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The History Listen is now ABC Rewind, the home of gripping narrative history series. Dive into true stories told by the people who lived through them.

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Your daily AFL conversation with Corbin Middlemas, Ben Cameron and Poppy Penny.

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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.

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All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.

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The ABC's team of specialist reporters introduce you to the people and places that make up country Australia.

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ABC SPORT DAILY is your daily sports conversation. We dive into the biggest story of the day and get you up to speed with everything else that’s making headlines.

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Sunday Extra - Separate stories podcast

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Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well as a lighter touch.

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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.

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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.

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The Science Show - Full Program Podcast

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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.

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Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives

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The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature - especially the ones that make you go What the Duck?!

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Ian McNamara shares Sunday morning with the whole of Australia - catch up anytime with the Australia All Over podcast

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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.

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God Forbid

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Religion: it’s at the centre of world affairs, but profound questions still remain. Why are you here? What happens when you die? Does God matter? God Forbid seeks the answers.

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The Bookshelf

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What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers and for those who wish they read more.

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Late Night Live — Full program podcast

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Incisive analysis, fearless debates and nightly surprises. Explore the serious, the strange and the profound with David Marr.

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No One Saw It Coming

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The bit players, the unexpected twists, the turning point you missed. Join Walkley award-winner Marc Fennell as he uncovers the incredible moments that changed the course of history. New episodes out Tuesday.

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Background Briefing

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Background Briefing tells true stories not everyone will want you to hear. We infuse investigative reporting with captivating drama, following the thread of an individual story only to find that it leads us to something bigger. It's the only podcast in Australia that does this week in, week out. Hosted by Thomas Oriti. We want to hear from you too. If you have a tip-off, please contact us at backgroundbriefing[at]abc.net.au

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The Conversation Hour

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Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.

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Speaking Out

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Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

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Sunday Extra - Full program podcast

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Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well as a lighter touch.

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Law Report

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From courtroom dramas to miscarriages of justice, to how the law affects you — and so much more. The Law Report is your accessible guide to the big legal stories unfolding in Australia and across the world.

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Thank God it's Friday!

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Looking forward to the end of the week? TGIF! — Thank God It's Friday! — is an award-worthy weekly radio comedy show with Charlie Pickering and friends!

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Big Ideas

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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.

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The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.

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Nightlife

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Nightlife with Phil Clark and Suzanne Hill has everything you need to get you through the night, seven nights a week.

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The Economy, Stupid

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Formerly The Money, The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you.

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The Minefield

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In a world marked by wicked social problems, The Minefield helps you negotiate the ethical dilemmas, contradictory claims and unacknowledged complicities of modern life.

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The Book Show

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Your favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.

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ABC TassieCast

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Each Friday, Airlie Ward chats with Tasmania's top journos to unpack one of the big stories of the week. If it's going to hit your heart, head or your hip pocket – we're going to break it down for you.

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The Art Show

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Visual artists tell you why and how they create! From studio visits, intimate interviews, and live issues, we take art out of the gallery and into your ears.

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Country Breakfast

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ABC Radio's Country Breakfast is an entertaining look at rural and regional issues around Australia.

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The Grandstand Cricket Podcast

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Cricket news and interviews from the ABC Grandstand Team.

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Conversations

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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...

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Health Report - Full program podcast

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Covering the health stories that make a difference. Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander dissect the latest and breaking news in the medical world.

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ABC KIDS News Time

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Every Friday, join Ruby for News Time as she counts down the week’s most interesting news stories for kids. From amazing animals to special events, the natural world to outer space, News Time is made especially for children to help them understand the world around them.

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Ladies, We Need To Talk

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Ladies, We Need to Talk goes deep on the women's health and relationship issues that are setting your group chat on fire. Come hang with the fabulous Yumi Stynes as she takes a candid, non-judgmental and often hilarious look at the deeply personal stuff that's hard to bring up, even with your closest mates. You'll meet incredible experts to help you improve your wellness, manage the mental load; survive break-ups and prioritise your mental health. With sensitivity, personal stories from real ...

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Paul Roos' Grand Final forecast as footy fever hits Melbourne 27:21

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The Brisbane Lions have touched down in Melbourne and the city is filled with finals anticipation. Roosy reminds us of Brisbane's Fitzroy roots and the team vote that sparked its move north. We re-live what it was like for Roosy as a player and as a coach. The team analyse key attributes of each team that lead to the Grand Final and who they believ…

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A meditation for endometriosis pain 10:00

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This is a guided meditation to help with chronic pain. Endometriosis hurts. It can be a gnarling, twisting, stabbing, relentless source of pain. Finding a way through that pain can be overwhelming at times. Meditation can help. Gynaecological surgeon and endometriosis specialist Dr Pav Nanayakkara guides you through a series of breathing exercises …

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Busting myths about young Australian voters, plus the decline of NGOs 54:34

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Many assumptions are made about the politics and voting habits of young Australians, but what does the data actually say about generational political shifts? Plus, why have NGOs (non-government organisations) lost so much power and influence since their heyday in the 1990s?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia 17:58

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Krishani Dhanji, political reporter and live blogger for Guardian Australia, based in Canberra.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The North West Shelf Project 47:30

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The mining and exporting of fossil fuels is one of our biggest industries. It’s made a lot of people a lot of money. In the same breath, there is a price to be paid. Most notably environmentally.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Mighty Challenge Wednesday September 24th 2025 56:30

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Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Economics with Michael Janda 15:44

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Michael Janda, ABC News' Business Editor, has been working closely on the series and joined Philip Clark with a look at the latest economics and business news.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Food - Sauces 13:05

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Any lover of food, or cook, knows how crucial sauces are to a great meal. But getting sauce right is no easy task. Someone very familiar with making good sauces, particularly red ones, is Rosheen Kaul.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nobel scientist Jennifer Doudna with Natasha Mitchell — the gene editing revolution, radical ethics, and what's next? [Archive episode] 54:33

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Join a full house at the Sydney Opera House with Nobel winning scientist Jennifer Doudna and Big Ideas' presenter Natasha Mitchell to discuss the huge social, ethical, and scientific implications of the CRISPR gene editing revolution her groundbreaking discovery with Emmanuelle Charpentier and colleagues kicked off. From curative therapies to gene …

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Why the Wallabies are over being the 'almost' team 14:57

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It has been over two decades since the Wallabies last won the Bledisloe Cup but they have an opportunity this weekend to turn the tide on that stat. Scrum-half Tate McDermott says this crop of Wallabies are sick of being the almost team so how can they pounce on a run of lean form from their Kiwi counterparts? Featured: Tate McDermott, Wallabies sc…

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My father Bryce Courtenay: the charming, charismatic, compulsive liar 52:00

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To Australia he was a genius adman and best-selling author but behind closed doors Bryce Courtenay was a deeply flawed husband and father. His son, Adam, has tried to make sense of the lies, the ego and the heartbreak. When Adam Courtenay was growing up, he saw his dad Bryce as a hero. Bryce worked in advertising so he knew all the latest, coolest …

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How far have we really come in reducing fast food marketing to kids? 48:25

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Australian sleepwear brand Peter Alexandar has recently launched a ‘Macca’s’ collection which includes items for children. In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we ask for your thoughts on whether it is an appropriate collaboration, and whether it constitutes a form of fast-food advertising to young people. Also in this edition, is it time we f…

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Lisa Reihana brings truth to history 25:09

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Two hundred years ago, a French wallpaper pictured the Pacific: the islands and empire in perfect harmony against windless calm seas. But it was decoration. Pure fantasy. Until artist Lisa Reihana made history flicker — adding ceremony, desire, misunderstanding, and violence. Her vast video work In Pursuit of Venus [infected] premiered in Auckland,…

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Will a new president solve the Bombers problems? And concussion clarity required in the off-season 20:41

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Andrew Welsh has stepped in for David Barham as the president of the Essendon Football Club, will he be able to turn this club around? Mabior Chol has had his tribunal case thrown out, could we see a softening of the matrix next year to take into consideration concussions caused by football accidents? Which of Collingwood’s delisted players could g…

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The Mighty Challenge Tuesday September 23rd 2025 59:02

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - Political Analyst 15:00

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst with the Australia Institute and an independent political commentator.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bruce Shapiro's USA, Nepal in the aftermath of revolution, and Ackland on defamation 54:33

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The fallout of the Charlie Kirk assassination continues, with dozens of academics fired for their comments and Jimmy Kimmel returning to the air. Kirk was memorialised in a huge public event, in which Trump declared "hate" for his political opponents. In Nepal, the country is rebuilding its politics after a flash "Gen Z revolution" toppled the gove…

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Nightlife Tech - Mouthguards & Brain Injury 12:57

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Headgear has been seen as one way to protect players, but a newly developed mouthguard could take brain injury prevention to a new level.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tech Talk with Peter Marks - The Mobile Phone 48:13

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Peter Marks, mobile software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with a comprehensive discussion about mobile phones.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife History - The Last Week of September 17:44

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This week in 1973, during the Whitlam era, a highly divisive cultural moment occurred. Gough Whitlam decided to spend $2 million US dollars, to buy US artist Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is Australia fulfilling its legal duty to act on climate change? And High Court orders return of Bolivian artefact 29:05

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How does the recent advisory opinion handed down by the International Court of Justice shape discussions around climate change at the United Nations? And do Pacific island nations – among the most vulnerable to the impacts of global warming – believe Australia is doing enough to combat climate change?…

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Helen Vatsikopoulos — when the stories of migrants in Australia are silenced it's bad for all of us 54:34

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Stories help us to understand what is happening in the world and how it impacts us. Stories help us to relate to the experience of 'the Other' and their suffering building an emotional understanding. Journalist and academic Helen Vatiskopoulos describes the power of stories to share information to the masses and the problems that arise when the nar…

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Ray Chamberlain explains why the Brownlow ain't broken 14:54

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The Brownlow Medal is a magnet for outrage. Some are aghast that Nick Daicos missed out. Others are furious a solo masterpiece from Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera went unloved. The perennial conversation on the Brownlow centres on how it's 'broken' and how it might be 'fixed'. Maybe, it's actually fine just the way it is. Featured: Ray Chamberlain, former…

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Lab Notes: These high-tech mouthguards predict concussions 12:51

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If you've been watching the Women's Rugby World Cup, you may have noticed players have been wearing special mouthguards that light up when they've suffered a significant knock to the head. It's the first time these concussion-predicting mouthguards have been trialled at a major competition. So in the wake of recent concussion concerns, from profess…

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Lab Notes: These high-tech mouthguards predict concussions 12:51

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How this journalist took on a war criminal and won 53:00

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In 2017, journalist Nick McKenzie heard rumours of executions and cover-ups inside Australia’s most elite military unit. For the next eight years, Nick waged an epic battle for the truth to be acknowledged about Ben Roberts-Smith VC. Along with his colleague Chris Masters, Nick began an investigation which hinged on Australia’s most famous, and mos…

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Jimmy Kimmel has been reinstated 51:12

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Late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live will be back on air next Tuesday — following his suspension for comments made about the murder of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss how the suspension will impact the program and what his first show back might look like. Also in this edition, is it …

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Trump links paracetamol with autism. What’s the evidence? 12:00

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Trump has suggested there's a link between pregnant women taking paracetamol and autism in children. In a press conference Trump said pregnant women with fevers should "tough it out".By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Should we still value the Brownlow as the AFL’s top award? 21:00

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Gold Coast Sun Matt Rowell has taken home the top gong in the footy world, but is it still the most prestigious award in the industry? The footy world was shocked Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera didn't receive the full three points in Round 20. Should Izak Rankine been made ineligible, even though his suspension wasn't deemed a football act. Plus Zach Merr…

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Norman Ohler: Hitler's Secret Drug Addiction and How It Changed WW2

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Yes, Adolf Hitler - the guy who was apparently so 'pure' that he never even drank coffee - was secretly a drug addict. Norman Ohler, author of the bestselling book Blitzed, tells Marc Fennell (Stuff the British Stole) how a strange celebrity wellness doctor named Theodor Morell became Hitler's personal physician and used Hitler as a guinea pig for …

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Endometriosis: Pain, periods, medical gaslighting 40:00

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Around one million Australian women live with endometriosis. That's around one in seven, so chances are you know someone dealing with debilitating pain, medical misogyny and fertility issues because of the disease. Awareness about endometriosis has expanded in the last few years, but there's still a long way to go. Yumi Stynes meets women who've sp…

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Mark Kenny's Canberra, Trump's corporate clemency, and Muslim-Australian poetry 54:32

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The ANU's Mark Kenny on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's performance at the UN General Assembly, how US President Donald Trump is going easy on white collar criminals, and the world's first collection of Muslim-Australian poetry.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News First 21:21

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Hugh Riminton, National Affairs Editor, Ten News First.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Travel - Puglia 14:08

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Each of Italy's 20 regions has its own unique food culture, and Puglia, in the 'heel' of Italy's boot, boasts one of the country's most unique and underrated food cultures.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How good is your memory? 48:00

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Is your memory dimming with age, or are you determined to keep it sharp? Our memory, like most of our bodily functions, begins to wane slightly with age.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Science with Zoe Kean 13:45

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ABC science communicator Zoe Kean joined Philip Clark on Nightlife with a look at the latest science news.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The power of essays 55:04

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For 85 years, Meanjin has published the essays of Australian writers. The magazine's founding editor, Clem Christesen, wanted Meanjin's writers 'to reveal and clarify our life by showing it to us though a vision different from ours and deeper." In the wake of the news the magazine is closing, Big Ideas explores and celebrates the essay in all its f…