Podcast Episodes

20,000 seafarers are effectively 'prisoners of war', says shipping boss

Multiple tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked during the war in the Middle East.

Last month, the US-owned SafeSea Vis…

4 weeks ago

Peter Magyar's Tisza wins Hungary election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — a powerful far-right figure allied with US President Donald Trump — has conceded defeat in the country's elec…

4 weeks ago

US to start blockade of Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says the US Navy will commence a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, after weekend ceasefire talks failed.

In a post on X, US …

4 weeks ago

Breakfast Wrap: What is the future of the Iran ceasefire?

The Israeli Prime Minister has ordered talks with the Lebanese government, so what does this mean for the ceasefire in the Middle East?

We'll take you…

1 month ago

Poltical Panel: Australia's response to Trump's threats on Iran

This week was yet another dominated by the war in the middle east and US President Donald Trump's daily threats.

Our Friday political panel discuss. 

1 month ago

Does Iran pose more or less of a threat now? Marles says that's for the US to answer

The US and Iran are preparing for peace talks in Pakistan this weekend, as a two-week ceasefire deal for the Middle East appears to be largely holdin…

1 month ago

Greens call for Australia to 'start pushing back' on America

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's authorised direct negotiations with the Lebanese government, aimed at disarming Hezbollah, so wha…

1 month ago

King Island Council calls for support on aviation costs

Australia's island territories are facing significant pressures - as the costs of sea and air travel surge.

A federal Senate inquiry is currently prob…

1 month ago

Middle East ceasefire remains on shaky grounds

The Iranian government has accused Israel of a massacre in Lebanon - where a wave of strikes on Wednesday killed more than 300 people, according to t…

1 month ago

Is the Strait of Hormuz open, and can ships get through?

"We will bring the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new level", was the message from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei overnight, in a st…

1 month ago