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This week the PM called the flood disaster a national emergency, and there was new confusion over the federal government’s nuclear submarines decision.  Fran and PK are joined by ABC News NSW state political reporter Ashleigh Raper and Guardian Australia political reporter Josh Butler for their analysis.

Queensland and NSW have been drenched with rain and floods and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become even more brutal. Oh, and Scott Morrison has COVID-19. The ABC's David Lipson has been in Ukraine for the past few weeks, and joins PK and David Speers for his analysis of the conflict.

Could Australia be heading towards a khaki election? Plus, the government's response to the attempted takeover of AGL, and the PM's comments on the Sydney train dispute. ABC Foreign Affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic joins PK and David Speers to give his analysis.

In this special episode, Patricia Karvelas is joined by Jeremy Fernandez from ABC News, Liberal MP Trent Zimmerman and Labor Senator Jenny McAllister to talk all things politics at Sydney's Mardi Gras Fair Day.

The government goes for broke on national security, throwing everything it can at Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. Meanwhile, the issue of political integrity returns as donations to Zali Steggall come under the microscope, and the Liberals have a state by-election scare. SMH/The Age Chief Political Correspondent David Crowe joins PK and Fran this week.

As Parliament remains divided over the contentious Religious Discrimination Bill, Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins have called out the government's handling of social issues. Plus, how have a series of leaked texts affected the PM's standing? Guardian Australia's Political Editor Katharine Murphy joins Fran and PK.

There's serious division in the Coalition ranks over a push to end vaccine mandates and a controversial Religious Discrimination Bill. Plus, the issue of truthfulness has burned Scott Morrison again. Chief political correspondent for ABC's 7.30 Laura Tingle joins PK and Fran this week.

As the Morrison Government turns its back on key elements of the climate agreement it signed in Glasgow, a shift in the US-China relationship could create new challenges for Australia on the global stage. Plus, protests on the streets of Melbourne have turned unexpectedly vicious in response to a proposed pandemic bill. ABC international affairs analyst Stan Grant joins PK and Fran this week.

The Morrison Government has started to fill in some of the blanks in its plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050 by announcing an electric vehicle policy, but is it enough to neutralise the issue of climate? Plus, as election campaigning begins in earnest, trustworthiness is at the centre of the debate. National Affairs columnist for Australian Financial Review Jennifer Hewett joins PK and Fran this week.

Scott Morrison's trip to Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit has been overshadowed by a furious row with French President Emmanuel Macron, further escalating international tensions. Plus, has pork barrelling become normalised in Australian politics? ABC Insiders host David Speers joins PK and Fran this week.

The Coalition has finally committed to a net zero emissions by 2050 target, but Labor has condemned the lack of substance and detail in the announcement. Plus, while countries around the world struggle to vaccinate their populations, Australians over 18 will soon be able to receive a booster dose. Political and international editor of The SMH/The Age Peter Hartcher joins PK and Fran this week.

The Federal Coalition remains embroiled in net zero shenanigans, opening up Scott Morrison to criticism over his ability to wrangle the Nationals. Plus, an unprecedented move to block an investigation into Christian Porter's 'blind trust' renews the debate about integrity in politics. Guardian Australia Editor Lenore Taylor joins PK and Fran this week.

As pressure mounts on the Federal Government to deliver a net zero by 2050 target, the Nationals are not being quiet about their resistance to stronger climate action. Plus, will the government’s COVID missteps be forgiven and forgotten by the time the federal election rolls around? SMH/The Age Chief Political Correspondent David Crowe joins PK and Fran this week.

A landmark new security alliance with the UK and the US could escalate Australia's role in the Asia-Pacific, but will this increase tensions with China? Plus, Christian Porter's in hot water over an anonymous donation and Labor tackles diversity in its ranks.

With women's safety back in the spotlight, there's growing pressure on the Federal Government to do more to protect women and girls. Plus, as the states stoush over vaccine allocation, Scott Morrison's secretive trip to Sydney to visit for Father's Day has drawn ire.

As state and federal leaders continue to clash over the National COVID Plan, the vaccine rollout in Indigenous communities has come under the microscope. Plus, how should the Morrison Government deal with the companies who received JobKeeper while reporting soaring profits? ABC international affairs analyst Stan Grant joins Fran and PK this week.

The Morrison Government is reclaiming the COVID narrative, but Labor's got a bone to pick about the national plan to reopen the country. Plus, in the wake of the crisis in Afghanistan, is it time to revisit Australia's tough border policy? SMH/The Age Columnist and Senior Writer Jacqueline Maley joins Fran and PK this week.

The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban has created a new humanitarian crisis and Scott Morrison's response is drawing scathing criticism. Plus, could more have been done to prevent the spread of COVID into vulnerable communities?

Scott Morrison is feeling the heat over Australia's climate policy following the IPCC's latest report, which warns we're running out of time to prevent catastrophic global warming. Plus, what are the ramifications of NSW's controversial new COVID strategy?

We go behind the potential incentives for vaccine uptake and modelling that underpins Australia's pathway to living with COVID-19. Plus, the contention over the Morrison Government's temporary promotion of Christian Porter.