35 Best Australian Politics Podcasts

1. Quillette Podcast

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The Quillette Podcast is a platform for rigorous, academic discussions rooted in common sense and free inquiry. Non-dogmatic and grounded in liberal values, the podcast serves as a beacon for thoughtful conversation on science, politics, philosophy, and culture. Quillette prides itself on intellectual honesty, avoiding ideological extremism in favor of evidence-based reasoning and progress. Hosted by leading voices in academia and journalism, past guests include evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, and journalist Douglas Murray, among others...MORE Hosts Claire Lehmann, Jonathan Kay, Richard Dawkins
Producer/Network Quillette
Email ****@quillette.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.3KTwitter 211.9K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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2. Saturday Extra - Full program podcast

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Smart analysis, lively conversations, and great company. Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.
Host Fran Kelly
Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 269Facebook 96.7KTwitter 133.4KInstagram 56.3K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Australian Politics

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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
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.3KFacebook 9.4MTwitter 10.3MInstagram 6.3M Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

4. THE OTHER SIDE 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 centre-right normal Aussies,  and we're open about it)?   THE OTHER SIDE  is a weekly  summary politics & news show from former Australian radio & TV journalist Damian Coory. We summarise the best news commentary from Australia and abroad in around 50mins a week...MORE Host Damian Coory
Producer/Network Damian Coory
Email ****@othersideaus.com
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 54Twitter 30.8K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. 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 Hosts Elana Mitchell, Steve Baty
Producer/Network Australian Democrats
Email ****@democrats.org.au
Location Australia
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Apple Reviews 8Facebook 4.1KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 930 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny

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Mark Kenny takes a weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National University and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Mark Kenny
Producer/Network The Australian National University
Email ****@policyforum.net
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 403Facebook 20.4KTwitter 8.4K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

7. 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 Darren Lim, in memory of Allan Gyngell.
Host Darren Lim
Producer/Network Darren Lim
Email ****@anu.edu.au
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 186 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

8. 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 to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics.    / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU /  patreon.com/seriousdangerau /  seriousdangerpod.com MORE Hosts Emerald Moon, Tom Ballard
Producer/Network Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard
Email ****@seriousdangerpod.com
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 296Twitter 3.2KInstagram 9.5K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Politics with Michelle Grattan

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The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan talks politics with politicians and experts, from Capital Hill.
Hosts The Conversation, Michelle Grattan
Producer/Network The Conversation
Email ****@theconversation.edu.au
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 303Facebook 133.1KTwitter 137.5KInstagram 58.2K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

10. Well May We Say

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Join us each week as we discuss what's happening to our country and why...
Host Jeremy Sear
Producer/Network Jeremy Sear
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 101 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. 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.Episodes released semi-regularly.Email us: ****@gmail.comMORE Hosts Phoebe Rose, Tatts, Clancy Reckons
Producer/Network Save General
Email ****@gmail.com
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Twitter 72 Avg Length 88 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The Shot Podcast

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A weekly podcast about Australian politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer and Dave Milner probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power.Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining. If you want a didactic account of power and politics in Australia, download something else. But if you want robust, honest and witty engagement with the big issues, The Shot podcast will be right up your alley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Jo Dyer, Dave Milner
Producer/Network Jo Dyer and Dave Milner
Email ****@theshot.net.au
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Apple Reviews 78Facebook 23KTwitter 23.8K Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

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A small independent Australian podcast about news, politics, sex and religion. An easy and entertaining way to keep up to date with the weekly news.
Host Trevor Bell
Producer/Network The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove
Email ****@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au
Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 523Twitter 79 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. The Mike Holt Show

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Mike and his invited guests discuss politics and issues that affect us today and into the future. Mike speaks up 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
Location Queensland, Australia
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Apple Reviews 13Facebook 1.5KTwitter 904Instagram 340 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. Fire at Will

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A safe space for dangerous conversations, from The Spectator Australia . The Spectator is the world's longest-running magazine of news, arts and ideas. Hosted by Will Kingston.
Host Will Kingston
Producer/Network The Spectator Australia
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 216Facebook 51.5KTwitter 17.4KInstagram 2.6K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. New Politics: Australian Politics

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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. Seriously./ Twitter @NewpoliticsAU / www.patreon.com/newpolitics/ newpolitics.substack.com/ www.newpolitics.com.auMORE Hosts Eddy Jokovich, David Lewis
Producer/Network New Politics
Email ****@newpolitics.com.au
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 193Facebook 941Twitter 2K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

17. 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
Location Australia
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 1.1KInstagram 648 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Between Parkes Place and Capital Hill | 6NewsAU

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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
Email ****@6newsau.com
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 10.7KTwitter 25KInstagram 19.1K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. ASPI Podcast: Policy, Guns & Money

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Policy, Guns & Money is produced by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). ASPI is an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces expert and timely advice for strategic and defence leaders. ASPI has offices in Canberra, Australia and Washington DC, USA.MORE Producer/Network The Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Email ****@aspi.org.au
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 88Facebook 28KTwitter 50.3K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

20. I'm Usually More Professional

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The Best Politics Podcast produced by an Australian Gambling Company
Producer/Network Sportsbet
Email ****@sportsbet.com.au
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 88 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

21. Decode

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A podcast series from the Betoota Advocate that breaks down, explains and decodes Australian politics and the big issues in the news cycle.
Producer/Network DM Podcasts
Email ****@dm.org.au
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 50Facebook 308Twitter 114.1KInstagram 1.2M Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Auspol Snackpod: Australian Politics and Memes

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A lefty comedy news podcast, serving up bite sized chunks of Australian politics, tasty news, and a side of crispy memes
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Twitter 641 Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Two Grumpy Hacks - an Australian politics podcast

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In America they're 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 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're 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
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 763Twitter 624 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

24. 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
Location Australia
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Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. TINFOIL TALES

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Australian Freedom Movement google box! SOS and Sandee have been observing the Australian Freedom Movement since it's 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Australia
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Apple Reviews 77Twitter 6.3K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Edge of the Election

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Edge of the Crowd brings you Edge of the Election, an Australian politics podcast where your host Joel Duggan and a rotating crew talk about the biggest political stories each week.Twitter/Instagram: @EdgeElectionPodEdge of the Crowd Website: www.edgeofthecrowd.comEOTC Socials: @EdgeOfTheCrowdMerchandise: https://shop-edgeofthecrowd.myshopify.com/MORE Producer/Network Edge of the Election
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 3Twitter 51Instagram 38 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. A Podcast You Shouldn't Ignore: Aussie Politics Explained

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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 mind, and ensure they can have a say in how Australian Elections turns out. Find us on facebook! Search 'A Podcast You Shouldn't Ignore: Aussie Politics Explained' and join the conversation.MORE Producer/Network Matt
Location California, United States
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Apple Reviews 8Facebook 111 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

28. 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
Email ****@abc.net.au
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.9KFacebook 96.7KTwitter 133.4KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

29. 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
Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Facebook 284Twitter 5Instagram 71 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Australia
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Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. The Professor and The Hack

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The Professor and The Hack is a frank, relatable and always entertaining discussion about the state of politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in Australia.Network 10's resident experts, National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton (The Hack) and Network Political Editor Peter Van Onselen (The Professor) are second to none when it comes to politics.They leave no stone unturned as they deep dive into what is happening in Australian politics and get to the bottom of what is really going on, always with their distinctive style, insights and a touch of humour...MORE Producer/Network Network Ten
Email ****@networkten.com.au
Location Australia
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 459 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

32. What You Talkin' Bout Willis?

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The week's top stories relating to VCE Australian & Global Politics.
Host Henry Willis
Producer/Network Henry Willis
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Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

33. Politics Done Differently | Australian Political Podcast

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Unlock the complexities of Australian politics with 'Politics Done Differently' the ultimate guide to understanding and engaging in democracy Down Under! From insightful analysis to thought-provoking discussions, we make politics accessible to all, challenging norms and amplifying diverse voices along the way. Join your host, Caterina Sullivan, as she seeks out expert insight from politicians around the country about the ever-evolving landscape of Australian politics. Tune in now!MORE Producer/Network Caterina Sullivan
Email ****@caterinasullivan.com
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Apple Reviews 3Facebook 416Twitter 506 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

34. Politics Explained - By a Teen!

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An Australian Politics Podcast with every now and then random international one
Location Australia
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Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact