The Radio National Hour
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.
Latest episodes
Feb 14, 2025 • 55min
'Paris is already dead': father of climate science & the business of disappearing people
Explore the alarming insights of Dr. Jim Hansen on climate change and the cultural nuances of johatsu, where individuals choose to vanish from society. Reflect on how historical moments have shaped climate awareness and the pressing need for balanced energy policies. Delve into the striking intergenerational advocacy for climate justice through legal battles. Uncover the complexities of mental health and justice in high-profile cases, connecting these issues to the experiences of youth and their role in shaping a sustainable future.
Feb 13, 2025 • 55min
Trump's wake-up call for NATO & pushing our leaders to think beyond the next election
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Feb 12, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Feb 11, 2025 • 55min
Should Sam Kerr be stripped of Matilda's captaincy & California's water woes be damned
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Feb 10, 2025 • 55min
Turnbull's Trump negotiation strategy and Closing the Gap on Indigenous suicide
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Feb 7, 2025 • 55min
The striking new opinion that could exonerate convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and the science of whale song
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Feb 6, 2025 • 55min
Why do memories can fail us even when it comes to the most precious things in our lives?
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Feb 5, 2025 • 55min
The Radio National Hour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
Feb 4, 2025 • 55min
Greenland's minister for trade says 'we're not for sale' & is the government's green hydrogen dream vaporising?
Naya Nathanielsen, Greenland's Minister for Business, Trade, and Mineral Resources, passionately discusses the quest for Greenland's sovereignty and the complex geopolitical landscape, especially the balance between foreign investment and national pride. Paul Martin shares insights into the challenges facing the global green hydrogen industry, from high production costs to the impact of government policies. Alison Reeve highlights Australia's green hydrogen setbacks, emphasizing the importance of realistic project assessments amid shifting market dynamics. This engaging conversation delves into energy, identity, and international relations.
Jan 31, 2025 • 55min
The passion and the pain of Marianne Faithfull and David Sedaris on pushing the boundaries of humour
Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.
