Politics with Michelle Grattan

The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.

Two blunders and tap dancing with the truth: election special podcast with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
Apr 18, 2025 – 14:24
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Warwick McKibbin on trying to model economic certainty in uncertain times
Apr 17, 2025 – 26:36
DOGEy Dutton and a dull debate: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
Apr 12, 2025 – 18:47
Hugh White on what the next PM should tell Trump and defending Australia – without the US
Apr 10, 2025 – 31:33
What it's like to be showered with Trump dust: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
Apr 5, 2025 – 17:52
Kos Samaras on polls and the people who'll decide this election
Apr 2, 2025 – 23:39
It’s on: tracking policies and truth in advertising. Election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
Mar 29, 2025 – 24:06
Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor on tax top-ups and budget bottom lines
Mar 27, 2025 – 28:32
Negotiating with the Greens and negotiating with Trump: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
Mar 21, 2025 – 21:35
Barbara Pocock on the Greens' policy priorities
Mar 19, 2025 – 33:00
Tariffs, a tricky road for Dutton and the future of Pine Gap: election special episode with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn
Mar 15, 2025 – 18:06
Peter Dutton on why he’s not Australia’s Trump – ‘I’m my own person’
Mar 14, 2025 – 45:50
Tina Jackson says there's 'No such thing as a safe seat': 3 independent challengers to watch this election
Mar 13, 2025 – 24:27
Cyclone Alfred wreaks havoc as leaders await Trump tariff decision: election special episode 2 with Amanda Dunn and Michelle Grattan
Mar 8, 2025 – 16:28
James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill
Mar 8, 2025 – 28:33
Chinese warships, a dirt file and a firming election date: election special episode with Amanda Dunn and Michelle Grattan
Mar 1, 2025 – 18:55
Tom Rogers on helping voters spot election lies
Feb 27, 2025 – 24:20
Danielle Wood on how to trim back housing regulations
Feb 20, 2025 – 24:18
David Littleproud on US tariffs, a government-owned Rex, and the Nationals’ identity
Feb 13, 2025 – 30:31
Tariffs, climate & the rules based order: what the Trump presidency means for Australia
Feb 5, 2025 – 26:27
Albanese discusses a second term with the youth vote in mind
Feb 2, 2025 – 47:14
"I don't do coy": Treasurer Jim Chalmers + Angus Taylor on the budget blues
Dec 20, 2024 – 44:35
For Mark Dreyfus, antisemitism is very personal
Dec 13, 2024 – 37:16
Populism, tribalism and partisanship": Simon Birmingham's parting reflections
Dec 4, 2024 – 37:35
From 'drill, baby, drill' fears to hope: why COP wasn't so bad for climate boss Matt Kean NEW
Nov 30, 2024 – 24:59
The argument for reducing "big money" in elections: Special Minister of State Don Farrell
Nov 22, 2024 – 27:02
"One of the worst bills ever": Shadow Minister David Coleman on proposed misinformation laws
Nov 16, 2024 – 23:40
Independent Helen Haines says the NACC has had 'disappointing start', and the government is pork barrelling
Nov 11, 2024 – 24:49
Bruce Wolpe says personal relations between Trump and Albanese would be 'rocky'
Nov 2, 2024 – 22:55
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sally McManus on what unions want from Labor and Innes Willox on business wish list for Dutton
Oct 25, 2024 – 31:23
'It’s going to be a bad result for Labor' - Antony Green and Michael McKenna on the Qld election
Oct 21, 2024 – 22:08
Productivity Commissioner Danielle Wood on how to grow Australia's weak productivity
Oct 10, 2024 – 27:36
Josh Bornstein on how big companies are taking away employees’ private rights
Oct 2, 2024 – 24:01
Richard Holden says no interest rate fall likely for 12 months
Sep 27, 2024 – 25:55
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Adam Bandt on why the Greens are playing hardball on housing
Sep 19, 2024 – 22:57
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Robert French on the realities of a social media age ban
Sep 12, 2024 – 23:20
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ghaith Krayem on Muslim votes mattering
Sep 5, 2024 – 23:14
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank's Andrew Hauser says don't read too much for Australia from US rates message
Sep 3, 2024 – 25:35
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey says Kamala Harris and Anthony Albanese share views
Aug 23, 2024 – 23:36
Politics With Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie says government ‘scared stiff’ of gambling companies
Aug 19, 2024 – 19:36
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Pat Turner on Indigenous empowerment, Closing the Gap, and future Indigenous leadership
Aug 8, 2024 – 18:06
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Lester Munson on Kamala Harris’s style and a changed Trump
Jul 25, 2024 – 39:24
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Australia should navigate a second Trump term
Jul 18, 2024 – 27:18
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Fatima Payman on the challenges and opportunities of being a crossbencher
Jul 10, 2024 – 30:07
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on 'calling out' claims about the energy transition's cost
Jun 26, 2024 – 28:50
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Malinauskas on political donations, kids on social media, and the nuclear option
Jun 20, 2024 – 26:53
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Clive Hamilton on how Australians must adapt to 'Living Hot'
Jun 6, 2024 – 25:09
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Norton on the Albanese government's interventionist policy to cut foreign student numbers
May 29, 2024 – 19:22
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Bragg flags a coalition would use 'coercion' of the states to get more new houses built
May 25, 2024 – 27:50
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Madeleine King on investment incentives and the pivotal role of gas
May 23, 2024 – 30:13