Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray to take stock as the political system cranks back into gear.

With frequent political signals being sent about what should be in the upcoming budget, tensions within the coalition are growing.

And it wouldn’t be the Inside Politics podcast without some speculation on the timing of the next general election.

Whenever it comes, the election will see many new faces fighting for seats. The panel talks about some of the new faces that will appear on ballots in the coming months,.

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