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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? Two award-winning journalists with decades of experience reporting on major world events, Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald join forces for a fresh conversation about global news and how to make sense of it. Along with expert guests, they take a single topic and examine it with A... more

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In this Global Roaming limited series, Hamish Macdonald and Geraldine Doogue are inviting big thinkers from different fields to consider how Australia can not just survive - but thrive - in a more challenging world.

In this final instalment, Michae... more

In this Global Roaming limited series, Hamish Macdonald and Geraldine Doogue are inviting big thinkers from different fields to consider how Australia can not just survive - but thrive - in a more challenging world.

In this episode the Lowy Institu... more

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Recent Guests

Lydia Khalil
Program Director of the Transnational Challenges Programme at the Lowy Institute, expert in transnational threats.
Lowy Institute
Episode: Getting Lucky... Again: Lydia Khalil - Tackling New Security Threats
Alan Finkel
Former Chief Scientist of Australia and entrepreneur
Episode: Getting Lucky... Again: Alan Finkel - Fixing the Rocky Road to Net Zero
Danielle Jaku
Granddaughter of Eddie Jaku, a Holocaust survivor
Episode: When Global Conflict Came to Bondi
Kellie Sloane
New state opposition leader in NSW
Member for Vaucluse
Episode: When Global Conflict Came to Bondi
Steve Pearce
Chief Executive of Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving NSW
Episode: When Global Conflict Came to Bondi
Russell Crowe
Award-winning actor known for his roles in numerous major films.
Episode: Russell Crowe: The Power of Speaking Across Divides
William Dalrymple
Historian and fellow podcaster known for his insights into history and geopolitics.
Author of The Golden Road
Episode: William Dalrymple: Why We Shouldn't Tear Down Statues
Jon Bonfiglio
Journalist covering Latin America
Episode: The dark motivations behind Trump's war on Venezuelan 'narco-terrorists'
Timothy Shenk
Historian of modern American politics at George Washington University
Episode: Is Zohran Mamdani a Blessing or a Curse for Democrats?

Hosts

Hamish Macdonald
Host with significant experience in global journalism and reporting on major world events.
Geraldine Doogue
Host renowned for her engaging discussions and expertise in political and societal themes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 601 ratings
  • Woohoo

    Great news about roamin’ more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amoloch007
    Australiaa month ago
  • Amelia Lester - more please

    Great to hear Amelia Lester as a guest host on the 7/11/25 episode of the podcast regarding Mandami. Amelia is an excellent writer and podcaster. Balanced, whip smart and fresh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SunnyF2000
    Australia2 months ago
  • More Amelia

    Loved hearing Amelia Lester this eeek

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaywatch
    Australia2 months ago
  • Interview with mr McWilliam

    What a stunningly informative humorously mindadjusting interview!! Need to get our collective ducks in a row.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evabrick
    Australia3 months ago
  • Fascinating and scary

    I just listened to Geraldine interview David McWilliams about a possible global financial crash and found it both fascinating and very scary. It was easy to understand, and entertaining. Well done - but what shall I do with my super????

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jakeelza
    Australia3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate the experienced hosts for their insightful questions and balanced discussions with guests.
There are occasional criticisms regarding the hosts' perspectives on controversial subjects, pointing to a diversity of opinions among listeners.
The engaging presentation style is often highlighted as making complex topics easier to understand for general audiences.
Listeners praise the thoughtful analysis and depth of coverage on important global issues.

Chart Rankings

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#106
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#13
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#174
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#187
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Getting Lucky... Again: Lydia Khalil - Tackling New Security Threats
Q: How would you answer that?
We need to call it out bolder; much of the activity is being conducted by revisionist states trying to change the status quo.
Getting Lucky... Again: Lydia Khalil - Tackling New Security Threats
Q: Who is exactly doing this kind of thing?
It's a combination of both international and national actors; sometimes extremist groups conduct attacks with a little bit of foreign help behind those actions.
Getting Lucky... Again: Alan Finkel - Fixing the Rocky Road to Net Zero
Q: Why does AI certification matter?
It preserves social interaction and human identity through creative outputs.
Getting Lucky... Again: Alan Finkel - Fixing the Rocky Road to Net Zero
Q: What does it look like for Australia to become a clean energy superpower?
It would involve adding value to raw minerals through low-cost energy but we are currently not achieving this.
Getting Lucky... Again: Alan Finkel - Fixing the Rocky Road to Net Zero
Q: Is there a point at which this energy transition becomes not a drag on economic growth, but a driver of it?
In principle, it can, but it's slipping away due to lack of progress and high electricity costs.

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1. Lydia Khalil
2. Alan Finkel
3. Danielle Jaku
4. Kellie Sloane
5. Steve Pearce
6. Russell Crowe
7. William Dalrymple
8. Jon Bonfiglio

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