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.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 55min
World Athletics introduces sex gene testing for women athletes and the killer combo of Candice Fox and James Patterson
Therese Edwards, CEO of Single Mothers Families Australia, discusses the financial struggles faced by single-parent families and critiques government support measures. Ada Chung, an endocrinologist, delves into the ethical implications of World Athletics' mandatory DNA testing for women, questioning fairness in sports. Meanwhile, award-winning author Candice Fox talks about her collaborative writing process with James Patterson, sharing insights on creating relatable characters and the delicate balance of creativity in storytelling.
Mar 25, 2025 • 55min
Israel roils as Netanyahu looks to fire key office holders and Amanda Knox on the 'sisterhood of il repute'
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 24, 2025 • 55min
Budget expected to be light on ambition heading into election
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 21, 2025 • 60min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 20, 2025 • 54min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 19, 2025 • 55min
Radio Free Asia journalists fired, Mike Bowers talking pictures and a perfect splashdown
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 18, 2025 • 55min
Israel launches a massive assault on Gaza and Michael Wolff looking in from the outside to Trump world
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 17, 2025 • 55min
Putin's dubious peacemaking history leaves Trump exposed in Ukraine and Frida Kahlo's closet comes to Bendigo
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 14, 2025 • 55min
Will the Lewis Hamilton/Ferrari formula bring success in Melbourne and Grammy award winning Ruthie Foster
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 13, 2025 • 55min
Trumps wages trade war whilst pushing Russia to hold fire in Ukraine
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
