Best Sydney Opera House Podcasts (2024)

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Ryan Gonzalez returns as Usnavi for Sydney Opera House's 'In the Heights' 5:34

2h ago5:34

5:34

Ryan Gonzalez never thought they'd make it as an actor, but when a lead and an understudy fell ill, they stepped up to the plate. Now, Ryan Gonzalez is returning to the character of Usnavi for In the Heights, which is taking on the Sydney Opera House stage.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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CFMEU "boys club" culture keeps women out of the industry 11:53

31m ago11:53

11:53

The CFMEU has been suspended from the Federal Labor Party and placed under independent administration following reports of alleged criminal behaviour, and links to organised crime groups. The union-controlled toxic culture has also seen many builders make choices to not work with union-controlled sites, and impacted the number of women in the const…

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Boy band documentary explores money laundering scheme behind some of the biggest names in pop- TV with Wenlei Ma 6:00

36m ago6:00

6:00

Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS:Dirty Pop: The Boyband Scam, Interview with the Vampire, The Decameron, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, VeepBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New book tells Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes, from the survivors point-of-view 9:15

1h ago9:15

9:15

The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell captivated audiences around the world. Journalist Lucia Osborne-Crowley had a front seat in the New York court house proceedings, but her new book highlights the story of the survivors who took to the stand and not the convicted sex trafficker.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Editor-in-chief of the Australian Financial Review steps down after thirteen years in the chair 13:11

1h ago13:11

13:11

One of the country's longest-serving editors is set to hand over the reins at the Australian Financial Review next month after 13 years as the paper's editor-in-chief. Michael Stutchbury has watched from behind-the-scenes as his paper covered some of the country's biggest stories, from the PWC tax scandal, to the demise of Alan Joyce at Qantas.…

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Is Australia positioned to navigate another Trump presidency? - Politics with Karen Middleton 2:34

1h ago2:34

2:34

Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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"We have delivered": Allegra Spender on criticisms of Teal Independents 9:33

1h ago9:33

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While the US election race turns on its head members and candidates back home are no doubt preparing and sharpening their messages before Australians to go the polls, likely to be next year.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Top Democrat confident Obama will endorse Kamala Harris soon 11:54

1h ago11:54

11:54

U.S Vice President Kamala Harris is shaping up to be the favourite to win the Democratic presidential nomination after Joe Biden stepped aside and endorsed her.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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"The system is not working": Vice Chancellor on Australian universities 8:39

37m ago8:39

8:39

Universities have spent too much time talking about themselves says Western Sydney's Vice Chancellor and constitutional expert George Williams.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Male elephant’s ‘barbershop quartet’ vocalisations reveal their secret social lives 5:58

42m ago5:58

5:58

A new study from Harvard University sheds light on the secret nocturnal songs of Male African Elephants and the implications these low rumbling calls could have in understanding their social structures.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The photographer who framed the Presidential race 8:37

2h ago8:37

8:37

The defining image of the American Presidential campaign may well be one snapped by Pulitzer prize-winning photographer Evan Vucci. Taken seconds after the attempted assassination on Donald Trump, the image shows the former President being rushed down the steps by the Secret Service, blood dripping from his face, fist in the air, all beneath a flut…

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Olympic fans gear up as pre-Games competitions begin - Sport with Warwick Hadfield 6:42

2h ago6:42

6:42

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Polio virus detected in Gaza 7:48

24m ago7:48

7:48

Polio is a deadly and debilitating disease that's highly infectious and it mostly affects young children.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Kamala Harris becomes favourite to take on Trump 7:06

32m ago7:06

7:06

U.S Vice President Kamala Harris says she intends to "earn and win" the Democratic presidential nomination after Joe Biden stepped aside and endorsed her.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Government releasing awareness campaign about elder abuse 6:27

2h ago6:27

6:27

One in six older Australians have faced elder abuse over the last year but experts say that doesn't reflect the reality that many people don't want to report abuse or understand if they're being abused. That's a challenge the government is trying to overcome with a new campaign to increase community awareness of elder abuse. Guest: Robert Fitzgeral…

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Kate Bush fans celebrate "Wuthering Heights Day" around Australia 6:58

2h ago6:58

6:58

There are two types of people in the world - those who know and love the song Wuthering Heights - and the rest. But for fans of Kate Bush - and one of her most famous song - there's no hope she'll ever tour Australia as she simply doesn't perform. Instead, there's the "Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever" that has taken off around the world and become …

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UN court orders Israel to end occupation 9:01

23h ago9:01

9:01

The International Court of Justice also said Israel should evacuate existing settlements, stop building new ones and pay reparations to Palestinians who've lost land and property. The court's opinion is not legally binding, but it does carry political and legal weight, marking the first time the ICJ has delivered a position on the legality of the 5…

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PM Anthony Albanese praises Joe Biden 8:38

1h ago8:38

8:38

US President Joe Biden has pulled out of the presidential race, and has officially endorsed his vice president Kamala Harris for the Democratic candidacy. Whatever happens in November, its clear now that America will have a new President next year. Guest: Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'There are vital national interests at stake for us' Australia-US relationship 8:15

1h ago8:15

8:15

The race for the White House has now dramatically changed. The US election will be held on November 5th and Joe Biden's decision not to contest at the ballot, leaves the Democrats scrambling to confirm who their candidate will be. Meanwhile, the Republicans hold momentum after Donald Trump formally accepted his party's nomination last week. Guest: …

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Formula 1, AFL and NRL - Sport with Warwick Hadfield 6:50

38m ago6:50

6:50

In motor racing, Oscar Piastri has become just the fifth Australian to win a Formula One race. In the AFL, Brisbane won a thriller at the 'Gabba yesterday to re-confirm its premiership credentials. And in the NRL, back from injury, Nathan Cleary was quick to remind everyone of his brilliance as Penrith beat the Dolphins in golden point time yesterd…

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US is ready for a female president: former Democrat Senator 11:29

2h ago11:29

11:29

US President Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his preferred nominee. With just over 100 days until the November election, this means a major campaign pivot for the Democrats. Guest: Donald Betts, former US Democrat Senator.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Three days on from 'blue screen of death' 9:41

2h ago9:41

9:41

The world went into shock on Friday when a server update caused a massive outage and spread the blue screen of death at airports, media organisations, shops and banks. Businesses are still recovering from the outage, while overnight CrowdStrike - the company that caused it - is rolling out a final repair. Guest: Clare O'Neil, Home Affairs and Cyber…

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'Kamala complements Biden' on successor appointment 15:20

4h ago15:20

15:20

In the wake of the news that US President Joe Biden will not contest the November Presidential election, there's one big question that remains, who will be the Democrat nominee? Vice President Kamala Harris has Mr Biden's endorsement, but other top Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, haven't been so quick to show the same support. G…

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'It's a historic moment' Simon Birmingham on Biden's withdrawal 5:49

1h ago5:49

5:49

The reverberations of Joe Biden's decision to end his presidential re-election campaign are only beginning to be felt across the Western World. Australia will be keeping a close eye on who the Democrats choose to follow in his footsteps as the Presidential nominee, given the ongoing relationship between the two countries and the strengthening of mi…

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'It was only a question of time' no surprise in Biden's decision 7:50

1h ago7:50

7:50

Joe Biden's decision to step down comes 107 days until the US election, leaving the Democrats with very little time to choose who will take the top spot on their ticket. Mr Biden has endorsed 59-year-old Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor, but It comes less than a week after the Republicans had their national convention where Donald Trum…

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Paris 2024: Anna Meares on gearing up for Olympic Opening Ceremony 9:28

1h ago9:28

9:28

Australian athletes have started bumping into the athletes' village in Paris, with the opening ceremony less than a week away. 460 athletes will wear the green and gold in 33 sports but do so in a country which is wrestling with its political future, facing security threats and aiming to hold events in the Seine River. Guest: Anna Meares, Australia…

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Risk of regional war grows as Israel hits Yemen 4:17

1h ago4:17

4:17

Over the weekend, Israeli air strikes on the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah killing at least three and wounding dozens more. Now it's the Houthis promising to retaliate, raising the prospects of tit for tat escalations which could plunge the region into war. Guest: Hisham Al-Omeisy, Senior Yemen Advisor with the European Institute of Peace Producer:…

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Biden drops out of presidential race 9:38

1h ago9:38

9:38

US President Joe Biden has announced he is standing down from his re-election campaign to allow someone else to run as the Democratic presidential nominee in the 2024 election. In a statement, he said it had been the greatest honour of his life to serve as president. Guest: Michael Starr Hopkins, Democratic strategist who worked on Barack Obama and…

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Radical Son on soulful learnings, and the picturesque compositions of Christopher Cerrone 53:57

25m ago53:57

53:57

Kamilaroi and Tongan singer and musician Radical Son (AKA David Leha) has just released his second album, a full decade after his debut. Called Bilambiyal (The Learning) it demonstrates his growth as a songwriter with a knack for weaving personal stories alongside wider reflections on culture, community and Country. He's also a masterful collaborat…

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Brett Dean's Hamlet and Linda May Han Oh's bass 53:57

29m ago53:57

53:57

Brett Dean and Matthew Jocelyn's Hamlet (2017) has been one of the most successful operas of recent years with performances at the Glyndebourne Festival, the Adelaide Festival, New York's Metropolitan Opera and the Bavarian State Opera. Now it comes to the Sydney Opera House in its original production by Neil Armfield, with the tenor Allan Clayton,…

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Author Jessie Tu follows debut novel success with 'The Honeyeater' 5:29

3h ago5:29

5:29

Author Jessie Tu found a legion of fans with her debut novel A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing. Her second novel The Honeyeater explores complex professional and personal relationships, and the secrets they keep. Featuring: Jessie Tu, authorBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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China's Solar powered energy vehicle - Science and brainteaser with Dr Jonathan Webb 7:36

3h ago7:36

7:36

Scientists in China say they have developed the world's smallest and lightest solar-powered aerial vehicle. It's apparently lighter than a sheet of paper and can fly independently for up to an hour. Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor Brainteaser (answer in the audio): Which word is the odd one out?OVERWEIGHTTENTATIVEFEMININE TELEPHONE For …

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Fixing heating in low-income homes could generate $17b GDP 6:07

3h ago6:07

6:07

The Australian Council of Social Services says $17 billion in Gross Domestic Product could be generated, if low-income houses were upgraded with simple insulation measures, and rooftop solar. ACOSS commissioned a report by Deloitte which shows insulation, draught proofing, curtains, window shades and a shift from electric appliances could save hous…

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Will rare photos overturn logging of Indigenous land in Peru? 8:10

1h ago8:10

8:10

Deep in the rainforests of south-east Peru, the Mashco Piro are believed to be the largest uncontacted tribe on Earth, but they've recently been seen more and more on the banks of a nearby river. Logging concessions have squeezed their territory in the last twenty years, but the images showing dozens of tribe members could help overturn that. So wh…

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Reports of children placed in isolation in QLD watch houses 8:49

1h ago8:49

8:49

The Queensland government is defending its youth justice policies amid accusations from carers and insiders that children are being held in conditions akin to abuse. There are reports that children as young as 14 - including one with the mental capacity of a five year old - are being placed in isolation rooms in the state's police watch houses. It …

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What happened to breached MediSecure data? 8:06

2h ago8:06

8:06

Almost half the country has had their personal and health data stolen by hackers ealier this year from the electronic prescriptions provider MediSecure. That's approximately 12.9 million Australians, it's one of the biggest breaches in Australian history. MediSecure went into voluntary administration in June after the federal government declined to…

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'Reality is setting in' on Joe Biden - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden 10:29

1h ago10:29

10:29

Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: David Speers, Samantha MaidenBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Biden expected to withdraw from presidential race 12:40

2h ago12:40

12:40

'What's happening today behind the scenes is chaos and fear among democrats'. Reports today suggest top Democrats now privately believe Joe Biden could drop out of the presidential race as early as this weekend. Barack Obama is the latest Democrat - and arguably the one with the most sway - to question President Biden's political future. Guest: Dou…

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Is the green hydrogen dream over for the Federal Government? 9:28

1h ago9:28

9:28

Green hydrogen has been a frontrunner in Labor's transition promise to make us a hydrogen superpower, with billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest committing millions to projects and promoting green hydrogen globally since 2020. But yesterday, Forrest announced a major company restructure and 700 job cuts, which puts a big dent in the promise of …

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WHO wants to halve snake bite casualties 6:01

1h ago6:01

6:01

The World Health Organisation has a mission to halve the number of deaths and disability from snake bites by 2030. A massive 1.8 million people worldwide are bitten by snakes each year. Now a group of scientists including researchers from the University of Sydney have discovered that a century old blood thinning medication could be repurposed as a …

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What's happening with Gaza's pier? 7:44

1h ago7:44

7:44

The Gaza pier built by the United States was never touted as a complete solution to the problems of getting humanitarian aid into Gaza, but now the US has announced its temporary aid pier will wind down operations after being plagued with challenges and bad weather. The military tried to re anchor the pier but was unsuccessful and US officials say …

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'Last month we were particularly strong' - chief economist 6:15

1h ago6:15

6:15

Australia's workforce grew by about 50 thousand jobs last month - most of them full time, but unemployment also rose, to 4.1 percent. And with the next meeting of the Reserve Bank now just over a fortnight away, what does it all mean for interest rates? Guest: Brendan Brendan Rhynne, Chief Economist of KPMG. Producer: Anne Barker…

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Trump to to give first speech since assassination attempt 10:28

1h ago10:28

10:28

Donald Trump is set to close the four-day Republican National Convention later this evening - the first time he'll take the stage since last weekend's attempt on his life. But last night, the star act was his pick for Vice President - 39 year old Ohio Senator J.D Vance - the one time Never-Trumper. In introducing himself to the American public, he …

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The Future Is... Flying Above Street Traffic 13:37

2h ago13:37

13:37

Urban air mobility is soaring to new heights. We take a closer look at the innovations shaping the future of transportation with David Shilliday, Vice President and General Manager of Urban Air Mobility and Uncrewed Aerial Systems at Honeywell’s Aerospace Technologies business segment. Get an introduction to the world of urban air mobility (UAM) an…

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Ep143. Boules, Biscoff & Bristol 57:27

17m ago57:27

57:27

A very fun solo episode this week as we react to the Euros, big up Biscoff, reminisce about Facebook relationship statuses and solve a listener's gay clubbing conundrum... TOUR TICKETS: www.trustyhogs.com/tour Thank you so much for listening! Support us at www.patreon.com/TrustyHogs for exclusive bonus content, merch, and more! Trust us with your o…

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A strange novel to the more traditional style - Books with Claire Nichols 6:46

3h ago6:46

6:46

What's the strangest book you've ever read? Well for Claire Nichols, one of her recommendations this week fits the bill. The host of The Book Show joins Patricia Karvelas to discuss Only the Astronauts by Ceridwen Dovey and Exhibit by R.O Kwon. Guest: Claire Nichols, host of The Book ShowBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Elon Musk reportedly pledges monthly Trump campaign donations of US$45 million 8:02

1h ago8:02

8:02

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has now publicly endorsed Trump's presidential re-election bid with a reported commitment of US$45 million dollars a month. Guest: Ryan Mac, NY Times Technology Reporter and author of 'Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter'By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Biden faces renewed calls to step aside as democratic Presidential nominee 6:33

1h ago6:33

6:33

Congressman Adam Schiff is the latest democrat to add his voice to Biden's critics, but the President has indicated he will only drop out of the race if medically necessary.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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