Without addressing the wealth inequality crisis, Australia’s economy and society will suffer.

Australia needs an electoral system that’s genuinely fair, not a two-tiered system that favours the major parties.

We discuss US tariffs against its three largest trading partners, the political battle over who gets to be American, and Trump’s imperial ambitions.

Slashing public service jobs won’t make government more efficient.

President Donald Trump has been issuing Executive Orders and dominating the media cycle, trying to radically reshape America and the world in the process.

Superannuation tax concessions benefit the richest Australians most – so why is the government finding it so hard to make modest changes to the system?

Richard Denniss joins the show to discuss Trump’s inauguration and the upcoming federal election.

The second Trump era has begun.

In the wake of the catastrophic LA fires, how do the Australian major parties shape up on climate policy?

David Marr discusses the frontier wars and the shocking family discovery that led to his award-winning book, Killing for Country.

From threatening to annex Greenland to blaming California Democrats for the state’s deadly wildfires, the Trump circus is back in town – and he’s not even president yet.

Just some things.

Bri Lee, one of Australia’s most exciting young writers, joins us to discuss her debut novel, The Work, and the politics of power and privilege.

Award-winning writer Lech Blaine traces the making of Peter Dutton – from Queensland detective to leader of the Opposition. 

Do Australians truly grasp the impact of a warming planet and what it could mean for our sunburnt country?

Australia’s status quo political culture is under pressure – so what does this mean for the upcoming federal election?

We answer your burning questions about the economy in the final episode of 2024.

Houses should be a place to live, not a ladder to wealth.

Don Watson joins us to discuss Trump’s beyond-bizarre cabinet selections, Joe Biden’s tainted legacy, and what this might all mean for Australia on the final episode of After America for 2024.

Immigration and public spending are barely keeping Australia out of a recession.

Amy Remeikis joins us to reflect on Anthony Albanese’s turbulent year as Prime Minister and preview the federal election campaign.

Zoe Daniel MP joins us to discuss the MAGA loyalists Trump is tapping for senior roles and how Australia can deal with the President-elect.

Trump says he’s going to make other countries pay with a sweeping new tariff regime – but in reality, everyone will lose.

Independent MP Helen Haines joins us to talk about how a deal between the Government and the Opposition could swing Australia’s electoral laws in their favour.

We discuss brainworms, Elon’s new gig, and why it’s a really bad idea to micro-dose E. coli.

The government locks-in cash for essentials, plus Elinor dreams of a mortgage and Greg contemplates the passage of time.

More frequent and severe disasters are sending insurance costs through the roof, creating a north-south divide in Australia.

…is an interest rate cut, says Greg Jericho.

The United Nations climate change negotiations are skirting around the critical issue of phasing out fossil fuels and are in desperate need of reform, says Sandrine Dixson-Declève.

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins the show to discuss how Australia should approach the second Trump presidency.