The latest episode of ACM's Echidna podcast looks at "gotcha questions" like the one that really did get Anthony Albanese.
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And we do a test of who knows what: the price of milk and bread, a Cherry Ripe, even a Hills Hoist.
Plus our reporters on the road with the leaders describe what it's like. Reporter Sarah Basford Canales and photographer Sitthixay Ditthavong fly in aircraft without windows to destinations which are not disclosed until arrival. Do Mr Morrison or Mr Albanese come to sit with them on the bus?
Dr Chris Wallace of Canberra University explains why gotcha questions may not matter. And Garry Linnell and Fiona Katauskas disagree on whether such questions enhance elections.
Hosts Steve Evans and Alex Crowe talk to ACM's journalists and the country's best political thinkers.
Listen to the full story on the podcast, search The Echidna on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred podcast app. You can also listen on our web player above.