Former school teacher Deputy Premier Paul Toole draws many parallels between the schoolyard and NSW politics but above all what drives him is he wants to "make a difference".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell has opened up about how she accidentally became a politician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor Member for Lakemba Jihad Dib joined Deborah Knight to talk about his life away from politics ahead of the State Election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Labor deputy leader  Prue Car has spoken about the heartbreaking moment she had to tell her son, Max she had cancer. The Shadow Education Minister, who is now facing another battle to retain the seat of Member Londonderry that she has held since 2015, was diagnosed with cancer in July last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent member Alex Greenwich who is representing the seat of Sydney has opened up to Deborah Knight about being openly gay within the Lower House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Knight has gotten to know Matt Kean by cutting through the "Pollie Waffle".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Minns caught up with Deborah Knight and reminisced on his previous election losses and how he is staying humble for the 2023 state election in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Littleproud is a boy from the bush, who is still strongly connected to his roots. The Deputy Leader of the Nationals, and Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia had a meteoric rise through the ranks of parliament in what he describes as "the best country on earth" and draws on his experience in banking every single day. And Littleproud still sets aside time every day to go to the pub. Why? Dive into Deb Knight's Pollie Waffle to find out. Stay in touch: Email - deb@2gb.com Facebook - facebook.com/deborahknightradio Instagram & Twitter - @deborah_knight Everything else - linktr.ee/deb_knightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya Plibersek has weathered eight federal elections so far, so it's safe to say she's seen a significant transformation of Australia not only politically but culturally. In that time, her family has continued to endure challenges that echo from their early life. As well as caring for her family, The Shadow Minister for Education and Women, and Member for Sydney also looks after bees. Yes, bees. They have landed her in hot water at least once.  No bees were used in the making of this podcast, but waffles certainly were. Stay in touch: Email - deb@2gb.com Facebook - facebook.com/deborahknightradio Instagram & Twitter - @deborah_knight Everything else - linktr.ee/deb_knightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the daughter of a politician and fashion designer, Allegra Spender grew up surrounded by titans of business and fashion - it's no wonder the independent candidate for Wentworth has the fire to fight in the upcoming federal election.  Spender is one of the few people who can describe what the late Carla Zampatti looks like in her PJs, and says she's committed to raising her own children the same way; as normal as possible. And why does Allegra Spender's waffle order remind her of her grandmother?  All revealed in this week's episode of Deb Knight's Pollie Waffle. Stay in touch: Email - deb@2gb.com Facebook - facebook.com/deborahknightradio Instagram & Twitter - @deborah_knight Everything else - linktr.ee/deb_knightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a boy from the bush become one of the most prominent members of Government? Angus Taylor says his impatience has played a role, but he also cares deeply about the community he represents. In this episode, the Minister for Energy, Emissions Reduction and Industry talks about how tragedy and opportunities have shaped his life. And on the off-chance you've wondered why the price of beer changed so much during the Thatcher era in England, Angus Taylor knows - he wrote a whole paper on it!  Beer chat, over a plate of waffles - dig in.   Stay in touch: Email - deb@2gb.com Facebook - facebook.com/deborahknightradio Instagram & Twitter - @deborah_knight Everything else - linktr.ee/deb_knightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Opposition Leader Richard Marles opens up about the impact his mother had on him growing up in Geelong, the lessons he learnt from the 2019 election defeat and he answers Deb's big question head-on... is the end game to be PM?  All this is discussed over Richard's favourite, salted caramel waffles. Stay in touch:  Email - deb@2gb.com  Facebook - facebook.com/deborahknightradio Instagram & Twitter - @deborah_knight Everything else - linktr.ee/deb_knightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a child psychologist puts Dr Fiona Martin in good stead for a career in Parliament. Martin, the member for Reid has the skills and wherewithal to deal with the antics and tantrums of politics.Fiona joins Deb in the midst of Covid isolation from her inner western Sydney home to discuss how her career landed her in Canberra, her passion for improving mental health for young Australians, and her decision to cross the floor over an amendment to the sex discrimination act.Dr Martin's favourite waffle topping is banana and honey. Stay in touch:  Email - deb@2gb.com  Facebook - facebook.com/deborahknightradio Instagram & Twitter - @deborah_knight Everything else - linktr.ee/deb_knightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Deb shares a waffle with Member for Wentworth, Liberal Senator Dave Sharma. They chat about Dave's diplomat days including a challenging stint in Papua New Guinea, what career he planned to have outside of politics, and how he dealt with losing his mum to cancer when he was only 12 years old. Dave Sharma's preferred waffle topping is maple syrup with blueberries. Stay in touch:  Email - deb@2gb.com  Facebook - facebook.com/deborahknightradio Instagram & Twitter - @deborah_knight Everything else - linktr.ee/deb_knightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's first-ever Muslim frontbencher, the Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic, joins Deb Knight to chat regrets, religion and why he believes Scott Morrison should have exercised a leadership role in the 2004 election while he was the Liberal Party State Director.  All this over a plate of Ed's favourite waffles... mixed berries with ice cream. Stay in touch:  Email - deb@2gb.com  Facebook - facebook.com/deborahknightradio Instagram & Twitter - @deborah_knight Everything else - linktr.ee/deb_knightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Deb Knight's Pollie Waffle, a weekly podcast taking you into the mind and motivations of our most interesting politicians who will be contesting the upcoming federal election. All over a plate of their favourite waffles!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.