

The Radio National Hour
ABC listen
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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Jan 27, 2025 • 55min
Professor Megan Davis AO and Geraldine Brooks on writing her way out of grief
Examination of the news of the day.

Jan 24, 2025 • 55min
Adam Elliot on film-making at a snail's pace and rapper Dobby sings of rivers and resistance
Examination of the news of the day.

Jan 23, 2025 • 55min
Israel's settler ambitions and NASA flys just close enough to the sun
Examination of the news of the day.

Jan 22, 2025 • 55min
The oldest hatred of all: How do we fix antisemitism?
Examination of the news of the day.

Jan 21, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Examination of the news of the day.

Jan 20, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour with Fran Kelly
Examination of the news of the day.