Podcast Episodes

Antisemitism is feeding all forms of extremism: Peter Hartcher on ASIO boss’ striking speech

In December last year, Australia was confronted with its worst-ever incident of antisemitic violence when gunmen killed 15 people on Bondi Beach at a…

8 hours ago

'Only a rort if you're not in on it': Inside the Big Build scandal

The Victorian government has staked its reputation, to a large extent, on an ambitious infrastructure program – termed the Big Build by state Labor, …

1 day, 8 hours ago

Is the Karl Stefanovic saga a midlife crisis or media evolution?

Karl Stefanovic was the face of Australian morning television for 25 years. Lauded for wearing the same suit for a year to highlight sexism, laughed …

2 days, 8 hours ago

In an age of information overload, this is what happens to our brains

For decades, neuroscientists have offered opposing theories for how our brains process the risks and rewards of daily life. Some thought our brains d…

3 days, 8 hours ago

High risk or the right time? Zali Steggall on the new teal party

This week independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender announced they would form a new political party, Community Strong Australia.

Steggall was…

6 days, 21 hours ago

Peter Hartcher on Australian nihilism, fear and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation

More Australians feel unsafe in the world than ever before, according to new research from the Lowy Institute.

And it is this environment of fear – f…

1 week ago

Starmer ousted: Why the British government is in turmoil

After months of criticism, and two significant scandals, Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister.

So, why is the country on the cusp o…

1 week, 1 day ago

'Be sensible and keep your mouth shut': The private school facing allegations of control

With heritage-listed sandstone turrets and iron gates, the Redeemer Baptist School promises Sydney parents the private school dream: a prestigious, d…

1 week, 2 days ago

From dust to dust: Is human composting the new way to bury the dead?

For decades now, if someone died, there were two choices: burial, or cremation.

But soon, Australians may get a third choice for how they choose to f…

1 week, 3 days ago

Falsities, nastiness and the Trump ‘vibe’ tapped: Hanson at the Press Club

The hottest ticket in Australian politics this week was Pauline Hanson's first address to the National Press Club, which happened on Wednesday.

The P…

1 week, 6 days ago