Podcast

The Radio National Hour

Author: ABC Australia
Feed episode count: 222
Official site: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/
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Summary

A weekday magazine-style current affairs program hosted by one of Australia's pre-eminent and loved interviewers. Drawing on Fran's extensive current affairs and cultural knowledge, The Radio National Hour takes a thoughtful, deep dive into the important and challenging issues, and brings insightful and engaging conversations with big names in the arts, sport and culture.

Episodes

Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

WA police nab dozens of wanted people with new facial recognition technology

Duration seconds: 3308
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106863600

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Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

Jennifer Westacott: Australian Jews have been let down by all our leaders

Duration seconds: 3281
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106851714

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

US mandates testosterone tests to keep troops on the 'leading edge of lethality'

Duration seconds: 3308
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106850198

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

AI the Australian way - Albanese announces plan to regulate tech future

Duration seconds: 3306
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106843602

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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

Are we now in a post-literacy world?

Duration seconds: 3279
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106838976

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

'Honoury Aussie' Sam Neill dies aged 78

Duration seconds: 3302
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106834494

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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

This timing and navigation expert warned Telstra about the glitch that shutdown the network

Duration seconds: 3247
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106824116

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

Sam Altman says Australia could be the data centre capital of the world, but do we want to be?

Duration seconds: 3309
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106822284

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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

Gabriel Zucman's radical plan to tax billionaires

Duration seconds: 3278
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106816742

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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

It's one of the deadliest terror attacks in modern history, but chances are you've never heard of it

Duration seconds: 3309
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106811736

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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

Why decriminalisation of sex work is the unlikely response to Thai teen murder

Duration seconds: 3315
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106806354

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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

How far can the Socceroos go this World Cup?

Duration seconds: 3308
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106795464

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

Parliament rises after a turbulent six months

Duration seconds: 3307
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106793822

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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

Are your meds doing you more harm than good?

Duration seconds: 3307
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106788952

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

Is Vladimir Putin a drowning man?

Duration seconds: 3214
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106783772

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

In quake stricken Venezuela, people wonder who is actually in charge

Duration seconds: 3299
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106778806

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

'Like trying to play hieroglyphics' — how did The Shaggs achieve cult status with so little talent?

Duration seconds: 3299
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106769040

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Seeing is no longer believing in the age of AI

Duration seconds: 3299
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106767158

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

First ever privacy ruling to stop intimate internet searches being shared

Duration seconds: 3275
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/first-ever-privacy-ruling-to-stop-sharing-of-search-details/106758270

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

'Once established, we can't control it' — the race is on to halt H5

Duration seconds: 3306
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106753676

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

Sir Keir Starmer puts an end to leadership speculation

Duration seconds: 3299
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106749972

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

How soon will the 'King of the north' make a move on No.10?

Duration seconds: 3299
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106741796

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Will One Nation's abortion gamble pay off?

Duration seconds: 3296
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106740262

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Pauline Hanson makes a combative debut at the National Press Club

Duration seconds: 3307
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106735622

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

UN report: Palestinians caught in violations vice, with Israel on one side and Hamas on the other

Duration seconds: 3308
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106728580

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

Domestic politics in Israel could sink the Iran deal before the ships even start their engines

Duration seconds: 3308
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106722940

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

Blast off — are SpaceX investors just buying a moonshot?

Duration seconds: 3308
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106715208

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

US launches 'self-defence strikes' against Iran for a second day

Duration seconds: 3291
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106713956

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

A tax on your data centre, how do we share the spoils of AI?

Duration seconds: 3308
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106707594

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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

Trump branded island invasion sparks fury on the streets of Albania

Duration seconds: 3279
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106704214

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Great Australians honoured & remembered

Duration seconds: 3309
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106746156

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

Is the Donald Trump finally coming up against the limits of his powers?

Duration seconds: 3300
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106688944

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Why are African governments evacuating their citizens from South Africa?

Duration seconds: 3299
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106687442

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Ebola cases revised down but extent of outbreak still unkown

Duration seconds: 3308
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106680978

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

Is there rift growing between Donald Trump and Bejamin Netanyahu?

Duration seconds: 3315
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour/the-radio-national-hour/106677230

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