Best Australian Live Broadcasting Podcasts (2024)

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John Brown, Australian politician 31:12

2h ago31:12

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The Australian politician who popularised koalas in the 1980s and created the “throw another shrimp on the barbie” tourism ad joins Georgina Godwin in Sydney to talk about his new book, ‘Brownie: The Minister for Good Times’. John Brown, the first in his family to achieve school qualifications, went on to serve as an MP in the Federal House of Repr…

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Live from Paris 54:52

2h ago54:52

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Agnes Poirier joins Emma Nelson at Maison Allianz in Paris for the latest news from Paris. Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins from St Moritz, and Philippe Marlière and Georgina Godwin give us the view from London. Plus: Kieran Pender gives us the latest Olympics updates and we speak to the brothers Jules and Gédéon Naudet who have bee…

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The best of Monocle Radio 57:44

7h ago57:44

57:44

Monocle Radio highlights this week include an interview with former FBI director-turned-crime-fiction-author James Comey, plus our special coverage from the Paris Olympics. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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The Olympic spirit 41:36

36m ago41:36

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The Olympics have never been just about the sports. We explore what it means for athletes to represent their countries, the mood in France and the history of boycotts and other geopolitical moments at the Games. Recorded at our pop-up studio in Paris, Andrew Mueller speaks to French journalist Daphnée Denis, athlete Shaun Gill of Belize and the Oly…

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Creative director Yorgo Tloupas and KK Obi from ‘Boy.Brother.Friend’ 27:10

1h ago27:10

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This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with renowned creative director and logotype expert Yorgo Tloupas about his recent projects. We also chat to KK Obi, founder of ‘Boy.Brother.Friend’. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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What to wear at the Olympics with New Balance and Paris soft power 49:14

2h ago49:14

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Andrew Mueller hosts the show from Paris to mark the end of week one of our Maison Allianz residency. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We speak to our editorial director Tyler Brûlé about soft power at the Games, journalist Colette Davidson tells us why Parisians are starting to regret leaving the city a…

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A tour of the Mediterranean 33:16

2h ago33:16

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With summer in full swing, we head to the Mediterranean and the Greek island of Sifnos to discover its gastronomic credentials. Also on programme: Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, is in Palermo to meet Fabrizia Lanza to learn about her cooking school Anna Tasca Lanza. Plus: Cookbook author Yasmin Fahr dials in from Menorca to tell us a…

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Eureka 401: Wallien 10:57

1h ago10:57

10:57

Madeleine Wallien, founder of Wallien, tells us about her company’s origins and its mission to reimagine women’s water sportswear through stylish designs and sustainability. She discusses the challenges of breaking into a male-dominated market, the importance of using sustainable materials and the brand’s commitment to supporting ocean conservation…

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What We Learned: Friday 2 August 7:25

1h ago7:25

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Monocle’s contributing editor, Andrew Mueller, shares some of the not-so-chic moments from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, as well as an overview of Donald Trump’s appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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The US-Germany prisoner swap with Russia and Olympic anthems 42:55

3h ago42:55

42:55

Thomas Chatterton Williams and Pierre Siankowski discuss the biggest prisoner exchange between the US, Germany and Russia since the Cold War, as well as the highs and lows of Olympic anthems. Plus: we check in with the Monocle team at the athletics and hear from Olympic swimmer Bruno Fratus. Live from Maison Allianz. Allianz is a Worldwide Insuranc…

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China’s push for deep-sea dominance 34:29

2h ago34:29

34:29

Georgina Godwin is joined by Ed Conway, author of ‘Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future’ to discuss how the battle for the top job at the International Seabed Authority could shape policy and affect global supply chains. Plus: nuclear tensions as Russia, China and Iran push back against what they perceive to be a system that o…

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James Comey 34:49

34m ago34:49

34:49

Former FBI director-turned-crime-fiction-author James Comey speaks with Andrew Mueller about his new novel, ‘Westport’, the dangers of a new Donald Trump presidency and whether he regrets reopening the Hillary Clinton investigation. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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The built environment: legacy and how to prepare a city for the Olympics 58:36

1h ago58:36

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For day five of our residency at Maison Allianz, we turn our focus to the built environment. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We delve into the world of sports architecture, first with Kevin Owens, founder of Woo architects, which worked on several venues at the Games. Then: we speak with Jeff Burke, joi…

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Evan Gershkovich is free 57:19

2h ago57:19

57:19

We discuss the major prisoner swap between Russia, Germany and the US, involving high-profile journalist Evan Gershkovich of the ‘Wall Street Journal’. Also in the programme: we get the latest as fears of an escalating conflict heighten in the Middle East following the killings of high-profile Hamas and Hezbollah leaders by Israel. Then: we assess …

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Brooklyn Bridge Park and lifelong neighbourhoods 30:08

2h ago30:08

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We speak with the landscape architect behind Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of New York’s most exciting public spaces. Plus: we see what makes a location liveable, from youth through to adulthood, by way of a recent survey on lifelong neighbourhoods in London. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Summertime sourcing 6:09

2h ago6:09

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Finnish summer houses can be overlooked treasure troves, filled with a wealth of classic mid-century designs. Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff reflects on some of his favourite vintage finds. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Israeli military claims killing Hamas commander and AC woes in Paris 30:42

1h ago30:42

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Israel Defence Forces confirm that Hamas’s military chief, Mohammed Deif, was among the victims of an air strike in Khan Younis on 13 July. Our panellists, Daphnée Denis and Marie-Pierre Lannelongue discuss Franc’s changing attitude towards the Games and the air-conditioning war taking place in the city. Plus: Emma Nelson sends us a letter from Par…

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Turkey 7:35

1h ago7:35

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Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the summer hits in Turkey. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Searching for the soul 54:04

4h ago54:04

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What is the soul? Is it a substance, your conscience or simply a creation of the mind? Most societies and religions have some concept of the soul. Historian Paul Ham has looked at how the idea has changed through history and across cultures. Guest: Paul Ham, author of The Soul: A History of the Human Mind (Penguin Random House)…

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Iran threatens revenge 37:09

1h ago37:09

37:09

Iran vows to retaliate against Israel after the assassinations of two key Hamas figures. We ask what that will mean for the Middle East. Then: a look at the situation in Venezuela as world leaders either condemn or congratulate the incumbent Nicolás Maduro on his election win. Plus: highlights from Monocle in Paris and ‘The Global Countdown’ heads …

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Refugees at the Games and the transformation of Paris 58:29

1h ago58:29

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How are the Olympic Games changing Paris? Join us for day four of our residency at Maison Allianz. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We speak with Didier Fusillier, director of the Grand Palais, to discover how the iconic landmark has been transformed for the event. We then turn our attention to the publi…

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Civil war continues to rage in Myanmar 59:01

2h ago59:01

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We get the latest from Myanmar as the military junta extends the nation’s state of emergency by a further six months. Then: Hannah Lucinda Smith updates us on Turkey and Armenia’s normalisation talks. Also on the programme: Gregory Scruggs discusses why airline giant Boeing has had its worst year yet, we address why Kamala Harris is leaning into he…

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Light and Twyn 31:23

2h ago31:23

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Can artificial intelligence truly simplify business needs and create authentic experiences? We meet the Danish CEO of a platform that aims to be the first automated ledger for global companies. And: we hear from an entertainment-industry giant who wants to help high-profile individuals such as Lionel Messi reach fans in new ways. From Milan: Salone…

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Explainer 428: Too little too late? 8:14

34m ago8:14

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As Ukraine prepares to receive some of the F-16s promised by Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway and Denmark, Andrew Mueller asks whether such a small number this late in the war can actually make a difference. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Storytelling through scent, a gastronomic tour of Tinos and tennis 50:28

1d ago50:28

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We dive into the heady heat of summer and journey to the remote island of Tinos to find out about its cuisine. Then: we meet Jouissance founder Cherry Cheng, who has distilled sensual stories into perfume, and we cast off to the Finnish archipelago of Turku, where summers are spent eating crayfish and taking midnight dips in the cool sea. Plus: we …

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An Olympic political truce and JD Vance’s campaign 41:59

1h ago41:59

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Our panellists, Thomas Chatterton Williams and Marc Beaugé, explore the world of Olympic outfits, Macron’s use of the Games for political neutrality and the latest from camp JD Vance. Plus: feather fashion and Lady Gaga with Janaïna Milheiro and Guatemala makes Olympic history. Live from Maison Allianz. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of t…

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James Baldwin's contemporary relevance 21:54

3h ago21:54

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100 years since his birth, the novelist and essayist James Baldwin's writings on politics, Black America and sexuality remain pertinent to today's world. With poet and scholar Paul KaneBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Gaslit - what the gas industry knew about fossil fuels and global warming in Australia 21:57

3h ago21:57

21:57

When the federal government released its gas strategy in May 2024, it said LNG – liquefied natural gas – would remain a key export market for Australia, with plans to expand the amount of gas Australia sells overseas. That was despite expert advice from the Grattan Institute that Australia will not hit its 2050 net-zero emissions target unless it t…

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Iran vows to avenge Haniyeh’s death in Tehran 39:08

1h ago39:08

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Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, says that avenging Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination is “Tehran’s duty”. Then: Kamala Harris challenges Donald Trump to a debate and China defends its athletes engulfed in a doping scandal. Plus: an interview with 8x Olympic medallist Allison Schmitt. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a dai…

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Questionable Venezuealan election results cause huge protests 11:15

3h ago11:15

11:15

Thousands have Venezuelans have taken to the streets in violent protests after the current President Nicolas Maduro announced he had won the election. All the polls prior and informal counting on the day indicated that the opposition had won the election. Could internal and international pressure combine to force him out? Guest: Alejandro Velasco, …

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How sport and fashion have come together at the Games 58:56

1h ago58:56

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We look at how the Games have brought together the worlds of sport and fashion, with four-time Olympian Angela Ruggiero and fashion industry expert Phoebe Mackay. Then we meet US Olympic swimmer Allison Schmitt and discuss the effect of the Olympics on housing in Paris with Barbara Gomes, a city hall adviser on renters’ rights. Join us for day thre…

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Hamas leader killed in Tehran and Latin America reacts to Venezuela 58:58

2h ago58:58

58:58

We get the latest on the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Andrew Thompson assesses the regional reaction as widespread protests continue across Venezuela after the country’s disputed election. Also in the programme: we learn about Hungary’s relaxing of travel rules for Russian and Belarusian nationals and the future of ‘bagni’ in Italy, and …

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Science-fiction design, Singapore development, Mien Ruys 29:34

1h ago29:34

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Science fiction and design collide at the Vitra Design Museum in this week’s episode. We also discuss Singapore development with correspondent Naomi Xu Elegant, as well as the ideas and legacy of Dutch landscape designer Mien Ruys. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #395: Helsinki 8:23

1h ago8:23

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Robert Prendergast heads to Helsinki to learn about the city’s culinary traditions. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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The Olympic Games’ economic benefit and Biden’s call for Supreme Court reform 42:57

35m ago42:57

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We examine whether Paris will economically benefit from the Games with Ludovic Subran and take a look at the global papers with Vincent McAviney. Plus: we go on tour with DJ Tiga and follow Florence Martin-Kessler as she leaves Paris. Live from Maison Allianz. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. From Milan:…

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US lobbyists have changed how America's political process works 29:55

39m ago29:55

29:55

The very lucrative practise of lobbying has seen corporate profits soar and transformed America's economy and the political process itself. A glaring example of lobbyist's power must be the failure of President Clinton to win passage of much anticipated health care reform during the 1990s. Once a business using personal connections and access to la…

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The final days of Captain James Cook 27:33

1d ago27:33

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A new book suggests that Captain James Cook, while previously known as a man with a distinct knowledge of and respect for Indigenous peoples and with his crew, on his last voyage, misjudged and miscommunicated his way to his death at the hands of once friendly Hawaiians. GUEST: author and historian Hampton Sides Book: The Wide Wide Sea - Imperial A…

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Joe Biden calls for Supreme Court reform and US military aid for Ukraine 37:39

2h ago37:39

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We discuss whether Joe Biden’s legacy will be shaped by his efforts on judicial reforms and support for Ukraine. Then: Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco has a flick through the global papers, we discuss Japan’s clampdown on rideable electric suitcases and head to Paris to hear from Côme Mellerio of Maison Mellerio, the oldest jewellery house in th…

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TNE 164 Hellolympics 1:46:02

2h ago1:46:02

1:46:02

Paris apologizes after its Hellolympics Opening Ceremony caused worldwide disgust. US media and celebrities launched Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. In Australia and the UK the authorities again target dissident activists. All that and more covered on Tim’s News Explosion. Paris apologizes after its Hellolympics Opening Ceremony caused world…

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A design special and Olympian Lobke Berkhout 58:46

2h ago58:46

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We turn our focus to the world of design for day two of our weekday residency at Maison Allianz. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Parisian designer Mathieu Lehanneur tells us about creating the Olympic flame and Olympic cauldron, and graphic designer Joachim Roncin discusses building the visual identity …

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Rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon, and JD Vance’s popularity problem 58:53

1d ago58:53

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As tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to rise, we discuss whether fears that the Gaza conflict would spill over into the wider Middle East are being confirmed. Also in the programme: as Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, wraps up her five-day trip to China, we analyse what closer ties between the two nations could mean for Europe. Pl…

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Summer reading: John Niven’s ‘O Brother’ and Mariel Franklin’s ‘Bonding’ 28:31

3h ago28:31

28:31

In our summer books special, we sit down with two brilliant writers. First we hear from Scottish author and screenwriter John Niven, whose moving 2023 memoir ‘O Brother’ is now out in paperback. Then we meet first-time novelist Mariel Franklin, whose debut, ‘Bonding’, is a smart, pertinent book about sex, technology and friendship. From Milan: Salo…

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Tall Stories 419: La Grande Arche de la Défense, Paris 5:00

1d ago5:00

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Emma Nelson takes us to one of the most intriguing monuments in the French capital, which puts into frame the beauty of Parisian architecture. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Nicolás Maduro’s re-election in Venezuela and has Paris become a deserted city? 35:50

2h ago35:50

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We examine Nicolás Maduro’s re-election and our panel, Daphnée Denis and Anaïs Peignier, look back on the Olympic opening ceremony and ask whether Parisians have really deserted the capital. Plus: we check-in with Kieran Pender, our roaming reporter at the Games. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. From Mil…

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Olympic sized myths and misconceptions 15:39

1h ago15:39

15:39

Is a butcher allowed to make Olympic rings out of sausages? Was the champion Spartan chariot racer Kyniska the feminist trailblazer she is held up to be? Internationally acclaimed sports historian Wray Vamplew puts the spotlight on the myths and misconceptions about the Olympics past and present. Guest: Wray Vamplew, Emeritus professor of Sports Hi…

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Nelofer Pazira-Fisk on Robert Fisk's final work and the betrayal of the Middle East 27:10

38m ago27:10

27:10

Renowned war correspondent Robert Fisk was a strong critic of the West’s interference in the Middle East, but he was equally critical of the Western media and the way in which it reported those events. Now his final work has been published by his widow, Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, which she says is a warning about ongoing war. Guest: Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, …

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Laura Tingle's Canberra: should Home Affairs be broken up? 10:53

15h ago10:53

10:53

Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles have been moved from the home affairs and immigration portfolios in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's first major Cabinet re-shuffle. But questions remain about the whether the unwieldy portfolio itself should be broken up. Guest: Laura Tingle, Chief Political Correspondent, 7.30…

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Escalations in the Middle East and Venezuela’s election 36:19

1d ago36:19

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The latest on the conflict in the Middle East amid worries that it could spill over into Lebanon, and that Turkey could intervene in Israel. Plus: Nicolás Maduro is declared the winner in the Venezuela elections by the government-controlled electoral authority, the UK’s foreign-policy updates under its new Labour government, and we look back on the…

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Parisian hospitality and how the Olympic spirit applies to art 58:59

5h ago58:59

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It’s day four of the Olympic Games and day one of our weekday residency at Maison Allianz. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Journalist and author Simon Kuper tells us how the event has transformed the city and we meet American artist Alison Saar, who created this year’s Olympic sculpture. Plus: Parisian …

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Venezuela election latest and Asean leaders meet 55:11

3d ago55:11

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We discuss the latest from Venezuela’s election pitting incumbent Nicolás Maduro against opposition candidate Edmundo González. Then: who Kamala Harris might pick for vice-president and Asean leaders meet in Laos. Plus: the Michigan official tasked with making more people want to live there. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily run…

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