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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Mar 12, 2025 • 55min
Rodrigo Duterte's brutal journey to the Hague and Turing Prize winner Dr Richard Sutton
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 11, 2025 • 55min
Trump at odds with Founding Fathers over education and ships carrying toxic cargo collide in the North Sea
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 10, 2025 • 55min
Insurers on notice over Cyclone Alfred and Canada's next PM vows to win Trump tariff battle
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 7, 2025 • 55min
Helen Clark on why might-is-not-right and PFAS in our brains
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 6, 2025 • 55min
Will our homes cope with Cyclone Alfred and how can we help the lonely generation?
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 5, 2025 • 54min
Zelensky ready to negotiate and Pip Williams on the delights of unexpected success
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 4, 2025 • 55min
Peter Malinaukas on SA's big dry and an alternative plan for Gaza
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Mar 3, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Feb 28, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Feb 27, 2025 • 55min
Republican exile Adam Kinzinger on the struggle for the GOP and Tasmanian salmon on the nose
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
