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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.

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The Science Show - Full Program Podcast

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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.

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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.

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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.

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What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers and for those who wish they read more.

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Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast

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LNL stories separated out for listening. From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture, Late Night Live puts you firmly in the big picture.

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The Money

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The Money looks at Australia and the world through an economic lens. It explores how economics influences everything else.

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Saturday Extra - Full program podcast

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With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.

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Law Report

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From courtroom dramas to miscarriages of justice, to how the law affects you — and so much more. The Law Report is your accessible guide to the big legal stories unfolding in Australia and across the world.

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AWAYE! - Full program podcast

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AWAYE! presents a diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia and the best from Indigenous radio broadcasters around the world.

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This Working Life

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Lisa Leong helps you navigate your way through the tough times, looking for the sunshine and the humanity in the world of work. From the quirky to the somewhat controversial, experts in the world of work and business share their ideas, experiments and fast fails, that you can apply to your own career. We’re cheaper than therapy and more fun than LinkedIn, think of us as your digital water cooler.

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The Stage Show

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In-depth conversations with the world's top directors, performers and writers for the stage.

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The History Listen

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New and compelling stories from Australia and around the world. Step inside a time machine for an immersive journey into the past.

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Extra

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Making sense of a changing world, Extra with Geraldine Doogue explores the risks and possibilities of big shifts in power, puts events with our neighbourhood and overseas into context and explains how this affects Australia’s place within our wider world.

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RN Breakfast - Full program podcast

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RN Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today—along with those who'll be making news tomorrow.

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Science Friction

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Artificial Intelligence has suddenly gone from the fringes of science to being everywhere. So how did we get here? And where's this all heading? In this new series of Science Friction, we're finding out.

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Tasmanian Country Hour

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Tony Briscoe brings you rural news and events from Tasmania and a the nation.

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World News Tonight with David Muir

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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.

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Roots and Shoots

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Hilarious gardening expert Sabrina Hahn answers all your gardening questions big and small. Roots and Shoots is the gardening program for green thumbs and non-gardeners. Join the program live on ABC Radio Perth twice a week.

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Contemporary and ancient, Australian and bilingual, live and recorded: here poetry speaks for itself in a rich radio world complete with sound and music.

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Radio National Fictions

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Radio National Fictions is the ABC's place for creative audio fiction from Australia's best writers and emerging creators. We deal in the hilarious, the gritty and sometimes the dystopian. Think of it as movies for your ears.

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The Roundtable

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The Roundtable is RN's weekly forum, exploring the big issues and ideas in national and international affairs.

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Separate stories podcast

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Books and Arts explores the many worlds of performance, writing, music and visual arts, and features interviews with local and international authors and artists.

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AM full episode

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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program. With key political interviews and stories about the Australian way of life, AM sets the agenda for the nation’s daily news and current affairs coverage.

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Rum, Rebels and Ratbags

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Humourist and historian David Hunt and ABC 702’s Dom Knight take on Australian history and uncover the characters, events and a cat that you won’t find in the regular history books. This is not history for the faint-hearted.

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Fenella Kernebone looks at how we shape our world, from the ground up. One single audio file of each program - good for continuous listening.

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The People vs

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The People vs is your escape from all the usual arguments. It’s where informed citizens debate, doubt and decide.

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Sum of All Parts

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Sum of All Parts tells extraordinary stories about the unseen influence that numbers have on the way we think, feel and behave.

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Cosmic Vertigo

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Do you ever feel dizzy when you think about the incomprehensible scale of space? We call that feeling Cosmic Vertigo. Welcome to a head-spinning conversation between two friends who study the sky for a living.

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Now Hear This

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Now Hear This is a night of people coming together to hear and tell stories. The stories can be funny, moving or silly, all in a few spellbinding minutes.

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The Science Show

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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.

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Sunday Extra - Separate stories podcast

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Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well as a lighter touch.

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Queensland Country Hour

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Explore what it takes to put food on plates around the world, with our team of specialist reporters covering the big issues of rural life.

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The Religion and Ethics Report - Separate stories podcast

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The Religion and Ethics Report, where religion and ethics meet news and current affairs in Australia and around the world.

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Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution

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Rising healthcare costs, increasing insurance premiums, and decreasing care - this is the current state of our healthcare system. The pharmaceutical industry continues to make empty promises by masking patients symptoms and providing a false sense of hope. "Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution" is a paradigm shift in the way we look at modern medicine and gives listeners hope to get to the root cause of their symptoms, naturally. Steven F. Hotze, M.D., is the founder and CEO of the Hotze Health & ...

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Little Tiny

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Explore world history through the small things that have shaped it.

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Anderson Speaks

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Founder and President of Gracism Global, Dr. David Anderson, is one of the world’s leading authorities on building bridges across the deep divides of culture, wealth, faith, and race. His global work has brought hope and healing to communities and families in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, including work in Ferguson, Missouri, and Baltimore, Maryland, during civil unrest around issues of race and police brutality. Dr. Anderson seeks to build a bridge through releva ...

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This Week

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This Week catches you up and makes sense of the big events dominating your news feed.

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Hydrafacial® with Licensed Esthetician Bailie Munoz 10:44

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If you enjoy the clean, glowing skin achieved from having a facial then you’re going to love Hydrafacial®. Hydrafacial® uses a unique, patented Vortex-Fusion technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate your skin. Unlike traditional facials, it’s performed with a device instead of by hand, for deeper penetration and longer lasting results. Join Bail…

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A little Greek island had a very big role in the Anzac story 13:53

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A new documentary reveals the little-known role of the Greek Island of Lemnos in the Anzac story, and the multicultural mateship that developed between the Indian, Sikh and Gurkha forces who fought alongside Australia and New Zealand's diggers. Guest: Elizabeth Kaydos, Producer/Researcher of 'Anzac. Lemnos. 1915' - a new documentary screening on SB…

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Is there any hope for a two-state solution? 40:40

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Palestinian lawyer Hiba Husseini and Israeli politician Yossi Beilin have spent decades working towards a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They share why they remain hopeful that peace can be achieved and what it might realistically take to get there.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How to challenge political spin with straight talk — Richard Denniss, Joelle Gergis, Yanis Varoufakis, Tom Keneally 55:27

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Has the way politicians speak ever made you shout at the television, feel bamboozled, helpless, or shut out of democratic debate over our shared future? Pollie-talk can make important issues opaque, the inequitable seem fair, and the fair seem inequitable. Join Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell for some straight talk that cuts through the spin and ja…

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What factors are important for national belonging? 8:18

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ANZAC Day is one of the few times left when much of the country gathers together for a secular ritual. How important are such customs like these as markers of belonging, in Australia and abroad?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is the "golden age of American Judaism" over? 26:03

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Jewish Americans have made themselves integral, especially to the literary, theatrical and intellectual life of their adopted home. But is the so-called golden age of American Judaism over?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Full Episode: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 23:39

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Arrests sour as campus protests spread; DOJ reaches settlement with Larry Nassar Victims; Biden takes on Trump over abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News

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Waverley Woollen Mills turns 150 54:59

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bail review ordered another woman killed 20:15

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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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RN Breakfast, 24th April 2024 23:42

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Coverage and analysis of national and international events.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Open Phone in Friday | Real Talk with Dr. David Anderson 56:04

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Open Phone in Friday!By Dr. David Anderson

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The Theology of Salvation | Theological Thursday | Real Talk with Dr. David Anderson 56:51

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Theological Thursday-The Theology of Salvation Can a born-again Christian lose salvation?By Dr. David Anderson

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Declining Church Attendance | Tough Topic Tuesday | Real Talk with Dr. David Anderson 56:02

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Tough Topic Tuesday-Declining Church Attendance Are you a church attender? Why or why not? How often do you attend church?By Dr. David Anderson

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The Wisdom of Peace in the Middle East | Wisdom Wednesday | Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Mae Cannon 56:04

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Wisdom Wednesday-The Wisdom of Peace in the Middle East Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Mae Cannon, Executive Director of Churches for Middle East Peace What is the best pathway to peace in the Middle East?By Dr. David Anderson

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Friendship in Marriage | Marriage Monday | Real Talk with Dr. David Anderson 57:02

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Marriage Monday-Friendship in Marriage Should your spouse be your best friend? Can you spouse be your best friend and lover?By Dr. David Anderson

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Reclaiming the Greek godesses with Natalie Haynes 35:24

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Natalie Haynes has been called a ‘very modern classicist’ for her work bringing the Greek myths to a wide audience through fiction, non-fiction and even comedy. In her new book Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth, Natalie reclaims and re-imagines the stories of deities who have been reduced to stereotypes and bit parts. Guest: Natalie Haynes auth…

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Ian Dunt's UK 15:18

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PM Rishi Sunak's looks like he has finally got his Rwanda bill through, but will it remain in place if there is a change of government?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Jury selection in Trump's 'hush money' trial; monitoring dangerous offenders after release from prison 28:35

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Donald Trump's high profile criminal trial gets underway in New York. And meet the tough former prosecutor who became responsible for monitoring the reintegration of Victoria's most dangerous criminals.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dr Norman Swan with biotechnology pioneers on what's next for medicine 53:39

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Only 50 years ago, if you were 60 years old your chance of dying was the same as an 80-year-old's today. Thanks to progress in medical technology, you can live longer than ever before. Quantum technology and quantum screening, modelling with digital twins, harvesting the power of AI and real time monitoring of your molecules – a panel of health exp…

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Windproof your garden with a handy hedge 22:31

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On today's show: 07:16 Everlastings have a knack of popping up in most conditions, but will they grow in yellow sand? 08:39 How to take cuttings from your pomegranate tree. 12:27 Pomegranates: best time to prune your tree, and tips on why it might not be bearing fruit. 19:35 Do you live somewhere windy? Sab's tips on plants that can be used as wind…

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Full Episode: Monday, April 22, 2024 23:24

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Trump trial: Prosecutors allege 'election fraud,' while defense says Trump 'innocent'; Columbia University student protests against Israel-Gaza war continue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News

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Clean energy, planning pitfalls, and the young people flocking to mining. 19:47

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Queensland remains one of Australia's largest coal states, and young people are flocking to mining for well-paying jobs in a cost of living crisis. Ambitious new emissions reduction targets are now set in law, but without the the people, the land and the planning approvals in place can it truly decarbonise? As farmers stare down significant long-te…

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Burnie dairy workers call out the Canadian company, Saputo, for paying them less than their mainland counterparts 54:59

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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Albanese calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' 20:15

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Billionaire Elon Musk cries censorship as the Federal Court orders social media platform X to hide video footage of the Sydney church stabbing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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RN Breakfast, 23rd April 2024 24:10

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Coverage and analysis of national and international events.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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After a celebrated Ring Cycle, a director ventures to Lammermoor 54:04

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Suzanne Chaundy is one of Australia's most in-demand directors of opera. Last year, she had the triumph of a lifetime with her direction of opera's most daunting challenge: Wagner's Ring Cycle. Now she's back with another big opera, Lucia di Lammermoor at the Melbourne Opera. So, what does it take to direct an opera? Also, in Lose to Win, which ope…

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Out of the Darkness: The Germans, 1942 - 2022 42:22

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How did Germany transform itself from a fascist dictatorship and European pariah post World War 2 to a democratic and economic powerhouse? Author Frank Trentmann joins LNL for a look at this gripping history and the role of contemporary Germany in Europe. Out of the Darkness is published by Penguin Australia…

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Laura Tingle's Canberra: PM heads to Kokoda, and the government vs Elon Musk 13:46

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In the tradition of Prime Ministers past, Anthony Albanese heads off to walk the Kokoda trail and shore up relations with PNG. The Treasurer hints at hits to our economic growth forecasts ahead of the budget, and the Opposition changes its tune over the proposed new misinformation bill and aligns itself with government's demand that Elon Musk remov…

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"It's personal" — field stories from the frontline of Australia's Ambassador for Gender Equality 53:23

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Gender equality isn't just about equal pay, it's a health and safety issue. Women perceive safety very differently to men, and that's why they need a seat at the table when policies are being nutted out. Just a month after Australia gets its first Gender Equality Strategy, Stephanie Copus Campbell speaks about her first-hand experience on women's r…

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Full Episode: Sunday, April 21, 2024 16:40

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News

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Extra 54:05

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Making sense of a changing world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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People are still keen to be farmers, even when they know it's tough. 22:38

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From natural disasters, to poor prices from retailers and world markets, there are plenty of reasons not to become a farmer. But as some veteran producers retire and others exit altogether, there are plenty of keen beans ready to take up the job.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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