This week on running mates, Perth Live host, Oliver Peterson, joins the rest of the panel to take a deep dive into all things politics in the lead-up to the election on March 8.

The focus this week: Anthony Albanese needs Roger Cook more than Roger Cook needs Anthony Albansese, Mark McGowan’s shadow, and the worst social media moment of the campaign so far.

Watch the full episode here on 9Now.

Running Mates is a weekly segment where 9 News Perth has teamed up with 6PR, WAtoday and the AFR to present a weekly deep dive into the latest in WA politics and beyond.

New episodes are delivered weekly on Wednesdays, catch up on Episodes 1 and 2 on 9Now.