40 Best Australian Politics Podcasts

1. Quillette Podcast

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Quillette is an online magazine founded by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. The publication has a primary focus on science, technology, news, culture, and politics.
Hosts Claire Lehmann, Jonathan Kay
Producer/Network Quillette
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Twitter 212.7K Since Nov 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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2. Saturday Extra

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With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.
Host Fran Kelly
Producer/Network ABC listen
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 67.3KTwitter 136.4KInstagram 25.8K Get Email Contact

3. 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 what's going on clearly and simply without any hidden agenda (we're old-fashioned center-right normal Aussies, and we're open about it)? THE OTHER SIDE AUSTRALIA is a weekly summary of politics & news shows from former Australian radio & TV journalist Damian Coory.MORE Producer/Network Damian Coory
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 30.8K Get Email Contact

4. Australian Politics

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In the Australian Politics podcast, Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia's political team examine what's happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
Host Karen Middleton
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.8MInstagram 5.9M Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

5. Politics with Michelle Grattan

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Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation, talks politics with politicians and experts.
Hosts The Conversation, Michelle Grattan
Producer/Network The Conversation
Email ****@theconversation.edu.au
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 111.8KTwitter 151.7KInstagram 48.2K Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

6. Serious Danger

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Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat with key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us.MORE Hosts Emerald Moon, Tom Ballard
Producer/Network Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard
Email ****@seriousdangerpod.com
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 3.2KInstagram 5.9K Get Email Contact

7. 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 researchers at The Australian National University and beyond.
Host Mark Kenny
Producer/Network The Australian National University
Email ****@policyforum.net
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 21.1KTwitter 8.4K Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

8. Australia in the World

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A discussion of the most important news and issues in international affairs through a uniquely Australian lens. Hosted by Allan Gyngell and Darren Lim.
Host Darren Lim
Producer/Network Darren Lim
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Apple Rating 5/5 Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

9. Well May We Say

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A progressive podcast about Australian politics.
Producer/Network Jeremy Sear
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 19Twitter 550 Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

10. 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 the political conversation in #auspol, and explore not just our policy positions and values, but with relevant experts the science and evidence that underpins possible policy solutions for the challenges facing Australia today.MORE Producer/Network Australian Democrats
Email ****@democrats.org.au
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3KTwitter 2.4KInstagram 735 Get Email Contact

11. Aussie Earful

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Pull up a chair, grab a brew, and tune into Aussie Earful. We're here to cut through the noise and give you the straightforward chat on Australian news, politics, business, and the conversations that get the nation buzzing. This is where informative meets informal.MORE Producer/Network Babel Podcasts
Email ****@babelconsultants.com
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 118 Get Email Contact

12. Australiana

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Australiana delivers in-depth discussions with newsmakers and newsbreakers to help you understand Australian politics, culture, and the wars that are being waged to change both. Brought to you by The Spectator Australia, the Australian edition of The Spectator the world's longest-running magazine of news, arts, and ideas. Hosted by Will Kingston.MORE Host Will Kingston
Producer/Network The Spectator Australia
Email ****@gmail.com
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13. 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 affairs or if you want to hear some alternative views then why not give us a go?
Producer/Network The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove
Email ****@xenor.com.au
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14. 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 figures and moments that have shaped Australian political history.
Hosts Phoebe Rose, Tatts, Clancy Reckons
Producer/Network Save General
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15. New Politics Podcast

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The best analysis and discussion about Australian politics and #auspol news. Presented by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis, we look at all the issues the mainstream media wants to cover up and do the job most journalists avoid: holding power to account.MORE Hosts Eddy Jokovich, David Lewis
Producer/Network New Politics
Email ****@newpolitics.com.au
Apple Rating 1/5Facebook 950Twitter 2.2K Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

16. The Bloody Aussie Battler Podcast

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The Bloody Aussie Battler is hosted by Mike Holt. Mike and his invited guests discuss politics and issues that affect us today and into the future. Mike pulls no punches, fears no bureaucrat or thought policeman as he exposes the corruption, lies, crimes and treason Australians are subject to in our everyday lives. The Bloody Aussie Battler speaks for all Aussies who want to live free of government interference, under a fair and just political system of laws governed by our Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 and English Common Law.MORE Host Mike Holt
Producer/Network Mike Holt
Email ****@advance-australia.com.au
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.5KTwitter 880Instagram 345 Get Email Contact

17. TINFOIL TALES

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Australian Freedom Movement Google box! SOS and Sandee have been observing the Australian Freedom Movement since its Covid-era inception and in these episodes share their observations and analysis of a movement that has swept the world, looking at how it has affected Australia specifically. Delve into the world of anti-vaxxers, conspiracy theorists, Sovereign Citizens (yes, we know that is an oxymoron), and politics and learn about the movement of influencers, grifters, and characters.MORE Hosts SOS, Sandee
Producer/Network SOS and Sandee
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18. The Shot Podcast

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A weekly podcast about Australian politics, power, and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Dave Milner, and Charles Firth probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power.
Producer/Network Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Charles Firth and Dave Milner
Email ****@theshot.net.au
Facebook 20KTwitter 24.1K Get Email Contact

19. Unrepresentative Swill

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Robbie Gray and Nic Cokis give their opinions about Australian and international politics that no-one asked for.
Hosts Robbie Gray, Nic Cokis
Producer/Network Nic Cokis and Rob Gray
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20. Auspol Explained

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Auspol Explained is an educational podcast aimed at helping you understand the Australian political system in an easy and simple way. It's also a Youtube series, so I occasionally say 'video' and 'watching.' Don't worry: it's designed to have all the factual information in the audio so you're still learning!MORE Host David Cox
Producer/Network David Cox
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21. What You Talkin Bout Willis?

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The week's top stories relating to VCE Australian & Global Politics.
Producer/Network Henry Willis
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22. Between Parkes Place and Capital Hill

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From the team at 6 News Australia, Between Parkes Place and Capital Hill will break down Australian politics, law & government with special guests & unrivalled coverage.
Producer/Network 6 News Australia
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 4.7KTwitter 25KInstagram 10.2K Get Email Contact

23. Policy, Guns & Money

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A podcast produced by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). ASPI is an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces expert and timely advice for Australia's strategy and defence.MORE Producer/Network The Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Email ****@aspi.org.au
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 27.4KTwitter 50.3K Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

24. The Truth of It.

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A weekly look at Australian Politics, through a Christian worldview. 'The Truth of It' cuts through the fake news and delivers, the truth of it.
Producer/Network ACL – Australian Christian Lobby
Email ****@acl.org.au
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 306.6KTwitter 6K Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

25. Talking AusPol

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Talking AusPol is a weekly casual podcast by the Moderation Team over at AustralianPolitics on Reddit. Each week we invite members of our community to discuss the recent news in Australian Politics.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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26. Two Grumpy Hacks

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In America, they are calling it the year of the howling moron the time when politics has been hijacked by the barking mad and the criminally insane. What was once the rational debate is now just a bunch of people seemingly shouting at clouds. The thing is they have the vote so we have to listen to them and the people they are talking to. Dennis Atkins and Malcolm Farr have been listening to this stuff for years and survived. Tune in and find out what's happening.MORE Producer/Network Malcolm Farr
Apple Rating 5/5 Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Decode

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A podcast series from the Betoota Advocate that breaks down, explains and decodes Australian politics in the lead up to the 2022 Federal Election. 
Producer/Network DM Podcasts
Email ****@dm.org.au
Apple Rating 4/5 Get Email Contact

28. Auspol Snackpod

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Bite-sized chunks of Australian politics and news served up with a side of crispy memes.
Producer/Network Auspol Snackpod
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Twitter 1.1K Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

29. Edge of the Election

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As the Australian Federal Election draws near, Edge of the Crowd brings you Edge of the Election, an Australian Politics podcast where hosts Jacqui Dodd and Rory Denis talk about the big political news ahead of the election.MORE Producer/Network Edge of the Election
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30. Insiders - Back To You

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A weekly conversation about Australian politics guided by you. Every Friday, host David Speers and a rotating cast of ABC journalists from around the country answer listener questions about the week's major stories and the things they've never quite understood about Australian politics.MORE Email ****@abc.net.au
Facebook 82.1KTwitter 135.2KInstagram 405.1K Get Email Contact

31. The Eleventh

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The Eleventh is an explosive thriller teasing out everything you never knew about one of the most famous chapters of Australian political history - the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.MORE Host Alex Mann
Producer/Network ABC listen
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Facebook 67.3KTwitter 136.4KInstagram 405.1K Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

32. A Podcast You Shouldn't Ignore

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Wish someone had explained politics to you earlier? No idea who to vote for this election? Tune in so we can help!We aim to help voters make up their own minds and ensure they can have a say in how the Australian Federal Election turns out.MORE Producer/Network Matt
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33. The Modern Democracy

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Australian Politics can be difficult to understand - it's time-consuming, it's hard to keep up with, while being almost impossible to find some order in the chaos. On The Modern Democracy, we're keeping it simple, concise, and easy to access for all individuals who are looking to keep up and learn what goes on behind the scenes and what it means for all Australians.MORE Producer/Network Phoebe Britten
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34. The Professor and The Hack

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The Professor and The Hack is a frank discussion about politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in the country. Network 10's Hugh Riminton and Peter Van Onselen discuss what is happening in Australian politics and get to the bottom of what is really going on.MORE Producer/Network Network Ten
Email ****@networkten.com.au
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35. Politics Done Differently

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Politics Done Differently is a no frills political podcast for the everyday voter where host Caterina Sullivan interviews federal, state territory, and local politicians across Australia. In these casual, fun, and engaging conversations, Caterina talks to political figures about how to engage Australian voters in the political conversation.MORE Producer/Network Caterina Sullivan
Email ****@caterinasullivan.com
Facebook 416Twitter 506 Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

36. Politics Explained - By a Teen!

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An Australian Politics Podcast with every now and then random international one
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