{"podcast":{"title":"7am","slug":"7am-529740","podcast_index_feed_id":529740,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/62723a1f-3e96-4fc4-882c-b25e0181da4d/70f29d90-2a63-48aa-bf8f-b25e0181da70/podcast.rss","website_url":"http://7ampodcast.com.au/","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/62723a1f-3e96-4fc4-882c-b25e0181da4d/70f29d90-2a63-48aa-bf8f-b25e0181da70/image.jpg?t=1754537181&size=Large","author":"Solstice Media","episode_count":2069,"summary":"An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T18:19:28.341186+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740"},"episode":{"title":"Zali Steggall on the teal party gamble","slug":"zali-steggall-on-the-teal-party-gamble","published_at":"2026-06-28T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740/zali-steggall-on-the-teal-party-gamble","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/7am/zali-steggall-on-the-teal-party-gamble","audio_url":"https://p.podderapp.com/2544644999/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/62723a1f-3e96-4fc4-882c-b25e0181da4d/512cc91b-f376-4717-878a-b475004e9a53/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=70f29d90-2a63-48aa-bf8f-b25e0181da70","summary":"When the teal independents swept through Liberal heartland, their pitch was simple: they were not like the major parties. They were community-backed, locally accountable, and free to vote how they wanted. Now, two of the best-known teals – Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender – are forming a political party. They say Community Strong Australia is a home for the politically homeless: people who want climate action, integrity, sensible economic management and a pro-business agenda. But can you build a party out of independents without sacrificing what voters liked about them in the first place? Today, independent MP Zali Steggall, on why the teals are becoming a party – and whether they can hold the centre as Australian politics becomes more divided.   If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Community Strong Australia MP Zali Steggall Photo:  AAP Image/Lukas Coch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.","meta_description":"When the teal independents swept through Liberal heartland, their pitch was simple: they were not like the major parties. They were community-backed, loca…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":885,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/7am-529740/episodes/zali-steggall-on-the-teal-party-gamble/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740/zali-steggall-on-the-teal-party-gamble.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}