
The Radio National Hour
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 10, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

Jun 6, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

Jun 5, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

Jun 4, 2025 • 54min
China's censors in anniversay overdrive and a mother's hunger strike to save her imprisoned son
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

Jun 3, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

Jun 2, 2025 • 54min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

May 30, 2025 • 55min
The war time mentally gripping Israel and Swan Lake the apocalypse edition
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

May 29, 2025 • 55min
Trump's tariff smackdown, Woodside's North West Shelf Browse ambitions and Marcia Langton
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

May 28, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

May 27, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.