Podcast Episodes

The Really Big One: Controlling AI

A new global arms race is on, to develop and control AI. But with so much power and profit tied up in this transformative new technology, is it in an…

1 year, 11 months ago

BONUS EP: Timor's PM Xanana Gusmão

As a resistance fighter turned statesman, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão has devoted his life to the struggle for Timorese independence. On the sidelin…

1 year, 11 months ago

SPECIAL EP: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

Sitting down with Geraldine and Hamish on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed his de…

1 year, 11 months ago

Is Putin winning?

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, it's increasingly becoming a battle for hearts and minds. Angela Stent has met Putin - 16 times - a…

2 years ago

Can Australia defend itself?

Big decisions are being made about the future of Australian defence, with very little public debate. Highly esteemed defence strategist Hugh White is…

2 years ago

Is chaos the new world order?

Financial Times journalist Gideon Rachman says the world order is fundamentally shifting, and not in a good way.

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2 years ago

Should we stop ignoring Indonesia?

What might this upcoming election mean for the Indonesia - Australia relationship? 

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2 years ago

Iran's war: What are the missing pieces of the puzzle?

Following the death of three Americans, pressure is growing on President Biden to take a stronger stance against Iran. Few, however, are asking what …

2 years, 1 month ago

Avoiding catastrophe: why John Bolton doesn't want World War III

With the Israel-Gaza war spilling into the broader Middle East and a US election looming that could see the re-election of Donald Trump as president,…

2 years, 1 month ago

INTRODUCING Global Roaming

A war breaks out, a leader emerges, a revolution unfolds. How did it happen, and what are the implications for you? Two award-winning journalists wit…

2 years, 1 month ago