Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
ABC
A war breaks out, a leader emerges, a revolution unfolds. How did it happen, and what are the implications for you?
Two award-winning journalists with decades of experience reporting on major world events, Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald join forces for a fresh conversation about global news and how to make sense of it.
Along with expert guests, they take a single topic and examine it with Australian eyes. Challenging, thoughtful and fun, Global Roaming is your user's guide to what the world is talking about.
Two award-winning journalists with decades of experience reporting on major world events, Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald join forces for a fresh conversation about global news and how to make sense of it.
Along with expert guests, they take a single topic and examine it with Australian eyes. Challenging, thoughtful and fun, Global Roaming is your user's guide to what the world is talking about.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 16, 2024 • 29min
Is chaos the new world order?
Financial Times journalist Gideon Rachman says the world order is fundamentally shifting, and not in a good way.Recommendations: Hamish: In the Time of Madness – Richard Lloyd Parry (Book) Geraldine: Lunch with Prabowo, by Ben Bland at the Financial Times Nemesis, Series 1 Episode 3 The Morrison Years, ABC
Feb 9, 2024 • 29min
Should we stop ignoring Indonesia?
What might this upcoming election mean for the Indonesia - Australia relationship? Recommendations:Hamish: Sarah Snook on The Today Programme – BBC Radio 4Geraldine: A Year Of Living Dangerously – Book by Christopher Koch
Feb 2, 2024 • 29min
Iran's war: What are the missing pieces of the puzzle?
Following the death of three Americans, pressure is growing on President Biden to take a stronger stance against Iran. Few, however, are asking what the mood is inside Iran, and who is pulling the strings? Iran scholar Ali Ansari argues that understanding this is imperative in determining what should come next. Recommendations: Hamish: Tom Friedman - A Titanic Geopolitical Struggle is Underway - New York Times.Geraldine: A Separation - Film available Apple TVReading Lolita in Tehran - Book by Azar Nafisi
Jan 25, 2024 • 28min
Avoiding catastrophe: why John Bolton doesn't want World War III
Former US national security advisor John Bolton discusses the volatile global situation, conflicts in the Middle East, and the potential impact of the upcoming US election on global stability. The podcast explores the chaotic state of the Middle East and raises concerns about a potential World War III. It also delves into worries about Trump's reelection, American foreign policy implications, and reflections on Iraq, Iran, and the Palestinians.
Jan 16, 2024 • 3min
INTRODUCING Global Roaming
Award-winning journalists Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald discuss global news and how to make sense of it. They emphasize the importance of paying attention to overlooked stories and global shifts.
