Insiders
ABC Australia
Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.
Episodes
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Mar 28, 2026 • 56min
The Middle East war enters its second month, as the fuel crisis bites harder
But the big question remains: Does Donald Trump have a strategy to end the Middle East war?
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Mar 21, 2026 • 58min
A Labor landslide in SA, as the fuel crisis deepens
Clare Armstrong, ABC chief digital correspondent; Greg Brown, political chief at The Australian; Paul Sakkal, political chief at SMH/The Age; Chris Bowen, federal energy minister; Peter Malinauskas, South Australia premier. They discuss Labor’s landslide in South Australia and the rise of One Nation. They also probe a deepening fuel crisis, supply cancellations, rationing risks, and national energy security.
Mar 14, 2026 • 54min
Three more Iranian football members leave Aus, as Joyce regrets not securing fuel supply
Another three members of the Iranian women's football team have decided to return home, days after being granted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia.Meanwhile our guest, former Deputy Prime Minister and One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce says he regrets not doing more to secure Australia's fuel supply when he was in government. David Speers is joined by Matthew Knott, Jane Norman and Jason Koutsoukis.
Mar 7, 2026 • 54min
A week of war in the Middle East
Donald Trump is now demanding Iran's unconditional surrender – and a say in who runs the country.
Feb 28, 2026 • 1h 6min
Trump announces Iran's Supreme Leader dead, following US-Israel strikes
A fresh Middle East conflict is underway, as Donald Trump announces the death of Iran's Supreme Leader.
Feb 25, 2026 • 5min
Analysis: Threat against PM is not a bizarre outlier
It's tempting to treat the evacuation of the prime minister from the Lodge this week as a bizarre outlier but that would miss the point.
Feb 21, 2026 • 55min
What is the government doing about 'ISIS families' wanting to return?
The Federal Government hardens its stance on 'ISIS families' trying to leave Syria.
Feb 14, 2026 • 53min
Taylor Takeover
Angus Taylor takes over a Liberal Party in crisis – in what he calls a change or die moment.
Feb 7, 2026 • 55min
Coalition on track to reunite, as interest rates put pressure on the Treasurer
The Coalition on track to reunite after a messy split.
Jan 31, 2026 • 54min
Inflation spike and leadership infighting
Parliament returns this week – and while the government is bracing for an interest rate rise – both the Liberal and National Parties are riven by infighting.Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien joins David Speers.
