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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Oct 13, 2025 • 55min
'Hotspotting' trend blamed for surging rates of HIV/AIDS in Fiji
A gruesome trend known as ‘hotspotting’ is being blamed for surging rates of HIV/AIDS on the pacific island of Fiji, where children as young as 10 years have contracted the deadly virus after sharing needles. The country’s health minister is warning 3 thousand new cases could be diagnosed this year alone
Oct 10, 2025 • 55min
Will Donald Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize tonight?
US President Donald Trump has been instrumental in securing that ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Has it been enough for him to clinch the Nobel Peace Prize?
Oct 9, 2025 • 55min
Is peace really going to break out in the Middle East?
Compelling conversations on issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Oct 8, 2025 • 54min
Is Australia's gas shortage all just hot air?
Big industrial manufacturer's say Made In Australia will become a relic of history unless the federal government acts to fix the 'broken' east coast domestic gas market.
Oct 7, 2025 • 55min
Jewish Australians call for understanding & conversations
Two years on from the October 7 attacks, the shock and grief for Australian Jews has given way to complex feelings of anger, shame and sometimes hostility as they find themselves judged by the wider community.
Oct 3, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Michael Rowland brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Oct 2, 2025 • 55min
'The Jane Tarzan should have married' - remembering Jane Goodall
Compelling conversations on issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Oct 1, 2025 • 55min
Too fat, too hairy and too much feeling - US military ordered to harden up
America’s defence secretary has gathered his nation’s generals to declare war on feelings, and wokeism - telling them to cut their beards, get fit, and focus on taking the fight to their enemies.
Sep 30, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Donald Trump says it’s one of the greatest days ever in civilisation. But will the putative “peace deal” he declared today alongside Benjamin Netanyahu ever be realised?
Sep 29, 2025 • 55min
Confidence rises in AUKUS, despite Trump administration shadow
Confidence in AUKUS runs high despite review from the Trump administration; where to next for Australia's Republican movement; Australian pharma readies itself for steep US tariffs, and Lee Kernaghan on three decades at the top of country music.
