Best Pulp Media Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Kamala Harris to break media tradition and appear on Fox News as polls close in 10:28

1h ago10:28

10:28

After months of little media, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris seems to be on a blitz, and for the first time will sit down with Fox News.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Chinese economy struggles despite stimulus 6:52

1h ago6:52

6:52

China's economy continues to look increasingly frail despite moves by Beijing to boost growth.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Stillbirth rates remain stagnant as 2025 reduction target looms 8:44

2h ago8:44

8:44

Every day, about six babies are lost to stillbirth in Australia, impacting around 2,000 families every year.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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David Droga is the 'Wombat of Wall Street' 20:00

17h ago20:00

20:00

From the Snowy River to New York, successful adman David Droga on the advertising business and how Australia presents itself to the rest of the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Government flags wiping your debit card surcharges, but what's the real plan? 8:30

2h ago8:30

8:30

Card surcharges are estimated to cost Australians about a billion dollars a year and the government has today flagged banning the extra fees for debit cards by 2026.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How do we fast-track the transition to rooftop solar? 12:57

2h ago12:57

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Analysis by the Climate Council shows rooftop solar has been fitted to less than 20 per cent of homes in wealthy inner-ring suburbs. That compares with more than 30 or 40 per cent in many outer suburbs.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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"He was on a mission" — Kerry O'brien remembers George Negus 8:36

2h ago8:36

8:36

Veteran journalist and broadcaster George Negus has died at the age of 82 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pulp Fiction turns 30 6:06

2h ago6:06

6:06

You will probably find this hard to believe, but it's 30 years today since Pulp Fiction first hit our screens. Released on this day way back in 1994, it was a genre defying film - part black comedy, part drama, part splatter.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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US election race heats up, while man arrested near Trump rally on firearm charges 8:22

1h ago8:22

8:22

The election race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is heating up with just three weeks of campaigning left.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Financial bosses to snub upcoming climate finance talks 8:59

1h ago8:59

8:59

Thousands of international leaders and experts will soon converge on the small volcanic nation of Azerbaijan, this year's meeting place for the COP29 climate summit.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Federal government commits $96 million to H5N1 bird flu preparedness 6:43

2h ago6:43

6:43

The deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza has spread rapidly across the globe, killing around 280 million birds in the last three years, including in Antarctica. But the deadly strain of bird flu is yet to hit Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Maria-Anna Mozart: The Missing Mozart 13:00

1h ago13:00

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A new documentary explores the life of Maria-Anna Mozart, who some argue was just as musically gifted as her brother and may even have had a hand in some of his work.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How rugby league became a political bargaining chip 9:31

2h ago9:31

9:31

Papua New Guinea's dream of joining Australia's National Rugby League is inching closer to reality But the price of entry could involve PNG agreeing not to sign a security deal with China. The ABC can reveal security is at the heart of negotiations between the two countries.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is Australia ready to become a republic? 12:25

2h ago12:25

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With the King and Queen set to visit Australia this week some are asking if it's time Australia re-considered becoming a republic.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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One year on Geoff Scott is clear why the Voice referendum failed 8:47

11h ago8:47

8:47

When Anthony Albanese officially launched his election campaign in Perth on May Day 2022, he was clear that a voice to parliament would be a landmark event for Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Friday Wrap 23:08

3d ago23:08

23:08

Fatima Payman launches her new party, Anthony Albanese's tough week and the LNP plays the abortion card ahead of Queensland state election.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Do you get enough sunlight? Maybe you're deficient in Vitamin D. 7:28

1h ago7:28

7:28

Australia has seen a surge in vitamin D testing of children who are deficient in this crucial vitamin and many older Australians are needing to take supplements and eat a more Vitamin-D rich diet. GUEST: Professor Elina Hypponen, Professor of Nutritional and Genetic Epidemiology, University of South Australia…

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How getting an MBA helped Nicole Zuraitis win a GRAMMY 13:00

2h ago13:00

13:00

GRAMMY award-winning Jazz singer, Nicole Zuraitis talks about her love of coffee, her wide range of musical influences and performs her song 'Twenty Seconds'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Should Australia introduce progressive tax breaks for young people? 15:00

9h ago15:00

15:00

Portugal has just announced it will offer young people a decade of progressive tax breaks that would see them paying nothing at all in their first year of work.GUEST: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, The Australia InstituteBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The violence problem inside women’s sports 6:50

2h ago6:50

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In Australian sport 2024 has been the year that our women have shone. Of the 18 golds won at the Paris Olympics 13 belong to female athletes.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Are social media age bans the right way to reduce risk? 7:33

2h ago7:33

7:33

The Federal Government is set to push ahead with a controversial move to ban children as old as 16 from using social media.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Palestinians prepare for the second year of a brutal war in Gaza 9:12

3h ago9:12

9:12

It’s been one year since Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced a "total" blockade of the Gaza Strip, cutting off electricity and blocking the entry of food and fuel in response to the October 7 Hamas attacks which killed more than 1200 Israelis.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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State governments defy deadline for Commonwealth public school funding 8:25

5d ago8:25

8:25

It’s been more than a week since Federal Education Minister Jason Clare set a deadline for the State Governments to join his Commonwealth funding agreement or make do with the funding they have and the country’s biggest states are refusing to budge.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hurricane Milton could turn electric vehicles into "ticking time bombs” 4:27

3h ago4:27

4:27

As Hurricane Milton devastates the coast of Florida, another storm is playing out on social media with claims that electric vehicles in the region will explode after being submerged in saltwater for extended periods. GUEST: James Purtill, ABC Technology ReporterBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How the worlds most popular instrument came to be 14:00

3h ago14:00

14:00

The guitar has far older origins than just the baby boomers and their love for rock and roll. HP Newquist has brought some of the National Guitar Museum of America's collection, to Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hurrican Milton's astonishing force 6:57

4h ago6:57

6:57

The so called ‘storm of the century” Hurricane Milton has slammed into the coast of Florida, knocking down traffic lights and sending water surging through neighbourhoods.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Destructive Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida 6:57

37m ago6:57

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The storm comes a fortnight after Hurricane Helene flooded streets and homes in western Florida leaving at least 230 people dead across the country’s southBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hugh Sheridan spreads the word on prostate cancer 6:46

4h ago6:46

6:46

Four time Logie winner and Packed to the Rafters star Hugh Sheridan lost his father, Denis, to prostate cancer 3 years ago.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is the Big Box store take over inevitable? 13:35

2h ago13:35

13:35

A senate inquiry is exploring the market power of large chain stores like Bunnings, Petstock, Chemist Warehouse and even IKEA to see if they’re price gouging.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Storm of the Century' Hurricane Milton slams into Florida coast 8:08

1h ago8:08

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Hurricane Milton has slammed into the coast of Florida with 200-kilometre-an-hour winds, flash flooding and four-meter storm surge warnings now current across the state’s central belt. GUEST: Ron Magill, Communications Director, Zoo Miami, Florida, USABy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Episode # 357 They Cloned Tyrone with Chris and Sumit from Breaking Atoms podcast 40:27

2h ago40:27

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Chris and Sumit from Breaking Atoms podcast join Flixwatcher to review Chris’ choice They Cloned Tyrone. They Cloned Tyrone (2023) is a science fiction action comedy mystery film directed by Juel (Creed II writer) Taylor in his directorial debut. It stars John Boyega as Fontaine/Tyrone, a local drug dealer, Jamie Foxx as Slick Charles a pimp and Te…

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Favorite Story - Frankenstein 29:29

1h ago29:29

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This week we have Favorite Story’s adaptation of the horror classic, Frankenstein. The series was produced from 1946 to 1949. This episode first aired in September 1946. The premise of the series was that each story was selected by a celebrity as their “Favorite Story.” This episode was selected by radio star Fred Allen. For more from Brick Pickle …

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How to train your brain to get into 'the zone' 17:00

3h ago17:00

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You know that feeling when you’re lost in a creative moment and you lose all track of time? That's the flow state and you're about to meet a neuroscientist who’ll tell you how you can better access it.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Victorian family sells Mona Lisa copy for $200,000 in London auction 6:16

4h ago6:16

6:16

An animal sanctuary in Victoria has received a sizeable cash injection from the sale of a 17th-century copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa at a London auction.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is your car spying on you? 15:01

4h ago15:01

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An new investigation by consumer advocacy group Choice has found most of Australia’s popular makes of car collect and share data about the driver and passengers, ranging from fuel usage to driving locations and video footage. Some cars are even listening to and sharing what you say in the car.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is there life on Europa? 8:16

4h ago8:16

8:16

This week NASA is launching the largest planetary exploration spacecraft it’s ever made, the Europa Clipper.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Small business insolvencies hit record highs 8:48

4h ago8:48

8:48

Insolvencies are at record highs with more than 11,000 companies faltering in the last financial year.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australian Universities plunge in international rankings 7:39

14h ago7:39

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The Times Higher Education world university rankings for 2025 has been released and shows a concerning trend for Australian universities, with 17 institutions slipping down in the global standings. GUEST: Phil Baty, The Times Higher Education Chief Global Affairs OfficerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Human trials begin on spider venom heart drug 4:35

1d ago4:35

4:35

On average, every nine minutes in Australia, someone will have a heart attack and seven thousand Australians die from them every year. Human trials are set to begin on the use of a particular K'gari funnel web spider venom that could soon be used to save your life in the event of a heart attack.. GUEST: Nathan Palpant, Associate Professor with the …

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High Court precedent could see corporate executives face more prosecutions 6:09

1d ago6:09

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Five years ago, the banking royal commission exposed an astonishing range of scandals that saw loses of more than $4.6 billion for millions of Australians - and yet very few individuals faced prosecution for their involvement.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Activate Australia Skills campaign launches to unlock the skills of 600,000+ migrants 6:07

8d ago6:07

6:07

A new alliance of more than 50 business groups, unions and community organisations has today launched the ‘Activate Australia’s Skills’ campaign at Canberra Parliament House. GUEST: Dane Moores, Campaign Director, Settlement Services InternationalBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dark Tourism: Why are war zones becoming tourist hot spots? 12:29

3d ago12:29

12:29

A growing phenomenon known as “Dark Tourism” is seeing thousands of people travel to the sites of atrocities, massacres, war zones and disasters for guided tours. GUEST: Juliet Rogers, Associate Professor Criminology, The University of MelbourneBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bruce Beresford — Australian film industry at risk due to copyright law 8:17

1d ago8:17

8:17

Australian film directors say the local film industry is at risk, warning that antiquated copyright laws are driving creative talent overseas. They're calling for copyright law to be overhauled to give directors equal footing with producers for copyright ownership of creative work. GUEST: Bruce Beresford, film director…

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Could going 'nature positive' be the solution to deforestation? 9:19

1d ago9:19

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Alongside the push to reach 'net zero' emissions, there's another drive for companies and banks to promote 'nature positive' projects and products. So what impact can this push really have on the environment and efforts to end deforestaion? GUEST: Dr Ken Henry, chair, Nature Finance CouncilBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fixing Child Support 9:25

1d ago9:25

9:25

Single parent households in Australia are three times more likely to be living in poverty than two parent households. Imagine then if there was a way of unlocking the estimated $3.7 billion owed or unaccounted for in child support payments? Researchers and campaigners have travelled to Canberra today to deliver a new report by Swinburne University …

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A Century of Satire: The Australian Cartoonist Association at 100 17:00

1d ago17:00

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Award-winning political cartoonist Cathy Wilcox has been skewering the great and powerful for a generation. Today, she turns her gaze to our very own Andy Park.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Will AHPRA’s fast-tracking of overseas-trained doctors put patient care at risk? 6:44

8d ago6:44

6:44

The ongoing shortage of GPs and specialists has seen the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency leading the implementation of a federal proposal to fast-track registration for overseas-trained anaesthetists, GPs, obstetricians, gynaecologists and psychiatrists. But two of Australia’s leading medical colleges are urging them to slow down, …

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Is the hydrogen hype fading in the face of high costs? 3:39

2d ago3:39

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When the The Future Made in Australia package was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the 2024-2025 Budget, hydrogen was the star player in the energy mix. But late last week, Australia’s second-largest power producer Origin Energy announced it will exit its project in the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub in New South Wales, and cease all hyd…

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Cyclone Tracy: The last bulletin out of Darwin 20:00

2d ago20:00

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Former ABC journalist Richard Creswick was stationed at the Darwin bureau during Cyclone Tracy, he reflects on the events before and after and plans for the 50th anniversary commemoration.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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