Political editor Katharine Murphy, who has seen the climate wars up close over many years, talks to Jane Lee about why they are being revived and why it’s such a risky strategy in this election campaign
Jul 2021
Matt Canavan on leadership and why he doesn’t want a net zero policy – Australian politics podcast
This week Katharine Murphy interviews Nationals senator Matt Canavan on Australia’s climate wars. The Nationals’ reinstated party leader, Barnaby Joyce, is an outspoken critic of policies that address climate change and target net zero, so how does the party justify its stance? W ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2020
'I don't think we should fund new coal-fired power plants': Trent Zimmerman on climate and the Liberals
The Liberal MP for North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman, joins Katharine Murphy to discuss his party’s historical stance on climate change, how denialism was brought into Australian politics and how he navigates the party line when his constituents largely believe in the need to take ac ... Show More
33m 49s
Feb 2020
Zali Steggall on getting to zero net emissions – Australian politics live podcast
Independent MP for Warringah, Zali Steggall, is seeking bipartisan support for a climate change bill aimed at transitioning Australia to a decarbonised economy. Katharine Murphy sits down with Steggall to discuss her adjustment into politics, whether the bill can pass the upcomin ... Show More
32m 26s
Aug 2020
Anthony Albanese: 'I know we will win the next election'
The federal leader of the opposition, Anthony Albanese, joins Guardian Australia’s political editor, Katharine Murphy, for a wide-ranging discussion on how to keep the government honest during the Covid-19 outbreak, climate change policy and what the Labor party needs to do to wi ... Show More
46m 38s
Nov 2019
Hecklers and heavy rain: How do voters feel about the election?
It's been a tough week on the campaign trail, with both party leaders having to deal with hecklers. So how are the parties really doing, and what does the polling say? Joining Adam are political consultant Nina Schick, co-founder of The Full Brexit Dr Philip Cunliffe and Sky's de ... Show More
48m 53s