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Why Peter Dutton referred David Van to a body without real powers
Episode 992
Parliament is struggling with how to handle the case of Senator David Van, who continues to strenuously deny allegations of sexual harassment and ass…
2 years, 9 months ago
Will Vladimir Putin survive the year?
Episode 991
Russian president Vladimir Putin may have averted an armed mutiny, but the wounds could prove fatal for his leadership.
Wagner group, a private milita…
2 years, 9 months ago
Australian police and their use of excessive force
Episode 990
A string of recent incidents involving the use of force has raised questions about the way in which Australian police wield power, and how these inci…
2 years, 9 months ago
Crimes and Misdemeanours: Donald Trump and Hunter Biden
Episode 989
We learned this week that United States president Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, will accept a plea deal on federal tax crimes.
With the 2024 presidential r…
2 years, 9 months ago
Max Chandler-Mather on why the Greens blocked the housing fund
Episode 988
The government’s housing policy could be dead in the water.
On Monday, the Greens chose to block the legislation – by deferring the vote on the bill u…
2 years, 9 months ago
How the justice system failed Kathleen Folbigg
Episode 987
Kathleen Folbigg was once known as Australia’s worst female serial killer – now she’s free after being pardoned.
New scientific evidence played a big …
2 years, 9 months ago
Peacock in the Pacific: Inside Australia’s bid to host COP31
Episode 986
The Albanese government is campaigning to host the next United Nations Climate Conference in partnership with Pacific nations.
Some have described thi…
2 years, 9 months ago
Why private schools are ruining Australia
Episode 985
One way that inequality becomes baked into Australian society is through education.
For decades, the school system has become increasingly stratified…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Weekend Read: Esther Linder on food insecurity
Episode 984
Today, journalist Esther Linder will be reading her piece from the May issue of The Monthly.
While Australians often can’t skip a rent payment, they c…
2 years, 10 months ago
Lidia Thorpe alleges sexual assault in Parliament House
Episode 983
Parliament began this week with bitter arguments over the handling of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation, with the opposition using leaked text messag…
2 years, 10 months ago