Best Public Radio Alliance Podcasts (2024)

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When big tech goes bad 6:02

3h ago6:02

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To our regular look at the world of tech, and some big developments in the world of social media as regulators look to crack down on bad behaviour by users of dating apps.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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"We need supplies": doctors in Haiti say most of the health public system has been destroyed amid rampant gang violence 7:55

4h ago7:55

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Many children are unable to access enough food and water, while Médecins sans Frontières, reports that only two public hospitals are still functioning in the capital, Port au Prince.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A gaggle of guitars on the Gold Coast 14:00

9h ago14:00

14:00

How composer and musician Tim Munro is translating sunset on the beach into music.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How well are we funding preventative measures to stop people from developing chronic illness? 16:01

4h ago16:01

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New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show $2.3 billion dollars was spent on treating type 2 diabetes in 2020-2021.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Younger Australians face being worse off than their parents 8:33

2h ago8:33

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Unless you're super rich, or extremely poor, your parents' income doesn't determine your potential earning power. So says a new report into economic mobility from the Productivity Commission Australians have more chance at income mobility than many other nations around the world. But younger Australians are at risk of missing out.…

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Giant spider crabs gathering en masse off Coffin Bay, puzzling locals and the experts 5:15

10h ago5:15

5:15

Thousands of giant spider crabs have been spotted in waters off Eyre Peninsula, near Coffin Bay, surprising locals and experts alike.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Why some US democrats believe Joe Biden is still their best candidate 14:01

4h ago14:01

14:01

The fallout from Joe Biden's unconvincing performance in the recent US presidential debate is intensifying with several senior democrats now urging the President to step out of the race.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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University of Melbourne faces possible investigation over protest surveillance 5:51

4h ago5:51

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The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner says it’s making ‘preliminary enquiries’ into whether the University of Melbourne may have broken privacy laws by using surveillance technology to identify students involved in a sit-in during protests over the war in Gaza.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A critical time for the NATO alliance as world leaders meet in DC 10:19

1h ago10:19

10:19

Ukraine is top of the agenda, with a commitment to help it enhance its defences against Russia. But looming large over the event is also concern over what a possible Trump presidency could mean for the long-standing alliance.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A new lexicon for emotion: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows 17:00

2h ago17:00

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American author John Koenig has written his own dictionary The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, creating and compiling new words for those moments you can't quite find the right word for.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The case for a museum of political scandals and controversies 13:51

2h ago13:51

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Australia has a Museum of Democracy in Canberra, it’s a very popular location for school excursions and anyone who’s a bit curious about the history of politics in this country. But should we also have a museum dedicated to the darker side of politics? - To the controversies. To the events where politics and politicians didn’t exactly cover themsel…

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Entertainment needed in Alice Springs to prevent youth violence 9:15

2h ago9:15

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Residents of Alice Springs are waiting to see whether a three day curfew preventing people entering the CBD after 10pm will be extended beyond tonight.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How First Nations superhero ‘Condoman’ became a world leader in HIV prevention 9:43

2h ago9:43

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The frightening 'Grim Reaper' ads of the 1980s were widely regarded as a successful tool for public health messaging during Australia's preparation for the unfolding HIV/AIDS crisis. But the grim reaper shouldn’t take all the credit. A comic-style superhero called 'Condoman' was also on the case, specifically for indigenous Australians.…

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Submarine canyons a 'hotbed' for marine species 6:54

2h ago6:54

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They’re known as submarine canyons - large cliffs and deep ravines kilometres underwater. Now in a first-of-its-kind survey in waters off Australia's east coast, experts have discovered these deep ravines are a hotbed for marine species.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Report finds one in five Australians have perpetrated sexual violence 6:00

2h ago6:00

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Research by the Australian Institute of Criminology has found one in five people - including one in four men - have admitted to perpetrating sexual violence since the age of 18.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Capitol Connection – John Kaehny, Executive Director of Reinvent Albany 27:30

2d ago27:30

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By WAMC

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Domestic violence: what can bystanders do and look out for? 8:09

1d ago8:09

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It can be hard to know when someone is being abused in a relationship. So what are the warning signs and is there anything you can do as a bystander?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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End of story as Booktopia shuts up shop 6:24

1d ago6:24

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Booktopia, the beloved online Australian bookseller went into administration last week, almost 20 years after it was launched. The country's biggest locally-owned online bookseller built a loyal following over the years, but competition from the likes of Amazon and the broader cost of living crisis have left Booktopia’s owners with no choice but to…

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Where have all the streakers gone? 12:00

1d ago12:00

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A flash of flesh dashing across the screen during a game of footy used to be the norm but streaking seems to have gone somewhat out of fashion. We speak to Michael Waters about the history of streaking and where its gone.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is the act of protesting in peril? 16:49

1d ago16:49

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The right to protest, a foundation of democratic tradition, is being undermined and eroded by punitive laws aimed at limiting people’s ability to gather and speak freely on issues they care about. That’s according to a new report from the Human Rights Law Centre called, Protest in Peril, which has analysed changes to protest law across a range of A…

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"Australia's economy is being exploited": AUSTRAC reports on scale of money laundering 7:36

1d ago7:36

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Financial crimes agency AUSTRAC has released its National Risk Assessments on terrorism finance and money laundering, as the federal government moves to tighten lagging laws in this space.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Could electric vehicles help prevent blackouts? 8:48

1d ago8:48

8:48

First of its kind research from the Australian National University suggests the batteries in electric vehicles could be used to prevent or minimise power outages when transmission is disrupted or generators fail.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Study suggest autism can be detected in gut microbes 5:16

1d ago5:16

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Research by scientists in Hong Kong shows consistent differences between the gut microbes of children with autism and children without autism.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia names special envoy for anti-Semitism 9:57

1d ago9:57

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The Prime Minister announced today that Jewish lawyer and business leader Jillian Segal will be Australia's first special envoy for anti-Semitism.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How domestic violence is affecting children 7:16

2d ago7:16

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Around Australia, thousands of children live with or have witnessed domestic and family violence. And while not all consequences are fatal, the impacts on children are profound and can last a lifetime.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How hundreds of farmers are trying to reduce their emissions 7:20

2d ago7:20

7:20

This June has marked the 12th straight month that the world was 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial times putting that Paris Climate agreement in some hot water.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Rosalind Croucher AM on how to ‘give’ dignity 22:00

2d ago22:00

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The outgoing President of The Australian Human Rights Commission Rosalind Croucher AM, reflects on her seven year tenure in the top job.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Record call volume to debt helpline amid cost of living crisis 10:14

2d ago10:14

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Australians are seeking financial counselling in record numbers, and it’s not only single and low income households that are feeling the pinch. Calls to the The National Debt Helpline are up almost 50 percent in the past two years, and are now at levels approaching call volumes received during the Covid pandemic. And the people seeking assistance i…

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Will another curfew really help Alice Springs? 12:52

2d ago12:52

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The Northern Territory police commissioner has declared another curfew in Alice Springs for the next three nights, following a string of violent incidents in the town.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How can we fix commuting? 9:52

2d ago9:52

9:52

A new Climate Council report shows that across most of the state capital cities, less than half of the population lives within reasonable distance of frequent public transport services, with commuters turning more and more to the already clogged up roads.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What's next for France? Political Paralysis after run-off Parliamentary Elections. 8:53

3d ago8:53

8:53

France is waking up to a hung parliament, after the far right party, National Rally, fell short of expectations, trailing into third place.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Wrap: Labour's historic UK win, Senator Fatima Payman walks, the ALP's frustrating sitting week before the Winter break and will President Joe Biden still be the Democrats' candidate? 21:47

5d ago21:47

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GUESTS:By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Rugby reset for the Wallabies after the world cup disaster 7:19

5d ago7:19

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The reset for Australian rugby begins tomorrow night, nine months after the Wallabies disastrous World Cup campaign that saw them fail to make the knockout stages of the tournament. The Wallabies take on Wales in Sydney, the first of three tests in two weeks, under new coach Joe Schmidt and a new skipper in Liam Wright. Only a handful of players re…

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Ambulance ramping shows straining health system 6:37

5d ago6:37

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Health services are under enormous strain this winter, evidenced by growing cases of Ambulance ramping, with patients waiting even longer to receive care. GUEST: Jonathan Karnon, Professor of Health Economics, Flinders UniversityBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Could you take a flight without any entertainment, digital devices or books? The art of boredom is here 10:57

5d ago10:57

10:57

The benefits of boredom are underrated, but a new trend popping on TikTok is seeing people board flights without earphones, music, movies, books, snacks or any distractions to see if they can unplug, unwind and chill out. Guest: Dr Charlotte Keating, Clinical PsychologistBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Labour wins British election in a landslide 9:20

5d ago9:20

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As predicted Rishi Sunak and his Conservative government have been annihilated in the British election. Britain is waking up this morning after the general election, and as counting continues we know that Labour is set to win the largest majority of any party in modern British history, and Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister of Britain…

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Dalia Stasevska describes the beauty of Finnish classical music 22:00

6d ago22:00

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Ukrainian born, Finnish Conductor Dalia Stasevska, is making sure that the music of both her home countries is heard all around the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Senator Fatima Payman quits Labor over Palestinian statehood 7:56

6d ago7:56

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Not tough enough on white collar crime and too big to operate effectively. The Senate inquiry into Australian Securities and Investments Commission, has found a litany of problems with Australia’s corporate watchdog, going so far as to recommend the organisation be broken into TWO separate regulators. I…

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Australian military intelligence to be stored on "top secret" Amazon data cloud 8:47

6d ago8:47

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What does this mean for data security?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What will Labor do now with one less vote in the Senate? 7:38

6d ago7:38

7:38

Senator Fatima Payman has quit the Labor Party and will sit on the crossbench as an independent.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Oleg Vidov: The Robert Redford of Russia 10:00

6d ago10:00

10:00

Russian actor Oleg Vidov’s story sounds like the plot of one of the Soviet-era films he starred in, and now his life has been documented by his widow Joan Borsten Vidov in the new film Oleg: The Oleg Vidov StoryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What do Taylor Swift, Roger Federer, Pope John Paul II, the Queensland Premier and Vladimir Putin have in common? 9:36

6d ago9:36

9:36

What do Taylor Swift, Roger Federer, Pope John Paul II and Vladimir Putin have in common? They’ve all cuddled a koalaBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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"My conscience leaves me no choice": Senator Payman speaks about her decision to quit the Labor Party 12:53

6d ago12:53

12:53

WA Senator Fatima Payman will now sit as an independent, saying her principles do not align with those of the Labor Party leadership.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Iran faces choice between reformer and ultraconservative in election runoff 8:00

6d ago8:00

8:00

Iran will tomorrow head to a runoff poll between two candidates after a snap election was held last week following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Does ASIC need to be broken up? 5:49

6d ago5:49

5:49

The Senate inquiry into Australian Securities and Investments Commission, has found a litany of problems with Australia’s corporate watchdog, going so far as to recommend the organisation be broken into two separate regulators.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The US Supreme court is supposed to ensure equal justice for all. Does it? 10:06

9d ago10:06

10:06

While justice is supposed to be blind, recent decisions by the US Supreme Court have brought into question the political leanings of its justices and how that is affecting major rulings.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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More than 100, mainly women and children, killed in stampede in India 9:05

7d ago9:05

9:05

The victims, largely women and children, are believed to have suffocated in the crush at a religious event held in sweltering temperatures and packed with devotees.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How the eyed needle took clothes from function to fashion 17:00

7d ago17:00

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How the discovery of tiny slivers of bone has led researchers to pinpoint the time that clothes transitioned from purely functional, to fashionable.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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When is it ok to lie to your kids? 12:11

7d ago12:11

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Santa Claus. The Easter bunny. The Tooth Fairy. This illustrious trio plays a prominent role in childhood. But their very existence - or not - can expose some pretty tricky ethical dilemmas for the adults who may be willingly to offer any truth answers to little people’s questions. If the story of Santa and his sleigh, or the fairy that leaves mone…