Former school teacher Deputy Premier Paul Toole draws many parallels between the schoolyard and NSW politics but above all what drives him is he wants to "make a difference".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com

How Sarah Mitchell became the 'accidental politician'

Mar 17th, 2023 10m 50s

NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell has opened up about how she accidentally became a politician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jihad Dib talks about the importance of family

Mar 10th, 2023 16m 4s

Labor Member for Lakemba Jihad Dib joined Deborah Knight to talk about his life away from politics ahead of the State Election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'I thought I was just tired': Prue Car on cancer diagnosis

Mar 3rd, 2023 9m 36s

NSW Labor deputy leader Prue Car has spoken about the heartbreaking moment she had to tell her son, Max she had cancer. The Shadow Education Minister, who is now facing another battle to retain the seat of Member Londonderry that she has held

Alex Greenwich: Get to know the independent member outside of politics

Feb 24th, 2023 12m 46s

Independent member Alex Greenwich who is representing the seat of Sydney has opened up to Deborah Knight about being openly gay within the Lower House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i

'I'm not here to make friends': Getting to know Matt Kean outside of politics

Feb 17th, 2023 10m 58s

Deborah Knight has gotten to know Matt Kean by cutting through the "Pollie Waffle".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns reflects on previous electoral defeats

Feb 10th, 2023 12m 40s

Chris Minns caught up with Deborah Knight and reminisced on his previous election losses and how he is staying humble for the 2023 state election in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Episode 8: David Littleproud

May 17th, 2022 25m 56s

David Littleproud is a boy from the bush, who is still strongly connected to his roots. The Deputy Leader of the Nationals, and Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia had a meteoric rise through the ranks of parliament in what he descr

Episode 7: Tanya Plibersek

May 10th, 2022 22m 19s

Tanya Plibersek has weathered eight federal elections so far, so it's safe to say she's seen a significant transformation of Australia not only politically but culturally. In that time, her family has continued to endure challenges that echo fr

Episode 6: Allegra Spender

May 3rd, 2022 16m 16s

As the daughter of a politician and fashion designer, Allegra Spender grew up surrounded by titans of business and fashion - it's no wonder the independent candidate for Wentworth has the fire to fight in the upcoming federal election. Spender

Episode 5: Angus Taylor

Apr 26th, 2022 18m 36s

How does a boy from the bush become one of the most prominent members of Government? Angus Taylor says his impatience has played a role, but he also cares deeply about the community he represents. In this episode, the Minister for Energy, Emiss

Episode 4: Richard Marles

Apr 19th, 2022 19m 10s

Deputy Opposition Leader Richard Marles opens up about the impact his mother had on him growing up in Geelong, the lessons he learnt from the 2019 election defeat and he answers Deb's big question head-on... is the end game to be PM? All this

Episode 3: Dr Fiona Martin

Apr 12th, 2022 14m 29s

Being a child psychologist puts Dr Fiona Martin in good stead for a career in Parliament. Martin, the member for Reid has the skills and wherewithal to deal with the antics and tantrums of politics.Fiona joins Deb in the midst of Covid isolatio

Episode 2: Dave Sharma

Apr 5th, 2022 20m 49s

In this episode, Deb shares a waffle with Member for Wentworth, Liberal Senator Dave Sharma. They chat about Dave's diplomat days including a challenging stint in Papua New Guinea, what career he planned to have outside of politics, and how he

Episode 1: Ed Husic

Mar 29th, 2022 22m 29s

Australia's first-ever Muslim frontbencher, the Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic, joins Deb Knight to chat regrets, religion and why he believes Scott Morrison should have exercised a leadership role in the 2004 election while he was the Lib

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Deb Knight's Pollie Waffle Trailer

Mar 24th, 2022 51s

Introducing Deb Knight's Pollie Waffle, a weekly podcast taking you into the mind and motivations of our most interesting politicians who will be contesting the upcoming federal election. All over a plate of their favourite waffles!See omnystud

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