For years Christopher Pyne was on the receiving end of a barrage of questions from the media and politicians but still managed to keep it together and had a successful career in politics. Now he is out of the game and risking it all to step out of his comfort zone and embrace a new world of media to turn the tables and go from the interviewee to the interviewer (…sort of). Hear the stories from guests that you’ve never heard before, as they succumb to what people describe as “the Pyne Effect”.
Christopher Pyne sits down with former opposition leader Deb Frecklington to reminisce about the good old days, from karaoke trips and social media, to how you deal with heavily losing an election.
Joe Aston is no stranger to controversy, and as a former writer of the Financial Review's rear window sometimes he created it. Christopher Pyne sat down with Joe to discuss overcoming his alcoholism, how that improved him as a person and hanging out at the Mar-a-Lago.
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In the first episode of Pyne Time Season 3, Christopher Pyne chated with Julie Bishop about the effects of COVID dividing Australia and giving the individual state premiers power to do what they want, she retells the story of when she confronted President Putin over the MH17 flight and when she ...
Bob Katter has been one of the longest sitting members of parliament, and will choose to stay until he believes the job has been done. Christopher Pyne sits down with Mr. Katter to discuss his compassion for politics, how his best friend growing up was his rifle and the industries that he fights for.
Jackie Trad is no stranger to the affects that being investigated by a political corruption watchdog can have on you. Hear her discussion with Christopher Pyne about the recent Gladys Berejiklian ICAC investigation, what they believe separates the left and the right side of politics and how to make sure you live happily after politics.
Kate Carnell has helped pave the way for women in business and politics, overcoming a lot of adversities along the way. Hear Christopher Pyne chat with Kate about those challenges, gender roles in politics, secret liberal clubs and the Canberra hospital implosion.
Gillon McLachlan is the former CEO of AFL and a lover of footy, which is why the past couple of years have been the toughest for the organisation to date. Gillon chats with Christopher Pyne about how he made business decisions for the AFL, how he fought for equality in the game and is wowed by Christophers footy knowledge.
Former Treasurer of Australia Josh Frydenberg joins Pyne Time and you can hear him like never before. Christopher Pyne and Josh reminisce about the golden days of television and their incredible memory of theme songs (including some lovely duets). Hear how Josh dealt with organising COVID relief and the Facebook media saga.
Christopher Pyne sits down with former Governer of Western Australia, Kim Beazley to reminisce about their times in politics, including the nuclear power debate, the issues with the US voting system and the infamous Noodle Nation.
Since 2003 Senator Sarah Hansen Young has represented the Greens party, but it hasn't been an easy journey. SHY joins Christopher Pyne to talk about how she became an influential politician in the Greens Party, growing up in a small country town and the trials of being a young female politician in Australia.
Anthony Albanese was first known for his scathing speeches in parliament, which could be why he got along so well with Christopher. Recorded when he was the Opposition Leader hear the now PM talk with Christopher Pyne about their time being set up on television, getting in trouble in parliament and a recent family discovery.
Amanda Vanstone has achieved a great amount in her career, including mentoring Christopher. Hear the former ambassador reminisce with Christopher Pyne about getting drunk on martinis, how easy it could be to hijack a plane and when she wrote an almost' famous song.
In the middle of 2018, the world stood still and watched as rescuers raced to save the young Thai soccer team trapped in a cave. Richard Harris talks with Christopher Pyne about going from cave diver to life saver, how the impossible was achieved & becoming Australian of the year in 2019.
Broadcaster, journalist and bestselling author Julia Baird has created some stunning works with her biography on Queen Victoria and more recently - Phosphorescence. Hear Julia talk with Christopher Pyne about researching the scandals of Queen Victoria, finding inspiration in the little things, and how her books compare to Christopher's.
Wyatt Roy, also known as Boy Wonder (to Christopher), was the youngest person to ever be elected to parliament. Hear Wyatt as he talks with Christopher Pyne about the impact that had on his social life, his journey into the world of AI, and his sense of fashion.
Adelaide Arts Festival Director and good friend to Christopher, Rachel Healy is optimistic about the future of arts surrounding COVID. She speaks with Christopher Pyne about our generations greatest artists, politics in art and why eating phallic shaped food is social suicide.
Franklin Roosevelt has had a large impact on both Michael Fullilove and Christopher Pyne. Listen as they speak about Presidential influence, Australia's rocky relationship with China and the future of technology and think tanks.
Being a political strategist isn't an easy job, Sometimes you're called in to help win an un-winnable election. Sir Lynton Crosby chats with Cristopher Pyne on how he helped win some of the hardest elections, being knighted by the queen and what it takes to be a political strategist.
Recorded in 2021 NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian had experienced a tough 2020 but she had high hopes for 2021. In this episode she speaks with good friend Christopher Pyne on improving the support for mental health, discussing her heritage and about the tough year she had to face.
As one of the most respected political commentators, Barrie Cassidy was able to expose what went on behind the curtains of a lot of political campaigns. Now both of them are retired, Christopher Pyne invites Barrie on to discuss working with Bob Hawke and life after politics.
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