Best Scottish Housing News Podcasts (2024)

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61 - Accessible housing (part 2) with Angela Currie 28:00

6d ago28:00

28:00

“If we don't grab and grab with both hands that prevention agenda, do more now, given we know what's coming our way from our demographics, then we are going to be in a much worse state than we are now in 10, 20 years time.” Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their exploration of the current issues surrounding social care and accessible housing…

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The Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate with Rachel Noble 1:11:15

1h ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Summary Rachel Noble joins Andrew to discuss her role as Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate. Rachel is the first woman to hold this position. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The Australian Signals Directorate: Its purpose and mission The true story of the Pine Gap spy facility Leadership in Intelligence The SIGINT origins of the …

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How does Shakespeare define violence? 9:22

2h ago9:22

9:22

Violence may not be the first theme that springs to mind when you think of Shakespeare's catalogue, but it is a theme present in many of his works. The second instalment of Bell Shakespeare's In A Nutshell: The Poetry of Violence explores violence through an ensemble cast performing various scenes and monologues. Featuring: Jessica Tovey and Lucy B…

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'Slow Horses' returns for a fourth season - TV with Wenlei Ma 5:31

1h ago5:31

5:31

Returning for its fourth season this week is Slow Horses, a British spy thriller about a group of agents put out to pasture - staring Gary Oldman. Also out this week is Perfect Couple, a glitzy drama with a cast that includes Nicole Kidman. Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS: Return to Paradise Fight Night: The M…

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Going undercover on Telegram 10:59

1h ago10:59

10:59

The founder and chief executive of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been charged in France, over alleged criminal activity on the controversial messaging app. Holger Roonemaa is an investigative journalist and editor at the Estonian news service, Delphi, he spoke to RN Breakfast about going undercover on the messaging service. Guest:Holger Roonemaa inves…

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'Circumstances remain complex': Emergency Minister 9:17

1h ago9:17

9:17

The wild weather which has lashed south eastern Australia with destructive winds and flooding, is beginning to ease, but the scale of damage is only beginning to emerge. But flood risks remain for parts of southern and central Tasmania, and damaging winds remain likely for Tasmania and parts of Victoria. Guest:Jenny McAllister Federal Minister for …

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Cabinet meets in Perth and census debacle fallout - Politics with Karen Middleton 4:35

1h ago4:35

4:35

Federal Cabinet is gathering this week in Perth, the second time this year cabinet has met in the WA capital. Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia…

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Poll shows majority support for gambling ad ban 5:54

1h ago5:54

5:54

New polling has found 56 per cent of Australians would back a ban on online gambling advertising. The survey of 2000 Australians has found support for a ban is strongest in rural communities and amongst those living with financial stress. Guest: Kos Samaras, RedBridge Group Producer: Kate JonesBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Support for Ukraine 'crucial': Latvian Minister 13:06

1h ago13:06

13:06

A Russian continues to advance, Ukraine needs more support than ever - and neighbouring country Latvia has been steadfast in that assistance. The Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže is in Australia to meet with her Australian counterpart Penny Wong. She told RN Breakfast they will have a "candid and good exchange of views" - and she says support f…

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Homeowners set to pay more for aged care 8:13

1h ago8:13

8:13

The Federal Government is set to introduce far-reaching aged care legislation later this month. It's designed to introduce a system which recognises the rights of older people, but it could also mean Australians who own homes and have super, will have to pay more to fund the system. Guest: Anne Connolly, ABC investigative reporter…

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Concerns over new NT government's crime approach 6:28

4h ago6:28

6:28

The new Northern Territory Government swept to power last month primarily on the back of a promise to crack down on crime. But community organisations in Alice Springs are now worried that with its strong election mandate, the CLP will plough on with its own plans without consulting the community.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Could Georgia hold the keys to the White House? 8:44

1h ago8:44

8:44

If Donald Trump is to win the Presidential election in November, many pundits believes he has to win the state of Georgia. Joe Biden won the state by a small margin in 2020, and Trump's facing a trial in the state for election interference And if current polling is anything to go by, the contest will likely go down to the wire. Guest:Dr. Bernard Ta…

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Brazil's Supreme Court votes to uphold ban on X 7:03

1h ago7:03

7:03

Brazil's Supreme Court has unanimously voted to uphold the ban on Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. A single judge on Friday blocked Brazil's access to X, after a months long legal battle, in which Musk has failed to comply with orders to suspend accounts guilty of spreading misinformation. Guest: Gustavo Ribeiro co-fo…

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Israelis strike and protest for ceasefire-hostage deal 9:03

1h ago9:03

9:03

In Israel, hundreds of thousands of people continue to fill the streets demanding the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas to bring the remaining hostages home from Gaza. Mass protests since the weekend have escalated, with Israel's biggest union holding a national strike. The growing anger comes days after six hostag…

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The secret world of fungi 7:54

2h ago7:54

7:54

There are between two and 11 million species of fungus that are yet to be discovered. They thrive in darkness, but humans are still very much in the dark about the life of many fungi. A new Australian documentary, Follow The Rain, explores the mysterious magic of mushrooms. Guest: Catherine Marciniak, Filmmaker 'Follow The Rain' Producer: Madeleine…

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The lasting impacts of long COVID - Health with Dr Norman Swan 7:32

2h ago7:32

7:32

Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and RN's The Health ReportBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Wild weather lashes southeast 6:08

2h ago6:08

6:08

The wild weather across Southern Australia has turned deadly., after a 63-year old woman has died near the Murray River when a tree fell on her cabin overnight. Meanwhile approximately 150,000 households are without power across Victoria and Tasmania. Guest: David Cook, RN Breakfast producer based in Westbury Ursula Alquier, lives in West Gippsland…

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More medals at the Paralympics - Sport with Warwick Hadfield 5:13

2h ago5:13

5:13

It's been another day of success and drama for Australia in Paris. While in tennis, Alexei Popyrin looking to continue his career-best Grand Slam run later this morning at the US Open - and in cycling Ben O'Connor is holding on to the lead in the Tour of Spain. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from…

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What music is missing from streaming services? - Music with Ce Benedict 6:38

2h ago6:38

6:38

There's more music added to streaming services each day than most listeners could get through in a lifetime. Yet it's estimated only 20 per cent of recorded music is available online.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What does it take to lighten Grace Tame's load? 9:43

3h ago9:43

9:43

You may think you know Grace Tame from her tenure as Australian of the Year in 2021, her social media accounts, or her many public speeches. But the quick-witted 29-year-old has grown a lot in the past three years - so, what's next for the writer and advocate? Guest: Grace Tame, Australian of the Year in 2021, writer and advocate Producer: Kimberle…

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Youth justice workers call for systemic changes 10:42

3h ago10:42

10:42

Youth justice workers in Western Australia have called for systemic changes in the prison system, to prevent further suicides of children or teenagers in custody. A 17-year-old boy took his own life last week, two days after he'd been sent to the Banksia Hill detention centre for children. Guest: Gerry Georgatos, youth justice expert in WA Producer…

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Census debate 'bungle' and questions over embassy in Ukraine - Politics with Michelle Grattan 5:40

3h ago5:40

5:40

The Albanese Government's backflip on adding some LGBTQI+ questions in the census has put pressure on Labor. Michelle Grattan says it's clearly it was a "bungle" and warns there is likely more pain to come. The war in Ukraine continues, but questions are being asked about why the Australian embassy in Ukraine remains closed when most other countrie…

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Can a 10-year-old be held responsible for a crime? 7:04

24h ago7:04

7:04

The newly elected Northern Territory Country Liberal Party Government has pledged to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10. It's part of a push by to curb youth crime, but many experts are warning we need to look at the cognitive abilities of children before we make such law changes Guest: Susan Sawyer, Professor of adolescent heal…

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Opposition says it would strengthen Ukraine ties 10:47

1h ago10:47

10:47

Ukraine's defence Minister Rustem Umerov has been in Washington DC lobbying the Biden administration to drop restrictions that prevent them from using long range weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory.Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Birmingham was at those talks in Prague after spending part of last week in Ukraine. He told RN B…

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Do we need a 'National Migration Institute'? 7:27

18m ago7:27

7:27

The ANU is hosting its annual Migration Update, where it's also calling for the establishment of a National Migration Institute to help shape a better standard of debate on migration. So, what ideas is it putting forward — and would it help make the debate less polarising? Guest: Professor Alan Gamlen, Director The Migration Hub, at the ANUs Colleg…

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Why insurance premiums will continue to increase - Analysis with Adele Ferguson 7:15

33m ago7:15

7:15

Insurance premiums are set to rise for another year, despite companies earning net profits in the millions. It's led to questions about whether they are price gouging. It comes as the peak body for financial counsellors are accusing insurance companies of underquoting cash settlements to victims of the 2022 floods. Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Invest…

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Tassie communities evacuate, amid major flooding 6:52

29m ago6:52

6:52

Some communities in Tasmania are being urged to evacuate, after huge overnight storms worsened major flooding in the state. The SES has issued an warning to evacuate now for parts of the Derwent River downstream of the Meadowbank Dam - around 80 kilometres north-west of Hobart. It's been described as an "unprecedented weather event" for Tasmania ov…

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Veterans express anger at Trump 6:45

39m ago6:45

6:45

Some US Military veterans feel Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has used the graves of fallen soldiers and their grieving families as political props. It's the latest in a long line of controversial comments that Trump has made about soldiers killed or wounded in battle, but why is this incident potentially the most damaging to his el…

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IDF finds the bodies of six hostages in Gaza 9:41

39m ago9:41

9:41

The Israel Defence Force confirmed the deaths of six more hostages taken in the 7 October attack by Hamas. The IDF found their bodies in tunnel complex under Gaza. Mass protests are now underway in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, being lef bd a hostage family organisation, which squarely blames Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for the failure to …

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Liane Moriarty questions fate in 10th novel 5:36

2h ago5:36

5:36

International best-selling author Liane Moriarty's 10th novel follows the reactions of a plane full of people who learn the circumstance of their deaths by a passenger psychic. Here One Moment explores complexities in death and whether fate can be challenged. Guest: Liane Moriarty, author Producer: Kimberley Price…

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How many microbes are in your breakfast? - Science and brainteaser with Dr Jonathan Webb 4:27

2h ago4:27

4:27

Scientists have just published the biggest ever survey of the "microbiome" of common foods. and it turns out there are THOUSANDS of microbes that make their home in our food. Scientists discovered nearly 11,000 different species of bacteria and fungus, including some that are completely new to science.Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor Bra…

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Indigenous, Queer Australian is crowned Mr Universe 9:33

2h ago9:33

9:33

Jonathan Berry has made history as the first Queer Aboriginal man to win the title of Mr Universe. He's also the first Australian to win a Mr or Miss Universe title since Jennifer Hawkins. Guest:Jonathan Berry, Mr Universe Producer: Ali BentonBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFLW season kicks off 8:03

2h ago8:03

8:03

The 2024 AFLW season kicks off today and while there's excitement about the league's return, scheduling is once again causing concerns. The season's fixture has been forced to work around the men's footy finals beginning next weekend. Guest:Emma Moore, General Manager of the AFLWBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Whatsapp surgeon group guides Drs operating in Gaza 11:46

2h ago11:46

11:46

Doctors from around the world are using the instant messaging service Whatsapp to guide surgeons in Gaza through life saving procedures they have never performed before. The Lancet medical journal says one thousand doctors have joined the group to help those in Gaza treating severely injured causalities from the conflict. Guest: Dr Osaid Alser, Sur…

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Australian claims first Gold in Paralympics - Sport with Warwick Hadfield 5:53

3h ago5:53

5:53

At the Paralympic, Australia has its first gold medallist – Thomas Gallagher in the pool.He won the S10 men's 50 metre final, but its not the only medal Aussie athletes have claimed so far. In tennis, Australia's Jordan Thompson has caused an upset at the US Open, while in cricket, Will Pucovski has made the decision to retire after a series of con…

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'Stuffed it': Govt under pressure on LGBT census decision - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden 10:17

1h ago10:17

10:17

Labor backbenchers have broken ranks with the Government over the call not to include more specific questions to collect sexuality and gender identity data in the next census. Sam Maiden told RN Breakfast the Government has "stuffed it" on the issue and she believes Labor will be forced to backflip and overturn their decision. Political Editor for …

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'Should be a non issue': Liberal slams LGBT census reversal 12:55

1h ago12:55

12:55

There's growing frustration over the Albanese Government's decision to exclude questions on sexuality from the next census, despite a previous commitment to do so. Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer told RN Breakfast that the issue should be non-controversial. She says adding the data was a "non-issue" until the Government decided to make this dec…

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Big banks face grilling 5:40

1h ago5:40

5:40

The heads of the "Big Four" banks are fronting up to a parliamentary committee this week, to face questions about the state of the economy and consumer spending. MPs spent yesterday questioning the chief executives of the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac, and later today the heads of NAB and ANZ will be under the spotlight. Guest:Keith Wolahan, Federa…

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Meet the Aussie Para-Equestrian taking on Paris 6:54

1h ago6:54

6:54

The 2024 Paralympic Games are underway in Paris, France, where Australian Paralympian Bridget Murphy is reading for the ride of her life in the Para Equestrian events. Guest: Bridget Murphy, Para Equestrian, Australian ParalympianBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Kamala Harris' first interview as nominee 8:56

1h ago8:56

8:56

In just a few hours, Kamala Harris will face the first major unscripted interview of her presidential campaign. Harris will appear on CNN alongside her vice presidential pick Tim Walz, in her most important public appearance before the presidential debate next month. But she's already facing criticism for not fronting the interview solo. Guest:E.J …

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Is the strategy to eradicate an invasive beetle working? 7:01

1h ago7:01

7:01

The discovery of the polyphagous shot-hole borer in West Australia in 2021 prompted a federal bio security response of more than forty million dollars, in the hope it could be eradicated. There's been criticism of the national plan, after the beetle was found outside a large quarantine zone. Guest: Vincent Lanoiselet, WA Chief Plant Biosecurity Off…

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What Australia can learn from the Scottish census 7:16

1h ago7:16

7:16

In 2022 the Scottish census asked citizens a voluntary question about their sexual orientation. It was one of the first countries in the world to do so. Guest: Dr Kevin Guyan, researcher and writer on LGBTQ data based at the University of EdinburghBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Commissioner urges Govt to reverse LGBT census decision 5:08

4h ago5:08

5:08

The Federal Government is facing backlash over the controversial decision to remove questions about sexuality from the next census. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody is one of those urging the Government to reconsider their decision, telling RN Breakfast it's "creating division" to not include some members of the community. The Commissio…

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'Kneecap' film amplifies Irish language with rap 9:29

15h ago9:29

9:29

Since taking out the NEXT Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, Kneecap has received rave reviews from audience. Following the real-life hip-hop group Kneecap's rise to fame, the trio became martyrs for Irish language preservation along the way. Guest: Rich Peppiatt, director and writerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ep10 - Ariane Burgess MSP, Housing Committee Convenor 1:03:43

3h ago1:03:43

1:03:43

This week Steven & Brian are joined by MSP Ariana Burgess, Convenor of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. Ariane Burgess has been a Green MSP for Highlands and Islands since 2021 and author of Life Design for Women: Conscious Living as a Force for Positive Change. Specifically, for the purposes of our podcast, we discuss her role…

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Weather plays a key role in two new books - Books with Claire Nichols 3:49

1h ago3:49

3:49

Grab your brolly, because this week Claire Nichols from The Book Show has picked two books where wet weather plays a key role. There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak and Every Last Suspect by Nicola Moriarty. Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book ShowBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Regional and VET providers confused by international student caps 7:15

1h ago7:15

7:15

This week's announcement by the government to limit international student commencements to 270,000 by next year has flamed fiery reactions from the higher education sector. Guests: Alec Webb, CEO, Regional Universities Network and Yvonne Yeo, CEO, Australian Institute of Workplace TrainingBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Taking us back decades' Greens on NT law reform 9:09

1h ago9:09

9:09

The Northern Territory's new CLP Government has been sworn in, and has pledged a series of reforms in law enforcement. Greens Senator Dorinda Cox says she's most concerned about the move to reduce the age of criminal responsibility back down to 10. The Senator says the "move is taking us back decades" - and says the FIrst Nations Closing the Gap Ta…

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'Driven by Pacific leaders': Australia backs policing initiative 8:36

2h ago8:36

8:36

Pacific leaders have given the green light to a major new policing initiative that's been championed by Australia, as a way of improving the region's law enforcement capacity. But the biggest issue on the table at this week's Pacific Island Forum is climate change, something the 18 member states of the forum have been discussing at length over the …

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Ongoing inflation challenges and LGBT census fallout - Politics with Tom McIlroy 5:04

2h ago5:04

5:04

Inflation has slowed to 3.5% for the month of July, but should we take the latest inflation figures as good news or bad news - given it's still too high for the RBA to act? The government has decided not to include a question in the next census about gender and sexuality - which has upset many in the LGBT community - why has the government made tha…

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