ABC News In-depth
Hosted by ABC News In-depth
A hub for long-form reports, explainers, and political analysis from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's flagship news programs.
This channel is a digital repository for Australia's public broadcaster's premier television journalism, not a standalone podcast. It packages deep-dive reports, political panel shows, and explainers from various established programs, making it a one-stop destination for understanding complex issues through a high-production, public service lens. The content ranges from field documentaries on environmental crises to studio-based political analysis.
“Unlike single-focus news channels, it offers a curated variety of formats from the ABC's top-tier programs. This includes the confrontational political interviews of *Insiders*, narrative on-the-ground documentary reporting, and nightly news features from *7.30*, all in one feed.”
Who hosts this show
ABC News In-depth is the official YouTube channel for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) premier long-form journalism. It aggregates content from flagship news and current affairs programs like *Four Corners*, *Foreign Correspondent*, *Insiders*, and *7.30*. The channel is not a single show but a collection of reports and interviews from a rotating cast of respected ABC journalists and correspondents, covering issues in Australia and around the world.
Credentials & credits
- David Speers: Host of 'Insiders', ABC National Political Lead.
- Multiple Walkley Award winner (David Speers).
- Former Political Editor for Sky News Australia (David Speers).
- Past President of the Parliamentary Press Gallery (David Speers).
- Features various accredited ABC correspondents (e.g., Tim Swanston, Indonesia correspondent).
Other ventures
- Four Corners (investigative journalism).
- Foreign Correspondent (international reporting).
- Australian Story (narrative documentaries).
- 7.30 (nightly current affairs).
- Planet America (US politics analysis).
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Insiders | Treasurer promises to 'fix' property tax oversights | ABC NEWS In-depthJun 28, 2026 · 1h 00m
- 02'She doesn't give a rats about you': Amanda Vanstone on Pauline Hanson | InsidersJun 28, 2026 · 16 min
- 03Bali is drowning in garbage. Can the island paradise be saved? | ABC NewsJun 27, 2026 · 9 min
- 04
- 05Trump and Netanyahu's alliance is fracturing over the Iran war | 7.30Jun 25, 2026 · 6 min
- 06Nitrous oxide imports are surging and it's having deadly consequences | 7.30Jun 25, 2026 · 8 min
- 07Twin earthquakes hit Venezuela as rescue teams work through the night | 7.30Jun 25, 2026 · 8 min
- 08L FRESH The LION on Sidhu Moose Wala | ASSASSINSJun 25, 2026 · 20 min
Notable episodes
- 01Bali is drowning in garbage. Can the island paradise be saved? | ABC News
A powerful, on-the-ground report contrasting Bali's 'Island of the Gods' image with its severe waste crisis, showcasing the channel's narrative documentary style.
- 02'She doesn't give a rats about you': Amanda Vanstone on Pauline Hanson | Insiders
A blunt and news-making interview where a former senior minister directly criticizes her own party's leadership and a rival politician, typical of the *Insiders* format.
- 03Insiders | Treasurer promises to 'fix' property tax oversights
A prime example of the channel's core political accountability journalism, with host David Speers pressing the Australian Treasurer on the details of a major tax policy flaw.
What you'll be asked on this show
Interview style varies by program. On the prominent political show *Insiders*, host David Speers is sharp and persistent. He often opens by asking a guest to react to the week's key political event or controversy. Speers is known for pressing politicians for concrete details rather than accepting vague assurances, using direct follow-ups like "How will you fix the 'widow tax' issue?" to pin them down on policy specifics. He leverages a deep knowledge of the political landscape to ask historically-grounded and strategic questions, frequently challenging guests on the electoral consequences or internal logic of their party's position.
The channel's style is an amalgam of its contributing programs, with no single host or format. It ranges from the formal, fast-paced political analysis of *Insiders*, hosted by David Speers, to visually rich, narrative-driven field reports from various correspondents around the globe. Production quality is consistently high, reflecting its broadcast television origins.
Questions ABC News In-depth keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when ABC News In-depth reaches for it.
controversy
2- Q.01
“What did you make of [politician's] recent comments on [controversial issue]?”
This is a common opening move for David Speers, forcing the guest to immediately take a position on a major news item.
- Q.02
“Are you worried about reports concerning [state-level or union controversy]?”
This question tests a federal politician's willingness to comment on contentious issues involving their state counterparts or political allies.
process
2- Q.01
“Why the rush to pass [legislation] so quickly?”
Speers often uses this to question the government's legislative process and political motivations.
- Q.02
“How will you fix this [unintended policy consequence]?”
A signature follow-up question used to demand specific solutions rather than general promises from ministers.
political strategy
2- Q.01
“Is this just definitional word games, or is something more significant happening?”
He asks this to probe whether a political debate is superficial or signals a deeper ideological shift.
- Q.02
“How are you viewing the rise of [rival party] and what it's doing to your party?”
A strategic question aimed at getting an insider's analysis of electoral threats and internal party dynamics.
history
1- Q.01
“Remind us of the Liberal/Labor Party's history when it comes to [policy area]?”
This question leverages a guest's historical knowledge to contextualize a current political debate.
money
2- Q.01
“Are you changing your forecast on [economic indicator]?”
A direct question to a Treasurer or Finance Minister to get an update on key economic projections.
- Q.02
“Is there a point at which you'd be concerned [market indicator] has moved too far?”
This is used to test a government's risk tolerance regarding economic variables like house prices.
future
1- Q.01
“Can your party ever win back the seats lost to [political rivals]?”
Speers asks this to force senior party figures to confront and discuss future electoral viability.
Signature segments
- · Insiders (Political panel show)
- · 7.30 (Nightly current affairs)
- · Four Corners (Investigative documentaries)
- · Foreign Correspondent (International reports)
- · Australian Story (Personal narratives)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are program-dependent, ranging from high-ranking Australian politicians, cabinet ministers, and party leaders on political shows like *Insiders* to subject-matter experts, academics, and everyday people central to its documentary-style reports.
- Jim Chalmerson Insiders | Treasurer promises to 'fix' property tax oversights | ABC NEWS In-depth
- Amanda Vanstoneon 'She doesn't give a rats about you': Amanda Vanstone on Pauline Hanson | Insiders
- Gary Bencheghibon Bali is drowning in garbage. Can the island paradise be saved? | ABC News
- L FRESH The LIONon L FRESH The LION on Sidhu Moose Wala | ASSASSINS
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
As the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is Australia's publicly funded broadcaster, its content is free of commercial advertising and sponsorship.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Is this a single podcast with one host?
- No, ABC News In-depth is a YouTube channel that collects long-form stories and interviews from various ABC News television programs, each with its own hosts and correspondents.
- Who is the main host?
- There is no single host for the channel, but David Speers is the prominent host of 'Insiders', the flagship political discussion program frequently featured.
- What kind of content is on this channel?
- The channel features a mix of political panel discussions, one-on-one interviews with political leaders, investigative documentaries, and narrative reports from Australia and around the world.
- Is this channel still active?
- Yes, new videos from various ABC programs are uploaded daily.
- Where does the content come from?
- The content is produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Australia's national public broadcaster.
- How can I watch the full programs?
- Full episodes of the programs featured, like *Insiders* and *Four Corners*, are available on the ABC's free streaming service, ABC iview.
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- [02]Insiders - ABC iviewiview.abc.net.au
- [03]David Speers - Speakers Profileclaxtons.com.au
- [04]David Speers - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [06]About ABC News In-depthyoutube.com
- [07]David Speers's Profile | ABC News (Australia)muckrack.com
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