Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
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SBS Examines is a podcast dedicated to dispelling misinformation and disinformation impacting Australia’s social cohesion, especially in multicultural and multilingual communities. Each episode provides clear insights on critical issues to empower listeners and foster a more informed, connected society. Subscribe now to stay updated and be part of the conversation.
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We’re a multicultural, growing Church located in Southeast Melbourne that desires to worship God and to serve Jesus Christ passionately in our faith.
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Local, national and international interviews with activists on human rights, civil liberties and animal welfare issues. The show has been on air since the late 1980s.
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Encounter invites you to connect intellectually, emotionally and intuitively across a broad spectrum of topics. The program regularly reflects on the religious experience of multicultural Australia, giving access to voices and experiences that are not often heard in the mainstream media.
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The world has never been more connected. Yet never more divided. We yell at each other from inside our echo chambers. But change doesn’t happen inside an echo chamber. It’s time to get out, to stretch our legs, to step on some land mines. It's time to have an uncomfortable conversation with Josh Szeps. A DM Podcast
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Sharing zesty stories to cultivate the happiness and hero within and out. We talk about personal experiences, pop culture and societal impacts. www.gleefultalkshow.com Support the show by buying me a cup of coffee or two! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gleefultalkshow https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ANQENUPWKT9JS
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Europedia brings together experts and commentators to decode and analyze the issues affecting Europe each week. A distinctly multicultural Australian perspective giving a unique insight into how this complex continent ticks.
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Faithful Foundations is a podcast by Baptist Financial Services designed to equip church and ministry leaders with practical wisdom and insights to develop and expand Christian ministries. Through sharing experiences, challenges, and strategies from leaders across Australia, we aim to provide actionable tools that listeners can apply in their own ministry contexts.
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Honest unfiltered conversations about the nuanced life of African Australians navigating life in Australia. We invite guests to explore the triumphs and challenges of living in a Western society while trying to honour tradition and culture and somehow staying sane juggling everything! The series explores various themes ranging from childhood life, cultural identity, growing up in a multicultural household, love, sex, arranged marriages and the importance of representation to help live a resi ...
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My Warm Table is an independent podcast amplifying the passion and purpose of smart, generous and civic minded Western Australians who are making our communities better. We gather around a warm table of good conversation, acceptance, positivity and curiosity (in Italian we call this a Tavola Calda - a warm table). We'll talk politics, religion, science, sustainability, wellness, inclusion, social impact ... in fact no topic is off limits - but good table manners will rule!
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The Native Experience Podcast: Translation, localization and multicultural marketing discussions
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Welcome to The Native Experience by LEXIGO, the go-to podcast for navigating translation, localization, and multicultural marketing. Join us in each episode as we delve deep into the power of delivering native experiences that go beyond mere translation. With topics ranging from translation and hyper-localisation strategies to cutting-edge technologies driving in-language content, The Native Experience offers a comprehensive look into authentic ways to reach, connect, and engage with audienc ...
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Andrew Sullivan is one of the most influential political writers of his generation. He became the face of the gay marriage fight, after writing the first major American article arguing for it in 1989. His 1995 book, Virtually Normal, became a bible of the marriage equality movement. Andrew had moved to America to get his PhD in politics from Harvar…
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"Why Gaza is Genocide" with Israeli Holocaust Historian Prof. Amos Goldberg
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1:00:09Terms like "genocide" and "apartheid" are thrown around a lot by anti-Israel activists. But when a leading Israeli Holocaust historian declares his own country to be a genocidal apartheid state, we ought to listen. Born and raised in Israel, Dr Goldberg is a professor in the Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry at The Hebrew Universi…
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Alfred and Clinton are unlikely friends. Their friendship can teach migrant communities about reconciliation
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6:47Alfred is an Indonesian migrant, and Clinton is an Aboriginal man from Western Australia. Their friendship changed the way Alfred understood his identity as a migrant Australian.
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John 8:12 – “I am the Light of the World”
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51:34Guest preacher Rodney Hole, from Village Church, recorded live at Grace Community Bible Church, on the topic of “I am the Light of the World” – from John 8:12.By Grace Community Bible Church
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PREVIEW: “Tariffs, Greenbacks, Qatar’s Air Force One, and American Empire” with Assoc. Prof. David Smith
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28:19How do you reconcile Trump's passion for American Greatness with his disengagement from international systems which America set up? What are the consequences so far of Trump's tariff flip-flops? Can Ukraine be resolved by the Great Powers alone? Do volatile bond markets predict the end of the U.S. dollar? Where does this all leave America in relati…
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Josh on... Can You Change People's Minds?
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1:33:36We've got a special treat for you today. Josh sat down with the hosts of the "Changed My Mind" podcast, who interrogated him about whether it's really possible, in our divided times, to change someone's mind. Josh shares his thoughts about the art of persuasion; reveals topics on which his position has changed; and wrestles with conundrums like fac…
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Why are migrant women missing out on vital medical tests?
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7:31Many people from CALD communities, especially women, are avoiding or delaying preventative cancer care.
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"The Game-ification of Everything" with Gurwinder Bhogal
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1:42:43Gurwinder rose to fame writing elaborately insightful Twitter threads about how to be human in the twenty-first century. He now publishes The Prism, on Substack, a guide to navigating the digital age. Watch this conversation on YouTube. And you’re missing out on our best ad-free content if you haven’t popped over to the Uncomfy Convos Substack page…
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Guardian Essential report: can Labor live up to expectations?
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25:18Post-election Albanese has seen a surge in popularity but what is the electorate expecting from a second term Labor government and can they deliver during challenging times? Guardian Australia’s political reporter, Josh Butler sits down with chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis.…
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“Free Thought vs Free Speech” with Jenara Nerenberg
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1:05:25Are people too disagreeable these days? Or, in fact, are we losing the knack for disagreement? Are we self-silencing? Or getting more rude? Jenara Nerenberg is the founder and host of The Neurodiversity Project. She's a Harvard graduate who lectures widely on neuroscience and diversity, and who runs workshops at institutions like the Stanford Gradu…
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Have you been told your visa will be cancelled? This is how misinformation enables visa abuse
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9:02The migration system is complex and confusing. Experts say a lack of accessible support and credible information is leading to visa abuse.
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"Does Alien Life Exist?" with astrophysicist Dr Sara Webb
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1:21:17Are we alone? If alien life exists, why can't we find it? What's "the great filter"? Why is the universe set up the way it is? What are the chances there 's some purpose to it all? And is BBC News correct in reporting that "Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet"? What have we actually found? What might it mean? Whenever…
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Gaza medic eyewitness account | Race and The Question of Palestine Pt. 2 | 100 days of Trump | Amazon rainforest | Opposition to deep sea mining and new obstacles by the U.S.
Eyewitness account of genocide in Gaza – Dr Mohammed Mustafa who travelled to Gaza during ceasefire in work in two hospitals, Part 2 of an interview between Ahmed Albadla, Palestinian/Australian activist in Sydney and Dr Lana Tatour, Palestinian/Australian lecturer at UNSW Sydney, Veteran US peace activist Kathy Kelly on the first 100 days of Trump…
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“Conspiracies, Echo Chambers & Culture Wars” with Sacha Judd
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1:44:24The internet is a dumpster fire. Are you a firefighter? Or an arsonist? This episode is a cracker. Sacha Judd is an expert on internet subcultures. A former lawyer, she has become something like “the Mark Cuban of New Zealand” - a smart, left-wing investor in high-growth startups; advisor to businesses; and fierce commentator on Big Tech. Sacha wan…
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Boost or burden? The cost of Australia's refugee intake
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8:08Australia has spent $13 billion on offshore processing in over a decade. Human rights experts believe there's a less costly, more compassionate way.
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PREVIEW: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dave Sweeney
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50:27Do nuclear weapons protect Western civilisation? Or are they an insane error that humanity should undo? Is nuclear power worth the cost and risk? Dave Sweeney co-founded the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. Dave and Josh debate the risks and rewards of nuclear weapons and nuclear pow…
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BONUS: "Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Furore" with Tyson Yunkaporta
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1:11:54Have indigenous Welcomes-to-Country gone too far? On Friday, far-right hecklers disrupted the Welcome to Country (i.e. the land acknowledgment, in North American parlance) of a profound Australian national event, the Anzac Day Dawn Service. The protest has sparked a national firestorm about race, racism and remembrance. Josh shares his thoughts abo…
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Guardian Essential report: is the real question now just how big Labor’s victory will be?
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15:12Just days out from the crucial vote, the latest Guardian Essential poll shows steady support for Labor. But with a significant number of undecided voters and a strong field of independents, questions remain about how convincing their victory will really be. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, sits down with Essential Me…
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Race and The Question of Palestine | 50th Anniversary since end of Vietnam War | Jerusalem (Al Quds) Peace Prize | Universities and Zionism in AU and US | History of Yemen
His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Dr Lana Tatour with Ahmed Alabadla on the publication of her book – Race and the Question of Palestine (Part One), Jim McIlroy on the 50th anniversary of ending of Vietnam War, Acceptance speech from Wendy Turner on being awarded the 2025 Jerusalem (Al Quds) Peace Prize, Dr Colin Hughes and impacts of Zionism in uni…
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"Facebook Whistleblower" Frances Haugen
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1:13:36What’s social media doing to us, and how would you fix it? Mark Zuckerberg has been a busy boy on the witness stand in Washington DC lately. In one of the most consequential antitrust cases in tech history, Meta is being sued by the U.S. government for allegedly maintaining a monopoly. It could reshape the future of social media, privacy regulation…
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Follow the money: how lobbying and big donations influence politics in Australia
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8:36Experts say a lack of transparency leaves Australians unaware of "undue influences" at play across all levels of government.
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"American Authoritarianism" with Matt Welch
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1:24:55What do you make of a U.S. government that snatches people off the street and disappears them into Central American prisons, forever, with no trial, and no way to appeal? Matt Welch is a libertarian journalist. He's no wild-eyed, Trump-loathing leftie. Fresh off the back of his appearance on Bill Maher, Matt joined Josh on Josh's streaming TV show,…
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Who's Right? Who's Left? What role will religion play in this election?
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5:45The differing and diverse religious beliefs Australians hold will influence their vote this election.
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Who's Right? Who's Left? How will migrant communities vote this election?
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7:09Migration policies are a hot topic this election, but it's not clear how our diverse communities will cast their vote.
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“Reimagining Schooling” with Finnish education icon Prof. Pasi Sahlberg
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1:48:09What's the purpose of school? Why do we run schools the way we do? How might we reinvent education in an era of artificial intelligence and ADHD? Professor Pasi Sahlberg is one of the world's leading education experts. He ran Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, moved to Washington DC to advise the World Bank on education, and was a visitin…
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John 20:11-18 – “In The Garden: Where Death Turned To Life”
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1:04:17Pastor Binoy Jospeh, recorded live at Grace Community Bible Church, on the topic “In The Garden: Where Death Turned To Life” – from John 20:11-18.By Grace Community Bible Church
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PREVIEW: "What Can Democrats Do?" with David Pakman
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20:23The Democratic Party is paralysed. It can't merely offer resistance to Trump. It also needs to offer an alternative to him. But how? Should they oppose his every move, as the likes of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Cory Booker believe? Or should they shut up and wait for the president to doom himself, as Senate minority leader …
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Guardian Essential report: as Labor pulls further ahead, can Dutton outmanoeuvre Albanese?
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19:28As the election draws near, Labor has extended its lead against the Coalition in the latest Essential poll, raising new questions about what Peter Dutton needs to do to shift the momentum in his favour. Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy sits down with Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis to unpack the strategies and dynamics shaping t…
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Making sense of the U.S. today | Contemporary Syria: an analysis | Life & Death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer | Humanity in upcoming elections | Calls for enquiry into AUKUS
Broadcaster, researcher and activist Jacob Grech trying to make sense of the USA today, Dr Tim Anderson and the recent history of Syria to explain how the present leadership of Islamic terrorist gained power, Social commentator John Queripel and the life and death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Retired Adelaide QC Paul Heywood-Smith with a plea to put hum…
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Who's Right? Who's Left? The ideological gender gap in Australia
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8:00Elections overseas last year showed a growing political divide between young men and women. Will the same happen here?
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Who's Right? Who's Left? Where do you fall on the political spectrum?
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7:07For years, the labels 'left' and 'right' have been used to describe where political parties sit. But are they still useful?
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“Decoding the Gurus” with Chris Kavanagh and Matt Browne
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1:18:53When are independent shows like Uncomfortable Conversations serving a useful purpose... and when are they just preaching to the choir? "Decoding the Gurus" is a podcast that dissects how new-media personalities gain guru status. Frequently, such podcasters claim to be bravely challenging the status quo... while comfortably pandering to their team. …
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Anthony Bourdain’s “Lieutenant”, Laurie Woolever
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1:11:24Anthony Bourdain was Josh's hero. Laurie Woolever was, as Bourdain called her, his "lieutenant". A writer and culinary graduate, Laurie had worked for another gigantic cooking celebrity, Mario Batali, before he was brought down for alleged sexual harrassment. She spent almost ten years as Bourdain's right-hand-gal. The two of them wrote two books t…
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Rubble in Thailand Myanmar & Palestine | Pacific struggles for self determination & independence, Pt. 2 | Blood on Netanyahu's hands | Updates from Cuba |
His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Palestinian Australian & co-founder of Olive Kids Amin Abbas and the situation in Thailand and Myanmar with aid streaming in following the earthquake and Palestinians in Gaza left to dig in the rubble of their homes with bare hands following Israeli bombings, Part 2 of the interview with Nic Maclellan, journalist wi…
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PREVIEW: "What Is the 'Patriarchy'?" with Prof. Cordelia Fine
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38:46Do males and females differ in what we want out of life? In what jobs we want to do? In how much we want to look after babies, or run a tech start-up, or sweep the living room, or be a CEO? Or are biological preferences just an excuse to justify inequality? Cordelia Fine is a feminist academic who studies scientific explanations of sex differences …
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It's one of the most common forms of domestic violence. Why does it still go unrecognised and unreported?
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7:38In Australia, 90 per cent of women who have sought support for domestic violence have experienced financial abuse, and experts say migrant women are more at risk.
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Dony Jacob, recorded live at Grace Community Bible Church, on the topic “Living Sacrifice” – from Romans 12:1-2.By Grace Community Bible Church
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JUST JOSH: The Woke Catastrophe of “Snow White”
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28:49If you want to see what's wrong with not being offensive, watch Snow White. The new Disney re-make is so committed to not offending anyone that it’s a social-justice jumble. Snow White isn’t white as snow; her love interest isn’t a prince; the dwarves aren’t “dwarves”; but there IS a dwarf in a non-dwarf role; Snow White doesn’t need a man; the man…
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Guardian Essential report: power v poise – Australian Politics podcast
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21:37At the electoral crossroads, Guardian Australia’s political reporter Krishani Dhanji talks to Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis about what risks and rewards await Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese as they gamble over the projection of strong v steady leadership to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Plus: who would people …
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Educational Bookshop raids: East Jerusalem | Pacific struggles for self determination & independence | Country Profile of Suriname, Pt. 2 | ABC Coverage of Middle East conflicts
His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Raids on the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem, with co-owner Ahmed Muna, Journalist with Islands Business, Nic Maclellan, focuses on the continuing struggles in the Pacific for self-determination and independence, Part 2 of the country profile of Suriname in South America – PhD Candidate Sasha Gillies-Lekakis,…
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BOB CARR on Diplomacy, Statesmanship and Grief
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1:40:32Even if you're not Australian, you want to listen to this conversation with one of the nation's most iconic statesmen. Bob Carr is a former foreign minister of Australia (i.e. the secretary of state) and, before that, the longest-continuously-serving Premier of NSW, Australia's most populous state. He's an intellectual powerhouse, an icolonoclast, …
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The legal loophole allowing political lies during elections
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7:46With an election date set for May 3rd, campaigning has officially begun. But political advertisements have already been circulating for months. Can you trust what they say?
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PREVIEW: “Does Ukraine Still Matter?" with correspondent Misha Zelinsky
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38:43What are Trump and Putin cooking up for Ukraine? Can the Europeans sideline it? What options does Ukraine still have on the table? And does any of this really matter to non-Europeans any more? This week, the ceasefire talks that President Trump boasted he'd wrap up in 24 hours fell apart, again. Russia says it wants an end to the war, if Ukraine ef…
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The Mission of Understanding: Dr Ruth Powell on How Data Informs the Future of Australian Churches
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58:43What does 35 years of church research reveal about the future of Australian churches? Dr Ruth Powell, Director of NCLS Research, takes us on a fascinating journey through data and personal experience that illuminates both challenges and opportunities ahead. Drawing from her formative years as a missionary kid in Papua New Guinea and decades of rese…
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Palestine at present | Pine Gap, Gaza & the late Desmond Ball | Korean survivors of 1945 A-Bombs | Alawite community in Syria: history & present | AUKUS report: Australians for War Powers Reform
His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Recipient of the 2023-4 Al Quds Jerusalem Peace Prize Dr Helen McCue, speaking about the present situation in Palestine, Academic, researcher, military analyst & peace activist, Professor Richard Tanter on the past and present role of Pine Gap, including in the genocide in Gaza. Also his work and friendship with the…
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Australia’s Shadow Treasurer, Angus Taylor
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1:06:30Angus Taylor is the Shadow Treasurer of Australia and a key figure of the Opposition, the centre-right Liberal Party. A former cabinet minister, businessman and Rhodes scholar, he's often discussed as a future prime minister. Opinion polls put his party's return to power in the May election as a 50/50 bet. Josh sat down with the Shadow Treasurer to…
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What’s Australia really like for migrants with disability?
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7:48Disability advocates and experts say cultural stigma and migration laws leave migrants living with disability further excluded and marginalised.
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PREVIEW: "Two Jews Debate Israel" with Antony Loewenstein
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40:50How should moderate, secular Jews feel about Israel? How brutalising must Israel’s Gaza policy be before more Jews denounce it? Is Israel a well-intentioned country hijacked by right-wing leaders from its true purpose of peace? Or is it intrinsically committed to destroying Palestinians? Was a Jewish ethno-state a mistake from the start? Or is Isra…
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Guardian Essential report: as Albanese’s approval rating rises, why do the lads stand out? – Australian Politics podcast
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23:06As the prime minister hits his highest approval ratings in 18 months, the Guardian Essential poll goes deep into demographics this week. Why do young Australian men support Trump and Dutton more than anyone else? Could Dutton take advantage of this trend? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Josh Butler talks to Essential Media’s executive direc…
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Debunking the caravan plot | Duterte's arrest & case in the ICC | Reportage on the Australian War Memorial: an analysis | Country profile of Suriname, Pt. 1 | China in the Global economy
The AFP's admission of fabricated terrorism caravan plot; calls to stop using false links antisemitism to spread fear in the community, and repress solidarity with Palestinian people – press releases from APAN and the Jewish Council of Australia. His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Human Rights Activist Peter Murphy, with the arrest of the former Phil…
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