Saturday Extra - Full program podcast

Plus, a mid-year review of global events;  the ethics and pitfalls of addictive true crime podcasts, and Winnie Dunn, the 29 year old Tongan-Australian author shortlisted  for the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award for her novel, Dirt Poor Islanders.

Lyse Doucet, BBC's chief international correspondent, updates on the tense talks between Iranian and European officials in Geneva, highlighting the complexities of the nuclear deal. James Curran dives into the historical ties between Australian prime ministers and American presidents, offering insight into missed opportunities, like Albanese's voided meeting with Trump. Journalist James Montague discusses Saudi Arabia's strategic sports investments and their global implications, while economist Cassandra Windsor provides a snapshot of Western Australia's economic future amidst budget surpluses.

After US Marines were mobilised against protesters on the streets of LA, President Trump is preparing for military fanfare in Washington. Is the new administration tapping into a tradition of authoritarianism?Iran retaliates against Israel; and one of India's best chefs meets Tassie's finest produce for Dark MOFO's Winter Feast.

Will Elon Musk and Donald Trump kiss and make up after the billionaire bromance blew up so spectacularly this week? Plus, the future of warfare in the wake of those Ukrainian attacks on Russia, and why Australia marks the King's Birthday with a holiday (something that doesn't even happen in Britain).

Patrick McGee, author of 'Apple in China', discusses how Apple's investments transformed China's tech landscape. Anne Applebaum offers insights into the Ukraine conflict, stressing U.S. support for Ukrainian sovereignty. Susanna Patton highlights the evolving geopolitical dynamics in Asia, while Brian Schmidt champions the need for robust funding in research. Leela Jeffries shares her artistic journey in bird photography, emphasizing the connection between nature and fulfilling retirement. Together, they explore intertwining themes of technology, art, and global politics.

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.

Nick Bryant and prominent New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman try to make sense of President Trump's motivations when it comes to foreign policy. Plus, historians Judith Brett and Frank Bongiorno discuss the trajectory of Australian politics now that the Liberal Party has its first female leader and the Albanese government has a female-majority cabinet. And, we get an update on the infamous mushroom trial in Victoria and the Eurovision Song Contest. 

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant. 

Nick Bryant head to the marginal seat of Bennelong in Sydney and does a health check on the state of Australian democracy with the ANU's Dr Jill Sheppard and Iain Walker from NewDemocracy Foundation.Plus, Australia's theatre community is buzzing after the Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray received 6 Tony Award nominations, and political commentator and author Peter Beinart on his new book Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning.

Geraldine Doogue is in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, plus a nun in Papua New Guinea remembers his impact on her life.