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Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

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A war breaks out, a leader emerges, a revolution unfolds. How did it happen, and what are the implications for you? Award-winning journalists Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald are joined by two new hosts, former foreign correspondent Kylie Morris and journalist Latika Bourke in London. Every day, they'll be discussing the biggest world events and how to make of sense of them. Along with expert... more

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Recent Guests

Shiro Armstrong
Director of the Australia–Japan Research Centre
ANU Crawford School of Public Policy
Episode: If Australia can't trust the US, can it trust Japan?
Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
Founder and CEO of the Bourse & Bazaar Foundation; expert on Iran's political economy
Bourse & Bazaar Foundation
Episode: The Iran trap: No peace no war
David Smith
The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief
The Guardian
Episode: Why is the US so prone to political violence?
Rohit Krishnan
AI investor and operator; Sub-stack essayist, The Strange Loop Canon
Independent / The Strange Loop Canon
Episode: The AI arms race: How the US and China are fighting for the future
Alexis Wichowski
Professor at Columbia University, expert on tech, government and power
Columbia University
Episode: Indonesia Rising: How do you ban social media on an archipelago?
Kenneth Roth
American attorney and former executive director of Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch
Episode: What happened to the ICC case against Benjamin Netanyahu?
Elizabeth Bruenig
Staff writer at The Atlantic, writes on theology and politics; former writer for The New York Times and Washington Post
The Atlantic
Episode: The President vs the Pope: How Trump's 'holy war' is stoking old rivalries
Mari Pangestu
Indonesian economist, ministerial advisor, former trade minister
Indonesia government/World Bank advisor
Episode: Indonesia Rising: Can Australia keep up with our neighbour's rapid growth?
James Crabtree
Geopolitical analyst and author with extensive Asia experience; advisor to PMs Brown and Blair
Geopolitical Analysis / Author
Episode: Keir Starmer is ‘fed up’ and so are the British. Is the UK doomed?

Hosts

Hamish Macdonald
Co-host with extensive background in global affairs and on-site reporting
Geraldine Doogue
Co-host with long-standing experience in international journalism and public affairs
Kylie Morris
Co-host / on-site journalist contributing to international coverage
Latika Bourke
Co-host focused on international reporting and analysis

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 657 ratings
  • The Lives Of Australian Diplomats

    Just three words:

    Over too soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiannaArt
    Australiaa month ago
  • A great mix of hosts

    Diversity of views, experience and backgrounds but united in professional enthusiasm for their craft. Perfect for today’s current affairs world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orble the Old
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love the drama of the new music.

    Matches the urgency of our times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimonAlfref
    Australia2 months ago
  • Stop interrupting

    Please stop interrupting the guests. Let them finish!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TRHIDA
    Australia2 months ago
  • Rodger Shanahn insights

    It was good to get the perspective of a military view about operations. The personnel are doing the job based on the intelligence - that you hope is up to date.

    Reporting the facts is always another view that needs to be appreciated especially those in the field.

    Of course Peace everywhere would be preferable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amoloch007
    Australia2 months ago

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Hosts deliver global context with clear, accessible analysis.
Some episodes attract polarized feedback on guest choices or framing.
A strong roster of informed guests and sharp questioning.
Listeners praise the show's breadth of perspectives and rigorous discussion of geopolitics.

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#80
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#13
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#222
Singapore/News
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#243
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Indonesia Rising: How do you ban social media on an archipelago?
Q: Should a country throttle access to a platform if it doesn't comply?
She suggests that while extreme, governments must consider all options, including throttling access, because platforms have previously cut off access to nations, indicating a power dynamic that could shift in the future.
Indonesia Rising: How do you ban social media on an archipelago?
Q: Are you leaving any social media platforms as a result of this conversation?
The guest notes she uses LinkedIn and has left Twitter for years, citing personal benefits like reduced noise and more reading, which reflects how professionals might reassess platform use in light of governance and safety concerns.
Why is the US so prone to political violence?
Q: David, going back to the comparison with Butler, Pennsylvania, I remember watching out thinking this election is over, Trump has won. Do you think there's any possibility that this also forms some kind of popularity boost for Trump or we're too far into his presidency now for that to have any effect in the same way?
David Smith suggests that a short-term boost is unlikely to be lasting, noting that compared with earlier images from Butler, Pennsylvania, this event did not generate a defining, transformative moment for Trump in the same way, though public perception can be volatile and influenced by immediate narratives. He emphasizes ongoing questions about impeachment, governance, and how the episode fits into broader trends rather than a simple bounce.
Is a global recession inevitable?
Q: What are the policy options available to the US, and how do they compare to Australia's options?
Institutionally, the US has different levers and a larger fiscal capacity, while Australia benefits from strong institutions and exchange-rate policy; both face the constraint of war-time spending, but the fundamental takeaway is that policy needs to balance immediate economic stabilization with long-term fiscal sustainability.
How Hungary trumped Orbán
Q: How might Magyar's government approach EU funds and relations with the EU and Ukraine?
Magyar is expected to be pro-EU and pro-NATO, aiming to unlock EU funds while managing a cautious stance on Ukraine, balancing EU expectations with domestic concerns and signaling a cooperative but guarded approach.

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Global Roaming features seasoned international affairs journalists who explore major world events through a distinctly Australian lens. Across recent episodes the show frequently weighs geopolitics, Middle East tensions, US–China dynamics, and global economic shocks, often bringing in on-the-ground reporting and expert guests to unpack complex scenarios. Notable strengths include a strong host chemistry, rigorous guest selection from journalism, academia, and policy circles, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with nuance. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want global context, thoughtful analysis, and accessible explanations of how big-picture events translate into real-world outcomes.

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1. Shiro Armstrong
2. Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
3. David Smith
4. Rohit Krishnan
5. Alexis Wichowski
6. Kenneth Roth
7. Elizabeth Bruenig
8. Mari Pangestu

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