@mishaketch

Misha Ketchell is a journalist and editor of @ConversationEDU. Previously Media Watch, The Age, The Big Issue, Crikey.

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Joined January 2009
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PODCAST @JOY949 @DavidDmacca & Kenny are in the hosting seats this big week. @mishaketch Editor and Executive Director of @ConversationEDU an independent, non-profit news and analysis outlet where academic experts write directly for the public. joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/…

Sat, 17th, Oct, 2026: Misha Ketchell, Editor & Executive Director, The Conversation, Politics Update

Misha Ketchell, Editor & Executive Director, The Conversation, Politics Update

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Sussan Ley was dumped by her colleagues as leader of the Australian Liberal Party. She took a roadtrip to America and produced this tremendous account of her observations. afr.com/politics/federal/whe…
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Gold Standard? Remembering the Hawke Government. @TheHawkeCentre @mishaketch @SigmundMarx
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At a glance: budget 2026 theconversation.com/at-a-gla… via @ConversationEDU

At a glance: budget 2026

The key figures from the federal budget, from negative gearing changes to tax cuts for workers.

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Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession theconversation.com/get-read… via @ConversationEDU

Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession

Even under its worst-case scenario, the government says growth will slow but not stall.

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Albanese government uses its political dominance to implement a ‘Labor’ agenda theconversation.com/albanese… via @ConversationEDU

Albanese government uses its political dominance to implement a ‘Labor’ agenda

The Albanese government has used the first budget of its second term to do what you’d expect a Labor government that had won a massive majority would do.

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theguardian.com/business/gro… Another RBA rate rise won’t fix inflation – it will just smash households already hit by soaring fuel costs | Greg Jericho

Another RBA rate rise won’t fix inflation – it will just smash households already hit by soaring...

The latest ABS consumer price index figures show just how pointless hiking interest rates would be at dealing with inflation. But raising rates is baked into the Reserve Bank’s DNA

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Ruby Cornish@rubycornishApr 22
I am devastated to hear that James Valentine has died. He was one of the warmest and cleverest people I worked with at the ABC. He had a way of making people in his orbit, and his many listeners, feel valued and understood. He gave me a limerick segment on his radio show…
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With @mishaketch , Editor of The Conversation.
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Robodebt flourished because of a political & media culture that stigmatises income support recipients. It was a failure in public sector leadership & culture in key departments. Labor must implement all 57 recommendations of the Robodebt RC to ensure Robodebt never happens again.
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Patrick McGorry@PatMcGorryMar 3
John Lyons is a serious and objective journalist. We need many more like him.
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The ABC has been urged to “call time” on John Lyons’ tenure as a commentator after he accused the Prime Minister of spreading “political propaganda”. skynews.com.au/business/medi…

ABC urged to sack star reporter after calling PM's Iran statement 'propaganda'

The ABC has been called to sack its Americas editor John Lyons after he accused the Prime Minister of spreading “propaganda” for supporting Iranians’ struggle against oppression.

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Thus us a stunning essay theconversation.com/friday-e…

Friday essay: I thought a 5-day solo hike would reclaim a lost self. My menopausal body had other...

Rachael Mead’s body once carried her across Antarctic ice sheets. At 55, she set out to reclaim her resilience – and what she discovered was surprising.

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Susan Metcalfe@susanametFeb 28
On ABC News just now @TheLyonsDen "The Americans will probably be relying on Intelligence from Pine Gap in Australia, so will the Israelis. I think the Australian public deserves a straight answer from the Prime Minister. Do you support this war or not?" youtube.com/user/NewsOnABC/l…
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Interesting domestic response in Australia. theconversation.com/bipartis…

Bipartisan support for US attack on Iran, but Greens say it is ‘abhorrent’

The Albanese government has backed the American strike on Iran, while confirming Australia was not given prior warning.

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Tony Windsor@TonyHWindsorFeb 24
The #abc cops criticism over declining standards from time to time but we should also recognise the important investigative work done by programs such @4corners 7-30 AM PM RN etc . Good work that creates change for the better. Lets not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
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Why are the phrases ‘globalise the intifada’ and ‘from the river to the sea’ so contested? theconversation.com/why-are-… via @ConversationEDU

Why are the phrases ‘globalise the intifada’ and ‘from the river to the sea’ so contested?

Central to the debate is whether the phrases are expressions of Palestinian self-determination, or a threat of violence against Jews.

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Ramki@ramkidFeb 18
Respect to Greg Chappell for initiating the now famous letter addressed to the Government of Pakistan appealing for Imran Khan to be treated with dignity. This is a greater act than any he performed on the field. And he performed many.
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This message, from @DavidPocock's Facebook page, is exactly the sort of thing the major party leaders should be saying. And the sort of thing we should all be trying to live, I reckon.
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Matt McManus@MattPolProfFeb 17
You obviously dont know very much about philosophy then.
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this made me realize that i have never heard of any female philosopher like, not one
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tony Barry on why a new Liberal leader isn’t a quick fix theconversation.com/politics… via @ConversationEDU

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tony Barry on why a new Liberal leader isn’t a quick fix

What do Australians in focus groups say about the Liberal Party right now? “They just kind of laugh,” the former Liberal staffer turned pollster says.

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