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The Issue is a weekly podcast that dives deep into the world of politics and global affairs. Hosted by seasoned political reporters Tim Lester and Josh Martin, the show offers insightful analysis, sharp commentary, and thoughtful discussion on the biggest stories shaping our world today. From the halls of Parliament to international summits, The Issue covers a wide range of topics - national policy debates, geopolitical tensions, election cycles, social movements, and more. Each episode breaks down the news of the week, helping listeners make sense of complex developments and what they mean for the future. Whether you're a political junkie or just trying to stay informed, The Issue is your go-to source for clear, intelligent, and engaging political conversation.
LiSTNR hosts The Issue, a news show with 47 episodes published.
The nuclear-powered submarine club, AUKUS, promises security. But besides from the hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars - what is the real cost behind the sub club? In this week's episode of The Issue, Greens NSW Sen
Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh was called a liar by Aussie soldier and MP Phil Thompson two weeks ago on 7NEWS' The Issue podcast. This week, Keogh speaks on the veterans' compensation reform set to kick in on Jul
In just a year, the rocketship from the right - One Nation - has flew past the old guard, climbing five times the vote it had at last year's polls. In this week's episode of The Issue, 'Poll Bludger' William Bowe discuss
This Aussie stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale. This is the new battle he fights as a Member of Parliament. He refused to back down from calling the Prime Minister a 'liar'. Now Phil Thompson has reveale
For months Donald Trump has promised peace with Iran is close. Energy experts say the crisis is far from over. From the Strait of Hormuz to fears of a global energy shock, Dr Jessie Moritz joins The Issue to unpack how t
As the FIFA World Cup looms, the high-stakes battles Australian football faces both on the pitch and in the boardroom only becomes clearer. Australia is officially locked into Group D for the World Cup in North America.
Australia’s housing crisis has hit breaking point — but the Albanese Government's recent bombshell at this week's Federal Budget hopes to fix it. Sitting down with 7NEWS' The Issue, Housing Minister Clare O’Neil defends
Sally Tindall discusses the impact of rising interest rates on Australian households, mortgage strategies, savings, and the broader economic outlook amid surging inflation and questionable government policies. The Direct
This week The Issue Podcast explores the complex political dynamics at play in the Farrer byelection, including the rise of One Nation and Independents, the decline of the major parties, and regional issues (such as heal
Australia’s housing market is at a tipping point. With the federal budget looming, major changes to housing policy, including negative gearing and capital gains tax, are being debated in Canberra. But could these decisio
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How does the Australian War Memorial tell the messy truth about war? It’s a shrine, a world-class museum and an archive in Canberra that’s undergoing a $550 million upgrade. The Issue looks at what’s next for the Memoria
David Pocock is considered one of the greatest ever Wallabies, now he’s giving the major parties grief as a Senator for the ACT in Federal Parliament. This week’s episode looks at the short- and long-term lessons from th
If you ask Scott Phillips how effective our governments have been at getting a high price from the companies that export our energy resources - expect an earful. This week's episode of The Issue features the Motley Fool'
Angus Taylor hails from the bush and has proven his country credentials to 7News, at the Camden Show near Sydney, by riding a bull, shearing a sheep and cracking a whip. But can the new Liberal Party leader become prime
How bad could the fuel blockage become? What does the war tell us about Australia's weak spots? This week's episode of The Issue features author and Deputy Chief of the RAAF, John Blackburn, who discusses all with 7NEWS'
This week The Issue looks at the power of social media in the political world. Brisbane based activist Drew Pavlou got President Donald Trump interested in the plight of Iranian footballers. It resulted in the President
In this episode of The Issue, the former federal cabinet minister Ed Husic gives a blunt assessment of where Australia is heading and where he believes things are going wrong. After being dropped from the Albanese govern
Dozens of phone models including Samsung and iPhone need software updates to connect to 000 in Australia. Some handsets can't be updated and need to be thrown in the bin. In this episode, the Issue investigates whether u
Queensland Senator and One Nation founder Pauline Hanson sits down with Tim Lester for a wide-ranging interview covering the surge in One Nation's polling, her views on Trump's America, immigration policy, the prospect o
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