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Patricia Karvelas

The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust.

From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news.

On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions.

On Saturdays, David Speers gets into the details of a major trend or issue with the help of an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.

The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust.

From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news.

Episodes

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Are the Liberals in a civil war?

Tensions are threatening to boil over in the Liberal party in the wake of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s comments about Indian migration.

Published: 5h agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 4:50amwith Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber

Duration: 23 minutes

Bob Carr on China’s military might || Insiders: On Background

Dan Andrews had a front row seat to China flexing its military might this week.

Published: FriFri 5 Sep 2025 at 9:00pmwith David Speers

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Duration: 20 minutes 11 seconds

Quiet Nauru deals, loud immigration protests

The government has quietly signed a $408 million (and then some) deal with Nauru to house members of the so-called NZYQ cohort.

Published: ThuThu 4 Sep 2025 at 5:30amby Patricia Karvelas and Melissa Clarke

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Duration: 48 minutes

Is the government taxing information?

The government is under increasing pressure to explain changes to Freedom of information laws, which could make it harder for journalists and members of the public to gain access to documents.

Published: WedWed 3 Sep 2025 at 4:00amwith Patricia Karvelas and David Speers

Duration: 21 minutes

Can Labor fix home support for older Australians?

The government is facing increased criticism over the delays to the introduction of its new aged care reforms. It comes as Department of Health data reveals that 5000 Australians died in the last financial year while waiting for a home care package.

Published: TueTue 2 Sep 2025 at 4:00amwith Patricia Karvelas and Rafael Epstein

Duration: 32 minutes

The government condemns anti-immigration rallies

Anti-immigration rallies took place over the weekend with known neo-Nazis speaking at events in Melbourne and Sydney.

Published: 1 Sep 2025Mon 1 Sep 2025 at 4:30amwith Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber

Duration: 27 minutes

On Background || Sovereign Citizens

For years, experts have warned of the dangers of the so-called sovereign citizen movement.

Published: 29 Aug 2025Fri 29 Aug 2025 at 9:00pmwith David Speers

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Duration: 16 minutes 58 seconds

Canberra, Iran and a curious photo op

Parliament is back in full swing, and it's been a blockbuster sitting week in Canberra - with plenty on the agenda for both major parties, and even more happening off it.

Published: 28 Aug 2025Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 4:15amby Patricia Karvelas and Melissa Clarke

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Duration: 40 minutes

Is the government doing enough on sovereign citizens?

A developing story out of Victoria - a police double fatality and an active manhunt - has drawn federal attention to the rise of sovereign citizen ideology in Australia. Are our national security agencies watching closely enough?

Published: 27 Aug 2025Wed 27 Aug 2025 at 4:15amwith Patricia Karvelas and David Speers

Duration: 24 minutes

Iran 'orchestrated' attacks on Australian soil

Iran has “crossed a line” and “put Australian lives in danger".

Published: 26 Aug 2025Tue 26 Aug 2025 at 5:30amwith Patricia Karvelas and Rafael Epstein

Duration: 24 minutes

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