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Peacock Politics

Go behind Canberra’s closed doors. Adam Peacock asks politicians and leading commentators to cut the crap and to explain simply how the Australian political system functions, why it was set up the way... Read more

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The internet

The internet

How our political views are being shaped by the online world. Host Adam Peacock speaks with reformed hacker from CTRL Gr... Read more

3 Sep 2019

27mins

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The campaign

The campaign

How far will a politician go to win power? Senior Fellow at Australian National University, Mark Kenny, speaks to host A... Read more

13 May 2019

36mins

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The Brexit effect

The Brexit effect

What does Brexit mean for Australia? Host Adam Peacock speaks with former advisor to Tony Blair, Nick Rowley, to unpack ... Read more

25 Sep 2019

31mins

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The first 100 days

The first 100 days

How crucial are the first 100 days in government, following an election? Host Adam Peacock sits down with Senator Arthur... Read more

20 Aug 2019

34mins

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The relentless media cycle

The relentless media cycle

How much does the media influence politics - and vice versa? Host Adam Peacock chats with Kevin Rudd's former senior pre... Read more

23 Apr 2019

44mins

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The rise of populism

The rise of populism

It's the global phenomenon taking off in Europe, India, Brazil and even the US. Host Adam Peacock speaks with Professor ... Read more

1 Oct 2019

24mins

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Managing a political crisis

Managing a political crisis

How does a politician survive when they do something (or someone) they shouldn't? Host Adam Peacock speaks to crisis man... Read more

18 Sep 2019

24mins

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Covid19: Politics in a Pandemic

Covid19: Politics in a Pandemic

Covid19 - it's like nothing we've ever lived to see. A worldwide pandemic which has stopped us in our tracks. As our hea... Read more

7 Apr 2020

23mins

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Whose personality is it anyway?

Whose personality is it anyway?

Personal beliefs vs pursuit of power. Host Adam Peacock sits down with former press secretary to Bob Hawke and political... Read more

7 May 2019

31mins

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Winning the unwinnable

Winning the unwinnable

How the Liberal Party won. Former Liberal Party politician, Christopher Pyne, reveals to host Adam Peacock the campaign ... Read more

4 Jun 2019

27mins

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The American influence

The American influence

Is Australia removed from the political madness that seems to have swept the Western world? Host Adam Peacock chats with... Read more

27 Aug 2019

30mins

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Women in politics

Women in politics

In the words of Beyoncé, who run the world, or at least when it comes to politics? Adam speaks to former Deputy Leader o... Read more

10 Sep 2019

31mins

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Trust

Trust

Do politicians trust each other and can we trust them? Host Adam Peacock asks former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull why... Read more

6 May 2020

34mins

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Friends and Foes

Friends and Foes

How do personal relationships among politicians influence political progress? Host Adam Peacock speaks to Ed Husic, Labo... Read more

4 May 2020

33mins

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The Deep State

The Deep State

What is the Deep State and who really runs our country? Host Adam Peacock asks political commentator Dr Keith Suter whet... Read more

29 Apr 2020

27mins

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Lobbying

Lobbying

What is lobbying and is it necessary for a democracy? Host Adam Peacock speaks to Danielle Wood, Program Director of Bud... Read more

27 Apr 2020

25mins

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Spending Our Money

Spending Our Money

What happens to our hard-earned tax dollars after they go to the government? Host Adam Peacock sits down with Stuart Ayr... Read more

22 Apr 2020

34mins

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Leadership

Leadership

What makes a great leader in Australian politics today? Host Adam Peacock asks political editor of the Financial Review,... Read more

15 Apr 2020

29mins

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Political vs public perception of climate change

Political vs public perception of climate change

How does the government create policies around a complex issue like climate change? Host Adam Peacock sits down with Dir... Read more

13 Apr 2020

33mins

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Is Australian politics broken?

Is Australian politics broken?

Why did we choose a mixture of a Washington and Westminster political system? Host Adam Peacock asks political commentat... Read more

12 Mar 2019

33mins

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