Best Killjoy Radio Podcasts (2024)

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The power to transform: can gaming have benefits? 14:00

3h ago14:00

14:00

The global video game industry is now worth considerably more than the music and film industries combined, with an estimated three billion gamers worldwide. The problems with gaming - addiction, misogyny, mental health - are often discussed. But what about its potential benefits?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Telegram CEO arrest: What next for Pavel Durov? 9:45

1h ago9:45

9:45

Even among the libertarian tech titans of the world, Pavel Durov stands out for his anti-authoritarian stance on regulation. Has that stance come back to bite him?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia's Skillaroos off to Lyon for World Skills competition 9:41

3h ago9:41

9:41

Some of Australia's best trainees, apprentices and students are off to France to compete for titles in disciples including restaurant service, mechanics, carpentry, floristry and welding.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Killjoy: new documentary explores the issue of family homicide from child's perspective 16:00

4h ago16:00

16:00

A new documentary about a domestic homicide in a NSW coastal town in the 1980s explores the full impact of family violence on children.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pacific Islands leaders reject bid to cut Taiwan from bloc meetings 10:00

4h ago10:00

10:00

China's ambassador to the Pacific has responded furiously after the region's leaders rejected a push from Solomon Islands to stop Taiwan participating in its top diplomatic gathering.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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On NATO's eastern border, Latvia is the first line of defence against Russia 14:03

2h ago14:03

14:03

Sharing a 283 kilometre border with Russia, Latvia is right on NATO’s Eastern flank. That border is being heavily fortified, as are the nation’s digital assets and society.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Presidential wildcard Kennedy bows out of US political race 12:27

2h ago12:27

12:27

Haemorrhaging support in the polls, and running low on funds, RFK Jr. has announced he'll endorse Donald Trump.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Angie Ballard's 7th Paralympics 10:41

2h ago10:41

10:41

Wheelchair racer Angie Ballard is the Australian co-captain and remarkably, Paris is her 7th Paralympic games.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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World's biggest renewable energy project one step closer to reality 8:00

3h ago8:00

8:00

The federal government has signed off on environmental approvals for Sun Cable's Australia-Asia Power Link, which will eventually have the capacity to power 3 million homes in the NT and Singapore.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Rohingya under attack: observers warn of another round of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar 12:07

7d ago12:07

12:07

Eyewitnesses say local militia are sending drones directly targetting people as they try to cross the border into Bangladesh.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Delays to urgent aged care reform 16:00

3h ago16:00

16:00

After months of negotiations between the Government and the Coalition, there's still no bipartisan support for the introduction of a new Aged Care Act.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ukraine has invaded Russia, what happens next? 12:47

3h ago12:47

12:47

Will Ukraine's advance into Russia prove pivotal for the war, or could it turn into a strategic disaster?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Biggest gold heist of Australia’s bushranging past 13:17

6d ago13:17

13:17

A new book tells the little known story of bushranger Frank Gardiner, the mastermind of one of the biggest gold heists in Australian history.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Batchelor Institute celebrates 50 years 12:54

4d ago12:54

12:54

The Batchelor Institute in the NT is marking 50 years of higher education for indigenous and remote communities inducing community-led language revival programs. Guest: Kathryn Gilbey, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary EducationBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Do gambling ad bans in Belgium work? 11:00

2h ago11:00

11:00

Belgium passed a law prohibiting gambling ads over a year ago - but is it effective?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Thailand picks Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter as new PM 11:21

2h ago11:21

11:21

Thailand's parliament has chosen Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of billionaire tycoon and former leader Thaksin, as prime minister. Aged 37, she will be the country's youngest PM and the second woman in the post after her aunt Yingluck.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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UNICEF in Gaza 12:04

3h ago12:04

12:04

The Israeli army has ordered a fresh evacuation of areas in southern and central Gaza previously designated as a humanitarian safe zone. Meanwhile the humanitarian support system in Gaza is close to total collapse.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Preparation for the Democratic convention in Chicago begins 12:54

6d ago12:54

12:54

Thousands of delegates are expected to celebrate presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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David Bowie on film 7:31

18d ago7:31

7:31

A selection of 15 of Bowie's cinematic works feature in a program called ‘The Cracked Actor: Bowie on Screen’ opening at Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NT police commissioner responds to backlash against apology to indigenous territorians 16:15

4d ago16:15

16:15

Michael Murphy responds to criticism of his apology to Indigenous territorians and pledges to reform the force through recruitment and working with elders.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What made Paris 2024 Australia's best ever Olympics? 10:38

4d ago10:38

10:38

Team Australia will return home from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a record haul of medals.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What Iran does next 11:01

13d ago11:01

11:01

Iran is keeping the region guessing, refusing to rule out reprisals against Israel, predicted in reply to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The men who killed the news 13:49

6d ago13:49

13:49

Crikey owner and ex -News Corp and Fairfax editor Eric Beecher explores the abuse of power and journalism by media moguls and reflects on his own time working for the MurdochsBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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At last, Walz. The VP makes her pick. 13:02

14d ago13:02

13:02

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has settled on Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. He says he’s anything but weird, the Republicans say he’s a radical liberal. In an election where the margins are razor-thin, will Walz help the Democrats keep the White House?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The best of Australian science and innovation at the Eurekas 12:01

11d ago12:01

12:01

Australia's scientists have been recognised with the announcement of the finalists for this year's Eureka awards.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Regional fears over Rex Airlines’ turbulence 11:01

29d ago11:01

11:01

Regional mayors and medical professionals who rely on flights to centres such as Broken Hill, Albany and Mildura are nervous about what may lay ahead for the beleaguered airline.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The invention of reality TV: Emily Nussbaum 13:56

13d ago13:56

13:56

From its early roots in radio to the ascent of Donald Trump, Emily Nussbaum traces the history of the genre that ate the world, through the lively voices of the people who built it.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Joseph Stiglitz on the origins of US political polarisation 20:17

11d ago20:17

20:17

The former chief economic advisor to Bill Clinton and head of the World Bank delves into American populism and its roots in wealth inequality.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Iran threatens Israel with direct retaliation 15:23

21d ago15:23

15:23

Israel is on a high state of alert amid growing expectations that Iran or its allies will retaliate for the killing of senior leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas this week.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australian comedian saves the Penguin classics at Edinburgh Fringe 10:53

19d ago10:53

10:53

Garry Starr is determined to save books from extinction by performing every Penguin Classic novel ever written, in one hour and mostly naked (except for flippers).By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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History of Olympic games opening ceremonies 13:47

22d ago13:47

13:47

From the bare bones events of a century ago to today's grand extravaganzas, what do opening ceremonies tell us about the countries that host them?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Has UK Labour learnt from the ALP? 14:04

18d ago14:04

14:04

The Labour government in the UK has made a raft of announcements in it's first fortnight including plans to increase off-shore wind power, tackle prison overcrowding, get people back into work and build 1.5 million new homes. There are also political and policy lessons that the party has learnt from the Australian Labor government.…

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Affordable housing starts to roll out 12:26

18d ago12:26

12:26

Industry superannuation giants AustralianSuper and HESTA have announced that they'll step up their investment in affordable housing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A Foreign Affair: July 2024 22:34

1M ago22:34

22:34

Our regular panel on foreign affairs tackles US politics, Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial US visit and the China-Philippines maritime deal. Guests: Hervé Lemahieu, director of research, Lowy Institute Gorana Grcić, senior researcher, Centre for Security Studies ETH ZurichBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Swimming in the Seine, QR codes and security: Paris Olympics 11:42

1M ago11:42

11:42

For the first time in 100 years, the River Seine is now safe to swim in and high security measurements are in place across the city.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Israel believes Hamas second-in-command may be dead 12:03

1M ago12:03

12:03

A massive air strike on a compound near Khan Younis is believed to have killed Hamas's second-in-command. Could this alter the course of ongoing ceasefire talks?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia's hydrogen future 12:02

1M ago12:02

12:02

Australia’s hopes of becoming one of the world’s first green hydrogen superpowers was dealt a blow this week when Andrew Forrest announced that his company Fortescue was abandoning a target of producing 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How disinformation is sabotaging America 17:51

1M ago17:51

17:51

Why America is particularly vulnerable to disinformation from the political fringe and from enemies seeking to destabilise society.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Michael Fullilove's advice to US allies ahead of a potential Trump return 14:41

1M ago14:41

14:41

The Director of the Lowy Institute for International Policy on what US allies should do if a new leader of the free world doesn't care about the free world, or want to lead it.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Pick - NAIDOC special edition, July 2024 13:05

2M ago13:05

13:05

A special NAIDOC edition of the Pick - recommendations of what to read, watch and listen to.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Can Xi get China's economy moving again? 10:55

2M ago10:55

10:55

The Chinese Communist Party will unveil its economic agenda for the next five years at a summit called the Third Plenary Session to be held next week.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Will the future be harder for Gen Z and Millennials? 9:40

2M ago9:40

9:40

While Australia might be the ‘land of the fair go’ for many, the future may not be so fair for the generations yet to come.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Afghan women cricketers push for refugee team in Australia 9:42

2M ago9:42

9:42

Former members of the Afghan women's cricket team have again petitioned the sport's international governing body asking for support in forming a refugee team based in Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ukraine's battlefield injuries reminiscent of WWII 16:10

2M ago16:10

16:10

As Ukraine's counter-offensive grinds on the numbers of Ukrainians suffering life changing injuries and amputations caused by Russian attacks is soaring.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Biden presses ahead with campaign, but defections continue 12:38

2M ago12:38

12:38

President Joe Biden needed a strong performance at press conference after the NATO summit. Instead he delivered a mixed performance with a number of gaffes and a defiant message: I'm not going anywhere.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Rare footage reveals intimate family lives of blue whales 13:20

2M ago13:20

13:20

Some of the first ever recorded evidence of reproduction in blue whales, including underwater footage of a mother nursing its calf, has been captured as part of a decade-long research and citizen science program.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EEG turns 100 - how this tech has revolutionised our understanding of the brain 10:12

2M ago10:12

10:12

One hundred years ago, German psychiatrist Hans Berger performed the first electroencephalography test, what we now call an EEG, measuring electrical activity in the brain. The technology has radically expanded our understanding of how the human brain works.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Allan Behm: Australia must advise and encourage US to avoid decline 13:07

2M ago13:07

13:07

At a time when America's democracy is being tested by deep political divides and tensions, and its reputation around the world is arguably at a low point, America needs friends that advise and encourage.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Muslim Vote movement 8:36

2M ago8:36

8:36

The high profile defection of Senator Fatima Payman reflects anger in Muslim communities over perceived government indifference to the humanitarian disaster in Gaza.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Gideon Rachman on the UK and France elections 18:30

2M ago18:30

18:30

As the UK returns a Labour government for the first time in 14 years, France looks set for an unprecedented win for the far-right National Rally.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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