Best Universal Music Australia Podcasts (2024)

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Mexico set to elect all of its 7000 judges - The Law Report 6:42

2h ago6:42

6:42

Mexico is set to become the first country in the world to directly elect every one of its seven-thousand judges. But will this radical move - by a popular, democratically elected government - create a better justice system? Guest: Damien Carrick, The Law Report And you can hear more about Mexico's plan to allow voters to elect judges on The Law Rep…

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Push for a national dental care fund 6:24

1h ago6:24

6:24

More than two million Australians delay or avoid dental care because of high costs. The Grattan Institute says patients pay much more of the cost of dental care than they do for other kinds of health care and are calling for urgent Medicare policy reforms and government-funded universal dental coverage. Guest: Peter Breadon, Program Director, Healt…

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Kristen Bell and Adam Brody star in new romcom - TV with Wenlei Ma 6:43

8h ago6:43

6:43

Rom-coms are a mainstay in cinema but it's rarer on TV to build a show around two characters falling in love. But new Netflix series Nobody Wants This bucks the trend. The series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody about an unlikely would-be couple in Los Angeles trying to make it work across a religious divide. Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, T…

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Rick Stein shares his food stories 7:36

1h ago7:36

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For decades, the chef and restaurateur Rick Stein has championed Britain's food producers. His latest book, 'Rick Stein's Food Stories' champions the cooks, farmers and fishermen who inspired him as he travelled around the country. Guest: Rick Stein Producer: David CookBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Legal action against supermarket giants 12:17

1h ago12:17

12:17

The Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ... says people shouldn't simply trust marketing campaigns advertising price changes at major supermarkets. The ACCC is seeking significant penalties for Coles and Woolworths in federal court, alleging they systematically mislead customers with "deals" that didn't substantially drop pr…

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Brownlow winner, cricket, NRL - Sport with Warwick Hadfield 6:59

1h ago6:59

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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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Coalition's nuclear policy and ACCC supermarket action - Politics with Karen Middleton 2:18

2h ago2:18

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The Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is lashing out against the Government's renewable policy, he says it's going to be more expensive than the cost of implementing nuclear energy. The ACCC is taking action on the supermarkets, but the Government is moving closer to bringing its mandatory code with new penalties for breaches - does this set the Gover…

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Coalition nuclear policy a 'recipe for unreliability': Bowen 8:35

1h ago8:35

8:35

The fight over what is part of the nation's energy mix will be strongly contested in the next election. Opposition leader, Peter Dutton used a speech in Sydney to claim the coalition's nuclear policy would cost less than Labor's renewable energy plan. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen says the lack of costings from the Coalition is…

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Lebanon's Health Minister on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict 11:54

1h ago11:54

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Almost 500 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's south, marking the deadliest day of conflict since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, and surpassing the port explosion of 2020. More than 16,000 people have been injured in these strikes, putting Lebanon's health system further in crisis. Firass Abiad, Lebanon's Health Minister told RN…

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Making the rental market fairer 8:49

2h ago8:49

8:49

With more than 30 per cent of households across Australia renting their homes and the national rental vacancy rate sitting at 1.3 per cent, the rental market has become a hot button political issue. NSW Rental Commissioner Trina Jones has been given the task of looking at ways to make the rental market more fair and modern. She joined RN Breakfast …

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Majority of GPs don't feel 'well-equipped' to support eating disorders 6:14

2h ago6:14

6:14

More than a million Australians live with an eating disorder, and yet over half of GPs feel that they need greater support to help patients with an eating disorder. To mark Weight Stigma Awareness Week, advocates hope to turn these numbers around. Featured: Jane, recovering from an eating disorder Sarah Cox, clinical psychologist and The Butterfly …

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Female farmers meet to discuss sector improvements 7:34

1h ago7:34

7:34

Since the inception of the Australian Women in Agriculture industry 30 years ago, female farmers have made strides at reducing traditional stereotypes on farms. But today at the organisation's conference women from across Australia will meet in Albury-Wodonga to look back on the progress made and forward to issues still holding them back. Guest: Al…

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Sri Lanka's new president vows change and integrity 7:22

39m ago7:22

7:22

Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has been sworn into office - promising to tackle corruption and deliver economic recovery. So, does the election of a new, Marxist-leaning president signal the start of a new chapter for Sri Lanka? Guest: Bhavani Fonseka, senior researcher and lawyer with the Centre for Policy Alternatives based …

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Israel launches more deadly strikes on Lebanon 7:30

1h ago7:30

7:30

Over 400 people have been killed and over 1000 injured in Lebanon following attacks from Israel, in what is being described as the the deadliest day in the Israel-Hezbollah war since 2006. The Israeli Defence Force earlier warned Lebanese residents in the area to leave immediately, as it prepared what it claimed were "precise strikes against terror…

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Elon Musk and the Twitter disaster 7:59

4h ago7:59

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Elon Musk is now known as a conservative, free-speech warrior with a social-media obsession. After purchasing Twitter for $44-billion two years ago and rebranding it to X, the sites value has decreased by an estimated 70 per cent. New York Times Journalists Kate Conger and Ryan Mac take you inside the story in their new book 'Character Limit: How E…

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'Midnight Family' explores Mexico City's pirate paramedics 8:08

1h ago8:08

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Delving into the world of Mexico City's for-profit ambulance service, Midnight Family follows to lives of the Tamayo family. The new Apple TV+ Spanish-language series is based on a 2020 documentary of the same name. Guests: Diego Calva and Renata Vaca Producer: Kimberley PriceBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Adolescent mental and brain health - Health with Dr. Norman Swan 5:43

1h ago5:43

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It's been a mystery why most mental health issues like depression and psychosis start in adolescence. Could it be that a young child's immune response to their physical, social and economic environment is one explanation? A new study explores the idea. Guest: Dr Norman Swan, host of What's That Rash? podcast and Radio National's The Health Report.…

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Chalmers to visit China amid economic slow-down 5:48

5h ago5:48

5:48

China's economy continues to slow, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to visit Beijing. Jim Chalmers heads to China later this week, the first Federal Treasurer to do so since 2017. But the visit comes as China's economic momentum continues to falter, with slower growth, rising unemployment and weak household spending. Guest: Harry Murphy Cruise, M…

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The Smiths unlikely to reunite and new Mozart music - Music with Ce Benedict 6:43

2h ago6:43

6:43

The Smith haven't played together since 1986 - after a messy split, but a reunion like we've seen from Oasis doesn't look like it's on the cards. Made up of Morrisseyand Johnny Marr, the band has been trademarked by Johnny Marr, so what does that mean for Morrissey? And, there's a surprising new release from Mozart. Guest: Ce Benedict, Music Show E…

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New LGBTIQA+ Commissioner lays out strategy 12:34

1h ago12:34

12:34

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual people face discrimination in all corners of the globe, but some Government's are doing more to support and include people in these communities. Victoria is the first state in Australia to have a Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities and that commissioner is Joe Ball, a longstanding a…

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Mark Scott apologises for failing Jewish students 8:42

1h ago8:42

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Mark Scott, vice chancellor of the University of Sydney, told a senate inquiry into anti-Semitism at Australian universities that he had "failed" Jewish students who didn't feel safe or welcome on campus. Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson moved the private Senator's bill that instigated the inquiry, following encampments by pro-Palestinian students. …

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Quad meeting and key economic figures - Politics with Michelle Grattan 4:19

2h ago4:19

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The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: Michelle GrattanBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is Australia treating the Ukraine conflict with indifference? 5:31

1d ago5:31

5:31

Former Federal Attorney-General and ex-high commissioner to the UK, George Brandis has issued a warning that Australia is treating the world's most important conflict - Russia's war against Ukraine - with indifference. In a blunt opinion piece published in the Nine Newspapers, he sets out the case as to why Australia can no longer treat Ukraine as …

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Finance Minister slams Greens as 'out of control' 12:57

1h ago12:57

12:57

The Greens are threatening to derail any reforms to the Reserve Bank - demanding that the Government step in and cut the official in cash rate. The reforms are central to the Government's agenda, but Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the "Greens are out of control at the moment" and says if that's their "ultimatum" the Government won't come to t…

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China's military power growing relative to the US 6:57

2h ago6:57

6:57

According to the Lowy Institute, China's standing as a military power in Asia is growing relative to the US, but its overall power in the region is plateauing. The institute's Asia Power Index ranks almost 30 countries in terms of their relative power and influence in the region - including factors like their military might, their economic clout, a…

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Modern slavery in Australia - Analysis with Adele Ferguson 6:46

1h ago6:46

6:46

There are over 30,000 Pacific Island workers in Australia under a work scheme designed to help fill labour shortages in Australia, but also provide employment and temporary residence to Pacific Islanders. However fresh investigations has revealed that the PALM scheme is being exploited by employers, some who are engaging in modern slavery methods. …

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Could the Summit of the Future modernise the UN? 7:56

1h ago7:56

7:56

A year ago, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded an alarm about the survival of humanity and the planet and lamented that UN institutions failed to reflect the modern world. Now, the Summit of the Future is underway in New York, which Guterres has described as a once in a generation opportunity to modify the UN to meet these twenty-fir…

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Trump declines a second debate 6:59

25m ago6:59

6:59

Republican Presidential nominee, Donald Trump has rejected the offer of a second debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. The Former President has said that the debate planned for two weeks before the November 5th election will be too into the campaign to be worthwhile. Guest: Kadia Goba, Political reporter Semafor Producer: Matt Simpson…

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Hezbollah fires revenge rockets at Israel 8:25

35m ago8:25

8:25

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah risks transforming Lebanon into another Gaza, so says UN chief Antonio Guterres. Over the weekend, Israel and Hezbollah fighters have launched more than 150 rockets at each other, leaving many international observers assessing the regional is on the verge of a major catastrophe. Guest: Joost Hiltermann, pro…

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Bell Shakespeare announces 2025 theatre season 7:38

1h ago7:38

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Australia's national theatre company Bell Shakespeare has announced its 2025 season; featuring the works of one of Shakespeare's most popular tragedy, and two lesser-known works. The season marks 35 years of Bell Shakespeare's production and national education programs. Guest: Peter Evans, Bell Shakespeare artistic director…

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Building The Extremely Large Telescope - Science and brainteaser with Dr Jonathan Webb 7:11

2h ago7:11

7:11

In the Atacama Desert in Chile, on top of a mountain at 3,000m, the Extremely Large Telescope is being constructed. Inside the telescope is a 39m mirror - the size of four tennis courts - in a building the size of the Colosseum. It's a one-of-a-kind construction, but what are they building it for and will Australia be able to use it when it opens i…

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The AFL Anthem the British stole 6:52

3d ago6:52

6:52

Since 1979 'Up There Cazaly' written and performed by Mike Brady has been synonymous with AFL and in particular the AFL Grand Final, but did you know it's also a much loved song at English soccer matches? To Mike's surprise his beloved song had been rewritten into the club song for Derby County Football Club. Guest: Mike Brady, Singer Producer: Mat…

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Sydney's biggest cocaine crime ring smashed 7:01

5d ago7:01

7:01

New South Wales police has broken up a major crime syndicate which they say controlled the price and supply of cocaine on Sydney's streets. Police allege an organised crime network called 'The Commission' supplied more than one-point-two tonnes of cocaine across Sydney between February and July this year, with an estimated street value of more than…

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Pacific push for recognition of crime of ecocide 5:06

1h ago5:06

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The Pacific Islands are some of the most vulnerable nations on earth when it comes to ecological destruction and the effects of climate change But three island nations, Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa, are using the international courts to fight back. This week the three countries have introduced a submission to the International Criminal Court in Hague, a…

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Ex-Republican officials endorse Harris 9:48

2h ago9:48

9:48

More than 100 former Republican members in Congress and former national security officials have published an open letter endorsing Democrat Kamala Harris for US President. The letter says that Donald Trump is "unfit to serve" and alleges he "cannot be trusted" to uphold the Constitution. Guest:John B. Bellinger the third - served as the Legal Advis…

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Footy finals season, cricket and netball - Sport with Warwick Hadfield 7:14

1h ago7:14

7:14

In the AFL, can Port Adelaide rise again against the Swans in the preliminary final tonight? In rugby league, will the North Queensland Cowboys make the expensive flights to Sydney worth it for their fans in the NRL tonight? In cricket, important wins for the Australian women's and men's team in separate hemispheres. In netball, the Diamonds too st…

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'No clear winners' on housing - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden 7:47

1h ago7:47

7:47

This week we saw an all out policy war in the Senate over housing, is the Government right to think that this was pure politics from all sides? And did Labor, the Greens or the Coalition come out as political winners Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast…

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Shorten slams Greens as 'formidable and destructive' 15:38

1h ago15:38

15:38

The Albanese Government has limped through another difficult week, as it's faced obstruction from the Greens and the Coalition on its Help-to-Buy housing scheme. Minister for NDIS Bill Shorten says it was an "unholy alliance" between the Greens and Liberals, who he claims threw the opportunity of home ownership on the "bonfire of political expedien…

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Qld truth telling inquiry begins amid uncertain future 5:24

1h ago5:24

5:24

Queensland's Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry for First Nations People will continue hearings in Brisbane, before travelling to other parts of the state. But how long the truth telling process will actually last is uncertain. The state Opposition,the Liberal National Party, are dominating opinion polls and have vowed to scrap the three year inquir…

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Investors push for supermarket giant change 6:59

1h ago6:59

6:59

Among broader calls for divesture calls in the supermarket sector, there's a push for major change within major investors at Woolworths. They're agitating for change at the top of the retail giant who want the company to ditch its discount chain Big W stores and sell off its New Zealand division. Guest:Ray David, Investor and portfolio manager at B…

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'Worst is yet to come': Student debts on the rise 10:31

1h ago10:31

10:31

Student debts in Australia are sky-rocketing, with the amount of individuals owing more than $100,000 has doubled in the last 5 years, and Australian's collectively owe more than $81 billion in debt through the system. But the current student loan system has changed dramatically since HECS was conceived in 1989. Professor Bruce Chapman, the founder…

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Rapper Diddy denied bail after sex trafficking charge 5:38

1h ago5:38

5:38

More than six months after his homes were raided, hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has this week pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. He's been denied bail, despite proposing a 50-million dollar bail package, and has been remanded in a Brooklyn jail. Guest: Tracy Walder - Former CIA and FBI agent Producer: Niam…

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Israel strikes Lebanon, as Hezbollah vows revenge 9:08

4d ago9:08

9:08

This week, members of the Iran backed militant group Hezbollah came under attack from exploding pagers and walkie talkies, with Hezbollah's Executive Council says it will respond with “special punishment" for the attacks. Israel has not taken responsibility for the communication device attacks, but in the latest development the nation has bombed so…

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Musical comedy 'Gloria!' lights up Italian Film Festival 7:45

4h ago7:45

7:45

Musical comedy Gloria! has kicked off the Italian Film Festival in Sydney, with plenty of films on offer ahead of the festival's openings across the country. Following a maid at a Venetian refuge, Gloria! shows how hidden musical talents helps female friends to band together and uprise their oppressive priest. Guest: Margherita Vicario, Italian sin…

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Demi Moore back on screens and an Italian box office hit - Film with Jason di Rosso 6:15

4h ago6:15

6:15

Demi Moore is back on big screens this week in an award winning horror film about a woman's struggle with growing older in Hollywood in 'The Substance'. And while it sounds like an oxymoron, an Italian comedy about domestic violence has won acclaim and box office success. 'There's Still Tomorrow' is shot in black and white like a neo-realist film, …

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Should negative gearing reform be on the table? 6:43

1h ago6:43

6:43

As the housing crisis continues, the Federal Government has so far failed to get its 'Help To Buy' bill through the Senate this week. A new report from RMIT University looks at how Australia's taxation system could be used to force investors to improve conditions for private renters. Guest: Professor Jago. Dodson, Professor of urban policy at the C…

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Govt considers child care report recommendations 7:13

4h ago7:13

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The Federal Government is considering a proposed new funding model for childcare which could see some families access free day care. The Productivity Commission has released a report detailing how sliding-scale subsidies could benefit four in five Australian families. Guest: Anne Aly, Early Childhood Education Minister Producers: Joanna Crothers / …

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Housing bill battle and next steps to universal childcare - Politics with Charles Croucher 6:40

33m ago6:40

6:40

How much of a blow to the Government are the Senate delaying key housing bills? And the Productivity Commission has presented the Government with a dilemma about what to do about early childhood education, especially when it comes to a promise made at the last election? The Chief Political Editor for 9News Charles Croucher joins RN Breakfast to dis…

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'No-alition':PM blasts Greens-Coalition housing bill delay 23:54

2h ago23:54

23:54

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed the Greens and the Coalition "No-alition" after the Government's Help-to-Buy Housing bill was delayed in the Senate. The PM told RN Breakfast the Greens and Coalition are "blockers", who are offering "the vibes of policies rather than serious ones". Anthony Albanese says the Help-to-Buy scheme was just a …

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Is universal childcare achievable by the next election? 7:23

2h ago7:23

7:23

The Productivity Commission has been examining ideas to make childcare more affordable and more accessible, including a universal flat fee for all families, or a universal 90 per cent subsidy. it dismissed both as likely to primarily help wealthier families, while significantly costing the budget, instead recommending substantial changes to childca…

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