David Speers

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Patricia Karvelas |David Speers |Lara Heaton |Kara Jensen-Mackinnon

In the wake of his cancelled meeting with Donald Trump, Anthony Albanese is vowing to meet with the US President "very soon" — leaving the door open to a snap visit to the Hague for the NATO summit. But if the Prime Minister fails to meet with the US President on the sidelines of yet another summit, PK and David Speers warn this could leave him looking desperate.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | David Speers

If the Prime Minister sits down with Donald Trump over the coming days at the G7 in Canada, there will be much to discuss. While the Pentagon's review into AUKUS has left many scrambling, there's another important issue causing tension in the relationship - trade. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants the tariffs dropped, but he's not about to bow to the President's demands on things like biosecurity laws. So, what is he going to offer?

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Patricia Karvelas |David Speers |Lara Heaton |Jess O'Callaghan

With Q+A wrapping up after an 18-year stint on our screens, PK and David Speers share their reflections and honour the crew behind the program. And Australia has joined with the UK, New Zealand, Canada and Norway to issue Magnitsky style sanctions against two Israeli Ministers, in a move which Foreign Minister Penny Wong shows the "level of concern" Australia has about what is occurring.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | David Speers

In a fiery resignation letter, ex-Greens senator Dorinda Cox has accused her former party of racism and ignoring serious claims she raised, including disputed allegations of an assault at Perth Airport by a party member. The senator also denied in her letter ever bullying others, contrary to reporting, adding she herself had suffered an "unremitting" campaign of bullying over the past 18 months.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | David Speers

Last weekend, Ukraine pulled off an extraordinary drone attack on far-flung Russian air bases. It has grabbed the attention of defence experts everywhere. For this week's Insiders On Background we examine how this takes the debate beyond whether enough is being spent on defence on home soil. What lessons can Australia learn from this military operation? Retired Australian Army Major General Mick Ryan joined David Speers speaks to discuss what Australia needs to be drone and combat ready.