The Radio National Hour
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A weekday magazine-style current affairs program hosted by one of Australia's pre-eminent and loved interviewers. Drawing on Fran's extensive current affairs and cultural knowledge, The Radio National Hour takes a thoughtful, deep dive into the important and challenging issues, and brings insightful and engaging conversations with big names in the arts, sport and culture.
Episodes
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Sep 5, 2025 • 55min
What we learned from the 'immortals' get together in Beijing
Compelling conversations on issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Sep 4, 2025 • 55min
Does Intermittent fasting increase your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease?
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Sep 3, 2025 • 55min
Is Benjamin Netanyahu's chutzpah wearing thin?
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Sep 2, 2025 • 55min
The 'Trump of the Tropics' stands trial over Brazil's Jan 6
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Sep 1, 2025 • 55min
Woodside Energy hits the gas as fossil fuel deadlines loom
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Aug 29, 2025 • 55min
Concerns parents poisoning kids with melatonin gummies
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Aug 28, 2025 • 55min
March for Australia wants to 'take our country back', but who are they?
As a search continues in Victoria’s High Country for a fugitive sovereign citizen accused of gunning down two police officers, the debate over nationwide anti-immigration marches planned for this weekend turns ugly.
Aug 27, 2025 • 55min
Bringing Indigenous languages back from the dead
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Aug 26, 2025 • 55min
The Government takes 'bold action' against Iran
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Aug 25, 2025 • 55min
The influencers selling a holiday in Afghanistan
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
