The Radio National Hour
ABC
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.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 55min
Monsterous abuse allegations cast light on childcare profits
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Jul 2, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Jul 1, 2025 • 55min
Research finds Gaza toll likely much higher
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Jun 30, 2025 • 55min
Why is Donald Trump obsessed with winning a nobel peace prize?
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Jun 27, 2025 • 51min
'Mamma mia' - Bezos wedding leaves Venetians cold
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Jun 25, 2025 • 55min
Could a circular economy deliver our productivity dreams and is the rules-based order dead?
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Jun 24, 2025 • 55min
Trump's ceasefire Truths, the case for eradicating mosquitos in Africa and William Yang's many milestones
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Jun 23, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Jun 20, 2025 • 55min
AI chatbot caught encoraging parricide
Kylie Morris brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Jun 19, 2025 • 55min
Could shrinking cloud cover explain global heating?
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
