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Earshot presents documentaries about people, places, stories and ideas, in all their diversity.
A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
Spend an hour in someone else's life. Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met.
Science, culture and everything in between. Feel the heat. All species welcome.
The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.
We tease out the complex history behind those baffling events in the news.
ABC's 20/20 is the primetime news magazine program featuring newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports, exclusives, compelling features and medical mysteries.
From the ground breaking and life saving to the wacky and implausible, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reveals some of the best moments in science.
A weekly lesson on a specific topic with some of Sydney's greatest teachers.
The master of midfield mayhem Rampaging Roy Slaven and the leading light of long shots HG Nelson cast a collective eye over the world of sport.
Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues
Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts and hosted by Costa Georgiadis, Gardening Australia is a valuable resource to all gardeners.
A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them.
In a world marked by wicked social problems, The Minefield helps you negotiate the ethical dilemmas, contradictory claims and unacknowledged complicities of modern life.
Each week day RN Arts programs zoom in on a specific area of art and culture, brought to you by a specialist presenter. Subscribe to their podcasts separately by searching by name in your podcasting app.
An investigative podcast hosted by ABC journalist Rachael Brown, Trace examines the fractures in Australia's criminal justice system, and the decades-long ripples they have caused.
Late-night television's award-winning news program featuring anchors Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. For in-depth reporting on today's major news stories, to features, profiles, Nightline has the last word in live network news.
Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdoms.
Background Briefing is daring narrative journalism: Australian investigations with impact. Our award-winning reporters forensically uncover the hidden stories at the heart of the country’s biggest issues.
The Signal is the ABC's daily news podcast that helps cut through the noise to cover the biggest stories, explaining not only what is happening but why. It's an entertaining 15-minute show, perfect for the daily commute.
In-depth conversations with artists and creative thinkers from Australia and around the world.
The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
A fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents that asks those curly questions. From banning lollies to trusting robots, and from colonising other planets to eating pets, Short & Curly covers it all.
Every weekday, catch up with Sinéad Mangan as she explores news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.
With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.
The seven-episode series Unravel: Juanita tackles one of Australia's most chilling and unsolved true crime stories. In the early '70s, Sydney's Kings Cross was a hotbed of controversy around corruption and high-rise development, and the heart of Australia's criminal underground. Juanita Nielsen moved to Kings Cross where she published a local newspaper and became a vocal opponent in the fight to preserve heritage terraces and affordable housing in the area she loved. Did her activism cost he ...
With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.
The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners.
RN Presents is a diverse collection of short series. The current series, This Much is True, dives down the rabbit hole into conspiracies, misinformation and cults, and how to protect those you love.
New and compelling stories from Australia and around the world, told by some of our most popular and trusted historians. Step inside a time machine for an immersive journey through history, where stories of people, places and events bring the past vividly into our present world.
With unparalleled resources, World News Tonight with David Muir provides the latest information and analysis of major events from around the country and the world.
"This Week with George Stephanopoulos" is ABC News’ pre-eminent Sunday morning discussion program, featuring newsmaker interviews and panel discussions and debates on a wide range of global issues and commentary, putting into unique perspective the preceding week’s news, and often setting the stage for the week ahead.
Want to know what's really going on in Parliament House? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas give you the political analysis that matters and explain what it means for you.
Off Track, with Ann Jones, is an Australian radio show and podcast which combines the relaxing sounds of nature with awesome stories of wildlife and environmental science, all recorded in the outdoors.
Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.
Specialist and mainstream audiences alike rely on the Health Report to bring clarity to health and medical issues from social, scientific and political points of view.
Get all the right advice you need to grow a healthy garden
Life Matters is your guide to contemporary Australian life. Be part of rich conversations on relationships, family, parenting, education, work, health and consumer issues.
Informative, jargon-free stories about law reform, legal education, test cases, miscarriages of justice and legal culture. The Law Report makes the law accessible.
In-depth conversations with the best fiction writers from Australia and around the world.
ABC News' award-winning news magazine program, taking you beyond the headlines of today's stories and trends.
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What's driving the iron ore price plunge?
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Since May the price of iron ore has more than halved, but one expert says trade with China will still remain strong.
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The World Today
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Alternative lifestyle capital lagging in vaccination rates.
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COVID-ravaged suburbs of Sydney are leading the country in vaccination rates but lagging behind is Byron Bay, an affluent sea-side community known for its embrace of alternative lifestyle choices.
Pfizer says its COVID vaccine is safe and effective for children between the ages of 5 and 11 as it prepares to file for emergency use authorization with the FDA. The FBI raids the home of Brian Laundrie's family a day after authorities found the remains believed to be that of missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito in Wyoming. The latest on the unfolding…
What happens when two stars eat each other to death? And does one get the last laugh in this tale of cosmic cannibalism?
Jimmy Barnes grew up as a boy called James Swan in Glasgow, then in South Australia. In his late teens, he joined a band called Cold Chisel and became a huge star. But on and off stage Jimmy was battling the demons of his troubled childhood (R)
We know racism exists, so why do we find it so hard to talk about? And how do we go about reversing racial bias? A ground-breaking pilot program implemented in a South-Western Sydney Primary school may just have some answers.
70-year-old ultramarathon runner Ross Johnston began ‘trail running’ when he was over 60 and at a crossroads in his life. He talks about the differences and benefits of running in the natural environment, compared to running on roads, and what it’s done for his mental health.
New research from the Australian Red Cross has found that over a third of people surveyed have lived through more than one disaster in less than two years. With large parts of Australia experiencing fire, flood and storms on top of a global pandemic, what is the personal and societal cost of successive disasters?…
If you're locked down right now, you're probably spending quite a lot of your time imagining how much better 2022 will be. NSW and Victoria both have roadmaps out of lockdown that project a significant re-opening once 80% of the population older than 16 is fully vaccinated later this year. The national COVID plan sets out something similar for othe…
With an FDA advisory panel recommending Pfizer booster shots only for those over 65 or at high risk, Martha goes one-on-one with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the latest setback for the Biden administration in its booster plan push. After the Pentagon admitted a drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians was a mistake, Martha interviews Adm. Mike Mullen o…
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Audra McDonald and Tony Sheldon's Broadway
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To mark the return of theatre to New York City, Michael revisits his private tour of Broadway with Audra McDonald, then delivering her Tony Award-winning performance in Porgy and Bess, and Tony Sheldon, who was starring in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.Also, we check in with the New York Times' chief theatre critic Jesse Green and preview next wee…
People who are abused as children can face life-long health and social problems. Many struggle despite cognitive behavioural therapy, anti-depressants and the like. How much faith should we place in the new frontier of psychiatric medicine? The drug more often associated with motherhood – oxytocin – is showing promise in the laboratory. Can the ‘lo…
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Health Report - Separate stories podcast
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The enduring stigma surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder
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Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the most stigmatised and misunderstood mental health conditions. It affects a significant number of people in the community, a large proportion of them having suffered trauma early in life. The emotional instability, fear of abandonment and patterns of self-harm can alter someone’s life and that of their lo…
Many of us spend years building up our skills and climbing the career ladder. When we earn more money, does it make us happier? Perhaps the ancient Greeks were right – living a virtuous life is the key to feeling good. What about positive thinking and gratitude, do they work?
Australian parliamentarians, from across the party divide, believe it’s time for the United States to stop its pursuit of Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange. Assange remains in a UK prison, despite defeating a US extradition request. If the US appeal succeeds, he faces espionage charges, and the possibility of a long jail term. Should Assange be fre…
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What does Christian Porter's future hold now?
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The career of Christian Porter continues to spiral downwards with the former Attorney-General and prime ministerial-aspirant now headed to the back-bench.
Multiple crews investigating a military jet crash outside of Fort Worth, Texas. A body found near Grand Teton National Park where investigators had been searching for missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito. This, as authorities in Florida continue the search for her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, who disappeared after being named a person of interest in the …
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Fifa Riccobono — godmother of Australian music
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Fifa started in the music industry at 16, and worked her way up the ranks of Albert Music to become CEO. In the 1970s she formed a beautiful friendship with AC/DC's wild lead singer, Bon Scott (R)
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'It's absolutely magical' — Akala on reading as a superpower
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British rapper, poet and writer, Akala, equates reading and writing to a form of magic. He brings this passion to the page in his debut YA novel, The Dark Lady, about pickpocket Henry, set in the time of Shakespeare's London. Also, The Overthinkers, a debut by a Sydney writing duo and Nick Earls on his heart surgery recovery as well as Empires, his…
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Life in 500 Words: Linda Foulsham and the stranger
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It was 1954 and Linda, aged nine, took her three-year-old sister to their regular playground. What happened next is testament to Linda's quick thinking and her love for her sister.
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Talkback: autoimmune disease, when your body turns on itself
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More than a million people in Australia live with autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, lupus and many others. What do we know about why these diseases occur and how can they be treated? We hear from leading experts in the field.
Things were looking shaky for Christian Porter for days before he resigned from the frontbench. In less than a year, the man formerly described as one of the most promising members of the Coalition's cabinet, has had a dramatic tumble from Attorney General to the backbenches. He maintains he's done nothing wrong, in spite of sharp criticism over an…
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The Book Show
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'It's absolutely magical' — Akala on reading as a superpower
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British rapper, poet and writer, Akala, equates reading and writing to a form of magic. He brings this passion to the page in his debut YA novel, The Dark Lady, about pickpocket Henry, set in the time of Shakespeare's London. Also, The Overthinkers, a debut by a Sydney writing duo and Nick Earls on his heart surgery recovery as well as Empires, his…
For something that we commonly consider to be as regular and predictable as clockwork, time sure can feel weird. Sometimes it drags, sometimes it rushes, sometimes it seems to stop altogether. We don't experience this skewed perception with other phenomena - with colours, for instance. The blue of the sky looks like the blue of the sky, no matter w…
An awkward Christmas lunch conversation sends reporter Sam Carmody on a search for answers about his family history. The stories he finds out about are so disturbing, they have implications not just for his family but for the entire region, where his ancestors have a statue in their honour, a highway and even a town named after them.…
If there’s one thing Australians know how to be smug about, it’s that our country is home to some of the most incredible ecosystems in the world.But today, we’re visiting one that is massive in size, massively economically important … and massively underappreciated, to the point that that you may never have even heard of it.…
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All In The Mind
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Machiavellianism, and the 'dark triad' of personality
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Do you consider yourself a shrewd manipulator? Are you cynical about the nature of human beings? If so, you might rank highly in Machiavellianism - a personality trait that's based on the writing and views of Niccolo Machiavelli, the 16th-century Italian political philosopher. We look at what makes a Machiavellian personality, and how it fits into …
R. Kelly’s former executive assistant speaks out about working for the R&B singer. World champion boxer Canelo Alvarez is using his voice to uplift other Latinos.By ABC News
Rugby League Player, Joey Leilua is reinventing himself as a prop. This is a clear case of EdgeitisPropDismorphia. When Rugby League players who start their careers as wingers, slowly morph into front rowers. Talk about Prop trapped in a winger's body!
FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for older Americans; US admits error in Afghanistan drone strike that killed 7 children; Texas city declares state of emergency over migrants.By ABC News
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Roots and Shoots: this episode will make you think twice about dirt!
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The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners
About seven million Australian low literacy -meaning they're often not able to read a text message, decipher the destination of a train or bus, or to use the internet. A new three part documentary series by SBS "Lost for Words" follows eight brave Australians taking on a life-changing opportunity to transform their lives in an intensive nine-week a…
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Lebanon's healthcare system on the brink of collapse
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After a year of political instability, Lebanon is experiencing one of the worst economic crises in modern history. Dwindling supplies of fuel and medicine have pushed the country's health system to the edge of collapse. Joao Martins, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) head of mission in Lebanon, discusses the situation and his conce…
For more than 16 years German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been at the very heart of European and world politics. As she readies to depart politics we take a look at the legacy she leaves behind – and who will lead Germany into the future.
The Hunter region in New South Wales is of course famously a coal hub, but the writing is on the wall for coal, though that may take decades to happen. However, already some of the region’s businesses are already preparing for that shift, led by global supply chain moves towards zero emission production.…
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Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast
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What are the political implications of AUKUS?
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It's the biggest strategic decision by an Australian government since the ANZUS Treaty in 1951, and it will have ramifications that last for generations. How is the announcement of the AUKUS trilateral partnership likely to play out in domestic politics, as we head towards a federal election?
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Political ramifications of AUKUS, tackling transitions in the Hunter, and Germany farewells Angela Merkel
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Plus, Lebanon's crumbling healthcare system and improving adult literacy in Australia
Australia's sudden shift to nuclear powered submarines causes some consternation in the Pacific. Frustration for the young Fijian basketball star with eyes on the NBA, but currently locked down in Sydney.
What's new and exciting to plant in your garden in spring? Brett Draper, horticulturalist and garden centre manager joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with loads of great ideas. Jon discusses how the season's weather may play out.
California recall. Testimony of Larry Nassar victims. Instagram's negative impact on teenage girls. Social media aiding the fight to end homelessness. The latest updates from Apple. Civilian space travel from the perspective of a NASA astronaut. Breaking racial barriers in NASCAR. Canceling Oktoberfest. A Hurricane Nicholas prankster.…
What defines success? Australia’s founding fathers proudly dispossessed Aboriginal inhabitants in the name of nation building. Ben Wyatt argues success is now defined by including indigenous people. He was WA’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister when Rio Tinto destroyed the Juukan caves. Now a board member, the former politician explains how it was allowe…
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Full Episode: Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Parents pitted against each other as tempers flare over masking in school. After the pandemic closed the curtain on Broadway shows, some of the biggest shows are back.By ABC News
Sophie visits a stunning native garden created on an exposed and difficult site.
Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions.
