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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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.

Aug 8, 2025 • 55min

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