Best Sydney Briggs Podcasts (2025)

1
Coalition's shadow cabinet shakeup 21:00

4h ago21:00

21:00

After officially reuniting as the Coalition, Sussan Ley and David Littleproud unveiled the make-up of the Shadow frontbench — and there were some notable snubs and omissions. In the Liberals, Jane Hume was overlooked for a role, and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was shifted to a role in the outer ministry. While in the Nationals, former Deputy leaders B…

1
What Albo learnt from Scomo's Hawaii moment 21:00

1d ago21:00

21:00

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been on the ground in the flood-ravaged NSW Mid North Coast, and as PK and Tom Crowley discuss, that's exactly what the community expects of leaders. And the Prime Minister has also used more forceful language to condemn Israel's blockade of food and supplies to Gaza, but recently dumped Labor frontbencher Ed Hus…

1
How do the Liberals rebuild? 34:00

3d ago34:00

34:00

As the Liberals and Nationals look to get the Coalition band back together, the Liberal party remains deeply divided on the factors that led to their crushing election defeat. PK brings us inside the tent, for a sneak peek into her Four Corners report on where it all went wrong — and where to next for the Liberal brand. And while the Liberal and Na…

1
The Nationals are 'holding a gun to the Liberal Party’s head', says Malcolm Turnbull | Insiders: On Background

6d ago

—

On Tuesday, the Coalition split. Then an internal war between the Liberals and Nationals broke out. By Thursday, olive branches were offered. The two parties aren’t re-united just yet, but talks are resuming. Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull tells David Speers National Party's approach of "holding a gun to the Liberal Party's head" is politic…

1
The World Record Crowd, with Lindsay Peterson 38:24

6d ago38:24

38:24

On August 2nd, 2023, sports history was made at a volleyball game in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 92,000 fans packed into a stadium to watch an NCAA match — making it the largest crowd to ever watch a women’s sport. As the Director of Operations for the University of Nebraska’s Volleyball program, Lindsay Peterson helped put together the largest at…

1
Are the Coalition getting back together? 38:00

7d ago38:00

38:00

After a public and messy break-up, the Liberal and National parties have agreed to delay announcing their respective frontbench picks "in good faith". So, will the separation be short-lived? And if the parties don't reconcile, how will both Sussan Ley and David Littleproud move next? Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Anna Henderson, SB…

1
Why the Coalition breakup is 'weird' 19:00

7d ago19:00

19:00

The Nationals have broken up with the Liberals, ending the Coalition agreement for the first time since 1987. But Nationals leader David Littleproud says he hopes they can get back together — before the next election that is. So, will Liberal leader Sussan Ley have him back? Or does the split also offer opportunities for the Liberal party to rebuil…

1
Why the Nats broke up with the Libs 30:00

9d ago30:00

30:00

This was supposed to be a Question Time episode, but while Fran and PK were answering brilliant questions from listeners — the Nationals announced they would be splitting from the Liberals. So they had to talk about that, of course. But before the shock announcement, they discuss why the AEC doesn't count all votes on election night, give analysis …

1
The PM heads to Rome 28:00

9d ago28:00

28:00

Following the Pope’s inauguration in Rome, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been busy networking with world leaders. Back in Australia, the Greens have a new leader, and the Liberal party’s internal battles over climate and energy policy continues. Will they keep pushing nuclear or ditch it? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down o…

1
Another round of climate wars? "Oh God no!" | Insiders On Background 21:00

12d ago21:00

21:00

After a bruising election defeat, the Coalition is putting all of its policies up for review - including net zero. One of the biggest supporters of net zero by 2050 is big business. Australian Industry Group's Innes Willox tells David Speers to "reopen the climate wars... is like reopening an old wound."…

1
Players with Purpose: The Grand Rapids Rise's Camryn Turner and Paige Briggs-Romine are here to Inspire 39:27

13d ago39:27

39:27

Two of the Grand Rapids Rise's top players, Camryn Turner and Paige Briggs-Romine, chat with Janice about the new fame they've found since stepping up from college volleyball into the pro league. Paige and Camryn share their personal stories of beating the odds, and the differences they've had going from a male coach to a woman. Hear about their in…

1
Three leadership contests in one week 37:00

14d ago37:00

37:00

It’s rare to have three leadership votes in a week but that’s what we’ve seen as the fallout from the Federal Election continues. Sussan Ley has become the first ever female leader of the Liberal Party but she has a huge job ahead of her, unifying the party and trying to win back voters. Meanwhile the new Labor cabinet has been sworn in and Prime M…

1
Is Sussan Ley facing a glass cliff?

15d ago

—

New Liberal leader Sussan Ley has promised to move a divided party room back to the 'sensible centre'. But with huge challenges ahead of her, some commentators are questioning whether Sussan Ley is facing the 'glass cliff'. And while Sussan Ley has rejected the assertion, David Speers notes that "at their lowest ebb" the party has elevated its firs…

1
What Sussan Ley's leadership means for the Liberals 21:00

16d ago21:00

21:00

Sussan Ley has made history, as the first woman to lead the Liberal party in its 80-year history. Ley fended off Angus Taylor, in an "agonisingly close" leadership contest, but with the significant task of rebuilding the Liberal party and brand, has she been set up to fail? And Ted O'Brien comfortably claimed the role of Deputy leader, beating out …

1
Surprises and snubs in Labor reshuffle 22:00

16d ago22:00

22:00

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled Labor's new frontbench, including some surprises and sideways moves. Among the key changes Michelle Rowland has moved to the role of Attorney General, while Health Minister Mark Butler has also picked up the NDIS — so, what's the strategy behind the shifts, and are the Ministers happy? Patricia Karvelas …

1
On Background || Liberal Party: What's next? 25:13

19d ago25:13

25:13

The Liberals lost their leader, Peter Dutton, and face what some are calling an existential crisis. What direction will it now go in? Fiona Scott is federal vice president of the Liberal Party and a former member for Lindsay in Sydney's outer West, she joins Insiders: On Background.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

1
Why the Liberals could shift to MAGA 23:00

20d ago23:00

23:00

In a shock move, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has defected from the Nationals, to sit in the Liberal party room. Speculation is whirring she will run as Deputy Liberal leader, on a ticket with Angus Taylor — it comes as Sussan Ley confirms she'll throw her hat in the leadership ring, while Dan Tehan rules himself out. And even in victory, Labor…

1
From College to the Pros: Dedicating your life to the game, with star athletes Sydney Hilley and Kendall White 1:04:45

20d ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Thinking about a career in professional volleyball? Star players Kendall White and Sydney Hilley share what it’s really like. From the NCAA, to the Omaha Supernovas, Kendall and Sydney are charting a path for future players with the United States’ Pro Volleyball Federation. They’ve played professional volleyball for various countries around the wor…

1
Why Bandt and Dutton's losses share 'parallels' 37:00

21d ago37:00

37:00

First Peter Dutton, and now Adam Bandt — Labor's redwave has swept away two party leaders. So, how do the Liberals and Greens move forward — and who is in line for the leadership? And Anthony Albanese faces tough choices as he looks to refresh his frontbench. But as the Albanese Government gets to work on its second term agenda, how ambitious can w…

1
Factional fights left, right and centre 27:00

21d ago27:00

27:00

The Prime Minister is facing his first test after being re-elected, with Labor party factions and states jostling for positions on a renewed frontbench. And the leadership of the Liberals, Nationals — and possibly even the Greens could be up for grabs. So, who are emerging as the key contenders Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down o…

1
How the Coalition 'failed' young voters 38:00

22d ago38:00

38:00

For the first time young voters bumped out the boomers, to take their place as the largest voting cohort in Saturday’s election. While the Coalition thought they’d covered their bases and reached young voters on platforms like TikTok, their message (or lack of one) might have cost them the election. Meanwhile, the Greens vote seems to have "plateau…

1
Trump praises Albo and has ‘no idea’ who Dutton is 31:00

23d ago31:00

31:00

Calls from world leaders have been flooding in to congratulate Anthony Albanese on his win — including one from US President Donald Trump. He claims not to know who Albanese was up against. But the Liberal Party has bigger problems than the US President's lack of interest; after a crushing defeat, who will they choose as their leader? And what do t…

1
Peter Dutton's post-mortem 37:00

24d ago37:00

37:00

Voters have handed Anthony Albanese and Labor a ringing endorsement. But the Coalition has suffered what Fran Kelly has labelled a "shellacking" - with Peter Dutton even booted from his own seat of Dickson. So, with their numbers decimated, who will put their hand up for Liberal leader? And brought to the brink, could John Howard's "broad-church" b…

1
Labor wins the election and Dutton loses his seat 20:00

25d ago20:00

20:00

Anthony Albanese has been returned as Prime Minister, in a Labor landslide. On top of a bruising defeat for his party, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has lost his seat of Dickson. The victory makes Anthony Albanese the first Prime Minister to win back-to-back elections in 20-years. So, where did it go wrong for the Coalition? Patricia Karvelas and …

1
Australia votes || Insiders On Background 26:00

26d ago26:00

26:00

As Australia goes to the polls, David Speers asks what have we learnt from this election campaign?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

1
Send this to your mate before they vote 24:00

27d ago24:00

24:00

Over a quarter of Australians have already cast their ballots, but for the rest of you - while you're lining up for your democracy sausage, what are the key things you should know about what the candidates are offering you? Patricia Karvelas and Claudia Long break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? S…

1
The 100/100 Approach: Coach Becky Schmidt on Volleyball Performance Preparation 56:54

27d ago56:54

56:54

Hope College Coach Becky Schmidt and her teams have been to the NCAA Division III Tournament 15 different times in 20 years. Find out what it takes to sustain that sort of intensity and talent! Becky also shares how she utilizes her assistant coaches for maximum effect. Volleyball has changed over the years. Hear why your coaching methods may not b…

1
Who won the election campaign? 46:00

28d ago46:00

46:00

As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton lay out their final pitches to voters before election day – PK, Fran and David Crowe unpack who won the campaign itself, regardless of who clinches victory on election night. Are we putting too much faith in polling -- and what fiscal challenges lie ahead, no matter who forms Government? Patricia Karvelas and Fr…

1
How Albanese has 'transformed' this campaign 24:00

28d ago24:00

24:00

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton are jetting across the country in a last-minute campaign blitz to shore up voters — and while Labor has the momentum, PK warns it's "line-ball" in key marginal seats that could decide the election. But despite the last-minute jitters in the Labor camp, the Prime Minister has "sharpe…

1
Casey Briggs on why Australia is a nation of swingers 27:00

30d ago27:00

27:00

There are more soft and undecided voters than ever in this election. What are the major parties doing to win them over this late in the game? With four sleeps to go, what will be the key seats to watch — and which way will they swing? Patricia Karvelas and Casey Briggs break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning question? Got a burning politic…

1
Can culture wars win elections? 34:00

1M ago34:00

34:00

As we enter the final week of the election campaign both leaders are hoping to win over undecided voters. Will Peter Dutton’s opposition to some Welcome to Country ceremonies help him as people go to the polls? Or will the price of eggs be his Achilles' heel? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning questi…

1
On Background || Defending Australia 30:36

1M ago30:36

30:36

Does Australia need to increase defence spending?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

1
Question Time: Why politicians don't back 'brave' ideas 21:23

1M ago21:23

21:23

So many of you have questions about next week's federal election, and Fran and PK are here to answer them all. Will Victorian voters punish the Albanese government for the state government's performance, this election? Who becomes Prime Minister if Peter Dutton wins the federal election but loses his own seat? And what stops politicians from taking…

1
You Can Do It - Now Believe It! With Cathy George 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

If you treat your players like family, they will fight for you like family. That is one of Coach Cathy George’s principles. As the current Head Coach of the Grand Rapids Rise professional volleyball federation team, and the winningest coach in the history of Michigan State’s volleyball program, Cathy has dedicated her life to raising the best playe…

1
Kinder or stronger. What do voters want? 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton muscle up for the final week of the campaign, the two leaders have laid out distinctly different visions on leadership. And what has been the election story so far — and has there been more unbridled language than ever before this campaign? Sarah Ferguson, ABC 730 Host joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on T…

1
Why Dutton wants an election fight on defence 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

With just 10-days until the election, Peter Dutton has unveiled the Coalition's defence policy — pledging to lift spending by $21 billion dollars over the next five years. But as the Opposition tries to muscle up against Labor — suggesting the Government have been weak on national security — have they left it too late? And the Coalition and One Nat…

1
How will the Pope's death impact the election? 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

The death of Pope Francis has geopolitical implications, but domestically, it falls in the final two weeks of the federal election campaign. So, in a period already disrupted by long weekends and Easter holidays — what does the Pontiff's passing mean for Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton's messaging? Patricia Karvelas and Andrew West break it all d…

1
How much do voters know about Dutton? 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

As voters get ready to cast pre-poll ballots on Tuesday, the image of Peter Dutton with a petrol hose in his hand will be at the top of their minds — but has he done enough to tell them who is he? And Anthony Albanese "sharpened up" his performance on the campaign trail — so, is a "solid campaign" enough to keep him in the lodge for another term? P…

1
Betting the house || Insiders On Background 21:00

1M ago21:00

21:00

Housing unaffordability - it’s been one of the biggest voter concerns heading into this election. Both major parties know this is a huge issue – and both began week three of the campaign with major housing promises at their campaign launches.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

1
Humor and Healing: How Michigan Coach Kathy DeBoer Overcame Her Stroke 53:54

1M ago53:54

53:54

We all have setbacks, but the Michigan State University Hall of Famer Kathy DeBoer's setback nearly killed her. Kathy suffered a devastating stroke while she was Executive Director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, forcing her to learn how to talk and use parts of her body all over again. She tells Janice about the health risks she ig…

1
Why young women are key this election 41:00

1M ago41:00

41:00

As the election campaign passes the midway point, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have tried to sharpen their election pitches — but not without some backtracking from the Opposition leader. But what are voters telling us they care about? ABC Vote Compass Reporter Isabella Higgins joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas to drill into the data — an…

1
Albo and Dutton muscle up in leaders' debate 21:00

1M ago21:00

21:00

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have faced off in their second leaders' debate of the election campaign, laying out what they claim are two different visions for Australia on the ABC. Housing, energy, national security — and of course Donald Trump — featured in the debate. But, who walked away with the political momentum? Patricia Karvelas and Ja…

1
The bank of mum, dad and Dutton 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

As the leaders continue to spruik their housing policies, Peter Dutton has confirmed he'll assist his kids with a house deposit "at some stage". It comes as his son Harry joins him for a second day on the campaign trail, and as Peter Dutton suggests young Aussies shouldn't have to rely on the "bank of mum and dad" to buy homes. And new polling show…

1
Albo and Dutton move on housing. Is it enough? 24:00

1M ago24:00

24:00

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton both used their respective election campaign launches to unveil new housing policies. But experts have been critical of the offerings, which they say largely fail to address supply issues. So, while both major parties are locked in a bidding war for votes — are Australians buying sell? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob G…

1
Will the Qld 'Greenslide' hold this election? 15:00

2M ago15:00

15:00

After visiting electorates across the Sunshine State, Claudia Long joins PK from Brisbane airport — but will she make her flight? And can Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton claw back seats in Queensland this election — or will the 'Greenslide' of 2022 hold? Patricia Karvelas and Claudia Long break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning question?…

1
Power Play || Insiders On Background 30:21

2M ago30:21

30:21

Peter Dutton is promising cheaper gas as one of his centerpiece promises in this election campaign. The idea is to have an east coast gas reservation. So how would a gas reservation policy work, and how will it reduce your power bills? This week on the man behind the numbers, Frontier Economics' Danny Price joins David Speers to talk about the mode…

1
Dutton the subject of alleged terror plot 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

Peter Dutton has unveiled he was the subject of an alleged foiled terror plot. Anthony Albanese says he's reached out to Peter Dutton and has warned that security threats to politicians are an "increasing concern". So, as week two of the election campaign comes to a close, what are the key takeaways — and who has the political momentum? Patricia Ka…

1
Winning isn't Easy, but Never Losing is Much Harder, with Candace Moats 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

What does it take not only rack up an impressive win streak, but to find the confidence to keep that streak going? In 2023, Indiana Wesleyan University’s Candace Moats was honored with multiple ‘Coach of the Year’ awards, in part to her team finishing with a flawless 38 wins and zero losses season (the first time in 6 years for any NAIA volleyball …

1
Global markets shake the election campaign 39:00

2M ago39:00

39:00

Week two of the election campaign gas been a frantic one. We've had a leaders debate, we’ve had policy backdowns and a fair bit of new policy. But it has all been conducted in the shadow of a global trade war triggered by Donald Trumps tariffs which has provided the biggest headlines every day on this federal election campaign. Phil Coorey, Politic…

1
Why is Dutton being hailed by the left? 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

Peter Dutton has now unveiled the details of the Coalition's gas reservation policy. It's aimed at reducing power bills for Australians — but there's been widespread criticism from the industry, with some experts saying it's a far-left policy. And Greens leader Adam Bandt has laid out his election pitch to voters — suggesting the minor party would …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sydney Briggs Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide