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“I used to love this podcast. Fran is a living legend. Over the last few years it become a negative, government bashing podcast amplifying conservative viewpoints, centring the role of the media in political life. PK’s ego and extreme right opinions are really off.”
liammc21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/06/24
“The Party Room is to Australian politics what a sports fan would want from their favourite sports podcast: detailed, well-informed commentary that slices through the noise and the spin to get to the heart of the issues of the day.
10/10. Would download illegally.”
Beng?6 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/26/24
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“I was a loyal listener but find the show is now just government bashing just highlighting negatives and glancing over positives.”
jgb39 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/14/24
“PK! Fran! What’s not to love.”
Diaa Hadid via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/05/24
“Was a regular listener, but this podcast constantly over looks the lies of the yes campaign (particularly what is the voice section, where everything about the voice is decided after the referendum)
They attack anyone who even has a suggestion that differs from labour, it’s an absolute disgrace”
Gamoholic1990 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/31/24
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“Two of the top ABC personalities coming together weekly to break down the week it was with a great wide depth of guests each week.”
timmy86ross via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
08/24/24
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“Hey PK and Fran, I love your show. I’ve just recommended it to 9 friends. Keep up the great work 😊”
JBW66 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/22/24
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“Thanks for this great podcast. Entertaining and informative. I look forward to it every Thursday without fail.”
Meg 567 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/22/24
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“Great podcast. It gets to the point, explains topics clearly but treats the listener as an adult. Guests are invariably a value add too. The extra question segments are useful, although some of the questions have been more technicalities than of broad interest. I find the podcast quite balanced...”Read full review »
da tedsta via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/29/24
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“Podcast used to be a great listen to hear what was happening with good analysis based on fact. Has turned into a weekly government bashing exercise with little impartiality. Who needs the coalition when you have journos doing the dumping and bashing for you.”
[tm] smile via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/19/24
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“I used to love this podcast, and was a loyal weekly listener for years. But I’ve completely lost all respect for Patricia. She is a sensationalist and better suited to Murdoch bias media. Her ego overtakes any sense and I can’t help notice how she stresses the word “I” whenever speaking about...”Read full review »
Jess22014 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/18/24
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“So glad I can still hear Fran every week. A wonderful voice and even better mind. PK is now my favourite presenter another great mind. The two of them together, be still my beating mind!”
davehammond via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/08/24
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“I used to love the Party Room but over the past year PK has had some absolute unforgivable takes - making light of victims of domestic violence, minimising genocide and inciting Islamophobia. I’m embarrassed about how many people I once recommended this show to. I can no longer listen to a show...”Read full review »
erstwhilelucy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/04/24
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“Ridiculous comments Always left Always whinging Never ever happy whatever the Government does Ed Husic didn’t vote no as his electorate did. So what? Left wing lunatics Always criticising the Liberal government for the most trivial things”
Errolstreetbandit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/29/24
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“Why do you jump on anything Albanese does yet give Dutton and his women haters a free pass?”
Moviesinsydney via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/22/24
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“The presenters are experienced political journalists. Whether it’s a Canberra Press Gallery thing or an ABC thing however, there’s a big focus on the current political horse race at the expense of the big picture or deeper analysis. Perhaps expectations that the ABC should be “balanced” mean that...”Read full review »
Martin 3195 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/16/24
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“Great summary of the weeks political happenings. Fran and PK are so knowledgeable and always communicate the complexity of the stories so clearly. I never miss an episode.”
caitlinjm via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/13/24
“This is one of my favourite 30 or so minutes each week. I feel like they cut to the chase on what is really happening inside the Canberra bubble and they always have an interesting guest to add to the conversation. I’ve also hoped for a YouTube version to see what they’re really drinking when the...”Read full review »
CN Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
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“I have been so disappointed by the Zionist talking points and genocide apologism - history will not look kindly on you.”
Katie V@l via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/04/24
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“Most intelligent and experienced insights into Australian politics - greatest weekly summary - subscribe now”
Chrisaxle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/17/24
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“Love the concise commentary and has deepened my understanding of political issues and perspectives. Thank you!”
Krust24 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/13/24
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“Absolutely love hearing a summary of the key political issues from these incredible brains each week.”
DrDiamond2042 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/24/24
“Fran and PK are wonderful hosts, extremely well informed on all the latest in current affairs. And they have superb guests each week who add their expertise to the analysis of the week in politics. Fran and PK bring Federal politics to life in a very entertaining and informative way. I never...”Read full review »
Blondetops via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/06/24
“Love this podcast. Open honest and frank conversation where people disagree (take note Australian MPs - you could learn a thing or two). Gives great insight into what is happening behind the news stories as well as intelligent analysis including from guests. Get started - I think you’ll love it.”
scozziej via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/22/24
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“I always tune in to appreciate your great political observations
Would be very interested in you inviting a political journalist from the “right” to engage with you guys to see whether they could sustain a coherent argument on a matter for discussion that week”
Political Junkee via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/21/24
“Love your work Fran and PK! Great political podcast that breaks down information while also being short and sweet. Always making sure to look at topics from both sides. Fran and PK are very easy to listen to and worth a listen if you’re looking for a weekly political podcast hit.”
Barts91 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/18/24
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“Long time listener. Favourite political podcast.”
Bocker88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/17/24
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“We love Fran Kelly and PK!”
Sophie Claire 94 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/15/24
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“This is the easiest way keep up do date with the latest issues in Australian politics. I always feel so much better informed after listening and great hosts and guests too.”
Zoid66 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/15/24
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“These two journalists are national treasures. The show explains everything we need to know each week in a bite size portion. Wish it came out more than once a week!”
chidodunn via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/14/24
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“It’s the sanctimonious bonfire of the egotistic windbag vanities hour. Two over egg-nogged ‘journalists’ regurgitating predictable asinine verbal excrement into the nations open political discourse sewer. The horror!! I’ve had more fun getting a root canal without anaesthesia.”
Dizzy Point via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/14/24
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“This is the only Australian Political podcast you need listen to, excellent”
brnedan888 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/14/24
“This podcast has everything, easily digestible knowledge, fun banter between friends, political commentary that’s easy to listen too even when the news is terrible or makes me angry. And as a bonus I get to feel good when I listen to your friendship. Thanks for getting me through the rough...”Read full review »
Kemtassie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/25/24
“O WHY DID THE YES CAMPAIGN LOSE THE REFERENDUM?
- The Federal Government neglects the cost of living while spending nearly $454 million dollars on a referendum
- Western Australia’s terrible Aboriginal heritage laws (recently scrapped)
- Lack of details
- Messy messaging. For example like how...”Read full review »
mmint1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/15/24
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“Enjoy this podcast and the political discussions and guests. Thanks Fran and PK.”
Patty-Ann2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/16/23
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“I believe the show would be far more entertaining if you had guests on who didn’t invariably toe the Karvelas/Kelly party line. It’s always seems to just ‘progressives’ cozily chatting in their ‘safe space’. Why don’t you invite onto the Show the likes of Josh Szeps, Gerard Henderson, Jacinta...”Read full review »
Janet Australia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/15/23
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“Great conversations between two national treasures. Highly recommend.”
Hordern via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/14/23
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“Getting tired of my tax dollars being spent on regurgitated Murdoch narratives. Please stop framing every event in terms of how it benefits Peter Dutton and hurts Labor. It’s the voters job to decide who runs this country. It’s ABC’s job to keep us informed about objective facts, and call out...”Read full review »
Tassie Doug via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/14/23
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“Fran Kelly has nothing to offer other than LNP talking points and bias. You rarely heard the opposition view when the LNP were in government. Now Labor are in, most ABC news stories lead with the opposition view? It’s so blatant.”
Chris Apple of Brisbane via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/23/23
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“As a long time fan of RN breakfast and this show, it’s disappointing to see such one-sided pro-Israeli narratives being run again and again. Today’s episode on the Israel-Gaza war was quick to empathise with the Jewish community in Melbourne, but there is a complete erasure of the psychological...”Read full review »
Muhummed via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/16/23
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“My go-to favourite podcast - I so look forward to it dropping every Thursday!
Fran and PK give sharp and informative analysis of the big issues of the week - and also have such great banter!
Couldn’t recommend it more - make sure you pop this on your regular podcast rotation.”
LaraH1996 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/28/23
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“What a disgrace for Karvelas to proclaim that only university educated and high wage earners have the ability to form an opinion. Right in line with her statement to Mundine on referendum night that the No side was based on lies and misinformation. She loves to call herself a journalist but she’s...”Read full review »
fbdidhfb896 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/19/23
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“BUT We must never forget that over 5 million Australians voted YES. They accepted the concept of the Voice. The ‘No’s voted for many reasons to reject the Voice concept. Fear of land grabs, take over by UN, the what about me - I need help too, racism fear & division, mis & disinformation...”Read full review »
Anothet ABC supporter via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/16/23
“Guys, I love the podcast and have been subscribed for years. I have been very disappointed at the ABCs, and by extension your podcast, reporting on the Voice. It has been obviously one-sided, skewed to ‘yes’ and really has not served the Australian public well. PK, as perhaps the most obvious...”Read full review »
Warriormonc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/10/23
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“This is my fave political podcast, Fran and PK have a unique way of making politics interesting and entertaining!”
Alex_Ven via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/09/23
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“I have been a listener for a number of years. While the presenters can sometimes provide a somewhat balanced opinion and overview of hot political topics, there is often a consistent undertone of left-political opinion that is poorly hidden. This can often morph into blatant activism in relation...”Read full review »
Lachlan.99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/04/23
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“I’m disappointed with your attempt to complicate the debate. We’re not voting on the detail, just the concept. We are given a chance every 3 years to change how it will work.”
Jaywatch via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/30/23
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“I just listened to the episode from Thursday 24th August. PK, Fran and Annabelle- what a team. My three favorite journalist. Love your work peeps.”
5starmag0starapp via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/27/23
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