Sat, 23rd May, 2026: Patricia Karvelas, ABC’s Afternoon Briefing, Australia’s Current Political Climate.

Our first guest is one of Australia’s sharpest political interviewers and commentators. She’s become a defining voice in Australian political journalism: incisive, relentless and never afraid to push politicians on the tough issues. You’ll know her from the ABC’s Afternoon Briefing, Radio National Breakfast and previously Q+A. Patricia Karvelas joins us now on the line now. Patricia Karvelas is one of Australia’s leading political journalists and broadcasters. She hosts Afternoon Briefing on ABC News and is a regular voice across the ABC’s political coverage, including major federal budget and election broadcasts. Previously the host of Q+A and Radio National Breakfast, Karvelas is known for her incisive interviews, deep Canberra contacts and sharp analysis of Australian politics, media and public policy. Before joining the ABC, she worked as a senior political reporter and columnist with The Australian and other major news outlets. She is widely regarded as one of the country’s most influential political interviewers. Macca and Kenny talk to PK about her insights into the latest in Australian politics The post Sat, 23rd May, 2026: Patricia Karvelas, ABC’s Afternoon Briefing, Australia’s Current Political Climate. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.