Amy Goodman

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Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman has spent decades trying to hold power to account. From wars to humanitarian crises &ndash; she&rsquo;s covered the biggest events of our time.&nbsp;
Now, she&rsquo;s sharing her insights on the future of media and politics, and the Australian stories that have stayed with her.&nbsp;
Today, Amy Goodman on the new documentary detailing her life's work, how she refuses to trade truth for access, and the future of the media in the Western world.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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Guest: Democracy Now! Founder Amy Goodman
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“It’s dissent that will save us”: Amy Goodman’s mission to fight the power

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Albo vs Hannah Ferguson: Can the 28-year old media founder topple the PM?

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