International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Simon Johnson, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, unpacks the enduring impacts of colonization on modern economies, contrasting inclusive and extractive institutions. Courtney Subramanian explores Kamala Harris' political evolution, while Ahmed Fouad Al-Khatib sheds light on recent events in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Juliette Reardon discusses King Charles III's visit to Australia, addressing historical ties and Indigenous relations. Brendan Cowell shares insights on vulnerability in masculinity through his ABC drama, 'Plum', emphasizing mental health dialogues.

Stormy weather, and febrile politics as the US presidential election draws closer.And AI's latest discovery reveals a world of viruses. 

Fran Kelly explores the grief and feelings of two women, one in Israel, the other in the West Bank, one year on from the Hamas attack and subsequent war in Gaza.

Plus Mexico's first female president will be sworn in next week replacing López Obrador. And Alison Moyet on her new album and upcoming Australian tour.

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Plus, the new Support at Home aged care package explained. And the promises and failures of microfinance, told through the eyes of women borrowers in Sierra Leone, West Africa.

Hostages-for-prisoners swap and control of the Philadelphi Corridor stall ceasefire talks in the Israel-Gaza war. Plus, drought ravages Sicily.

Plus, Latvia's foreign Minister Baiba Braže on strengthening the protection of Latvia's border with Belarus and Russia.

Plus, Ukraine's advance into Russia and Angie Ballard, Australia's 7-time Paralympian.