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Insiders

David Speers

Booking Overview

A weekly Australian political current-affairs interview and panel show featuring prominent politicians alongside senior national journalists. Credible pitches include Australian ministers, opposition figures, policy experts, and highly established journalists with direct expertise in major public-policy debates; booking difficulty is high because the program regularly features senior elected officials and nationally recognized media commentators.

Metrics

Episodes: 238

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 466.0k subscribers

Instagram: 69.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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Host

David Speers - Australian political journalist and ABC presenter who leads national political coverage and examines major issues shaping Australian public life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Serving senior politicians, ministers, opposition spokespersons, nationally recognized political journalists, and commentators with direct expertise in major Australian policy debates.
Required Achievements:  
Holding senior government or opposition office, Leading or covering national political reporting, Providing established commentary on major public-policy issues

Recent Guest Discussions

James Massola - Copyright Law And Artificial Intelligence Companies

Charles Croucher - Copyright Law And Artificial Intelligence Companies

Laura Tingle - Copyright Law And Artificial Intelligence Companies

Patricia Karvelas - Copyright Law And Artificial Intelligence Companies

Anthony Albanese - Copyright Law And Artificial Intelligence Companies

Recent Topics

Politics, Australian Politics, Public Policy, National Security, Digital Regulation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Insiders
:

Angus Taylor defends Coalition's migration plan

October 10, 2026

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor joins David Speers, with Katina Curtis, Peter Hartcher and Raf Epstein on the couch. 

Treasurer flags billions in additional savings, as pressure builds over inflation

October 03, 2026

Jim Chalmers has told David Speers the government will deliver billions in savings in the upcoming mid-year budget update.

Is Australia prepared for the AI race?

September 26, 2026

Anthony Albanese is calling for new measures to safeguard AI, but Donald Trump isn't interested.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Insiders
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How do I get in touch with Insiders?

Insiders is hosted by David Speers. Its publicly listed email is abcpodcasts@abc.net.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 Insiders?

The publicly listed email for Insiders: abcpodcasts@abc.net.au.

How many listeners does Insiders have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Insiders?

Insiders typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Serving senior politicians, ministers, opposition spokespersons, nationally recognized political journalists, and commentators with direct expertise in major Australian policy debates. Common among recent guests: Holding senior government or opposition office; Leading or covering national political reporting; Providing established commentary on major public-policy issues. Recent guests include James Massola, Charles Croucher, and Laura Tingle.

How hard is it to get booked on Insiders?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Insiders cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Australian Politics, Public Policy, National Security, and Digital Regulation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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