Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLNL update: Irris Makler on the Gaza peace process
Journalist Irris Makler returns to Late Night Live in the wake of Israel, Hamas and the negotiating parties reaching an agreement on the 'first phase' of the Gaza peace proposal.
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Have we forgotten the value of shade?
On a warming planet, heatwaves are proving increasingly deadly. But in the cities where most of us live, shade can be hard to come by. In ancient times, shade was prioritised for urban comfort, but i…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Consent on trial: inside the Gisele Pelicot case
Gisele Pelicot became a feminist hero when she waived her right to anonymity after being drugged and raped by her husband and at least fifty other men. She famously said the shame should be on those …
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Oliphant: the Australian behind the bomb
Sir Mark Oliphant hasn't had a billion-dollar movie made about him, but — according to the author Roland Perry — maybe he should have. Oliphant was an Australian physicist who played a crucial role i…
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Sanctions and bombing pushing Iran towards China
In June Israel launched a surprise 12 day long attack on Iran. The US joined in, damaging much of their nuclear infrastructure and large parts of Tehran. Now England, Germany and France have weighed …
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Predator-Free by 2050: New Zealand’s high-stakes bid to reclaim its natural heritage
New Zealand has an ambitious mission to become predator-free by 2050, aiming to eradicate all invasive species—such as rats, stoats, and possums—that threaten its unique wildlife. This conservation e…
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How two years has changed Israel and Gaza
Two years on from Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7th, Israel and Gaza are irrevocably changed. Journalist Irris Makler reflects on the profound sorrow of Israelis and Palestinians, the political …
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Bruce Shapiro's USA: Trump turns troops on "enemy within"
US President Donald Trump is determined to deploy the National Guard in more American cities to support deportation efforts, but a Trump-appointed judge in Oregon has blocked deployment in Portland.
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Plant hunters: the 19th century orchid mania
'Plant hunting required cunning, resilience, and a seemingly unshakeable sense of entitlement to the resources of other nations.' An account of the hunt for a particular 'lost orchid'.
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Rutger Bregman wants you to stop wasting your talents and show some 'moral ambition'
Dutch historian and writer Rutger Bregman is good at making wealthy people uncomfortable. In 2019, he called out the billionaires at Davos for their tax avoidance. His new book Moral Ambition calls o…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago