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The Populist

The Guardian

Guardian Presents is the home of Guardian Australia’s investigative and longform podcasts

51 episodes

The Populist: Social contract | Episode 4 4 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 18 min One Nation was the first Australian political party with a website, and its online game today is recognised as some of the most effective in the business. The party specialises in…

The Populist: Money nation | Episode 3 27 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 14 min One Nation receives millions in public funding, but former members have accused the party of leaving candidates out of pocket, ‘funny money deals’ and letting donations get ‘lost…

The Populist: The favourite son | Episode 2 20 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 5 min Most Australians know the story of Pauline Hanson: the fish and chip shop, the maiden speech, the ‘please explain’. But Hanson’s top adviser James Ashby wields as much – if not mo…

The Populist: Aeroplanes and bulldozers | Episode 1 13 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 1 min ‘If you’re trying to say I’m being funded by Gina Rinehart, the answer is no.’ That’s what the One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, told the Guardian’s senior correspondent Sarah Ma…

The Populist: Pauline Hanson’s divided nation 8 Sept 2026 · 1 min Around the globe, rightwing politicians pushing nationalist and anti-immigration policies are on the rise. The Populist explores the growing appeal of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation…

Gina: A day in court – episode 8 17 Apr 2026 · 25 min In this bonus episode of the Walkley-nominated series about Australia’s richest person, Guardian Australia senior correspondent Sarah Martin and producer Joe Koning examine Wednes…

Broken trust: why police are failing to learn from their own mistakes 17 Nov 2025 · 49 min Ben Smee, Guardian Australia’s Queensland correspondent, has been reporting on the national crisis of domestic and family violence, as well as the culture and attitudes inside the…

Broken trust: how police failed Hannah Clarke and her children 16 Nov 2025 · 48 min Ben Smee, Guardian Australia’s Queensland correspondent, has been reporting on the national crisis of domestic and family violence, as well as the culture and attitudes inside the…

Introducing Broken Trust: a two-year investigation into the domestic and family violence crisis 15 Nov 2025 · 5 min Ben Smee, Guardian Australia’s Queensland correspondent, has been reporting on the national crisis of domestic and family violence, as well as the culture and attitudes of Queensl…

Gina: What does she want? – episode 7 18 May 2025 · 1 hr 14 min At 13 years old, a young Gina Rinehart read a book that would help shape her worldview – Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged, which is having a moment around the world. The novel’s capitali…

Gina: Mythmaking – episode 6 11 May 2025 · 1 hr 14 min Gina Rinehart’s father, Lang Hancock, is well known as a pioneer of the iron ore industry in Australia but few realise Hancock started his mining career on a smaller scale and dig…

Gina: The DNA request – update episode 4 May 2025 · 18 min In the last episode, we covered historical claims made over the years that Lang Hancock, Gina’s father, had two unacknowledged daughters with separate Indigenous women. Since then…

Gina: The portrait – episode 5 27 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 12 min It’s the portrait of Gina Rinehart that launched 1,000 memes, went viral globally and became Australia’s Mona Lisa. But it’s also a symbol of how wealth intersects with other area…

Gina: The first-born son – episode 4 20 Apr 2025 · 45 min Twenty years ago, John Hancock had dinner with his mother, Gina Rinehart. He says it’s the last positive interaction he had with her. In an in-depth interview, he explains how his…

Gina: Love and money – episode 3 13 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 9 min Gina Rinehart has been Australia’s richest person for the last six years in a row. But where does her money come from? In episode three we unpack the bitter rivalries, court battl…

Gina: Like father, like daughter – episode 2 6 Apr 2025 · 57 min How does Gina Rinehart, like her father before her, use wealth and power to influence politics? Rinehart’s first major foray into the political spotlight was successfully lobbying…

Gina: Becoming Mrs Rinehart – episode 1 30 Mar 2025 · 48 min Gina Rinehart is Australia’s richest person – and as her wealth continues to rise, so does her power and influence. But what does she want? In the first episode of Gina, senior co…

Gina: the billionaire who wants to make Australia great 16 Mar 2025 · 8 min Gina Rinehart is Australia’s richest person – and as her wealth continues to rise, so does her power and influence. But what does she want? As the federal election approaches, Gua…

How to: Zoë Foster Blake on how to write a book 9 Jan 2025 · 23 min How does a hugely successful entrepreneur and parent find the energy, creativity and time to write a novel? Zoë Foster Blake tells Bridie Jabour how she makes the most of 90 minut…

How to: face your fears and ocean swim with Alice Marklew 8 Jan 2025 · 18 min It’s obvious there are many benefits to open water swimming, but knowing how to prepare and where to begin can feel overwhelming. Founder of the Coogee Bay Cuttlefish swim club Al…

How to: Dolly Doctor on how to talk to teens about sex and consent 7 Jan 2025 · 26 min For more than 20 years Dr Melissa Kang helped Australian teenagers navigate puberty with her much-loved column Dolly Doctor. Kang speaks to Reged Ahmad about why it’s more importa…

How to: Charles Duhigg on how to become a supercommunicator 6 Jan 2025 · 25 min Do you find yourself replaying an important conversation in your head and thinking - ‘why did I say that?’ Journalist and Pulitzer prize-winning author Charles Duhigg found himsel…

How to: Karima Hazim on how to cook for a crowd 5 Jan 2025 · 24 min Whether we like it or not, some of us will have to host friends and family at home this holiday season. Karima Hazim, co-author of cookbook Sofra: Lebanese Recipes to Share, takes…

How to: Miranda Tapsell on how to cope with rejection 2 Jan 2025 · 24 min Whether you’ve been passed over for promotion or dumped by the love of your life, moving on from ‘no’ can be tough. Actor and writer Miranda Tapsell tells Reged Ahmad how she’s de…

How to: Zara Wong on how to find your personal style 1 Jan 2025 · 23 min Fashion editor and consultant Zara Wong was attracted to the world of fashion from a young age. After successful stints at Harpers Bazaar, Vogue and Aje Collective she now works a…

How to: Xavier Mulenga on how to know when to quit alcohol 31 Dec 2024 · 23 min Thinking of breaking up with the booze? Addiction specialist and psychiatrist Xavier Mulenga tells Bridie Jabour the common reasons people think they can’t quit and the steps you…

How to: Thomas Mayo on how to hold on to hope 30 Dec 2024 · 27 min The yes campaigner and author has had a hard year. After a heartbreaking voice to parliament referendum result and sustained attacks from the media, Thomas Mayo had to pick up the…

How to: James Colley on how to be funny 29 Dec 2024 · 25 min How do you tell a story that makes people laugh and what do you do when the joke lands flat? James Colley, a comedian and writer on ABC’s Gruen, tells Reged Ahmad why comics love…

Who cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh: the verdict 17 Sept 2024 · 32 min Amber Haigh was 19 years old when she disappeared in 2002, leaving behind an infant son. For months Robert and Anne Geeves sat in court accused of her murder but this week the ver…

Who cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh, part 8 18 Aug 2024 · 32 min All the evidence in the trial of Robert and Anne Geeves for the murder of Amber Haigh has now been heard. Reporter Ben Doherty tells Bridie Jabour about the final week in the NSW…