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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
The Issue is hosted by LiSTNR. The show has published 64 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include ""Policy over personal attacks": A warning from Australia's 22-year-old senator" (24 October 2026, 33 minutes), "Australia's house prices keep falling. This is why Labor thinks the panic is overblown" (17 October 2026, 31 minutes), and "'National scandal': This tech expert blows the whistle, saying sensitive federal government data is vulnerable" (10 October 2026, 34 minutes).
The Issue publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 64 episodes.
Booking probability for The Issue is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Issue requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Issue's contact route on record: verified email.
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LiSTNR hosts The Issue, a news show with 64 episodes published.
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Episode #45
Labor Senator Charlotte Walker is only 22 but she has already made her presence felt in Canberra. She’s a polarising figure. Some love her social media reels, fresh look on key issues and her youth. Others think...
Episode #44
From housing tax changes to credit card surcharges, heat is building on the Albanese government over its economic management. Daniel Mulino's role as Financial Services Minister and Assistant Treasurer puts him in the...
Episode #43
A former public servant is blowing the whistle on the federal government’s handling of data. Samuel Spencer says it is not good enough that Commonwealth Departments are using Microsoft Excel to administer $1.2...
Episode #42
In this candid interview with The Issue Podcast, Liberal Senator Jonno Duniam opens up about his upcoming exit from federal parliament, sharing how the intense demands of political life impact families. As Shadow...
Episode #41
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Episode #40
In this week's episode of The Issue, we get a special look inside the giant project notorious for delays and cost blowouts, but is critical to Australia's electricity plans. Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes sits down in a...
Episode #39
The Strait of Hormuz remains choked by war six months on. What does this mean for inflation and interest rates in Australia? Did we ever move past the risk of fuel shortages? Senior energy analyst Saul Kavonic joins The...
Episode #38
Is AI about to accelerate cybercrime? How do we stop it? How exposed are we? Australia's number one expert on all things cyber security, Alastair MacGibbon sits down with The Issue to discuss the growing threats in our...
Episode #37
As the AI revolution ramps up in Australia, AI Professor Toby Walsh is optimistic but cautious. In this week's episode of The Issue, Toby Walsh discusses the rapidly growing number of data centres in Australia and our...
Episode #36
What would you ask Anthony Albanese if you had the chance? Mortgage broker Joseph Daoud dropped $16.5k at a charity auction - not for himself, but to give three everyday Australians a front-row seat to his tennis match...
Episode #35
Defence recently confirmed a plague of unidentified flights above RAAF bases. Industry insiders tell us drones are now a critical danger for us all. In this week's episode of The Issue, CEOs Ben Westgarth, Justin Olde...
Episode #34
All three of the major parties in Australia are now pushing to lower Australia’s migration rate. Pauline Hanson and One Nation have shaken up the debate on population. But if we are going...
Episode #33
Chris Richardson says residents who oppose new local developments otherwise known as NIMBYs ("Not In My Back Yard"), need to ‘suck it up’ in for the nation to solve...
Episode #32
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has raised concerns with China over its nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific. But is that enough? Lachlan Strahan tells The Issue if these types of incidents...
Episode #31
The CEO of Master Builders Australia has revealed to 7NEWS she received death threats to her family home in Canberra. Denita Wawn says the ordeal pushed her to clean-up the building sector and the construction union...
Episode #30
How secure is Australia’s food supply? The podcast examines that critical Issue this week. We talk to Xavier Martin, a broadacre farmer from the Liverpool Plains and the President of the NSW Farmers Association...
Episode #29
Bristling with high-tech weapons, Beijing is inseparable from the case for Australia spending tens of billions more on our defence in the years ahead. How dangerous is China's surge in military capability? How does...
Episode #28
<p>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?</p> <p>In this week's episode of The Issue...
Episode #28
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...
Episode #27
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...
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