There’s a bit going on with the Liberal Party this week, but while that unfolds we are going to look at some bigger issues.
Interest rates went up recently, for the first time in two years, and there’s a question as to whether government spending contributed to inflation.
So we're testing that today, with host Jacqueline Maley, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright and federal political correspondent Natassia Chrysanthos.

A national address, nailing down the budget, and Hastie’s ‘striking’ interview
27:56

Peter Hartcher: Donald Trump is on the cusp of walking away from Iran
23:05

Nick McKenzie on how North Korean spies are infiltrating Australian companies
19:02