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60 min

S2026 · E1 · Jan 25, 2026

Anthony Albanese - Prime Minister (25/1/2026) Episode 1

Coalition chaos as the Nationals split. David Speers is joined by Lenore Taylor, Matthew Knott and Samantha Maiden to discuss the aftermath of the Bondi attack, hate speech and gun laws reform, and One Nation surge in the polls. David interviews Anthony Albanese.

60 min

S2026 · E2 · Feb 1, 2026

Ted O'Brien - Shadow Treasurer and Deputy Leader of The Opposition (1/2/2026) Episode 2

David Speers and the panel Waleed Aly, Clare Armstrong and Phil Coorey discuss the week including leadership uncertainty in the Liberal and National parties; inflation, interest rates and the budget; plus social cohesion.

60 min

S2026 · E3 · Feb 8, 2026

Jim Chalmers - Treasurer (8/2/2026) Episode 3

David Speers and the panel Karen Middleton, Paul Sakkal and John Kehoe discuss the week in parliament, the economic and political outlook after interest rates rose, budget repair, the Coalition split, and the Israeli President's visit.

60 min

S2026 · E4 · Feb 15, 2026

Jane Hume - Deputy Liberal Leader (15/2/2026) Episode 4

Angus Taylor voted Liberal leader with Jane Hume deputy, while Sussan Ley will quit parliament. David Speers covers the week with Jennifer Hewett, Jacob Greber and Natassia Chrysanthos including the Israeli President's visit.

60 min

S2026 · E5 · Feb 22, 2026

Tony Burke - Home Affairs Minister (22/2/2026) Episode 5

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Niki Savva, Patricia Karvelas and Charles Croucher including immigration, 'ISIS brides', Pauline Hanson's comments, inflation, wage growth, and Angus Taylor's shadow ministry.

66 min

S2026 · E6 · Mar 1, 2026

Tim Wilson - Shadow Treasurer (1/3/2026) Episode 6

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Shane Wright, Melissa Clarke and Mark Kenny including options for tax reform, changes to the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing, worse than expected inflation data, government spending, the PM's 'difficult' comment, a bomb scare at the Lodge and increasingly hostile and heated political discourse.

60 min

S2026 · E7 · Mar 8, 2026

Penny Wong - Foreign Minister (8/3/2026) Episode 7

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Annabel Crabb, Samantha Maiden and Peter Hartcher including War in the Middle East, Canadian PM Mark Carney's visit, economic uncertainty, petrol prices, growth and the budget.

60 min

S2026 · E8 · Mar 15, 2026

Barnaby Joyce - One Nation MP (15/3/2026) Episode 8

David Speers discusses the week with Jason Koutsoukis, Jane Norman and Matthew Knott including the impacts of the War in the Middle East on oil prices, fuel supply and Australia's defence, plus One Nation and the Nationals.

61 min

S2026 · E9 · Mar 22, 2026

Chris Bowen - Energy Minister (22/3/2026) Episode 9

David Speers and the panel Paul Sakkal, Clare Armstrong and Greg Brown discuss the SA Election and One Nation's support, surging petrol prices and another interest rate rise, the impact of the Middle East War, plus economic reform and the May Budget.

60 min

S2026 · E10 · Mar 29, 2026

Andrew Hastie - Shadow Industry Minister (29/3/2026) Episode 10

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Greg Sheridan, Niki Savva and Phil Coorey including the response to the fuel crisis, the War in the Middle East, a new trade deal with the European Union, plus the May Budget.

60 min

S2026 · E11 · Apr 12, 2026

Catherine King - Transport Minister (12/4/2026) Episode 11

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Jacob Greber, Karen Middleton and Waleed Aly including fuel supply and prices, US-Iran ceasefire, Trump/MAGA, the PM's trip to Singapore, EVs, tax breaks and Ben Roberts-Smith.

60 min

S2026 · E12 · Apr 19, 2026

Richard Marles - Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister (19/4/2026) Episode 12

David Speers joins Jennifer Hewett, Osman Faruqi and Samantha Maiden to discuss the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, US-Iran peace talks, the Strait of Hormuz, fuel supply, new defence strategy and the Coalition immigration policy.

60 min

S2026 · E13 · Apr 26, 2026

Angus Taylor - Opposition Leader (26/4/2026) Episode 13

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Lenore Taylor, Tom Crowley and Katina Curtis including changes to the NDIS, aged care, tax on gas exports and CGT, the fuel crisis, defence, Farrer by-election and the Budget.

60 min

S2026 · E14 · May 3, 2026

Matt Canavan - Nationals Leader (3/5/2026) Episode 14

David Speers joins Paul Sakkal, Anna Henderson and Daniel James to discuss events in Alice Springs, inflation, interest rates, the federal budget, the Antisemitism Royal Commission interim report and the Farrer by-election.

60 min

S2026 · E15 · May 10, 2026

Tim Wilson - Shadow Treasurer (10/5/2026) Episode 15

David Speers discusses the week with Niki Savva, Melissa Clarke and Greg Brown including the result of the Farrer by-election, the RBA raise interest rates, what to expect in Tuesday's Federal Budget, plus the 'ISIS brides'.

60 min

S2026 · E16 · May 17, 2026

Jim Chalmers - Treasurer (17/5/2026) Episode 16

David Speers is joined by Phil Coorey, Alan Kohler and Samantha Maiden to discuss the washup from the Budget and the Opposition's Reply including housing and tax reform, migration, aged care, the NDIS and gambling reforms.

60 min

S2026 · E17 · May 24, 2026

David Pocock - Independent Senator (24/5/2026) Episode 17

David Speers discusses the week in federal politics with Clare Armstrong, Mark Kenny and Shane Wright including reaction to the budget, tax reform options, plus a look ahead to the return of parliament for a new sitting week.

60 min

S2026 · E18 · May 31, 2026

Clare O'Neil - Housing Minister (31/5/2026) Episode 18

David Speers is joined by Patricia Karvelas, John Kehoe and Natassia Chrysanthos to discuss housing, CGT, negative gearing, trusts, the NDIS, the NACC, inflation, jobseeker reforms, the Teal independents and Senate Estimates.

60 min

S2026 · E19 · Jun 7, 2026

David Shoebridge - Greens Senator (7/6/2026) Episode 19

David Speers discusses the week with Karen Middleton, Paul Sakkal and Waleed Aly including second-hand submarines and calls to review AUKUS, the slowing economy, the House passes tax changes, NDIS reform and US tariff threat.

60 min

S2026 · E20 · Jun 14, 2026

Mark Butler - Health Minister (14/6/2026) Episode 20

David Speers is joined by Jennifer Hewett, Cameron Stewart and Raf Epstein to discuss One Nation's surge in the polls, political fundraising, inquiries into the NDIS and property tax changes, the Middle East and the economy.

60 min

S2026 · E21 · Jun 21, 2026

Ted O'Brien - Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister (21/6/2026) Episode 21

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Peter Hartcher, Melissa Clarke and Greg Brown including Pauline Hanson's Press Club speech, US-Iran ceasefire deal, CGT carve-outs, tax inquiry, interest rates and fuel excise.

60 min

S2026 · E22 · Jun 28, 2026

Jim Chalmers - Treasurer (28/6/2026) Episode 22

David Speers and the panel Laura Tingle, Phil Coorey and Anna Henderson cover the week in politics including CGT and negative gearing budget bill pass the Senate, inflation, jobs, the economy, Teal party and multiculturalism.

60 min

S2026 · E23 · Jul 5, 2026

Dan Tehan - Shadow Energy Minister (5/7/2026) Episode 23

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Niki Savva, Daniel James and Samantha Maiden including house prices, the social media ban and gambling reforms plus how the major parties are responding to One Nation.

60 min

S2026 · E24 · Jul 12, 2026

Pat Conroy - Defence Industry Minister (12/7/2026) Episode 24

Patricia Karvelas is joined by Jacob Greber, Sarah Martin and Andrew Probyn. They discuss the week in politics including pacific relations, China's missile test in the region, the Telstra outage and the Prime Minister's unequivocal apology for comments he made about Kylie Minogue.

60 min

S2026 · E25 · Jul 19, 2026

Andrew Bragg - Shadow Housing Minister (19/7/2026) Episode 25

Guest host Patricia Karvelas discusses the week in politics with Annabel Crabb, Katina Curtis and Paul Sakkal including the Albanese government's plan for AI regulation and a national framework, plus housing and the economy.

60 min

S2026 · E26 · Jul 26, 2026

Anthony Albanese - Prime Minister (26/7/2026) Episode 26

David Speers interviews Anthony Albanese and discusses the week in politics with Rafael Epstein, Greg Brown and Ashleigh Raper including the ALP National Conference, scrutiny of Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce and One Nation.

60 min

S2026 · E27 · Aug 2, 2026

Jane Hume - Deputy Leader of the Opposition (2/8/2026) Episode 27

David Speers discusses the week in politics with James Campbell, Tom Crowley and Jacqueline Maley including inflation, the fuel excise discount ends, AusAlert test, and Ben Carroll replaces Jacinta Allan as Victorian Premier.

64 min

S2026 · E28 · Aug 9, 2026

25th Anniversary Special Episode 28

For 25 years Insiders has been Australia's destination for informed political discussion, analysis and debate. Founding host Barrie Cassidy returns to the Insiders couch, joining host David Speers, Paul Kelly, Melissa Clarke, Karen Middleton and Samantha Maiden to reflect on how Australian politics, reporting and the national conversation have evolved since 2001.

60 min

S2026 · E29 · Aug 16, 2026

Jenny McAllister - NDIS Minister (16/8/2026) Episode 29

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Lenore Taylor, Jane Norman and Mark Kenny including reforms of the NDIS, gambling advertising, migration, housing, the GST, interest rates and the sitting week in Canberra.

60 min

S2026 · E30 · Aug 23, 2026

David Farley - One Nation MP (23/8/2026) Episode 30

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Andrew Probyn, Clare Armstrong and Phil Coorey including the government secures Coalition support to pass gambling reform, NDIS overhaul and the News Bargaining Incentive.

60 min

S2026 · E31 · Aug 30, 2026

Tanya Plibersek - Social Services Minister (30/8/2026) Episode 31

David Speers and the panel Anna Henderson, Ashleigh Raper and Waleed Aly discuss the week including AI, powering data centres, gun laws, migration, refugee intake, inflation and Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet floods.

60 min

S2026 · E32 · Sep 6, 2026

Jonathon Duniam - Shadow Home Affairs Minister (6/9/2026) Episode 32

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Niki Savva, James Campbell and Karen Middleton including economic growth, migration, housing, privacy reforms, tobacco taxes, private health rebate, One Nation and the Pacific.

60 min

S2026 · E33 · Sep 13, 2026

Anika Wells - Communications Minister (13/9/2026) Episode 33

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Jacob Greber, Sarah Martin and Greg Brown including social media reforms and a digital duty of care, super early release, migration, housing, the economy and cost of living.

60 min

S2026 · E34 · Sep 20, 2026

Anthony Albanese - Prime Minister (20/9/2026) Episode 34

Patricia Karvelas discusses the week in politics with Laura Tingle, Charles Croucher and James Massola including migration, housing, AI, digital safety and the UN. David Speers interviews PM Anthony Albanese from California.

60 min

S2026 · E35 · Sep 27, 2026

Jane Hume - Deputy Opposition Leader (27/9/2026) Episode 35

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Melissa Clarke, Greg Sheridan and Matthew Knott including AI, digital safety, data breach, climate and the UN, plus migration, super, fuel prices, inflation and interest rates.

60 min

S2026 · E36 · Oct 4, 2026

Jim Chalmers - Treasurer (4/10/2026) Episode 36

David Speers joins Waleed Aly, Samantha Maiden and John Kehoe to discuss interest rates, inflation, fuel prices, cost of living, the economy, card surcharge ban, AI, digital safety and David Shoebridge becomes Greens leader.

60 min

S2026 · E37 · Oct 11, 2026

Angus Taylor - Opposition Leader (11/10/2026) Episode 37

David Speers discusses the week in politics with Katina Curtis, Peter Hartcher and Raf Epstein including the Coalition's migration policy, the pre-COP climate meeting in the Pacific, illegal tobacco, housing and the economy.

60 min

S2026 · E38 · Oct 18, 2026

Daniel Mulino - Assistant Treasurer (18/10/2026) Episode 38

David Speers is joined by Lenore Taylor, Paul Sakkal and Anna Henderson to discuss digital duty of care, gas reservation policy, tax changes, small business, ATO credit card ban, aged care, the economy and Josh Frydenberg.

60 min

S2026 · E39 · Oct 25, 2026

Krissy Barrett - AFP Commissioner (25/10/2026) Episode 39

David Speers and the panel Niki Savva, Mark Kenny and Greg Brown discuss the attack on Independent MP Helen Haines and the implications for our politics and society. David also interviews AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett.

60 min

S2026 · E40 · Nov 1, 2026

Katy Gallagher - Finance Minister (1/11/2026) Episode 40

David Speers covers the week in politics with Phil Coorey, Jacqueline Maley and Tom Crowley including the sitting week in the House, Senate Estimates, security for politicians, inflation, interest rates and the US Midterms.

S2026 · E41

8/11/2026 Episode 41

Nov 8, 2026

41 episodes in Season 2026

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Insiders analyses and discusses Australian politics with the use of a panel of political journalists and columnists and interviews with prominent politicians and commentators. Broadcast on ABC1 on Sunday mornings at 9 am, the show also features many regular commentators from various Australian media outlets and think tanks. The program is presented by veteran political journalist Barrie Cassidy as part of the ABC's Sunday morning line-up, commencing with Insiders, followed by Inside Business and then Offsiders, a sports program also hosted by Cassidy.

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Total runtime 793h 0m · Episode length 60 min · Type News

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Premiered

July 15, 2001

Latest episode

November 1, 2026

Next episode

November 8, 2026

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ABC TV

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Australia

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News

Episode length

60 min

Total runtime

793h 0m

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English

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