Cut Through

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A new Green stone in Albo's Shoe(Bridge)

October 15, 2026

Parliament is back in session, and there’s a new Greens leader on the scene to cause trouble for Anthony Albanese. Crikey’s politics reporter Anton Nilsson and journalist Tina Quinn discuss how Labor’s agenda is holding up against attacks from all sides.Plus, Josh Frydenberg’s incredible comeback story gets better every time, and how the scourge of “drops” to favourable journalists weakens the media and lets politicians off scot-free.Today’s episode covers:Digital Duty of Care bill and the Li...

Is the ‘Nerd Reich’ gaslighting Australia on data centres?

October 08, 2026

In a special Q&A episode of Cut Through, Rachel puts your questions to long-time Crikey contributors, climate analyst Ketan Joshi and Dr Ben Eltham, about the unfortunate topic de jour: the rapid proliferation of data centres. What are they? Do we actually need them? And what is the benefit — if any — of having them operate on Australian soil?Plus, the AI wins we’ve had so far, and how this is a critical time in the battle against the normalisation of energy-guzzling, slop-producing data ...

Behind the scenes of Barnaby's neo-Nazi run-in, NACC emails and Mamamia blowback

October 02, 2026

It’s been a busy month for our tips hog, Cochon Truffier. The intrepid pig snooped out some internal discussions between NACC staffers which probably should have been had at the pub, investigated the backlash to Mia Freedman’s comments about the Ed Sheeran/Macklemore saga, and dug into why student politicians at Sydney Uni were getting their knickers in a knot over allegations involving horse meat and bribery in Kazakhstan.Plus, we take you behind the scenes of Barnaby Joyce’s run-in with a n...

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How do I get in touch with Cut Through?

Its publicly listed email is podcast@crikey.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cut Through?

The publicly listed email for Cut Through: podcast@crikey.com.au.

How many listeners does Cut Through have?

Podseeker estimates Cut Through reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cut Through?

Cut Through typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized academics, journalists, former politicians or public officials, and specialists with substantial expertise in Australian politics, foreign affairs, national security, public policy or major social issues. Common among recent guests: Published research or books; Senior government, parliamentary or inquiry roles; Established journalism or editorial work. Recent guests include James Curran, Madison Griffiths, and Rex Patrick.

How hard is it to get booked on Cut Through?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Cut Through cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Australian Politics, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, and Government Accountability. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.