Best Chemical Analysis Podcasts (2024)

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Groove Terminator collaborates with the Soweto Gospel Choir 8:11

3h ago8:11

8:11

Australian DJ, Simon Lewicki aka. Groove Terminator, is a legend of the House music scene both here and internationally, but his latest collaboration is something completely fresh. He has teamed up with the Soweto Gospel Choir and together they have re-imagined some of the greatest hits of house music in a collaborative album called The History of …

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Housing debate, double dissolution threat and IR fight looms - Politics with David Crowe 6:56

2h ago6:56

6:56

Is there a path forward on housing for the Government? And the Prime Minsters has threatened a double dissolution. But is this merely a political bluff? The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age David Crowe joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.Guest: David Crowe…

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MONA appeals against discrimination ruling 8:19

2h ago8:19

8:19

Hobart's MONA gallery appeals against discrimination ruling. Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art - MONA - has launched a court appeal that it hopes will allow it to deny men entry to a small part of its exhibition - known as the Ladies' Lounge. Guest: Kirsha Kaechele, artist and Curator at Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art Producer: Anne Barker…

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Major new changes to Instagram for teens 8:18

2h ago8:18

8:18

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, have announced a new feature to make all teenage accounts private and restict what content they can access.Facebook whistle blower and advocate for social media accountability Frances Haugen has said that Australia deserves credit for these new functions but argues about Meta's real motives for the changes. Gu…

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'Disturbing': Aussie plane called 'enemy' in Chinese military video 9:43

2h ago9:43

9:43

A video released by China shows Australia's aircraft being intercepted by a Chinese fighter plane over the South China Sea in 2022. In the video, Australia's surveillance plane is described as "a strong enemy" and "a tough opponent". Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham says the behaviour is "aggressive" and "unacceptable glorification of unacc…

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Greens refuse to say they would vote down housing bill 13:52

3h ago13:52

13:52

The Greens and the Coalition refusing to support Labor's Build-to-Rent and Help-To-Buy housing bills - with the Greens pushing for a raft of additional concessions in exchange for their support. Greens leader Adam Bandt says Anthony Albanese needs to "stop bulldozing and start negotiating", but the Penny Wong says it must be a "pretty slow bull-doz…

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Qld 50 cent fares here to stay 4:58

2h ago4:58

4:58

Queenslanders have been catching public transport in record numbers since the state government started a trial of 50 cent fares last month. Qld Deputy leader says the successful trial has seen the number of Queenslanders catching public transport increase 5 per cent on pre-pandemic numbers and not just in the south-east. Both major parties have com…

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Ukrainian children return to online school amid sirens and bombing 8:38

5h ago8:38

8:38

At the start of September, Ukrainian students returned to school. For some, it is their fifth year of online learning due to the Russian invasion and the coronavirus pandemic. Against a backdrop of ongoing bombardment, support services fear the upcoming winter could widen educational gaps. Featured: Polina Sheleng, eight-grader in Korostyshiv Olena…

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The secret Murdoch family trust case 9:16

43m ago9:16

9:16

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has brought a secretive court case in an attempt to change the terms of his irrevocable family trust - which currently splits control between his four children from his first two marriages after he dies. He wants the terms changed so that his eldest son, Lachlan remains in charge of his newspapers and television networks …

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Brexit having 'ongoing stifling effect' on UK trade 4:51

44m ago4:51

4:51

The latest report card on the 2021 Brexit deal has found the policy is having a 'profound and ongoing stifling effect' on the UK's trade with the EU. Researchers at the Aston University Business School in Birmingham have been analysing data from the last three years and says the findings reveal a sharp decline in both UK exports and imports. Guest:…

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Hezbollah vows retaliation after major attack 9:32

1h ago9:32

9:32

The detonation of thousands of Hezbollah pagers, likely laden with secret explosives, has killed at least nine people and injured thousands. The finger has been pointed at Israel, which has so far not commented on the developments - as the region teeters on the brink of full-scale war. Guest:Nabih Bulos, LA Times Middle East bureau chief in Beirut…

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Shogun, Hacks and Baby Reindeer dominate Emmys - TV with Wenlei Ma 7:40

2h ago7:40

7:40

Shogun, a historical series set in Japan and mostly with Japanese dialogue, was the big winner at the Emmy awards - breaking records.Baby Reindeer also triumphed, but there was a big upset in the comedy categories when Hacks unexpectedly beat The Bear. Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS: - Agatha All Along- A Ver…

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Why Eric Idle always looks on the bright side of life 14:24

1h ago14:24

14:24

Monty Python member Eric Idle wrote the iconic song 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' 45 years ago. And despite a recent cancer scare and describing Monty Python as a "financial disaster" - Eric is still writing and touring at the age of 81. Idle is making the journey Australia later this year for a new one-man musical show and joined RN Bre…

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Protecting the integrity of the jury system 7:09

20h ago7:09

7:09

Juries play a crucial role in our criminal trial system. So, how can jurors be protected from outside pressures? And what can be done when serious juror misconduct jeopardises a trial? The Law Report's Damien Carrick has been looking at three very interesting cases – which focus attention on jury integrity…

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Reforms don't go far enough to protect consumer data 6:52

2h ago6:52

6:52

Changes to the federal Privacy Act were introduced into parliament last week, part of long overdue amendments aimed at updating our Privacy Laws for the digital era. But according to Data Privacy and Consumer rights groups, the changes do not go far enough to protect Australian's private information, and it leave us lagging behind the rest of the w…

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Housing groups unite to demand action 12:44

1h ago12:44

12:44

Labor's Help-to-Buy bill was debated in the Senate yesterday and the Build-to-Rent bills is due later this week, but so far they've failed to gain support from the Greens or the Coalition. But while the politicians scrap over how to move forward, key housing groups have formed an unlikely alliance calling for politicians to come to the table to hel…

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NRL, athletics and AFL news - Sport with Chris Glassock 7:48

23h ago7:48

7:48

To the NRL first, D-day looms for the Bulldogs Josh Addo-Carr after his failed drugs test. It's now confirmed that World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe is in the running to become the new International Olympic Committee president. And the hearing into the defending EPL champions Manchester City is beginning - but what are the City group bei…

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Housing bills debate and will IR be an election issue? - Politics with Karen Middleton 3:27

26m ago3:27

3:27

The Government's looking like it will bring on a vote today over key housing legislation, even though it's likely to fail. Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume put industrial relations on the agenda, saying the Coalition would likely look to wind back the "same job, same pay" legislation plus several other aspects of new IR law. This now has the publi…

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'Pretty embarrassing': Coalition slams housing bills 6:08

39m ago6:08

6:08

The Federal Government had hoped its signature housing legislation, aimed at helping thousands of Australians buy their first home, would pass through the Senate this week - but the Coalition and the Greens have vowed to vote it down. Coalition spokesman on Home Ownership, Andrew Bragg told RN Breakfast the Build-To-Rent legislation is "a very bad …

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'Hounded to death': Gambling victim's family speak-out 12:30

1h ago12:30

12:30

Warning: This story discusses suicide New figures collated by the Queensland Treasury show that Australians are losing a staggering $32 billion a year on gambling - the highest per head of population in the world. Kate* lost her brother to suicide when he was 24, he left a note on his laptop that said "I am taking my own life because I am pathologi…

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Medical bodies wary of new Dr registration system 6:00

1h ago6:00

6:00

Australia is in dire need of doctors, especially GPs in rural and remote areas. But there are concerns a new streamlined registration process for international doctors could result in under-qualified or even unqualified doctors working in overwhelming and unsupported settings. Guest: Dr Nicole Higgins, president of the Royal Australian College of G…

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Inside the US Secret Service 9:03

33m ago9:03

9:03

The second assassination attempt on Donald Trump has raised many questions about the level of security around the Former President and the protocols in place for protecting the Republican Presidential Candidate. A former secret service agent took RN Breakfast inside the protection detail that surrounds a President and Former President Guest: Bill G…

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Threats of famine rise in South Sudan 8:14

43m ago8:14

8:14

At least 750,000 are on the brink of starvation in South Sudan following months of civil war and a series of environmental disasters. Humanitarian groups say a disaster of this scale has not been seen in decades, with the World Food Programme warning it could become the world's largest hunger crisis. Guest: Mary Ellen McGroarty, South Sudan's Count…

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Scotland to accept Australian money to save CommGames 6:36

1h ago6:36

6:36

The Scottish government is expected to officially accept Australia’s multi-million dollar investment, clearing the way for Glasgow to host the Games in 2026. Guest: Emily Rosemond, Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and director of Sport at QUT. Producer: Niamh DunneBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Does a second assassination attempt change things for Trump? 8:17

1h ago8:17

8:17

A on Republican nominee Donald Trump rocked the United States on Sunday. So, should the former President take more precautions between now and the election in November? And how might it effect his election campaign? Guest: Matt Klink, Republican political consultant and strategist Producer: Richard Crabtree…

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'Golden Blood' explores the 'other side' of Singapore 5:38

2h ago5:38

5:38

A modern coming-of-age drama by one of Australian most exciting voices is returning to the stage after a stellar run and rave reviews. Golden Blood is inspired by events in Merlynn Tong's life and follows two estranged siblings after the death of their mother set around the nightclubs of Singapore. Guest:Merlynn Tong, writer and star of Golden Bloo…

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Bird flu detected in person with no animal contact - Health with Dr Norman Swan 6:17

3h ago6:17

6:17

Bird flu has been in the headlines recently as a highly pathogenic strain spread around the world and three separate strains were detected in Australia. Now, a US man in the state of Missouri has tested positive for H5 bird flu and according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention he didn't report any contact with animals ahead of the dia…

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Chappell Roan pushes back on fan culture and Herbie Flowers' legacy - Music with Ce Benedict 5:32

3h ago5:32

5:32

Midwest princess Chappell Roan took home 'Best New Artist' at the MTV Video Music Awards after a rapid rise to the top of the charts. But the pop-star is far from an overnight success, and has been slogging it out for a long time . Now she's setting boundaries with superfans, who have built a para-social relationship with her. Guest: Ce Benedict, M…

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Police underworld dilemma 7:57

3h ago7:57

7:57

There have been dozens of underworld killings in Sydney over the past four years. Execution style murders that have taken place in very public places. Four Corners investigates how much the New South Wales police knew about the shootings before they took place, and if they should've intervened to stop them. Guest: Mahmood Fazal, Four Corners Report…

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Suspect in custody after Trump assassination attempt 5:20

2h ago5:20

5:20

Former President Donald Trump is safe after gun shots were fired at his Florida gold course in what the FBI are saying in an apparent assassination attempt. A alleged suspect has been arrested after fleeing the golf club in West Palm Beach. The White House has said that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been briefed about th…

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Don Watson's take on the US election 9:40

2h ago9:40

9:40

Acclaimed Australian author Don Watson has turned his observational wit to the upcoming US election. In his Quarterly Essay, High Noon; Trump, Harris and America on the Brink, Watson describes Trump turning Republican politics into an "addictive world of TV wrestling". Guest: Don WatsonBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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ACTU criticises Coalition's IR stance 6:11

2h ago6:11

6:11

The Coalition has flagged it could unpick the Government's same job, same pay laws, which primarily affect labour hires. ACTU Secretary Sally McManus says the Coalition was always going to make Industrial Relations reforms an election issue. McManus says from discussions "behind closed doors" with big business they've "already well and truly promis…

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Greens renew push for rent freeze 9:36

2h ago9:36

9:36

Labor's housing bills, Help-to-Buy and Build-to-Rent, are yet to pass the Senate - with the Coalition and the Greens continuing to oppose the legislation. Greens Housing spokesperson, Max Chandler-Mather told RN Breakfast the Greens "accept" they aren't going to get through all of their demands, but says "neither [of the bills] give light at the en…

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Wong on Trump assassination attempt and Iran sanctions 11:21

2h ago11:21

11:21

Australia has joined other Western nations in slapping new sanctions on Iran - in the wake of reports that Iran is supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for its war against Ukraine. The Federal Government has targeted another five Iranians with financial sanctions and travel bans. And in the US, the FBI say they "investigating what appears to be…

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Housing Minister calls on Greens to support key bills 6:37

2h ago6:37

6:37

This week, the Federal Government hopes to ease some of those woes with its Help-to-Buy and Build-to-Rent Bills listed for debate in the Senate this week. But the government is facing fierce opposition from the Coalition and the Greens. Housing Minister, Clare O'Neil told RN Breakfast the housing will make a "tangible difference" for key workers - …

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Why big banks are backing a scam crackdown - Analysis with Adele Ferguson 9:00

3h ago9:00

9:00

Australians have lost over $2.7 billion dollars to scammers and the Government has a proposed new crackdown to combat scammers. The proposal has been welcomed by the big banks, but consumer groups have said they won't go far enough in protecting the victims of scams. Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative Reporter Producer: Matt Simpson…

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How to tackle PFAS chemicals 7:50

3h ago7:50

7:50

The challenge of tackling microplastics and PFAS chemicals, known as forever chemicals, will be played out at a major international conference beginning in Adelaide today. More than 700 experts from around the world will explore the gravity of the issue, and ways to reduce and restore the harm from these substances at the conference hosted by hoste…

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Biden-Starmer delay Ukraine missiles pledge 7:15

3h ago7:15

7:15

The US and the UK have delayed a decision on whether to allow Ukraine to use long-range Western-supplied missiles to strike military targets inside Russia. At the centre of the talks - between US President Joe Biden and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer - was the Storm Shadow, which is a British-French missile that the UK supplied to Kyiv last …

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Will George W. Bush endorse Kamala Harris? 10:08

3h ago10:08

10:08

Former Vice President Dick Cheney is the latest in a long line of Republicans to publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris and The Democratic party for the upcoming election. Many leading conservative commentators are now calling on Former President George W Bush to break his silence and also endorse the Democrats this November Guest: Bill Kris…

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'Anam' claims PM's Literary Award for Fiction 7:43

3d ago7:43

7:43

The Prime Minister's Literary Award for Fiction was announced last night. Anam a compelling story about the complexities of returning home, belonging, and a history marked by war won the award for fiction. The debut novel of André Dao - a Melbourne based writer who's work includes elevating the voices of asylum seekers in Australia - the novel expl…

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12-year-old athlete thanks PM for Paralympics support 5:39

4d ago5:39

5:39

12-year-old Rafferty Stevens wrote to the Prime Minister to thank him for supporting the Paralympics - and the PM read that letter in parliament yesterday. Raff is a wheelchair athlete in both tennis and basketball - and hopes to make it to the 2032 Paralympic Games. Guest: Rafferty Stevens Producer: Anne Barker…

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Chocolate ripple cake gets the Ottolenghi twist 11:58

10h ago11:58

11:58

When you think of comfort food, what springs to mind? Yotam Ottolenghi is a name synonymous with making masterchefs out of home cooks, and in his latest release with Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wrigley, he's sprucing up comfort food. Guests: Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh. Producer: Kimberley Price.…

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NSW voters head to polls for council elections 5:57

10h ago5:57

5:57

On Saturday 5.5 million voters get to decide who their local representatives will be as elections take place across 128 local government councils in New South Wales. An administrative error by local Liberal Party officials means there will be no liberal candidates on the ballot paper in dozens of contests. Guest: Ben Raue, election analyst and blo…

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Nine CEO quits. Who will take the reins? 7:21

10h ago7:21

7:21

Stepping down as CEO of Nine Entertainment, Mike Sneesby said this has been one of the "most challenging" years of his career. In the past months he has overseen bitter pay negotiations, staff cuts and allegations of covering up inappropriate behaviour of former executives. Managing Editor of Mumbrella, Neil Griffiths says Mike Sneesby's legacy is …

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Aged Care reforms and social media ban - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden 7:13

10h ago7:13

7:13

David Speers says the Government's deal with the Coalition on the aged care overhaul was "critical", and a "rare example" of reform. He says while the major party truce on this issue is in part due to national interest consideration, Peter Dutton deserves credit as this "hits his base more than Labor's." It comes as the Government's gone on a bit o…

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AFL, NRL and football updates - Sport with Chris Glassock 5:59

4d ago5:59

5:59

The big question in the AFL is can the brash young Hawks continue their memorable season - or will it be a Port Adelaide bounce back to form? And after a couple of years off speculation English giants Manchester City will face an independent tribunal accused of cheating the fair play rules. The Defending NRL Premiers Penrith begin their finals camp…

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Deal on 'transformational' aged care reform 15:29

11h ago15:29

15:29

After a breakthrough deal with the Coalition, the Federal Government will help older Australians live at home for longer and improve conditions and protections for people living in aged care facilities. Aged Care Minister Anika Wells told RN Breakfast the $5.6 billion dollar package is one of the most "transformational reforms" and the biggest refo…

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The slippery escape tactic of eels - Science and brainteaser with Jacinta Bowler 5:38

3d ago5:38

5:38

It turns out juvenile eels can be eaten by a predator fish and then escape out the gills to freedom before being digested. They back up, sneak out the stomach and through the gills backwards. And it turns out, the slippery escape isn't totally unique to eels.And 'dinosaur tree' saplings in NSW are going up for auction - but they prehistoric Wollemi…

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Reformed gambler wants meeting with PM 7:11

11h ago7:11

7:11

A Tasmanian man, who has lost more than $100,000 to gambling, has backed calls for the Prime Minister to hold wider consultation with people like him. Mark Kempster says by rejecting an outright ban on gambling advertising - Anthony Albanese is protecting an industry that has ruined lives like his. Guest: Mark Kempster, reformed gambler Producer: A…

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The doctor going to extremes to provide safe abortions 9:48

5d ago9:48

9:48

In the early 2000s, Dutch doctor Rebecca Gomperts was concerned for women who couldn't get access to legal and safe abortions. So, she hired a boat, would legally dock in a country that banned or criminalised abortion, pick up local women in need, and then take them out to international waters to perform safe abortions on a ship. Now, Dr Gomperts i…

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