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Inside the psyche of 'daddy' Trump
Donald Trump has declared victory in brokering a Israel-Iran ceasefire. And while it's on precarious ground, what's the "method behind the madness" in the US President's approach?And the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been choosing his words carefully, eager to not be seen as a "central player" in the regional conflict — with the Opposition labelling him "flat-footed." But is that a fair call?And as European nations agree to increase defence spending to 5 per cent, largely to appease the US President — will the Prime Minister's approach of progressive patriotism come under increasing pressure from Donald Trump?Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by John Lyons, ABC Americas Editor on The Party Room.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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Sussan Ley's 'I'm not Dutton' speech
As the Donald Trump brokered Israel-Iran ceasefire looks to be on shaky ground, NATO members have rolled out the red carpet for the US President's visit.And Sussan Ley has delivered her first address to the National Press Club as Opposition leader, and as PK and David Speers discuss, it marked a clear departure from her predecessor. But gender quotas and net zero are set to remain sticky issues for the Coalition leader.Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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Has Trump stopped Iran developing a nuclear weapon?
US President Donald Trump has declared a 'ceasefire' in the Israel-Iran war has commenced, and while it was welcomed by the likes of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, it's not yet clear if Iran and Israel are onboard.The ceasefire deadline came into force just moments after a spate of Iranian missile strike killed four in Israel's south. So, what happens next — and how likely is it that a ceasefire will hold?Patricia Karvelas and Ben Knight break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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Australia backs Trump in Israel-Iran war
Anthony Albanese has thrown his support behind the Trump Administration's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, suggesting Australia supports actions that prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.But the Prime Minister has also underlined the need for diplomacy, stating that Australia doesn't want to see "escalation and a full-scale war."The Opposition has been critical of what they say is the Albanese Government's slow response on the strikes, as concerns rise the Israel-Iran war could escalate to a wider global conflict.Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]
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What's tax reform got to do with productivity? | Insiders on Background
Tax reform is back on the political agenda!
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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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