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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Aug 22, 2025 • 55min
The world's cemetries are running out of space, would you consider water cremation?
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Aug 21, 2025 • 55min
Is the AI bubble about to burst?
Compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Aug 20, 2025 • 55min
The ultimate nerd to riches story
Michael Rowland brings you compelling conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world, on the issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Aug 19, 2025 • 55min
M. Gessen describes America's slide to autocracy and why we should make the dingo our best friend
Michael Rowland brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Aug 18, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Michael Rowland brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge, entertain and inspire us.
Aug 15, 2025 • 55min
Ukraine waits to see if meeting in Alaska will be half-baked and the most underrrated Australian animal
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Aug 14, 2025 • 55min
Israel accused of weaponsing aid and beloved satirist John Clarke through his daughters eyes
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Aug 13, 2025 • 55min
Nations told not to waste opportunity to reach plastics treaty and the search for dormant cancer cells
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Aug 12, 2025 • 55min
Al Jazeera Gaza city news team wiped out in airstrike and Cambodia's 'Mother Teresa' Geraldine Cox
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Aug 11, 2025 • 55min
Australia sets course for recognition of Palestine and a great Australian dream fulfilled in Biloela
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
