Best Two Way Radio Communications Podcasts (2025)

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Are the reading wars really over? 54:35

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It's estimated that one third of Australian schoolchildren can't read proficiently. In response, all state and territory governments have now mandated that a form of teaching known as explicit instruction be used to teaching reading in schools, with the federal government also tying delivery of this method to its funding deals. So can explicit inst…

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Drones and how they are changing modern warfare 29:35

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It was after the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington – that the drone became America’s weapon of choice in war on terror. Unpiloted planes, capable of finding and destroying target on the other side of the world, known as – Reaper or Predator Drones. But it’s over the past 25 years the use of drones - both civilian and militar…

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Is our university system broken? 54:05

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Students are dropping out, academics are burning out, so is enough being done to save higher education? It's a multibillion-dollar sector, employing and educating millions, with expectations it can deliver the solutions and the workers Australia needs. But Emeritus Professor Graeme Turner says universities are in serious trouble. This conversation …

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The radicalisation of boys — Jess Hill, George Megalogenis, Thomas Mayo with Natasha Mitchell at Byron Writers Festival 1:05:15

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Some boys are being radicalised by misogynist online subcultures like the 'Manosphere' and the 'incel' (involuntarily celibate) scene. Parents are anxious and boys are confused. What's happening, why, and what can be done? Join Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell and guests at the 2025 Byron Writers Festival for an insightful exploration with three inf…

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The AI Con — unpacking the artificial intelligence hype machine 55:03

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Is the world really in the midst of an AI revolution, or is it all just clever marketing, powered by immense amounts of money, capital and hype? This episode arms you to spot AI hype in all its guises, expose the exploitation and power-grabs it aims to hide, and push back against it at work and daily life. The conversation with Emily M Bender was r…

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Barry Jones and Kerry O'Brien — on complexity, politics and love 54:00

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Barry Jones and Kerry O'Brien - Two titans of Australian political and social commentary share insights into how to think well, how to act well and how to make sense of politics, history, the fragility of civilisation, science and love. Presented at the Byron Writers Festival Speakers Barry JonesFormer science minister, Labor member of the Victoria…

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Controlling The Pacific 29:35

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Since the end of World War II, America has dominated the Pacific, but China’s expanding economy and growing military might is challenging that dominanceBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tradwives — cosy cottage core fantasy, or something more sinister? With Megan Agnew, Rosie Waterland, Beverley Wang and Nakkiah Lui 53:44

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They cook, make babies, and look impossibly perfect while doing it.Tradwives are using social media to redefine femininity and womanhood… or are they just setting it waaaayyy back? The Tradwives Club was recorded at the All About Women festival at Sydney Opera House. Speakers Megan Agnew — Senior Features Writer (New York), The Times of London Rosi…

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My Sister and Other Lovers — Esther Freud with Natasha Mitchell at Byron Writers Festival 53:48

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Esther Freud’s first semi-autobiographical novel Hideous Kinky became a film starring Kate Winslet and told the wild story of two little girls living in Morocco with their bohemian mother. More than 30 years on, those girls are back and growing up fast in her sequel, My Sister and Other Lovers. Esther joins Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell at the By…

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When dreams speak truth — exploring the relationship between our realities and the subconscious 49:42

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What happens when the harsh realities of our daily lives — death, war, illness, hardship — invade that most private of realms — our sleep? Four poets and writers explore how things show up in dreams that otherwise can't be expressed, and how they've used the subconscious to inspire their creative work. This conversation was recorded at the Addi Roa…

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The US was meant to pivot to Asia — has Donald Trump changed course? 54:34

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With Donald Trump mediating conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, what has become of the United States' strategy in the Asia Pacific region? The event Asia Disrupted: Trump's First Six Months was recorded at La Trobe Asia on 1 August 2025. Speakers Daniel Flitton — Managing Editor, The Interpreter The Lowy Institute Dr Lupita Wijaya — Research f…

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Rear Vision - Australia’s Green Iron plan 29:36

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What can Australia do to maintain its mineral wealth in a decarbonising world? Rear Vision drills down into our coal and iron-ore industries. And asks, can Green Iron save us?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Alison Lester and Jane Godwin on how children’s books change lives 53:54

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Even years later, children's books can hold a special place in our hearts, and they also teach, comfort, inspire, and grow young minds, and set kids up for life. Two of Australia's best loved children's authors explore the importance of storytelling for children, and reflect on the books that have changed their lives. This talk was recorded at the …

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From devil horns to deep listening — Maxine Beneba Clark, Debra Dank, Damon Young on the power of communication 53:54

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From finding the right language to connect to Country, making the world a more poetic place for kids, to a Vulcan salute between two lovers — communication makes the world go round. Three brilliantly creative communicators join Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell at the 2025 Byron Writers Festival to consider ways we communicate and how we can do it be…

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How a picnic started the fall of the Iron Curtain 54:36

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A brass band, goulash cooking in giant pots over open flames, people dancing around a bonfire — a pan-European picnic at the border between Hungary and Austria in 1989 was the beginning of the end of the Cold War. Suddenly hundreds of East Germans stormed the border into the West and freedom. It's a moment in history where the power of ordinary peo…

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Anna Funder — Bears out there, writing in the age of bots and broligarchs 1:00:46

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Without permission, or payment, artificial intelligence has stolen the published words of thousands of Australian writers, and it seems that they have little power to stop it. What does this mean for the future of human creativity? Anna Funder's speech was recorded live at the 2025 Sydney Writers Festival. The panel discussion, Can Australian liter…

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The history of the Israeli Settler movement 29:07

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The Israeli settlements in the occupied territories of the West Bank and East Jerusalem are are illegal under international law. They are a key stumbling block to the creation of a viable Palestinian state. Yet for 50 years they have increased in number and size. Today, the story of the Israeli settler movement and its impact on Israeli politics.…

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The remarkable life of Marie Curie and the women scientists she inspired — with Dava Sobel 52:55

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Marie Curie is arguably the most famous scientist in history, for her breakthroughs in the field of radioactivity. But Curie also redefined what was possible for women in science, inspiring generations to follow her. Dava Sobel's 2025 For Future Reference Lecture A woman's word (about science) was recorded at the State Library of Victoria. Speakers…

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Wellness influencers will outlive us all! The Science Smackdown Debate at World Science Festival Brisbane 53:31

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It's Team Wellness Warriors versus Team Medical Miracles. Hear the arguments and you decide! The wellness industry is booming. It's worth billions and its influencers are all over social media spruiking miracle pills and mystery remedies, crystal healing and cancer cures. Some are even steaming their vaginas (hellooooo Gywneth Paltrow!). Have they …

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How to live an experimental life 49:45

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The American essayist, philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said that all life is an experiment, and the more experiments you make, the better. So can experimenting with your career, your health, where you live or who you love, improve your life, by helping you to make better decisions? This event Test and learn: living an experimental…

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Dugongs — up close and personal 54:37

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Their closest relative is the elephant; they eat about 60 kg of sea grass per day; and there are only three dugongs in captivity in the world. One in the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Big Ideas deep dives into the mysterious world of dugongs — with fascinating stories and surprising insights. Presented at the World Science Festival Brisbane in the Quee…

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Rear Vision - The rise of Vladimir Putin 28:59

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Despite the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990's, Vladimir Putin has emerged as a powerful player in world events. How has this happened?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Do you know the size of your material footprint? 54:35

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In your daily life you use more material than you think: metals, stones, wood, ceramics – the list goes on. We have sufficient resources to support growth, but not enough to support greed. A circular economy could support a more sustainable resource management. Presented by Planet Ark's Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE Hub) Speaker Janez Potočn…

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Sarah Wilson reckons with our civilisational collapse 53:34

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If you knew the world as we know it was on the verge of collapse, would that change the way you live your life? Author, activist and podcaster Sarah Wilson has found many reasons to believe our post-industrial civilisation is nearing its end. So how does she live with this confronting reality? This conversation was recorded at the 2025 Melbourne Wr…

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Mike Burgess — Espionage is a growing and costly threat to Australia 44:35

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Foreign spies attempt to infiltrate media organisations, break into restricted laboratories, target public servants on sites such as LinkedIn, approach academics at conferences … the list goes on. On Big Ideas, you have the rare opportunity to hear Mike Burgess give an unfiltered look at the threats of espionage and reveal for the first time the tr…

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Plummeting vaccination rates threaten public health 54:35

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For the ﬁrst time in human history, we have the scientific know-how to vaccinate against most of the infectious diseases that killed our ancestors. But an explosion of pseudoscience and disinformation makes people hesitate to accept the shot. And so once contained diseases like measles is on the rise again. Hear why we have to act now, or risk losi…

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Could the Baltic States be the new Ukraine? 29:06

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The Baltic States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – once part of the Soviet Union - are now all members of NATO. But Latvia and Estonia both have large Russian speaking minorities. Analysts worry that Russia could use these minorities as an excuse to impinge on their sovereignty. Could the Baltic States become the new Ukraine and if so, would the r…

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Not drowning waving, a modern media tale — with Geraldine Doogue

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The decline of the mainstream media has forced many outlets to try new things to keep audiences engaged and informed. So what works, and what is the industry's future? The ABC's 2025 Andrew Olle Lecture was recorded in Sydney on Friday 25 July 2025. Speakers Geraldine Doogue - Host (with Hamish Macdonald), Global Roaming, ABC Radio National…

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Are the reading wars really over? 54:35

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Drones and how they are changing modern warfare 29:35

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Is our university system broken? 54:05

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The radicalisation of boys — Jess Hill, George Megalogenis, Thomas Mayo with Natasha Mitchell at Byron Writers Festival 1:05:15

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The AI Con — unpacking the artificial intelligence hype machine 55:03

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Barry Jones and Kerry O'Brien — on complexity, politics and love 54:00

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Controlling The Pacific 29:35

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Tradwives — cosy cottage core fantasy, or something more sinister? With Megan Agnew, Rosie Waterland, Beverley Wang and Nakkiah Lui 53:44

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My Sister and Other Lovers — Esther Freud with Natasha Mitchell at Byron Writers Festival 53:48

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When dreams speak truth — exploring the relationship between our realities and the subconscious 49:42

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The US was meant to pivot to Asia — has Donald Trump changed course? 54:34

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Rear Vision - Australia’s Green Iron plan 29:36

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Alison Lester and Jane Godwin on how children’s books change lives 53:54

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From devil horns to deep listening — Maxine Beneba Clark, Debra Dank, Damon Young on the power of communication 53:54

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How a picnic started the fall of the Iron Curtain 54:36

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Anna Funder — Bears out there, writing in the age of bots and broligarchs 1:00:46

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The history of the Israeli Settler movement 29:07

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The remarkable life of Marie Curie and the women scientists she inspired — with Dava Sobel 52:55

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Wellness influencers will outlive us all! The Science Smackdown Debate at World Science Festival Brisbane 53:31

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How to live an experimental life 49:45

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Dugongs — up close and personal 54:37

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Rear Vision - The rise of Vladimir Putin 28:59

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Do you know the size of your material footprint? 54:35

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Sarah Wilson reckons with our civilisational collapse 53:34

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Mike Burgess — Espionage is a growing and costly threat to Australia 44:35

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Plummeting vaccination rates threaten public health 54:35

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Could the Baltic States be the new Ukraine? 29:06

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Not drowning waving, a modern media tale — with Geraldine Doogue