Geraldine Brooks on Anthony Albanese's legacy

<p>It was just before Christmas when Geraldine Brooks sat down for the first in a series of conversations with Anthony Albanese &ndash; and his popularity was plummeting.</p> <p>The prime minister's net approval rating had dropped to minus 17, while Peter Dutton&rsquo;s had ticked up to zero. Since then, the polls haven&rsquo;t improved for Albanese.</p> <p>His critics have painted him as weak and ineffective &ndash; a narrative reinforced by the failure of the Voice referendum and a perception of inaction on climate change.</p> <p>This portrayal is in stark contrast to his background as a passionate activist, who was once arrested at an anti-logging protest.</p> <p>Today, author and contributor to <em>The Monthly</em> Geraldine Brooks on the public&rsquo;s perception of Anthony Albanese &ndash; and, win or lose, what will be his legacy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and contributor to <em>The Monthly</em>, Geraldine Brooks.</p> <p><strong>Background reading: </strong><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2025/march/geraldine-brooks/safe-houses">Safe as houses?</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>Ben Clement</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>