This week polls showed, for the first time, One Nation ahead of the major parties and Pauline Hanson as preferred prime minister in second place ahead of Angus Taylor. 

Today we're talking about her strategy, her chances in the lower house and any parallels with the United States. Is it time to take Hanson seriously?

And the week would not be over if we didn't mention submarines - but second-hand ones this time. Was this always the intention as the government is saying? We'll unpick it.

Today's episode is hosted by Jacqueline Maley, with guests chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and foreign affairs and national security correspondent Matthew Knott.

This week polls showed, for the first time, One Nation ahead of the major parties and Pauline Hanson as preferred prime minister in second place ahead of Angus Taylor.&nbsp;
Today we're talking about her strategy, her chances in the lower house and any parallels with the United States. Is it time to take Hanson seriously?
And the week would not be over if we didn't mention submarines - but second-hand ones this time. Was this always the intention as the government is saying? We'll unpick it.
Today's episode is hosted by Jacqueline Maley, with guests chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal, and foreign affairs and national security correspondent Matthew Knott.

A week of reality checks: ‘Pauline for PM’ and the true state of the AUKUS pact

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The debate on the rise of Pauline Hanson is shifting rapidly.

This week, for the first time, polls are showing One Nation's primary vote has risen above the Labor Party's.

A conversation that focused on One Nation and the Coalition swapping preferences has now shifted to more profound questions about the long-term configuration of the right flank of Australian politics.

Hanson is yet to face the full force of scrutiny on her policies, her position on race relations and whether her party really is a credible governing outfit.

Pauline Hanson joined chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal for this bonus episode of Inside Politics, recorded in Parliament House on Wednesday.

The debate on the rise of Pauline Hanson is shifting rapidly.
This week, for the first time, polls are showing One Nation's primary vote has risen above the Labor Party's.
A conversation that focused on One Nation and the Coalition swapping preferences has now shifted to more profound questions about the long-term configuration of the right flank of Australian politics.
Hanson is yet to face the full force of scrutiny on her policies, her position on race relations and whether her party really is a credible governing outfit.
Pauline Hanson joined chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal for this bonus episode of&nbsp;Inside Politics, recorded in Parliament House on Wednesday.

Don’t say it’s a protest vote’: Pauline Hanson on One Nation’s resurgence

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‘Don’t say it’s a protest vote’: Pauline Hanson on One Nation’s resurgence

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We know that Donald Trump has long chased after Vladimir Putin’s approval. Remember the time Trump tweeted: “Do you think Putin will be going to the Miss Universe Pageant in November in Moscow – if so, will he become my new best friend”? That was 13 years ago.

But now the American president is Putin’s match. Just not in the way he’d like.

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on the humiliation of Trump and Putin by far smaller nations – and where their distinctly “dumb” power might lead us all.


Background reading
While Xi gets smart, Trump and Putin are showing the world what dumb power can do

We know that Donald Trump has long chased after Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s approval. Remember the time Trump tweeted: &ldquo;Do you think Putin will be going to the Miss Universe Pageant in November in Moscow &ndash; if so, will he become my new best friend&rdquo;? That was 13 years ago.
But now the American president is Putin&rsquo;s match. Just not in the way he&rsquo;d like.
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher&nbsp;on the humiliation of Trump and Putin by far smaller nations &ndash; and where their distinctly &ldquo;dumb&rdquo; power might lead us all.
 Background reading
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<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/while-xi-gets-smart-trump-and-putin-are-showing-the-world-what-dumb-power-can-do-20260601-p602ui.html">While Xi gets smart, Trump and Putin are showing the world what dumb power can do</a></li>
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Trump and Putin are showing the world what dumb power can do

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Is the Lions’ season on the skids? One of our panellists certainly thinks so ahead of a huge Q Clash against the Suns. Elsewhere, there are rematches aplenty in round 13 as a number of teams face-off against each other for the second time this season. Among the games Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan run their eyes over are Geelong versus Adelaide, Hawthorn up against the Western Bulldogs and the Big Freeze match on Monday between Collingwood and Melbourne.

Is the Lions&rsquo; season on the skids? One of our panellists certainly thinks so ahead of a huge Q Clash against the Suns. Elsewhere, there are rematches aplenty in round 13 as a number of teams face-off against each other for the second time this season. Among the games Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan run their eyes over are Geelong versus Adelaide, Hawthorn up against the Western Bulldogs and the Big Freeze match on Monday between Collingwood and Melbourne.

‘I’ve written off Brisbane’

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have recorded six losses in their past seven matches and questions from fans are growing louder as to who should be held accountable for their inconsistency and lack of form. Should coach Cameron Ciraldo be blamed or does the fault land with halfback Lachlan Galvin and captain Stephen Crichton?

And 'Fozball' has been locked in for the next three seasons at Manly with Kieran Foran signing an extension to remain as head coach of the Sea Eagles until the end of 2029.

In Origin news, Payne Haas and Mitchell Moses are now fit and likely to return to the NSW starting line-up for game two.

This week, sports reporter Billie Eder joins rugby league writer Christian Nicolussi and national head of sport Neil Breen to break down the latest NRL news.

Read the latest on Kieran Forans's extension here. 

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have recorded six losses in their past seven matches and questions from fans are growing louder as to who should be held accountable for their inconsistency and lack of form. Should coach Cameron Ciraldo be blamed or does the fault land with halfback Lachlan Galvin and captain Stephen Crichton? And 'Fozball' has been locked in for the next three seasons at Manly with Kieran Foran signing an extension to remain as head coach of the Sea Eagles until the end of 2029. In Origin news, Payne Haas and Mitchell Moses are now fit and likely to return to the NSW starting line-up for game two. This week, sports reporter Billie Eder joins rugby league writer Christian Nicolussi and national head of sport Neil Breen to break down the latest NRL news. Read the latest on Kieran Forans's extension <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/done-deal-kieran-foran-signs-with-manly-until-end-of-2029-20260602-p6037g.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=40/20&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">here.&nbsp;</a>

Why Canterbury’s season is a ‘dog’s breakfast’

This weekend, there was supposed to be a special game played between the Sydney Swans and St Kilda. It was the teams' annual Pride match, in which the players would wear rainbow jerseys and celebrate diversity, the aim being to boost inclusivity for LGBTQ fans.

But for the first time in a decade, because of a far-reaching scandal involving Saints player Lance Collard, the Pride match was scrapped. Sydney opted to play the game against a different side, at a different time.

Today special correspondent Stephen Brook discusses the role that homophobic slurs play in footy and why the code’s attempts at cracking down on hate may be backfiring.
And just a heads-up, this episode contains offensive language.

Background reading
The question that exposed a massive flaw in the AFL’s fight against homophobia.
Not much pride in the AFL’s LGBTQI+ efforts.

This weekend, there was supposed to be a special game played between the Sydney Swans and St Kilda. It was the teams' annual Pride match, in which the players would wear rainbow jerseys and celebrate diversity, the aim being to boost inclusivity for LGBTQ fans.
But for the first time in a decade, because of a far-reaching&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-question-that-exposed-a-massive-flaw-in-the-afl-s-fight-against-homophobia-20260506-p5zugb.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">scandal involving Saints player Lance Collard</a>, the Pride match was scrapped. Sydney opted to play the game against a different side, at a different time.
Today special correspondent Stephen Brook discusses the role that homophobic slurs play in footy and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/not-much-pride-in-the-afl-s-lgbtqi-efforts-20260520-p5zz4u.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">why the code&rsquo;s attempts at cracking down on hate may be backfiring</a>. And just a heads-up, this episode contains offensive language. Background reading
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<li><a href="https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-question-that-exposed-a-massive-flaw-in-the-afl-s-fight-against-homophobia-20260506-p5zugb.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The question that exposed a massive flaw in the AFL&rsquo;s fight against homophobia</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/not-much-pride-in-the-afl-s-lgbtqi-efforts-20260520-p5zz4u.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Not much pride in the AFL&rsquo;s LGBTQI+ efforts</a>.</li>
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A player suspended, a Pride match bumped: Is the AFL doing more harm than good?

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Tony Abbott is one of our most divisive former prime ministers. Lauded in conservative political circles, and mocked outside of them.

And now, after he was knifed by his own party as a first-term prime minister, and then lost his political seat, Abbott is back.

Today chief political commentator James Massola discusses Abbott's selection as the new president of the Liberal Party and the risk, and reward, he poses to Opposition leader Angus Taylor.

Background listening:
Tony Abbott's interview on Inside Politics – On running for Senate, AUKUS and cultural ‘self-loathing’.

Tony Abbott is one of our most divisive former prime ministers. Lauded in conservative political circles, and mocked outside of them. And now, after he was knifed by his own party as a first-term prime minister, and then lost his political seat, Abbott is back. Today chief political commentator James Massola discusses Abbott's selection as the new president of the Liberal Party <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/abbott-was-australia-s-best-opposition-leader-but-his-return-to-the-spotlight-could-overshadow-the-new-guy-20260601-p602nf.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-6078">and the risk, and reward, he poses to Opposition leader Angus Taylor</a>. Background listening:
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<li>Tony Abbott's interview on Inside Politics &ndash; <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/please-explain-1/tony-abbott-on-one-nation-the-liberals-and-cultural-self-loathing">On running for Senate, AUKUS and cultural &lsquo;self-loathing&rsquo;</a>.</li>
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Tony Abbott is back, but what does it mean for the Liberal Party?

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James Hird might have the loudest support, but Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson agree there’s one man who stands above him and all other potential candidates for the vacant Essendon coaching job … if he can be convinced to apply. Carlton clock the “win of the year” under Josh Fraser, Fremantle frank their flag favouritism, St Kilda disappoint again and the football community pays solemn tribute to Neale Daniher. There’s plenty to discuss after round 12.

James Hird might have the loudest support, but Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson agree there&rsquo;s one man who stands above him and all other potential candidates for the vacant Essendon coaching job &hellip; if he can be convinced to apply. Carlton clock the &ldquo;win of the year&rdquo; under Josh Fraser, Fremantle frank their flag favouritism, St Kilda disappoint again and the football community pays solemn tribute to Neale Daniher. There&rsquo;s plenty to discuss after round 12.

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