Podcast Episodes

Bruce Shapiro's USA: Trump's 'big beautiful bill', and NYC's mayoral race shock

Will Trump's 'big beautiful bill' pass by his preferred deadline of July 4th? And what will the Democratic party learn from the success of 33 year-old democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, i…

Published on 6 months ago

Matthew Flinders' brother

Samuel Flinders was the de facto astronomer on Matthew Flinders' circumnavigation of Australia. But a family feud meant Samuel was never given due credit, for anything he did 

Guest: Richard de Grijs,…

Published on 6 months ago

Breaking the Code: MI6’s First Woman Chief

The first female head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, often known as MI6, will take the reins in a few months. The chief of the SIS is the only role that's made public. Blaise Metreweli is …

Published on 6 months ago

How bold will Albanese be in his second term?

On the back of a monumental election victory, and with a thumping majority in the parliament, how will Prime Minister Albanese approach politics - both at home and with world leaders abroad?

Published on 6 months ago

The murderous rampage of Joe and Jimmy Governor in 1900 New South Wales

In the winter of 1900, Wiradjuri man Jimmy Governor and his brother Joe murdered nine people across New South Wales, in a rampage that caused panic in the colony on the cusp of nationhood. Apparently…

Published on 6 months ago

Cooperating over space resources

Some of the same countries that are in conflict right now are sitting in United Nations meetings together to discuss the future of outer space. Steven Freeland is charged with helping these warring n…

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The Māori lesbian activist trailblazer who broke academic records

Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku has led such a rich, full life already that her memoir only covers the first 26 years of her life - from 1949-1975.  And it’s a rollicking ride. 

The emeritus professor was the fi…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Emmanuel Macron: the unlikely European statesman?

Emmanuel Macron, the 25th President of France - a liberal centrist - is in dire political straits at home. President since 2017, his current term will end in 2027.  Despite the domestic turmoil, Macr…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Lost noses from the ancient world

When walking through the ancient Roman Galleries at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, you'll see the bust of ancient philosopher, Socrates. His rugged face, worn, nuggety, and yet one of the greates…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Backstory to Assange's secret deal for freedom

A year ago this week Julian Assange was released from prison after a 14-year fight for freedom. Assange accepted a guilty plea of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. documents in exchan…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago