Exploring the life, character and style of Kevin Rudd, Robert Manne interviews David Marr about this irreverent, controversial and incisive election year essay.

David Marr is the multi-award-winning author of Patrick White: a Life and The High Price of Heaven, and co-author with Marian Wilkinson of Dark Victory.
Robert Manne is professor of politics at La Trobe University and a regular contributor to The Monthly.