The Scrutineers
The Scrutineers
From the corridors of power to the most marginal seats across the country, The Australian’s politics team will dissect the big stories making headlines as well as the hustings hijinks that will leaving you saying ‘strewth!’. A conversational podcast that brings the listener along for the ride with analysis but also humour.Social links:
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How did PVO get it so wrong?
A special episode of highlights from The Australian’s Q&A panel in Sydney, called BEYOND THE VOTE, moderated by Editor-in-Chief Chris Dore and a panel featuring Canberra Bureau Chief Geoff Chambers, senior columnists Chris Kenny and Peter Van Onselen and Scrutineers host Alice Workman.
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Bragg About Albo
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled his new ministry and Anthony Albanese has been officially declared the 21st Labor leader. Paul Kelly drops by to offer his post-election analysis and what to expect from ScoMo v Albo in the 46th Parliament.
30:05
Bowen got Albo-ed
Nearly a week after the election and Labor are still reeling from the result. Scott Morrison is preparing to name his new ministerial team and it looks like Anthony Albanese will be coronated as the new Labor leader. Troy Bramston and James Jeffrey take a look at what went wrong for Labor and where…
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Great Scott!
Scott Morrison has pulled off what is being called one of the greatest election wins in Australian history. With six seats still in doubt, the Coalition will form either a majority or minority government. Bill Shorten conceded defeat at 11:30pm and quit as Labor leader, but says he will stay on in …
22:56
The Australian Endorses
Host Alice Workman sits down with ’s editorial team - Editor-in-Chief Chris Dore, Editor John Lehmann, Weekend Editor Michelle Gunn and Chief Leader Writer Tom Dusevic - for a behind-the-scenes look at how the paper decides which party (and leader) to endorse for the next three years. The Australia…
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The Elusive Australian Dream
The Australian’s NSW Editor Sid Maher has the ultimate election guide on what to expect on Saturday night (including why QLD, VIC and WA are likely to decide the result). Property Editor Turi Condon gets to the bottom of the Liberal’s first home buyers announcement and how it compares to Labor’s pl…
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The Final (Week) Countdown
Only 8 days to go until Australia officially hits the polls but over 1.5 million Aussies have already made up their minds and cast their vote. Troy Bramston runs through what we should expect in the final week of the campaign and James Jeffrey takes a look at a turning point in this campaign, when …
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Has Paul Keating done a Clive Palmer?
It was Paul Keating (not Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard or Bill Shorten) who made headlines after Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday. Foreign editor Greg Sheridan chats about China and Margin Call’s Will Glasgow has the dollar figures on how much people are spending to get two hours with the PM at a fund…
30:50
On the buses
12 candidates so far have been dumped, many over comments made on social media. Which begs the question - have dirt units improved or are parties vetting falling short? Troy Bramston gives us his take on why Labor is refusing to release its emissions costings and Rick Morton tells us what it’s like…
32:51
Chekhov's gun
The first leader’s debate between Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten had plenty of shadow boxing but no knock-out blows… but will it change any voters? John Ferguson weighs up what impact the Liberals preferencing Clive Palmer will have in Victoria and James Jeffrey dives into One Nation’s latest scan…
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