About this episode

The episode discusses the controversies surrounding Pauline Hanson's comments during her overseas trip and their impact on One Nation's image in Australia.

There has been no end to the negative headlines generated in response to comments made by Pauline Hanson on her trip overseas – and it has forced members of One Nation, including Barnaby Joyce, to defend and explain her actions back home. Guardian Australia political reporter Josh Butler speaks to Reged Ahmad about how the trip’s many controversies could play with One Nation supporters in Australia

People in this episode

Host: Josh Butler

Guest: Reged Ahmad

Topics covered

• politics
• One Nation
• Pauline Hanson
• controversy
• Australia
• public opinion

Keywords

• Pauline Hanson
• One Nation
• Barnaby Joyce
• political controversy
• Australia
• Josh Butler
• Reged Ahmad

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: One Nation

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