Podcast Episodes

Iran’s global network of goons

There has been a spike in antisemitic attacks around the world, but there was something off about the ones happening here in Australia. The graffiti had Israel spelled wrong and they were committed l…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Matt has been stuck in the mud for seven years

There’s a story Matt’s been trying to tell on If You’re Listening almost since day one. It’s about the agriculture, soil and water of Ukraine, and he thinks it’s fascinating. Over the years he's trie…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Is Putin a master manipulator or a very smart guy?

Donald Trump once said he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day. Well, it’s now been over 200 days and he’s finally admitted that it might be a little more complicated than he origi…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is the cigar-toting, moustachioed-American named Gunslinger?

In 1999, a young American called Robert Bogucki dumped his bicycle and walked out into the Great Sandy Desert in remote northern Australia. In 2022, Erin Parke became obsessed with this story and the…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Art of the Peace Deal

It’s no secret that Donald Trump has his sights set on a Nobel Peace Prize. He already claims to have brokered peace in a number of conflicts around the world - and is now planning ceasefire talks fo…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Does the Chinese Embassy look tacky?

When Palestinian statehood is recognised at the UN General Assembly in September, a small office tucked away in a residential street in Canberra will become the official embassy of Palestine. 

This of…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The blueprint for Palestine

Australia, the UK, France and Canada intend to recognise Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly in September. But what does that actually mean? 

Well Timor Leste, the small island nation 500k…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kara drags Matt back down the rabbit hole

After an entire week looking into the Oslo Accords, we still had a residual urge to find out more about Mona Juul and Terje Rod Larsen, the Norwegian couple who were instrumental in brokering that la…

Published on 3 months ago

How Middle East peace plans were hatched in the Norwegian woods

Even the most seasoned negotiators can’t agree on how to bring peace to the Middle East. Everyone agrees that - on a personal level - it’s a problem too big, too old and too entrenched for them to ev…

Published on 3 months ago

The nurse on death row in Yemen

Getting accused of murder is never a good thing. But, hypothetically if you are going to get accused of murder, it’s generally for the best that it’s not somewhere like Houthi-controlled Yemen - a pa…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago