A variety of delights in the latest episode of ACM's Echidna podcast.
Will the rate rise sink the Prime Minister - or will voters cling to him closer as the economy gets rougher?
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Politicians seem to have scriptwriters who purport to have a sense of humour. Garry Linnell is not convinced.
And Karen Barlow and Dan Jervis-Bardy dissect the impact of the independents.
Hosts Steve Evans and Alex Crowe talk to ACM's journalists and the country's best political thinkers.
Listen to the full story on the podcast, search The Echidna on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred podcast app. You can also listen on our web player above.


Steve Evans
Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues."
Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues."

Alex Crowe
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au