Best Dead Air Nation Podcasts (2024)

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The 15-Hour Work Week Was Standard For Nearly All of History. What Happened? 34:54

9m ago34:54

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There’s nothing in human DNA that makes the 40-hour workweek a biological necessity. In fact, for much of human history, 15 hours of work a week was the standard, followed by leisure time with family and fellow tribe members, telling stories, painting, dancing, and everything else. Work was a means to an end, and nothing else. So what happened? Why…

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Man arrested after woman's body found in North Bondi apartment 1:38

6m ago1:38

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The grim discovery was made by police who were conducting a welfare check on the 19-year-old See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Bonza blues as flights remain "temporarily suspended" 1:38

7m ago1:38

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Discussions held over airline's ongoing viability See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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BREAKING: Bonza flights 'temporarily suspended' today, Fed Govt to set up hotline for impacted passengers 1:10

3h ago1:10

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The CEO says discussions are underway regarding the viability of the business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Bonza cancels Rocky and Gladstone flights and others across the country today 2:08

8m ago2:08

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It comes as the budget airline recently announced they would reduce the number of flights they have on offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Teen in custody after allegedly stabbing 10-year-old to death; Vic MP booted over allegations; And more job losses 3:10

23m ago3:10

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Teen in custody after allegedly stabbing 10-year-old to death; Vic MP booted over allegations; And more job losses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Extra 36 million dollars in funding for DV sector 2:08

3m ago2:08

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The state government has announced a 20% boost in funding for the Domestic, family and sexual Violence sector for the next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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BREAKING: 10 year old girl dies in alleged NSW stabbing attack 2:08

13m ago2:08

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BREAKING: 10 year old girl dies in alleged NSW stabbing attack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Up to 1000 jobs are set to go at Crown resorts 1:36

17m ago1:36

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Most of the impacted roles are Melbourne-based See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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BREAKING: Dad of NSW Premier fighting for life in ICU 1:38

15m ago1:38

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His family are by his side See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Voice for Victims asking Central Queenslanders to paint the town yellow 2:08

7m ago2:08

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Organisers say locals continue to be let down by the system, and juveniles are reoffending without adequate consequences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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DV top of agenda at this week's National Cabinet; National school discipline rollout; And St Kilda's palm trees up in flames 3:30

3h ago3:30

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DV top of agenda at this week's National Cabinet; National school discipline rollout; And St Kilda's palm trees up in flames See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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PM addresses violence against women rally, confirms national cabinet meeting 2:06

33m ago2:06

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Similar rallies have been held around the country today, demanding an end to domestic violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Nicole Kidman to receive lifetime achievement award 1:38

6h ago1:38

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Nicole Kidman to receive lifetime achievement award See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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A third day of marches for a stop to violence against women 1:37

11m ago1:37

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A third day of marches for a stop to violence against women See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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A new 100m aid package for Ukraine 2:55

seconds ago2:55

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Canberra has pledged further funding to aid Ukraine's fight against Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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A fatal light plane crash in Victoria. 2:43

40m ago2:43

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Two people dead after their motorised glider came down near Falls Creek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Australians rally against domestic violence. 2:55

10m ago2:55

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Thousands across the country turn out for rallies this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Thousands expected to join nationwide rallies against violence this weekend 2:07

16m ago2:07

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Today- there are marches in Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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$161m in federal budget for national firearms register 2:38

3d ago2:38

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Plus- the King will return to public-facing duties next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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King Charles to return to public-facing duties next week 2:40

32m ago2:40

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It's the first time since his cancer diagnosis was made public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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PM calls Bondi Junction victim 'national hero' 1:38

7h ago1:38

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And top cops across the country have addressed a surge in domestic violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Emerald women will soon be able to access Gynaecology services 2:05

20h ago2:05

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and not all businesses are on board with the digital license app See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned; Former Home and Away star arrested; And our biggest sick day of the year 3:17

20h ago3:17

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Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned; Former Home and Away star arrested; And our biggest sick day of the year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Pancho Villa’s 1916 Raid on New Mexico: The Pearl Harbor Bombing of Its Time 51:04

1d ago51:04

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Before 9/11, before Pearl Harbor, another unsuspected foreign attack on the United States shocked the nation and forever altered the course of history. In 1916, Pancho Villa, a guerrilla fighter who commanded an ever-changing force of conscripts in northern Mexico, attached a border town in New Mexico. It was a raid that angered Americans, and Pres…

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Anthony Albanese becomes first sitting PM to walk Kokoda Track 2:08

1d ago2:08

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Anthony Albanese becomes first sitting PM to walk Kokoda Track See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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More than 20 whales dead and some 140 others stranded on WA beach 2:08

1d ago2:08

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More than 20 whales dead and some 140 others stranded on WA beach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Australians honour the fallen 1:39

1d ago1:39

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Thousands have either lined the streets or attended dawn services around the country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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ANZAC services across Central Queensland this morning 2:10

1d ago2:10

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and Mount Morgan is once again, set to become a hub for gold enthusiasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Australian Air Force to fly over Gladstone this morning 2:08

1d ago2:08

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A Defence spokesperson says RAAF aircraft are often used for commemorations, as show of respect for the fallen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Australian's gather at services across the country; AFP urges terror arrests not linked to ANZAC Day; And four injured as runaway horses bolt across London 3:12

2d ago3:12

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Australian's gather at services across the country; AFP urges terror arrests not linked to ANZAC Day; And four injured as runaway horses bolt across London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Rockhampton's dawn Service this ANZAC Day 2:08

2d ago2:08

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Former Serving Gary Penny opening the dawn service address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Seven teenagers arrested during counter-terrorism raids in Sydney 2:08

2d ago2:08

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Seven teenagers arrested during counter-terrorism raids in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Counter-terrorism forces launch raids across Sydney over church stabbing 2:10

2d ago2:10

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The New South Wales' joint counter-terrorism team is assuring the public there's no immediate threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Inflation continues to ease, but Treasurer warns it's still too high 2:07

3d ago2:07

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Jim Chalmers says prices are still rising faster than the Reserve Bank likes, putting a damper on hopes for a rate cut this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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More recruits for Police across Queensland after an announcement by State Government 2:08

3d ago2:08

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and Authorities are asking for the publics assistance in locating missing 30 year old woman Jenny Chay Tay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Premier Steven Miles says more cops are coming to the frontline 2:07

3d ago2:07

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QPS will gain an additional 900 personnel, with 500 of those being sworn officers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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AFP boss to slam social media companies in Press Club speech; House and rental prices soar; And a new royal photo from Kate 3:13

3d ago3:13

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AFP boss to slam social media companies in Press Club speech; House and rental prices soar; And a new royal photo from Kate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Damage to Peak Downs Highway is causing delays for some workers 2:08

3d ago2:08

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Its as the Highway near Caval Ridge Mine remains closed after a truck crashed into the bridge on Haul Road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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A Radical Abolitionist Youth Movement Consumed America in 1860, Elected Lincoln, Then Disappeared Completely 43:49

3d ago43:49

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At the start of the 1860 presidential campaign, a handful of fired-up young Northerners appeared as bodyguards to defend anti-slavery stump speakers from frequent attacks. The group called themselves the Wide Awakes. Soon, hundreds of thousands of young white and black men, and a number of women, were organizing boisterous, uniformed, torch-bearing…

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Victoria Police pull off Australia's biggest vape seizure ever 2:08

3d ago2:08

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Victoria Police pull off Australia's biggest vape seizure ever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Ethical Standards Command have launched today a probe into fatal shooting in Gladstone on Monday 2:08

7d ago2:08

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and Rockhampton will soon have new food drive thrus on George street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Lawyer for ex-cop accused of double murder says charges "could be defended" 2:09

3d ago2:09

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Beau Lamarre-Condon was charged with the murders of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird in February, with the case mentioned in court today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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The fight's not over for Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten - now it's about who pays the legal bills 2:06

4d ago2:06

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Ten says Lehrmann should pay all their legal costs in the defamation case, but Lehrmann wants to pay less, arguing Ten's reporting wasn't fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Two State Government announcements to tackle youth crime 2:09

4d ago2:09

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More than 13-million-dollars will go towards supporting and expanding the youth co-responder teams, which currently operate in 13 regions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Investigations ongoing after man shot dead by Police near Gladstone 2:09

4d ago2:09

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The incident happened at a rest stop south of Miriam Vale leaving the Bruce Highway closed in both directions until after 8pm last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Elon Musk hits back at late night Federal Court injunction on content takedown; And Trump hush money trial begins 3:07

4d ago3:07

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Elon Musk hits back at late night Federal Court injunction on content takedown; And Trump hush money trial begins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Prime Minister hits back at Elon Musk over controversial move on X 2:08

4d ago2:08

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Prime Minister hits back at Elon Musk over controversial move on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Bonus Episode: Arcadian 17:29

4d ago17:29

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This is a spoiler episode for those who are able to go see it in theaters! The guys review Cage's newest movie: Arcadian. Nic Cage in full dad mode, two teens being teens, some chompy-boys. What more could you ask for (other than a bit less shaky cam). Come for the soup, stay for the wheel. This is bonus Cage Match.…

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Man critical after being shot by police in Central Queensland 2:09

4d ago2:09

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A critical incident is unfolding on the Bruce Highway in Central Queensland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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