Best Barely Legal Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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S1E42 - Baby Reindeer - Spoilers/ Sexual Offences Act 2003 and 1956 1:14:20

6d ago1:14:20

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Third warning. In this episode there are show spoilers. There is also a discussion on the old law of rape/ sexual offences, male rape and how that did not used to be an offence, spousal rape and how that did not used to be an offence.We also talk about stalking and what the 'Real life Martha' may do next. Find out more at https://barely-legal-comed…

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Episode 6: ECW'S Barely Legal Recap 2:00:10

10d ago2:00:10

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The Sandman, BWT, Tyler, and Oliver discuss ECW'S first ever PPV Barely Legal and all the in's and out's surrounding the show. :51 - Intro/Sixers playoffs and Eagles draft preview 7:43 - AEW Dynasty Thoughts 25:02 - ECW Barely Legal match card review 1:45:02 - Listener Questions 1:56:23 - Toast of the week/Cane of the week Episode recorded 4/25/202…

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Operation Bad Weather Helicopter Takedown 11:19

33m ago11:19

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This week The President of Mar-A-Lago and Tech Stuff Guy discuss NRA, Hush Money Trial, Marco Rubio, Diddy, we have a special guest BiBi, and more. Get your tickets for a LIVE Making Podcasts Great Again Taping at Comix at Mohegan Sun in CT on Thursday, June 13th at 10pm https://shorturl.at/elmyF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Pierce Brothers claim ARIA no.1 album and head on tour 7:45

2h ago7:45

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Following the success of their number one Australia ARIA chart album 'Everything Is Bigger Than Me', the Pierce Brothers are travelling around the country for their huge eight-month tour. The twins stopped by the RN Breakfast performance for a stripped-back performance of 'Hollow'. Guests: Jack and Patrick Pierce…

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Neighbours, security cameras and your rights 5:24

3h ago5:24

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If your neighbour installs a security camera pointing directly at your property - what are your legal rights? The Law Report is running special series Bad Neighbours - and are peering over the fence at the disputes between residents. Guest: Damien Carrick, Law Report HostBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Can the legal system cope with DV arrests? 9:00

7h ago9:00

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A four-day NSW police blitz resulted in the arrests of 554 alleged perpetrators of domestic and family violence. But while many have praised the crackdown, what does this approach mean for the system more broadly? Angela Lynch says while it's broadly positive, she does question why it was "accumulated all into one operation." Guests: Angela Lynch, …

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A new series from the writer behind 'Peaky Blinders'- TV with Wenlei Ma 6:43

1h ago6:43

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British writer Steven Knight - best known for creating Peaky Blinders, and Taboo - is behind the new series, This Town.Set in 1981 Birmingham, the series is about music and art, family and political terrorism. Also out this week is a new British series called Insomnia. Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RECOMMENDATIONS/MENTIONS:- Tony Ar…

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Australia's foreign aid spending remains low 8:51

1h ago8:51

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Australia's foreign aid budget has fallen dramatically in the last 30 years, and in last week's federal budget, the government committed 0.19% of one-percent of its annual gross national income to foreign aid. It was a small rise from last year, but despite it Australia still ranks as one of the lowest countries in the OECD. Guest: Marc Purcell, CE…

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Parramatta coach sacked and the world barrel racing championships - Sport with Scott Wales 2:42

12m ago2:42

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In the NRL, longtime Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has been given the sack, after a series of woeful results. And Australia to be represented at the world barrel racing championships in Oklahoma. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast reporter, Scott Wales brings the latest news from the world of sport.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Assange wins right to appeal and the budget sell continues - Politics with Karen Middleton 5:11

1h ago5:11

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By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Assange case 'shouldn't have come to this': Andrew Wilkie 9:25

1h ago9:25

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London's High Court has has agreed to hear Julian Assange's appeal against his extradition to the US, over concerns he would not get first amendment protections if he was put on trial in the US.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas 10:17

37m ago10:17

10:17

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he wants Benjamin Netanyahu arrested for war crimes. The Israeli PM headlines a list of arrest warrants which also included the Israeli Defence Minister Yolav Gallants, and three senior Hamas Leaders: Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh and Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri.Luis Moreno Ocampo, fir…

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Assange can appeal US extradition, UK Court rules 10:08

8h ago10:08

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London's High Court has agreed to hear Julian Assange's appeal against his extradition to the US. The decision, made at a hearing on Monday, means the Wikileaks founder will remain at Belmarsh Prison pending a hearing at a later date. Guest: Jennifer Robinson, member of Julian Assange's legal teamBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What's driving global book bans? 6:40

5h ago6:40

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This month's Cumberland council book ban in Western Sydney shocked much of the country, but around the world the leash can be a lot tighter on literature that's deemed dangerous by autocracies and religious extremists. In a five-part series, producer of the Book Show Sarah L'Estrange has explored book bans, from the United States, the censorship of…

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'A carpark operator': Melb Airport accused of tanking rail project 6:09

1h ago6:09

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In March 1964 in the Victorian State Parliament, a proposed plan was tabled to link the Tullamarine airport with Melbourne by rail at an estimated cost of $1.5 million pounds. Sixty years later, that cost is estimated at up to $13 billion dollars, with the Mayor of the Moonee Valley City Council accusing the airport of deliberately tanking the proj…

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Iran's President and FM die in helicopter crash 7:17

43m ago7:17

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Iran has begun five days of public mourning, after the country's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in north-west Iran. The country's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has urged calm and appointed Vice-President, Mohammad Mokhber, as interim President. He will be tasked with organising a new presidential election within the next 50 …

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ICC seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas 10:30

1h ago10:30

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The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor has applied for arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister. He's also seeking warrants for Israel's Defence Minister for alleged war crimes, as well as senior Hamas leaders over the October 7 attacks. PM Netanyahu has labelled the application "absurd", while US President Joe Biden has slammed …

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Episode 9: ECW Tag Team Mount Rushmore 1:45:01

3h ago1:45:01

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The Sandman, BWT, Tyler, and Oliver discuss who they have on their ECW Tag Team Mount Rushmore. 0:51 - Intro/NBA Playoff Talk 10:16 - Jey Uso Twitter Discourse Discussion 16:52 - ECW Tag Team Mount Rushmore Discussion 1:14:30 - Show Anouncements 1:18:35 - Hak Checks/Next Weeks Episode Topic 1:21:16 - Listener Questions 1:44:04 - Toast Of The Week/C…

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Judgement Day 04: Eddie Guerrero vs JBL! 1:00:09

10h ago1:00:09

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Join us on the It Doesn't Matter Podcast as we dive into one of the most unforgettable matches in wrestling history: Eddie Guerrero vs JBL in what many call "The Bloodiest Match Ever!" 🩸We kick things off with a nostalgic trip back to WWE Judgment Day 2004, where the SmackDown roster was on fire! Why did Dom choose this show? Because SmackDown in 2…

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Classical meets Romani: József Lendvay's take on the violin 7:36

1h ago7:36

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Hungarian violinist József Lendvay is performing in Australia for the first time and is sharing stories from his childhood in one of Hungary's prominent Romani families, to touring the world. He will perform 'From Budapest with Paprika' in at The Great Synagogue in Sydney and The Toorak Synagogue in Melbourne later this month. Guest: József Lendvay…

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The largely unheard of virus causing harm to unborn babies - Health with Tegan Taylor 6:32

2h ago6:32

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Cytomegalovirus, or CMV is a largely unheard of virus that can cause harm to unborn babies. So, what's behind it - and are there treatments? And researchers have compared the antibodies in AstraZeneca and common cold infections. Guest: Tegan Taylor is a Walkley-award winning ABC Science journalist and co host of The Health Report…

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New Caledonia riots: Around 300 Australians stuck 7:25

2h ago7:25

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Some 300 Australians are trapped in New Caledonia, after nearly a week of unrest prompted by changes to voting rights in Paris. Six people have been killed, businesses set ablaze and shops looted - cutting off access to food and medicine. Penny Wong says the defence force is "ready to fly" once commercial flights to the territory resume. Guest: Sop…

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How can we revive Australia's live music scene? - Music with Ce Benedict 8:52

2h ago8:52

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Cost of living is hitting the music industry from both ends - it's both more expensive to produce music and for audiences to attend gigs. So, what was in the budget for struggling festivals, venues and institutions? Guest: Ce Benedict, Music Show Executive ProducerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Warnings over spiraling manufacturing costs 8:52

1h ago8:52

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The Albanese government is betting incentives for green industries will spark a manufacturing renaissance in Australia. But as the focus shifts to the jobs of the future, some manufacturers are warning they're being squeezed by the high cost of doing business in Australia now. Guest: Darren O'Brien, President of Mondelez International Australia, NZ…

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Young kids getting unwanted sexual advances online 8:13

1h ago8:13

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When Four Corners investigated 'kidfluencers', they found children as young as four had their image stolen and received unwanted sexual comments and photos. But, despite the dark side of the web, the parents and children say they will continue to use their accounts. Guest: Jessica Longbottom, ABC Four Corners journalist…

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NRL Magic round, English football season ends and AFL update - Sport with Scott Wales 4:48

26m ago4:48

4:48

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast reporter, Scott Wales brings the latest news from the world of sport.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Migration and housing shape up as key debates - Politics with Michelle Grattan 5:53

1h ago5:53

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Migration is set to become a key debate area in the lead up to the next election. The caps on international university students haven't yet been fleshed out -but will they ruffle feathers internationally? The Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics…

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Opposition says its migration policy is 'more sustainable' 9:02

1h ago9:02

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The Opposition has vowed to reduce permanent migration by a quarter — but that's been blasted by the Government. Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, James Paterson says "it's not a radical difference" but he claims the Coalition's migration policy is "much more sustainable." Guest: James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs a…

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Regional Australia must 'be at the table' for energy transition 9:13

2h ago9:13

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Independent minister for Indi, Helen Haines, wants the Future Made In Australia plan to give tangible benefits to the earmarked regional Australian communities. The move comes after recent research from an independent review found if green transition is imposed on communities - rather than with them - it can easily find local objection. Guest: Dr H…

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Will migration caps ease pressure on housing? 8:27

1h ago8:27

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The Coalition has promised to cut permanent migration numbers further than the government, which it says will ease pressure on housing. Professor Alan Gamlen says that there's a "misplaced concern" about the impact of migration on housing availability. And he says migration is a "relatively small part of the puzzle." Guest: Professor Alan Gamlen, A…

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Lendlease whistleblower calls for a tweak to current laws - Analysis with Adele Ferguson 5:19

1h ago5:19

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Corporate giant Lendlease has been handed a $100-million tax bill, after an audit by the ATO. Tax lawyer Tony Watson says he tipped off the company and the ATO to alleged "double dipping", and that his career and wellbeing suffered as a result. Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative Reporter Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative Reporter…

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Russia kills at least 11 in Kharkiv strikes

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Russia has struck a busy lakeside area on the edge of Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv overnight — killing at least 11 and wounding 27 others. The attack comes as Russia says it has taken control of another village in north-eastern Ukraine, in its latest offensive launched just over a week ago. Guest: Francis Farrell, Australian-born journalis…

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Israel's war cabinet fractures over Gaza plan 8:18

1h ago8:18

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Benny Gantz, a centrist, and Benjamin Netanyahu's top political rival, has threatened to quit the cabinet in three weeks unless the Prime Minister sets out a postwar plan for the Gaza Strip. It comes just days after war cabinet member and defence minister Yoav Gallant urged Netanyahu to publicly state Israel had no plans to take over civilian and m…

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Iranian President missing after helicopter crash 7:46

34m ago7:46

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The helicopter of Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi has crashed overnight and its unclear if anyone has survived. The President was travelling with his Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian — heavy fog and mountainous terrain are hampering rescue efforts. Guest:Dr Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statec…

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Olympia bares her grief on new single 'Everybody Leaves' 7:41

1h ago7:41

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With the release of her new single 'Everybody Leaves', her new LP 'Love For One', and the launch of her own record label 'Reach-Around Records', it's already been a huge year for Olympia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What turned dinosaurs into warm-blooded creatures? - Science and brainteaser with Belinda Smith 7:13

2h ago7:13

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Scientists have discovered that the landscape around the Pyramids of Giza may have been substantially different when they were built.. And in other news, scientists have discovered what might have turned dinosaurs into warm-blooded creatures. Brainteaser (answer in the audio): Which is the odd word out?LOLLIPOP, MILK, OIL, ONION, PLUM, WATERCRESS…

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Deaths from trucking accidents rising in Australia 6:20

2h ago6:20

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Truck fatalities are increasing in Australia. Just last month, three men died in a two-truck crash in South Australia on the Eyre Highway in South Australia. The recent WA budget includes new training for truck drivers, and $13 million to extend the Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Program. Guest: Cam Dumesny, WA Western Roads Federation CEO…

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US school segregation increasing 70 years after ban 5:37

2h ago5:37

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Seventy years ago today the US Supreme Court banned segregation in schools. The ruling brought black and white students together in the classroom, but decades later integration has stalled and in some cases has gone backwards.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NSW pharmacists to prescribe UTI medications 6:55

2h ago6:55

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A recent trial in NSW has allowed trained pharmacists to prescribe urinary tract infection medications to women, eliminating the need for referrals from general practitioners.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Zali Steggall backs universities anti-Semitism inquiry 10:36

11h ago10:36

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Coalition and independent MPs have sent a letter to the Prime Minister, demanding an urgent judicial inquiry into anti-Semitism at Australian universities. The independent MP for Warringah in Sydney, Zali Steggall is one of the letter's signatories. Guest: Zali Steggall. independent MP for WarringahBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sport with Scott Wales 4:21

3d ago4:21

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Sports commentator and RN Breakfast reporter, Scott Wales brings the latest news from the world of sport.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Budget breakdown and Dutton's budget reply - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden 9:18

1h ago9:18

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Peter Dutton gave his budget reply speech last night revealing Coalition policies on curbing migration, housing and cost-of-living. So, how did it stack up against the Albanese Government's budget? 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 lat…

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'This is not a cut': NDIS Minister defends budget savings 14:58

1h ago14:58

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The budget vowed to save more than $14 billion by making the National Disability Insurance Scheme more accountable. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten told RN Breakfast "this is not a cut" and the Albanese government still wants the scheme to grow. He says the measures they are implementing will stop rorts and waste. Guest: Bill Shorten, Minister for the N…

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Global squeeze increases price of olive oil 6:07

2h ago6:07

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The cost of olive oil has risen about 40% in the past 12-months, driven mainly by supply issues in Europe. Australia produces much of its own olive oil, but still relies on imports for about half of what it consumes each year. Guest: Michael Southan, CEO Australian Olive Association AustraliaBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Can the Future Made In Australia Plan deliver? 10:20

1h ago10:20

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At the core of the 'Future Made In Australia Plan' is the vision of our nation as a future global renewable energy superpower. Net zero emissions are slated to be achieved through strategic investments and by creating new industries playing to our strengths in solar and wind resources and critical minerals. But can we actually deliver on the plan? …

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'Forgotten by the world': Sudan war rages 6:49

4d ago6:49

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Since April last year, a brutal civil war has raged in Sudan. Millions of people have fled their homes to escape the fighting, countless civilians are dead. Medical Team Leader with MSF, Kate Charlton told RN Breakfast the healthcare system has collapsed and there's a "humanitarian void" across the country. Guest: Kate Charlton, Medical Team Leader…

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France sends police reinforcements to New Caledonia 9:03

1h ago9:03

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In New Caledonia, violence has raged for a third day, as France sends up to a thousand more police to quell riots which have left five people dead. Two police are among the dead, and scores more wounded, as they try to stop arson and looting across the capital Noumea. Guest: Nic Maclellan, Islands Business correspondent…

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UN court holds hearings on Israel's Rafah invasion 6:25

40m ago6:25

6:25

South Africa is asking the UN's top court - the International Court of Justice - to order Israel to immediately halt its incursion into Rafah. The hearing is part of the South African government's legal case accusing Israel of genocide — an accusation Israel denies. Guest:Michael Becker, Assistant Professor of International Human Rights Law at Trin…

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Booker Prize-winning author Paul Lynch on the dark parable of Prophet Song

5h ago

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How far would you go to save your family? That's the central provocation of the internationally-acclaimed 2023 Booker Prize-winning novel 'Prophet Song', an exhilarating, devastating and brutal portrait of a country - and ordinary family - on the brink of catastrophe. Guest: Paul Lynch, Irish novelist and 2023 Booker Prize Winner for 'Prophet Song'…

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Ballet counters body stereotypes in the media 6:24

4d ago6:24

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For years, sports stars and artists performing in the spotlight have been subject to scrutiny, from the audience, critics and their own industry. The Australian Ballet is responding to a review from the Sydney Morning Herald that characterised its dancers as "unusually thin". Guest:David Hallberg, Australian Ballet Artistic Director If this story h…

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