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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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Lula wasn't supposed to win.

Just three weeks before Brazil's presidential runoff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was trailing Flavio Bolsonaro by 2.2 million votes and staring down defeat. Then something extraordinary happened. Lula became the first can... more

The US has been hit by a blue wave, maybe even a tsunami. But what can the Democrats achieve with their control of the congress?

Hamish Macdonald and Geraldine Doogue speak with Dane Waters, a Republican political strategist who crossed the aisle to... more

In February this year, the New START treaty governing nuclear weapon stockpiles in USA and Russia expired. Is there anything to replace it?

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jane Perlez, host of the podcast Face Off: Nuclear Anarchy, joins Hamish Ma... more

South Africa's politics are changing fast, and it may signal something much bigger.

The African National Congress, the party of Nelson Mandela and President Cyril Ramaphosa, is losing its grip on the country's biggest cities. In Johannesburg, years ... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Shapiro
Research director at the European Council on Foreign Relations
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Is Trump’s Russia diesel deal designed to win the midterms?
Waleed Aly
Journalist and author of the Quarterly Essay “Time of Monsters: What Future for Liberalism?”
Episode: Has liberalism stopped working? Waleed Aly on a world of 'monsters'
Laura Tingle
ABC Global Affairs Editor
ABC
Episode: Israel in deadlock: Will the Arab parties decide who governs?
Eric Tlozek
Former ABC Middle East correspondent
ABC
Episode: Israel in deadlock: Will the Arab parties decide who governs?
Stéphane Séjourné
European Commission Executive Vice President for Industrial Strategy
European Commission
Episode: Is liberal Europe fighting for its life?
Andrea Lawlor
Associate professor of political science specializing in Canadian public policy and election law
McMaster University
Episode: Trump wanted a 51st state. Canada said no
Matthew Doran
ABC Middle East correspondent and Walkley Award nominee for Gaza coverage
ABC
Episode: Netanyahu's on the campaign trail: Will he survive Israel's election?
Marek Menkiszak
Head of the Russian department at the Centre for Eastern Studies
Centre for Eastern Studies
Episode: Is Europe at war with Russia? Russia seems to think so
Julie Posetti
Australian journalist, academic and UN researcher who led a landmark study on online violence against women in public life
UN Women
Episode: How can we protect women in politics?

Hosts

Hamish Macdonald
Host with a background as a journalist and foreign correspondent; associated with ABC/Radio National and Global Roaming platforms.
Geraldine Doogue
Co-host known for interviewing global leaders and covering international affairs; long-standing ABC presence.
Waleed Aly
Co-host with a focus on political analysis and contemporary issues; frequent guest and commentator.
Latika Bourke
Co-host with journalism background; covers global politics and policy with a regional lens.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 709 ratings
  • Lost its way

    This podcast has lost its meaning. Too many hosts, too many topics. Perhaps this is exactly what you intended. To me it feels watered down. All I can say is I liked it with Geraldine and Hamish but now I enjoy less episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Neil 025
    Australiaa month ago
  • Global Roaming provides a wide range of very thoughtful podcasts and makes a great contribution to public informationa and debate.

    However, I am very disappointed by the loaded and biased question recentky asked of the PM by Latika Bourke on behalf of The Nightly. This demonstrates a certain ambivalence to journalistic impartiality and I can no longer trust her involvement in Global Roaming.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Schnitzel Fritz
    a month ago
  • No promotions of other shows

    Love all ABC podcasts but hate the 30 second promos at the beginning of every show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimonAlfref
    Australia3 months ago
  • Hamish likes the sound of his own voice

    Hamish. You are not the messiah. You ego maniac.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nardi Numbat
    Australia5 months ago
  • Love the format

    Getting so much out of the new format and the new presenters. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kubow77
    Australia6 months ago

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Guests are described as credible and informative, though some critique conversational dynamics.
Format and pacing changes are noted—generally positive about depth and analysis.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous, global perspective and the diverse host lineup.

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#71
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#18
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#204
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#226
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Is Trump’s Russia diesel deal designed to win the midterms?
Q: Are there alternatives to Starlink? Can Europe replace this, for example?
Shapiro says there is no current alternative, but European, Chinese, and Russian systems are in development and could take several years to catch up.
Is Trump’s Russia diesel deal designed to win the midterms?
Q: Can you see it that way? That ultimately, this is Trump saying to Zelensky, we've had enough, we're now on Russia's side.
Shapiro says the administration is not simply switching sides; he argues it is acting according to Trump's domestic political priorities, including diesel prices, and may shift policy again if that becomes useful.
Has liberalism stopped working? Waleed Aly on a world of 'monsters'
Q: Are we stuffed?
Aly says the future could be bleak, but suggests that current political upheaval may reflect attempts to recover a sense of common good. He sees some basis for hope in Australia's history of social solidarity.
Has liberalism stopped working? Waleed Aly on a world of 'monsters'
Q: Is the concept of democracy a liberal construct? Is Australia a democracy or a true democracy?
Aly says true democracy is not practical at the scale of a modern population. He argues that liberal rights and protections limit what a majority can overturn, while democracy without those protections can become illiberal.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro surge: Are Trump’s friends taking over Latin America?
Q: What would this mean for Brazil's foreign policy?
Aragão expects a Bolsonaro government to pursue closer relations with the United States while maintaining trade with China, on which Brazil is highly dependent for agricultural exports. He also sees the EU-Mercosur agreement as an opportunity to expand exports to Europe, though trade arrangements within Mercosur would be difficult to manage.

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What is Global Roaming about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, this program offers in-depth global affairs analysis with a focus on diplomacy, governance, security, and technology. Regular conversations cover US and European politics, Middle East dynamics, regional power shifts in the Pacific, and the impact of AI and digital policy on democracy. Notable angles include how international institutions respond to crises, the tension between advocacy and policy, and the human stories behind geopolitical events. A distinctive trait is the blend of established reporters with rising voices, delivering rigorous scrutiny, diverse viewpoints, and accessible context for listeners who want to understand how world events connect to Australian perspectives. This mix makes it a strong fit for ... more

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1. Jeremy Shapiro
2. Waleed Aly
3. Laura Tingle
4. Eric Tlozek
5. Stéphane Séjourné
6. Andrea Lawlor
7. Matthew Doran
8. Marek Menkiszak

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