Inside the psyche of 'daddy' Trump

Donald Trump has declared victory in brokering a Israel-Iran ceasefire. And while it's on precarious ground, what's the "method behind the madness" in the US President's approach? And the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been choosing his words carefully, eager to not be seen as a "central player" in the regional conflict — with the Opposition labelling him "flat-footed." But is that a fair call? And as European nations agree to increase defence spending to 5 per cent, largely to appease the US President — will the Prime Minister's approach of progressive patriotism come under increasing pressure from Donald Trump? Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by John Lyons, ABC Americas Editor on The Party Room. Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au

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The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news. On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions. On Saturdays, David Speers gets into the details of a major trend or issue with the help of an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.