The latest episode of ACM's Echidna podcast looks at "gotcha questions" like the one that really did get Anthony Albanese.
And we do a test of who knows what: the price of milk and bread, a Cherry Ripe, even a Hills Hoist.
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Plus our reporters on the road with the leaders describe what it's like. Reporter Sarah Basford Canales and photographer Sitthixay Ditthavong fly in aircraft without windows to destinations which are not disclosed until arrival. Do Mr Morrison or Mr Albanese come to sit with them on the bus?
Dr Chris Wallace of Canberra University explains why gotcha questions may not matter. And Garry Linnell and Fiona Katauskas disagree on whether such questions enhance elections.
Hosts Steve Evans and Alex Crowe talk to ACM's journalists and the country's best political thinkers.
Listen to the full story on the podcast, search The Echidna on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred podcast app. You can also listen on our web player above.
Steve Evans
Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues."
Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues."
Alex Crowe
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
