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The latest on the Voice referendum and food for thought on Maori democratic representation; Rania Abouzeid mourns the Lebanon of her ancestors and asks whether it can ever emerge from it's nightmare. Plus, the war been waged between man and rat in New York.

Bruce Shapiro on Trump's increasingly-likely New York indictment, as the world is running out of fresh water a UN Conference is hoping to find some urgent solutions and we meet the Indian feminist philosopher Periyar and find out why his ideas are so important today.

Laura Tingle says the substance of Paul Keating's arguments should be the focus of public debate rather than the manner in which he delivers them, former banker Satyajit Das says the collapse of two major banks is another indication we are on the verge of another Global Financial Crisis and Director Gillian Armstrong reflects on why Australia should cherish its national film, TV and radio school.

The 19th of March 2003 marked the beginning of the invasion of Iraq by the United States and the 'Coalition of the Willing'. 20 years on, award-winning Iraqi journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad reflects on how the invasion transformed his country; and former Australian diplomat to the Middle East Robert Bowker shares his own memories, and considers Australia's legacy in the Arab world.

We hear the reactions to AUKUS from across the neighbourhood, plus the maestro of political biographies Margaret Simons tells us what makes Tanya Plibersek tick.

Ian Dunt weighs in on AUKUS and the UK's plan to 'stop the boats'; journalist Rayhan Demytrie discusses the future of Georgia, a nation bordering Russia that's caught between east and west; And the long history of threats to Macquarie Island and the new plan to protect it.

Laura Tingle on AUKUS and Australia's submarine deal; what the end of Nicola Sturgeon's premiership means for Scottish independence; and how borders have defined us and divided us for centuries.

Oxford historian and bestselling author Peter Frankopan joins Phillip Adams for an in-depth discussion about his new book The Earth Transformed: An Untold History, a revelatory look at world history through the lens of climate change.

In an International Women's Day special, we hear how women have been affected by cyclones in Vanuatu. Professor and Nyikina Warrwa woman Anne Poelina advocates for stronger land rights to combat climate change. Plus, we all know Cleopatra's story, but whatever happened to her daughter?

Bruce Shapiro on whether Joe Biden will run for a second term. Pakistani political royalty Fatima Bhutto on the war on women and whether female leadership makes a difference. Plus how needlepoint, weaving and music influenced Ada Lovelace's thinking on the early concept of computers.

Laura Tingle on the Government's change to superannuation taxation and Malcolm Turnbull's appearance at the robodebt Royal Commission; the future of New Zealand politics after Cyclone Gabrielle; and how a long mystery in Indigenous art was finally solved.

Workers are taking to the streets of France to protest a proposal to raise the retirement age; and Robert Douglas-Fairhurst reflects on the transformative power of literature, after receiving a life-changing diagnosis.

We look at what's been making news in Korea with journalist Jeongmin Kim and the chief White House speechwriter for former president Jimmy Carter, James Fallows, speaks movingly about America's most underrated president.

Naomi Smith on how UK PM Rishi Sunak is handling Brexit negotiations with Northern Ireland, the EU, and his own party. Why the world's biggest fishing region - Asia - is under threat. Plus the incredible true story of a French archaeologist’s crusade to save some of Egypt’s most priceless antiquities from destruction.

Laura Tingle on the need to step up cyber-security, proposals to improve whistleblower protection for public servants and the push for press freedom. Italy's new Opposition Leader is a young gay woman - while the young female PM Georgie Meloni is known for her anti-LGBTQI stance. And how Australia led the way on anti-smoking campaigns.

A case study of a massacre of Aboriginal people illustrates the extent of lying that accompanied that sort of violence. Plus how feminist play Betty can Jump's frank revelations stunned audiences and shocked the 1972 Melbourne theatre world.

Dana Morse joins us from Adelaide where From the Heart's 'Yes' campaign for the Voice to Parliament is being launched, then we discuss who Nigeria's next president might be after this weekend's elections, and animal behaviourist Ashley Ward takes us on a trip through not five, but fifty-three senses.

Bruce Shapiro on Biden's lightning visit to Ukraine, Behrouz Boochani on freedom, resistance and the need for a Royal Commission into our treatment of asylum seekers. Plus best-selling author Victoria Finlay weaves stories of our relationship with cloth.

Laura Tingle looks at the Yes campaign's week of action,  the Defence Strategic Review and plans to change our super. Plus Ramachandra Guha on why Gandhi has become a problem for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

From pious to painless - the radical transformation of what it means to die well; and how the ability to swim has united and divided people around the world.

Analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture.

Ian Dunt reflects on the latest reshuffle of the UK Conservative Party leadership. Economist Yanis Varoufakis on his visits to Cuba and Mexico and his defence of Julian Assange. Plus, the origins of the exclamation mark with Dr Florence Hazrat.

Laura Tingle on Peter Dutton's apology for boycotting the Apology and more funding for Closing the Gap initiatives; how the political landscape in Türkiye could impact the earthquake recovery and how alcohol laws have worked - or not - across Australia, from temperance to today.

Political historian and journalist Chris Wallace investigates how prime ministerial biographies have impacted our leaders throughout Australia's history — for good and ill.

Tess Newton-Cain is back with a round-up of the latest news from across the Pacific. Siddharth Kara reveals the shocking truth about how cobalt mined in slavery-like conditions in the Congo is making it into our smartphones, laptops and EVs. Plus, we celebrate 30 years of one of RN's favourite programs: Awaye!

Bruce Shapiro on the Chinese spy balloon saga, Indigenous journalist Amy McQuire on Australia's disappearing black women and the tale of Australia's oldest university publishing house.

Laura Tingle looks at Lidia Thorpe's defection from The Greens and the shame of the Robodebt program; what will it take for Australia to regain its competitive edge in manufacturing and Filipino journalist Maria Ressa on how we can all hold the line against the erosion of democracy.

Re-examining Australia's 1999 military intervention in East Timor; and the history of the encyclopaedia - from ancient Greece to online Wikipedia. Guests:  Craig Stockings, Australia’s official historian of military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor. Professor of History at UNSW Canberra and author of ‘Born of Fire and Ash: Australian operations in response to the East Timor crisis 1999-2000' Simon Garfield, journalist and author of All the Knowledge in the World: The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopaedia

We discuss the latest news from Southeast Asia, how The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is disrupting lives and ecosystems in Uganda and the invention that forever changed our relationship with fish: the aquarium.

Ian Dunt on how Rishi Sunak is handling the UK's economic woes, why Peru is entering its eighth week of deadly protests and Edward Brooke-Hitching takes us on an unconventional tour through the oddities of art history.

Laura Tingle reviews the political history of arts funding. Meanjin's editor Esther Anatolitis and First Nations artistic director Wesley Enoch dissect the nation's new cultural policy. Historian Susan Broomhall shares the story of 'Lady' Maud Williams, the founder of an iconic Australian apple variety

Analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture.

Analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture.

Bruce Shapiro on California's tragic mass shootings. The history of individualism in America, and the educational legacy of violin teacher Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzuki method.

Labor struggles to get political agreement on the Voice, where the war in Ukraine could head in 2023 and why cork is making a comeback.  Correction: It was incorrectly stated in the segment ‘Laura Tingles’ Canberra’ that the 1967 referendum gave Aboriginal people the right to vote and citizenship, as well as the right to be included in the Census. Only the latter point is correct.

John Farrow is the enigmatic, Australian born, Oscar-winning filmmaker who went to the very top in Hollywood, but obscured his past from all who knew him. Coral Browne began her life in 1930's Melbourne and went on to Hollywood fame, known for her outrageous private life and fabulous persona.

Tracey Holmes brings us three incredible stories: of the first woman to circumnavigate the world, an African American diver uncovering the lost ships of the transatlantic slave trade and the great female artists worthy of celebration.

In two riveting conversations, presenter Kylie Morris looks at the contributions that women have made as foreign correspondents and delves into the enduring magic of fairytales.

Elaine Pearson on her life as a human rights campaigner, Paola Totaro re-evaluates her sense of smell and Damien Lewis recounts the life of Josephine Baker - the spy.

Speechwriter Jeff Nussbaum has made it his mission to uncover the greatest speeches that were never delivered. Plus, we head into the afterlife with the wonderful Edward Brooks-Hitching.

A new book dives into a spectacular case of financial fraud, murder and exploitation in the global shipping industry, and why the glamorous Dr Ruja Ignatova is now on the FBI’s top ten most wanted fugitives list.

Joseph Sassoon tells the story of his distant relatives that founded the Sassoon dynasty - known as the Rothschilds of the East and Oliver Smith takes us on a tour of some of the eerie and fascinating abandoned wonders of the world.

A charming conversation to celebrate the BBC's centenary with the institution's official biographer David Hendy.

Author and India specialist John Zubrzycki on why we need to appreciate India's past, to understand its current delicate geopolitical situation.

James Heneage tells the tales of lesser known, but equally important aspects of Greek history over three millennia and Victor Sebestyen on how Budapest's geography has shaped the city torn between looking East to Russia and West to Europe.

Bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran Azar Nafisi says we must read dangerously and we travel to Christmas Island to see how the locals coped with the influx of asylum seekers, some of whom died on their shores.

How Hawaii has achieved a goal of having zero young women incarcerated and how prison radio shows around the world empowers people by enabling them to tell their own stories.

Nigerian writer Dipo Faloyin explains why Africa is not a country and Eloghosa Osunde talks about the challenges of living in Lagos for the LGBTQI community.

Professor Clive Hamilton has spent his life as a cage-rattler, speaking uncomfortable truths that have challenged us to review the way we think about the big issues.

Patrick Mullins and Matthew Ricketson discuss the importance of the ABC to Australian cultural life and John Pickup recounts some of the highlights of his long ABC career including covering the Melbourne Olympic Games.

First Nations astronomers Krystal de Napoli and Karlie Noon share ancient wisdom about the night skies and Helen O'Hara talks about the early dominance of women in Hollywood.

Analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture.

In one of our most inspiring discussions of 2022, Gen Z climate activists Anjali Sharma, Mya-Rose Craig and Vanessa Nakate share their hopes for the future with Phillip Adams. Plus, diplomat Paul Brummell takes us on a journey through the fascinating history of diplomatic gifts.

Zara Stone tells the story of the long history of plastic surgery being performed on prisoners as part of their rehabilitation and Elle Hardy takes us on a ride across the globe and back in history to explain the rise of pentacostalism.

Johann Hari on why our collective attention span is declining rapidly, plus Laurie Winkless explains why the science of friction is so integral to both the modern and natural world.

Roland Ennos talks to Phillip about the critical role that our relationship with wood has played in our evolution. Thomas Halliday also travels through time to immerse us in the ancient landscapes he recreates through his research as a paleobiologist.

As part of our 'Best Of' series, we revisit a chat that Phillip Adams had with legendary whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg on Julian Assange. Plus, in a moving conversation, Jonty Claypole talks about his lifelong speech impediment and makes the case for disfluency.

A look at the lives of two of Australia's leaders: former PM Bob Hawke, as seen through the eyes of biographer Troy Bramston, and feminist Wendy McCarthy on her life as an activist, a campaigner and a board member.

In this 'Best Of' edition of Late Night Live, a panel of experts consider the past, present and future of the Liberal Party. Plus, Dr Brian Klaas considers that perennial question: do the corrupt seek power, or does power corrupt?

It was the year of overturned abortion rights, a federal election, an infamous Oscars slap and a new European war. The year no one could afford a head of lettuce and the year a lettuce outlived a British Prime Minister. Join an all-star cast for a tour of the highs and lows of 2022.

The UK's annus horribilis, could Frank Bainimarama lose the Fiji election? And the history of the great Australian silence on the frontier wars in Tennant Creek.

Bruce Shapiro and Errin Haines join Phillip to discuss the latest in US politics, and what we can expect in 2023. Then Beverly Gage sheds a new light on J Edgar Hoover.

Laura Tingle and Niki Savva wrap up the year in Federal politics, Jennifer Hsu looks at the protests in China and the death of Jiang Zemin, and Konstantin Akinsha explains how an exhibition of Ukrainian art made its way safely to Madrid.

The contributions that nomads have made to human progress and the two Australian scientists who changed the course of World War Two.

The Medici, the Borgias, the Habsburgs, the Bonapartes, the Kennedys, the Kims... we take a tour of the families that have changed the course of history.

Bruce Shapiro brings us the latest on US politics, we look at the latest crackdown on free speech in India and two documentary filmmakers explore the intergenerational trauma of the Holocaust.

Laura Tingle brings us up to speed with the latest news from the Canberra bubble, Satyajit Das gives us an overview of the global economic trends he's watching as we head towards 2023 and one of Australia's greatest violin makers gets ready to hang up his tools.

John de Lury tells the story of captured CIA operative John Downey and what is say about the US and China relationship in the 1950s and historian Alan Atkinson shares his analysis on the complex and fascinating relationship between colonial figures, Elizabeth and John Macarthur.

Dana Morse reports on the latest Indigenous news from around the country, David Goldblatt explains that the World Cup in Qatar is just the latest example in a long history of 'Sportswashing' and Priyanka Kumar explains the importance of conversing with birds.

Bruce Shapiro talks to the muted response to Donald Trump's announcement he would run for President again in 2024, Chris Miller explains the war over microchip production and Mary Newman looks back on the cultural history of the humble coconut.

George Megalogenis explains the roots of Victoria's polarised political life, Kate Lyons, Makereta Waqavonovono and Netani Rika explain the challenges of moving a village affected by climate change in Fiji and Tom Griffiths and Jason Smith talk about the brilliant life and work of Australian artist Mandy Martin.

Dominique Roques discusses the ethical questions he faces as he roams the world looking for new fragrances and Paul Fischer reveals the mystery behind the first man to make a camera - and his name was Louis le Prince - not Thomas Edison.

Ian Dunt on the latest Downing Street drama, Palestinian writer Fida Jiryis tells the story of being a stranger in her own land and the long history of art as the victim of protest.

Our panel of commentators discuss the messy results of the US midterms and what they might mean for the next election in 2024. Plus, a cultural history of polio.

Laura Tingle is back with the latest news from Canberra (and Bali) and in an LNL special we look at the past, present and future of Australia's war decision-making.

Tess Newton Cain brings us up to speed with the latest news from the Pacific and Arrernte and Kalkadoon filmmaker Rachel Perkins confronts the horrors of the frontier wars and her own family's past.

Bruce Shapiro reports on the trends from the mid-terms, Joanna Lillis on the long and complicated relationship between Russia and Kazakhstan and the history of the trench coat.

Three Ancient Egyptian scholars dust off their boots and down tools to discuss their incredible discoveries and what life is like as a contemporary archaeologist.

Royce Kurmelovs' Canberra, will COP27 achieve real climate action for Africa and other countries severely impacted by climate change? And Oxford philosopher William MacAskill makes the case for longtermism.

Historian and author Professor Frank Bongiorno takes us on a colourful ride through our political evolution, including archival audio excerpts from the 1930s onwards.

Ian Dunt introduces the new UK PM, Rishi Sunak. The hidden influence of the world's most powerful consulting firm. And celebrating a radical cultural institution - the New Theatre.

Bruce Shapiro on the unwelcome link between Paul Pelosi and Elon Musk. Why 3D virtual universes need regulating, with Catriona Wallace. And author Eleanor Limprecht on the mostly forgotten leper colony at Sydney's Little Bay.

Bernard Keane's Canberra, plus Paddy Manning looks at how Lachlan Murdoch will manage his father's empire - if his siblings allow.

Kate Summerscale delves into the history of phobias and when and why we started to identify them and Kristina Gaddy tells the global story of the banjo and its roots in rebellion and religion.

What does Labor's first budget mean for Indigenous Australia? The similarities between Putin's Ukraine strategy to Nixon's in Vietnam, and could humans soon be speaking to whales?

Bruce Shapiro on the squeeze Biden is feeling from Congress on Ukraine, the legacy of the war crimes tribunal in Cambodia and we hear about that moment of transition from oral story telling to fixing those stories on stone and paper.

Laura Tingle previews the Federal Budget, Ian Dunt and Naomi Smith preview the vote for the new Prime Minister of the UK and Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising side of Agatha Christie.

Jim Davidson has written a new book about the literary lives of the founding editors of Meanjin and Overland, Clem Christesen and Stephen Murray-Smith. Plus, we meet the new Editor of Meanjin, powerhouse arts and culture advocate Esther Anatolitis.

UK PM Liz Truss may not last the week in the leadership, but does the Tory party have someone to replace her? Plus Margaret Throsby on 55 years behind the microphone and the most notable interviews of her career.

Bruce Shapiro looks at the what the Alex Jones ruling means for defamation laws and whether Donald Trump will honour the January 6 Committees' subpoena. Plus Climate 200 Convenor Simon Holmes à Court on how the Teals stormed the 2022 election.

Bernard Keane on the challenge of another flood disaster as we head into the budget, Ben Schneiders on how Australian businesses are structuring themselves to avoid paying the minimum wage and Dr Antonio Padilla takes us on a journey through the most fascinating numbers in the universe.

Coral Browne was an Australian born star of the stage and screen whose forgotten career is now being recognised and actor and singer Paul Robeson may have never got to China, but his rendition of their national anthem still resonates.

Pacific News with Tess Newton Cain, how stable is Xi Jinping's grip on power as he enters his third term and a journey through the world's forgotten wonders.

Joe Biden's response to Ukraine and Putin, Indonesia 20 years after the Bali bombing, and WA film-maker Tim Mummery on the extraordinary Worrorra artist, the late D Woolagoodja.

Laura Tingle's Canberra, Iran's growing protest movement, and putting women back into the art record.

Less than one month into her premiership, Liz Truss is already in trouble. Plus, Clinton Fernandes questions Australia's independence when it comes to our foreign policy and we look at the cities going billboard-free.

An inside look at the complicated relationship between Barack Obama and Joe Biden plus Producer Al Clark on how film-making has changed since he came to Australia.

A new Supreme Court term begins with trepidation in the US, and a panel of experts debate fresh ideas for the future of welfare in Australia.

A speechwriter has scoured the world for the speeches that would have changed history, but were never heard. Plus, a new look at the life of former prime minister Harold Holt.