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The Professor and The Hack
by Network Ten
The Professor and The Hack is a frank, relatable and always entertaining discussion about the state of politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in Australia. Network 10's resident experts, National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton (The Hack) and Network Political Editor Peter Van Onselen (The Professor) are second to none when it comes to politics. They leave no stone unturned as they deep dive into what is happening in Australian politics and get to the bottom of what is really going on, always with their distinctive style, insights and a touch of humour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Episode 143: Anticipating The Agenda
It's February already, which means it's almost time for parliament to start sitting for the year. What can we expect to be on the agenda? As the saying goes, in this world nothing is certain except death and taxes. But what about death taxes? Hear Peter’s thoughts on that topic. And what is it...
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Episode 142: No Simple Solution
This week Hugh and Peter discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Alice Springs and whether the immediate actions he imposed will be effective in what is a very complex situation. They also think about how The Voice is conflated with other issues before surmising the state of politics…
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Episode 141: In With The New
It’s a new year, everyone’s refreshed and raring to go, and The Professor and The Hack are no exceptions. So, what can we expect this year? Is it true that ‘inflation’s back because Labor’s back’? Can we look forward to a time when interest rates stop rising or are we headed for a recession? And…
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Episode 140: A Christmas Cracker!
In which The Professor and The Hack spread some Christmas cheer throughout the land! Hugh and Peter take a look back at the year that was 2022, taking in all the highs and lows, winners and losers, before turning their attention to what’s in store in 2023. This episode was also recorded as a…
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Episode 139: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Well 2022 is drawing to a close, and there’s no doubt it’s been a pretty busy year in politics. Will the year end on a high for Anthony Albanese? Where will energy prices be in 2023? What are the key takeaways from the new Australian Election Study? And why will The Professor be donning a shirt...
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Episode 138: Ask No Questions …
It may have been the last sitting week of parliament for the year, but it’s been a busy one. Dan Andrews has kept his seat in Victoria, the National Party has announced it will oppose the Voice referendum, and Scott Morrison and his secret ministries are in the spotlight once again as he becomes...
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Episode 137: Too Tired To (Vote For The) Party?
Victoria is headed to the polls this weekend, so what does the future look like for Dan Andrews? We’re seeing major party fatigue amongst voters so will Victorians stick with the devil they know? And with wages still way behind inflation and the banks forecasting interest rate rises to the end of...
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Episode 136: G20/20 Vision
Hugh’s been in Bali for the G20 summit and dials in direct from his hotel room to fill us in. So much to talk about, including what the future of trade relations between Australia and China is likely to be on the back of Albanese’s meeting with Xi Jinping. Our prime minister has also formed bonds...
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Episode 135: A Window On The World
There’s a bit of an international flavour this week. As the results of the US midterms start to trickle in, The Professor and The Hack ponder the confidence trick that is Trump. And is Putin likely to put in an appearance at next week’s G20 summit? Closer to home we look at the end of the…
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Episode 134: The Dragon That Must Be Slayed
With a quarter of Australian households currently worried about how they are going to pay their bills, is the treasurer right when he says it’s time to slay the inflation dragon? And will it actually happen? Further afield, the US is gearing up for next week's midterms, we take a look at the...
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Episode 133: The Budget Special
The Albanese government has just delivered its budget, the first for Labor in nearly 10 years, and there’s a lot to unpack. At a time when we’re experiencing the highest inflation rate in Australia since 1990, Hugh and Peter look at who the winners and losers were in this week's federal budget....
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Episode 132: Shooting The Pre-Budget Breeze
It’s nearly budget time, again. That’s two this year. It’s an unusual situation, but an exciting time for anyone who loves policy and economics, including PVO. So is the forecast gloomy or bright? The Professor and the Hack deep dive into the realities of what we can expect – and it’s a complex...
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Episode 131: Once More Unto The Breach
Millions of Australians are this week coming to terms with their information being compromised in the Optus data breach. But what about the pollies having access to a lot of our personal information that’s stored in their database? It’s exempt from the Privacy Act, but is it safe? Also up for...
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Episode 130: The World Mourns
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, The Professor and The Hack take a moment to reflect on times past and times to come. Hugh and Peter also discuss the Integrity Commission, and think about what we can expect from the upcoming economic statement. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Episode 129: Up, Up And Away
So much to talk about this week. The interest rate rises just keep on coming, with the fifth one in as many months just announced. Can you believe it’s been 30 years since superannuation was introduced? Paul Keating can, and has had something to say this week. And why are the Greens and Matt...
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Episode 128: A Change Of Pace
Today we move away from politics and talk about policy for a change. There’s a lot to unpack from this week’s jobs and skills summit, as news about an increased migration cap breaks mid-recording. Also up for discussion are the stage three tax cuts. And where was Peter Dutton? Hosted on Acast.…
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Episode 127: Jobs For The Boy
With former prime minister Scott Morrison’s secret self-appointments dominating the news, our dynamic duo discusses whether more of Morrison really was the solution to the problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 126: Checking The Balances
As we digest the impact of yet another interest rate rise, Hugh and PVO don’t even consider the fact that right now avocados are the cheapest they’ve ever been. Instead they look at the hot topics of the day, including the different forms cost of living relief could take, and the potential…
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Episode 125: Hello Again
Your favourite commentators are back after a well-earned break (or at least PVO is). They reflect on the aftermath of the election, and discuss the first week of parliament. And can we expect to see Scott Morrison on the evangelical speaking circuit any time soon? Hosted on Acast. See...
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Episode 124: Take Your Seats Please
This week Hugh and Peter take a look at the ministers gaining a seat on Labor's new front bench. Who are the rising stars in this new political environment? And as celebrations begin the world over for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, what better time to discuss the appointment of an...
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Episode 123: Looking Ahead
The Professor and The Hack get down to some more unpacking of the election results and what we can expect as the political landscape starts to change. What does all this really mean for the next three years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 122: Australia Has Decided
Australia has voted, and after nearly 10 years Labor takes the top seat. The Professor and The Hack deep dive into the highs and lows of the election, and take a look at what lies ahead for Australia's 31st Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Episode 121: Prediction Time!
Two days to the election and the polls are indicating a close race. As our starters inch towards the finish line, the Professor and the Hack discuss the absence of Labor's costings, whether Albanese will finish building his gaff-proof fence, and why numbers suddenly have Hugh all confused. And…
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Episode 120: The End Is In Sight
With less than a week to go, the Professor and the Hack delve into the new signature policy around super and housing for first-home buyers, and whether the promise of a Scott Morrison 2.0 is possibly too little too late. And exactly what can we expect in this last week of campaigning? Hosted on...
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Episode 119: Run To The Line
With nine days to go, all the major parties are campaigning hard. But is it all falling on deaf ears? This week's must-hear topics include the latest leaders' debate, the YouGov poll and whether Albanese is an economic destroyer or a leader in waiting. And PVO gets his hands on some leaked and...
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Episode 118: Disillusionment And Disinterest Abound
With two weeks to go, the election campaign is nearly over, but is the reality actually that we are over the campaign? As we stumble towards the finishing line in this multi-horse race, The Professor and The Hack also look at this week's interest rate rise, and Peter has some great ideas for...
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Episode 117: Waiting For The Rubber To Hit The Road
Suddenly we're almost halfway through the election campaign and, it seems, at a crossroads in political history. Albanese's in iso as competency ratings for both leaders hit their lowest levels in almost 30 years, and the Pre-Election Fiscal Update makes for some interesting reading. Hosted on...
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Episode 116: Scare Tactics
The rains have stopped, the scare campaigns have started and PVO is in Brisbane for the leaders' debate. As well as what's happening in Australia, The Professor and The Hack turn their attention to the deal between the Solomon Islands and China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Episode 115: Food For Thought
With the East Coast of Australia under a blanket of rain yet again, Hugh and PVO discuss whether the weather is making those first tentative steps along the campaign trail a bit muddy. And as the dishes of election temptation start to be laid out on the table, they pull up a chair and take a look...
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Episode 114: Back with a vengeance and a budget bonanza
The Professor and the Hack are back! And there's so much to discuss. From a deep dive into this week's budget to whether there will be a potential swan dive in the upcoming election, no stone is left unturned. Or untalked about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 113: Swings And Roundabouts
In which Hugh crunches some numbers, the electoral pendulum gets a swing, and Hugh and PVO work out their differences about Grace Tame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 112: For These Are Testing Times
Happy New Year from the Professor and the Hack! And what a start to 2022 it has been. What with the covid catastrophe, the Djokovic disaster, and rumblings of a republic, there's a lot to get through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 111: Deck The Great Hall
We're getting closer to the end of the year, so Hugh and Peter don their Christmas hats and indulge in some more election speculation, while lamenting the decidedly unfestive lack of wit in politics these days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 110: What the Omicron Is Going On?
It's the last sitting week of Parliament for the year, and there's a lot to talk about. Join Hugh and PVO as they delve into the politics of a virus, Kate Jenkins' Set The Standard report, defamation and China's new military exercise off the coast of Taiwan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Episode 109: Words Matter
As Parliament enters its last sitting period for the year, the Professor and the Hack dissect Scott Morrison's handling of the most recent protests, and muse about where the upcoming election could be won or lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 108: Hold The Phone
Trust issues, trickery and texts all come under the microscope this week, as Hugh and PVO tackle all the important issues including why it's never good to lie. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 107: Net Zero
This week, it's all climate talk and election speculation. From Glasgow to Canberra, join us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 106: Normal Or Something Close To It
PVO and Hugh discuss the return to normal for our locked-down nation, an impending federal election and, of course, the goings on in state politics. Get your hit of the new normal on episode 106. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 105: Le Grand Sulk
This episode traverses from the streets of Melbourne to future battles fought under sea and of course to Australian Parliament. Protests, submarines and China. Get your high vis on and be ready to down periscope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 104: Public Policy 101
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there, and of course to Scott Morrison. The economy is bouncing back, what's going on with singles bubbles, and the most surprising of all - PVO got a prediction right! In the latter part of the episode PVO mentions a drug used in the treatment of Covid. If...
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Episode 103: A Wicked Problem
Hugh and PVO are back chatting about the handling of issues both domestic and international. Also included, a look at the opposition's chances in an upcoming election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 102: The Way Things Are
The PM has shown his workings when it comes to the phases of his roadmap, but does it all add up practically? And where does this leave his plans on when to call the next election? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 101: Expectation Management
PVO tries to retire his 'kiss of death' this week before he and Hugh look again at the vaccine rollout and assess how fair it is for Scomo to be shouldering so much blame. Also up for discussion are the looming spectre of recession, farewell to Speaker Tony Smith, and what is the new normal that...
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Episode 100: Living With The Virus
Here we are at the 100th episode! Hugh and PVO raise their bats before turning again to matters at hand: the vaccine rollout, Sydney in lockdown, hard borders, and the compliance blitz aimed at one part of the city but not others. Then they field some questions from listeners, mostly seeming to…
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Episode 99: The Killing Season
It's an all-Barnaby, all-Nationals affair today on The Professor and The Hack. How will the party look going forward? And what does this mean for religious freedoms? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 98: Acting PM
Hugh and PVO are talking McCormack, jobs, and Ben Roberts-Smith. With everything going on in Australia right now, what better way to keep up to date than with The Prof and The Hack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 97: War Games
Brrr! It's chilly all across the nation but that won't stop PVO and Hugh from talking elections, G7, potential wars and Phillip Ruddock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 96: Bad Weather Bias
This time the Prof and the Hack are talking vaccines, lockdowns, and economic growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 95: Tragic Irony
With Victoria heading back into lockdown, this episode is all about the vaccine rollout and all things Covid, with a little bit of Clive Palmer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 94: Shake The Mess Around
Hugh knows Albo can dance! Find out more about this, unemployment, vaccines and the troubles in the Middle East in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Professor and The Hack is a frank, relatable and always entertaining discussion about the state of politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in Australia.
Network 10's resident experts, National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton (The Hack) and Network Political Editor Peter Van Onselen (The Professor) are second to none when it comes to politics.
They leave no stone unturned as they deep dive into what is happening in Australian politics and get to the bottom of what is really going on, always with their distinctive style, insights and a touch of humour.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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