Politics Now

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'.

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Will Albo get a Trump deal at any cost?

The Prime Minister has met with Canadian Prime Minister on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada — but all eyes are on his scheduled meeting with Donald Trump in coming days. And while Anthony Albanese has noted AUKUS and tariffs as key agenda items, is it really worth the Prime Minister getting a deal at "any cost"? And will the escalating Israel-Iran conflict overshadow all discussions between global leaders? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burnin...

Jun 16, 2025•26 min

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