Best 70 Australian Politics Podcasts

Here is our list of top Australian Politics podcasts you can listen to or contact them for your outreach campaign. Find hosts, booking agents and producers info for each podcast for collaboration.

1. Breaking Politics Podcast

Breaking Politics Podcast
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A look at the events that have shaped the week in federal politics

Producer/Network

Breaking Politics

Episodes

101

2. The Party Room

The Party Room
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Want to know what's really going on in Parliament House? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas give you the

Hosts

Patricia Karvelas, Fran Kelly

Producer/Network

ABC News

Email

****@abc.net.au

Episodes

113

3. Auspol Explained

Auspol Explained
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Auspol Explained is an educational podcast aimed at helping you understand the Australian political system in

Host

David Cox

Producer/Network

David Cox

Episodes

76

4. Serious Danger

Serious Danger
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Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join

Hosts

Emerald Moon, Tom Ballard

Producer/Network

Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard

Email

****@seriousdangerpod.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

156

5. Afternoon Light

Afternoon Light
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Welcome to the Afternoon Light Podcast, a captivating journey into the heart of Australia's political

Producer/Network

Robert Menzies Institute

Email

****@robertmenziesinstitute.org.au

Episodes

131

6. Socially Democratic

Socially Democratic
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Socially Democratic is your weekly centre-left politics and campaign podcast hosted by Stephen Donnelly,

Producer/Network

Stephen Donnelly

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

160

7. No Fibs Podcast

No Fibs Podcast
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The No Fibs Podcast explores a wide range of issues and topics of interest as it relates to #ausvotes and

Producer/Network

No Fibs

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

62

9. Off The Record

Off The Record
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Join The Advertiser's award-winning politics team for a fun and lively chat about the week in South

Producer/Network

Adelaide Advertiser

Episodes

41

10. Well May We Say

Well May We Say
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A progressive podcast about Australian politics.

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

90

11. Australian Politics

Australian Politics
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In the Australian Politics podcast, Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia's political team examine

Host

Karen Middleton

Producer/Network

The Guardian

Email

****@theguardian.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

23

Episodes

365

12. New Politics: Australian Politics

New Politics: Australian Politics
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New Politics publishes independent news and analysis on Australian politics, and our pearls of wisdom have

Hosts

Eddy Jokovich, David Lewis

Email

****@newpolitics.com.au

Rating

1/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

194

13. New Politics Podcast

New Politics Podcast
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The best analysis and discussion about Australian politics and #auspol news. Presented by Eddy Jokovich and

Hosts

Eddy Jokovich, David Lewis

Producer/Network

New Politics

Email

****@newpolitics.com.au

Rating

1/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

329

14. Politics with Michelle Grattan

Politics with Michelle Grattan
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Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation, talks politics with politicians and

Hosts

The Conversation, Michelle Grattan

Producer/Network

The Conversation

Email

****@theconversation.edu.au

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

348

15. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny

Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny
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Mark Kenny takes a twice-weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from

Host

Mark Kenny

Producer/Network

The Australian National University

Email

****@policyforum.net

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

309

16. Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast

Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast
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LNL stories separated out for listening. From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

34

Episodes

453

17. Playgrounds to Politics

Playgrounds to Politics
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Playgrounds to Politics is a podcast by The Connection Table with your host Samantha Dendle, a teenager from

Producer/Network

The Connection Table

Episodes

7

18. Saturday Extra

Saturday Extra
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With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the

Host

Fran Kelly

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

373

19. Outsiders

Outsiders
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Join the Outsiders for a no-holds-barred observation on the latest in political news.

Hosts

Rowan Dean, James Morrow, Rita Panahi

Producer/Network

Sky News Australia / NZ

Email

****@news.com.au

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

19

Episodes

456

20. Late Night Live - Full program podcast

Late Night Live - Full program podcast
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From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and

Host

David Ewan Marr

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

58

Episodes

306

21. Keep the Bastards Honest

Keep the Bastards Honest
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Keep the Bastards Honest is the podcast of the Australian Democrats political party. KTBH is where we join

Producer/Network

Australian Democrats

Email

****@democrats.org.au

Rating

5/5

Reviews

7

Episodes

36

22. The Other Side Australia With Damian Coory

The Other Side Australia With Damian Coory
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Are you having trouble keeping up with the news and flood of information coming at us all? Want to understand

Producer/Network

Damian Coory

Email

****@othersideaus.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

142

23. Saturday Extra

Saturday Extra
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With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the

Host

Fran Kelly

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

8

Episodes

124

24. The Shot Podcast

The Shot Podcast
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A weekly podcast about Australian politics, power, and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Dave

Producer/Network

Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Charles Firth and Dave Milner

Email

****@theshot.net.au

Episodes

51

25. SBS 뉴스 - 정치

SBS 뉴스 - 정치
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당신의 목소리에 귀 기울이는 SBS 뉴스와 함께하세요.

Producer/Network

SBS NEWS

Email

****@sbs.co.kr

Episodes

3058

26. Lowy Institute Events

Lowy Institute Events
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Listen to all of our events in one place. Featuring distinguished speakers from around the globe on foreign

Producer/Network

Lowy Institute

Email

****@lowyinstitute.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

86

27. Full Story

Full Story
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You've seen the headlines, now hear the Full Story. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper

Hosts

Reged Ahmad, Nour Haydar

Producer/Network

The Guardian

Email

****@theguardian.com

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

41

Episodes

1192

28. Follow The Money

Follow The Money
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The Australia institute's Follow the Money podcast explains Australia's big economic issues in plain English.

Email

****@australiainstitute.org.au

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

352

29. Let's Save The Governor-General!

Let's Save The Governor-General!
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Two Aussies and a Pom discuss Australian politics, be it reviewing recent events or discussing certain

Hosts

Phoebe Rose, Tatts, Clancy Reckons

Producer/Network

Save General

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

85

30. Credlin

Credlin
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Join Australia's most sought out political commentator Peta Credlin as she offers her razor sharp

Host

Peta Credlin AO

Producer/Network

Sky News Australia / NZ

Email

****@news.com.au

Rating

3.9/5

Reviews

8

Episodes

398

31. Anarchist World This Week

Anarchist World This Week
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Anarchist World This Week podcast presents an anarchist analysis on local, national and international news

Producer/Network

Dr Joe Toscano

Email

****@3cr.org.au

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

14

Episodes

300

32. The Lucky Country

The Lucky Country
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The Lucky Country is an insider's outside view of Australia's most important political and economic debates.

Producer/Network

The Australia Institute

Episodes

22

33. The Race

The Race
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News Corp journalists report from the Australian federal election campaign 2016 as Liberal PM Malcolm

Producer/Network

Daily Telegraph

Episodes

13

34. The Citizens Report

The Citizens Report
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This is the official podcast service of the independent Australian political party, the Citizens Party. Tune

Hosts

Elisa Barwick, Robert Barwick

Producer/Network

Australian Citizens Party

Email

****@citizensparty.org.au

Episodes

147

35. The Bolt Report

The Bolt Report
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With a proven track record of driving the news cycle, Andrew Bolt steers discussion, encourages debate and

Host

Andrew Bolt

Producer/Network

Sky News Australia / NZ

Email

****@news.com.au

Episodes

678

36. RN Breakfast

RN Breakfast
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RN Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

1014

37. Think Again

Think Again
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Think Again offers weekly conversations and reflections about current events, trends and public

Producer/Network

Jennifer Borrell & Jacques Boulet

Episodes

111

38. City Limits

City Limits
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Urban environment issues, analysing government services, both federal and state and local campaigns.

Producer/Network

Kevin Healy, Zeb Peake & Karina Aedo-Aguilera

Episodes

68

39. Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations

Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations
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Andrew is the federal Labor Member for Fenner (Canberra, ACT, Australia). This podcast includes a selection

Producer/Network

Andrew Leigh MP

Episodes

71

40. Keep Left

Keep Left
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Comment and analysis on the political questions of the day, with talkback.

Producer/Network

Chris Gaffney & Irene Bolger.

Episodes

59

41. Left After Breakfast

Left After Breakfast
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Weekly Commentary and Chat from a progressive viewpoint with Susanna Duffy and Friends

Producer/Network

Susanna Duffy and Friends

Episodes

67

42. 3AW Mornings

3AW Mornings
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Listen to the best bits of 3AW Mornings & exclusive interviews here - and don't forget to tune in live

Host

Tom Elliott

Producer/Network

3AW

Email

****@3aw.com.au

Rating

3.7/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

1370

43. FontCast

FontCast
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A podcast dedicated to Tasmanian news, politics and business from Font PR. Join Brad Stansfield, Becher

Producer/Network

Font PR

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

93

44. Policy Forum Pod

Policy Forum Pod
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Policy Forum Pod is the podcast of PolicyForum.net - Asia and the Pacific's platform for public policy

Hosts

Sharon Bessell, Arnagretta Hunter

Producer/Network

Policy Forum Pod

Email

****@anu.edu.au

Rating

3.3/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

55

45. Based with Senator Alex Antic

Based with Senator Alex Antic
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'Based with Senator Alex Antic' brings you cutting-edge conservatism and robust discussions you won't hear

Producer/Network

Senator Alex Antic

Email

****@believeinblue.com.au

Episodes

25

46. WilmsFront

WilmsFront
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Wilms Front is a fast-paced news and information live internet show. It is broadcast live from the Unshackled

Producer/Network

WilmsFront

Episodes

112

47. Green Left Weekly Radio

Green Left Weekly Radio
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A weekly source of alternative information which aims to inspire action and organisation to put people and

Producer/Network

Green Left Radio Collective

Rating

3/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

74

48. Beyond the echo chamber

Beyond the echo chamber
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A podcast where a young teenager interviews people with different political views/opinions.

Producer/Network

Theo Boltman

Episodes

13

49. News Fighters

News Fighters
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News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor

Producer/Network

Dylan Behan

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

57

50. AM

AM
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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program. With key political interviews and

Host

Sabra Lane

Producer/Network

ABC News

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

520

51. The Australia Institute

The Australia Institute
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The Australia Institute is the country's most influential progressive think tank. We conduct research on

Host

Ebony Bennett

Producer/Network

The Australia Institute

Email

****@australiainstitute.org.au

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

530

52. Grattan Institute

Grattan Institute
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Everything you need to know about Australian public policy in just 20 minutes.Grattan Institute is dedicated

Host

Kat Clay

Producer/Network

Grattan Institute

Email

****@grattan.edu.au

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

5

Episodes

320

53. Australian Institute of International Affairs Podcast

Australian Institute of International Affairs Podcast
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The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is an independent, non-profit organisation promoting

Producer/Network

Australian Institute of International Affairs

Email

****@internationalaffairs.org.au

Episodes

88

54. Late Night Live

Late Night Live
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LNL stories separated out for listening. From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates

Host

David Marr

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

34

Episodes

1968

55. John Anderson: Conversations

John Anderson: Conversations
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Join Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson in conversation with some of the world's

Host

John Anderson

Producer/Network

John Anderson

Email

****@johnanderson.net.au

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

187

Episodes

170

56. ConspiracyOz Podcast

ConspiracyOz Podcast
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ConspiracyOz is a current news site with a uniquely Australian perspective, we seek the truth that mainstream

Producer/Network

ConspiracyOz.com

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

201

57. PM | ABC Radio

PM | ABC Radio
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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and

Email

****@your.abc.net.au

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

1034

58. Perth Indymedia

Perth Indymedia
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Radical activist citizen journalism. A weekly radio programme on RTRFM (92.1FM), a community radio station

Producer/Network

Perth Indymedia Collective

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

182

59. Well May We Say

Well May We Say
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Join us each week as we discuss what's happening to our country and why...

Producer/Network

Jeremy Sear

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

65

60. The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove
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An Australian podcast about news, politics, sex and religion. If you are too busy to keep up with current

Producer/Network

The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

Email

****@xenor.com.au

Episodes

125

61. Yeah Nah Pasaran

Yeah Nah Pasaran
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Examining, through an anti-fascist lens, ethno-nationalism, white supremacy and neo-fascism in so-called

Hosts

Andy Fleming, Cam Smith

Producer/Network

Andy Fleming & Cam Smith.

Email

****@yahoo.com.au

Rating

3.5/5

Reviews

8

Episodes

174

62. Australiana

Australiana
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Australiana delivers in-depth discussions with newsmakers and newsbreakers to help you understand Australian

Host

Will Kingston

Producer/Network

The Spectator Australia

Email

****@gmail.com

Episodes

143

63. Unrepresentative Swill

Unrepresentative Swill
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Robbie Gray and Nic Cokis give their opinions about Australian and international politics that no-one asked

Hosts

Robbie Gray, Nic Cokis

Producer/Network

Nic Cokis and Rob Gray

Episodes

78

64. Chris Kenny Tonight

Chris Kenny Tonight
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The common sense approach to the big issues facing the nation.

Host

Chris Kenny

Producer/Network

Sky News Australia / NZ

Email

****@skynews.com.au

Episodes

283

65. Progressive Podcast Australia

Progressive Podcast Australia
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Nick, Katie and friends shoot the shit about social justice issues, politics and pop culture. We discuss

Hosts

Nick, Katie

Producer/Network

Nick and Katie

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

7

Episodes

69

66. Sunday Extra

Sunday Extra
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Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well

Host

Julian Morrow

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@abc.net.au

Episodes

507

67. PM

PM
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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and

Producer/Network

ABC News

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

362

68. RN Drive - Full program podcast

RN Drive - Full program podcast
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RN Drive takes you behind the day's headlines, with an engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

322

69. Wednesday Breakfast

Wednesday Breakfast
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Current affairs, media analysis, alternative media.

Host

Sunehra Ahmed

Producer/Network

Grace Hall, Sonia Randhawa

Email

****@3cr.org.au

Episodes

98