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Latest episodes
Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 15min
Triumphant Trump
International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.
Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 15min
USA Votes: In a divided America, what will tip the balance?
International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.
Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 15min
Trump: Matt Schlapp on the US Election and a Trump newphew on the "cruelty" Uncle Donald
International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.
Oct 18, 2024 • 1h 15min
Economics Nobel winner Simon Johnson on why nations succeed and fail
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.
Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 14min
US presidential race narrows in battleground states
Stormy weather, and febrile politics as the US presidential election draws closer.And AI's latest discovery reveals a world of viruses.
Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 15min
The longest year: refelctions on October 7
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.
Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 15min
Israel launches further attacks on Lebanon
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.
Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 15min
The United Nations prepares for a high-stakes summit
International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.
Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 15min
Murdoch succession battle to play out in closed Nevada courtroom
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.
Sep 6, 2024 • 1h 15min
New plan to fight domestic and family violence
Hostages-for-prisoners swap and control of the Philadelphi Corridor stall ceasefire talks in the Israel-Gaza war. Plus, drought ravages Sicily.
