Tony Barry and Niki Savva, filling in for Barrie Cassidy on Back to Back Barries, examined the 'festival of Josh' that played out in the media this week as former treasurer Josh Frydenberg promoted his new memoir.
Frydenberg's political future
Both former Liberal party advisers weighed in on whether Frydenberg should run again for the seat of Kooyong, a move that could help him live out his dream of one day becoming prime minister. The discussion comes amid rising speculation over the former treasurer's political future, following his memoir's release.
Albanese's economic vision under scrutiny
The pair also discussed what they see as Anthony Albanese's failure to sell an economic vision during a cost-of-living crisis. They argued this could prove dangerous for the Labor government, as the public struggles with rising costs without a clear narrative from the prime minister.
The analysis was part of the Back to Back Barries video series, which also referenced a piece on what a memoir can do for an ambitious politician, drawing comparisons to figures like Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy. The speculation over Frydenberg's return comes as the Liberal party considers its path forward in the seat of Kooyong.
