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Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

ABC Australia
Australia
United States
China
Iran
Donald Trump
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Russia
Ukraine
Israel
Indonesia
NATO
Taiwan
Gaza
European Union
Syria
Germany
Middle East
Munich Security Conference
Democracy
Ukraine Conflict

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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Martin Luther King III
Tireless advocate for human rights, democracy, and equality
Episode: Does Martin Luther King III still have a dream?
Professor Brian Cox
Renowned physicist and UN Champion for Space
Episode: Prof Brian Cox on whether Elon Musk owns the moon
Vali Nasr
International relations specialist and former advisor to Henry Kissinger
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: What does Trump actually want from Iran?
Jon Sopel
British journalist, former North America editor for the BBC.
The News Agents
Episode: Was Epstein running a Russian spy operation?
David Wood
Senior Analyst, International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: Lebanon in the balance: will the ceasfire hold?
John Curtis
Labour MP for 23 years and author of A Century of Labour
Labour Party, United Kingdom
Episode: Starmer’s gone: So can the ‘King of the North’ win back Britain’s working class?
Robert Bryce
Energy journalist and commentator focused on infrastructure conflicts in America
Author and Journalist
Episode: Data Centres: The next gold mine or black hole? Lessons from America
Terry Garcia
Explorer and scientist, former chief scientist and exploration officer at National Geographic
National Geographic Society
Episode: What's left to explore? Our planets secrets yet to be unlocked
David Goldblatt
Football writer and author
Author of The Ball is Round, Injury Time
Episode: World Cup fever: is it still the ‘beautiful game’?

Hosts

Geraldine Doogue
Co-host/Journalist, guiding interviews and introducing topics
Hamish Macdonald
Co-host/Journalist, guiding discussions and introducing guests
Latika Bourke
Co-host/Journalist, introduces episodes and guides interviews
Kylie Morris
Co-host/Journalist, joint episode introductions and guiding discussions

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 685 ratings
  • Great

    Intro music’s a bit self-important though

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solowoman07
    Australia2 months ago
  • The Lives Of Australian Diplomats

    Just three words:

    Over too soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiannaArt
    Australia3 months 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
    Australia4 months ago
  • Love the drama of the new music.

    Matches the urgency of our times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimonAlfref
    Australia4 months ago
  • Stop interrupting

    Please stop interrupting the guests. Let them finish!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TRHIDA
    Australia4 months ago

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Audiences value the balance of on-the-ground reporting and big-picture context.
Some critique the pacing or pacing of guest interruptions but overall view quality positively.
Listeners praise the show's depth and diverse viewpoints.
Many appreciate the practical, world-events-focused analysis.

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#136
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Apple Podcasts
#26
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#195
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What's left to explore? The secrets of space unlocked Part 2.
Q: Do you think the same rules apply to space exploration as to Earth-based exploration?
Yes, but with an emphasis on multilateral cooperation and international governance to ensure safeguards, not just national interests.
Data Centres: The next gold mine or black hole? Lessons from America
Q: It sounds like this thing is really big. How big is this in America right now? Can you paint a scale, a picture of the scale of this?
The data center sector is massive, with hundreds of billions in play, hundreds of data centers already built or proposed, and a visible, growing backlash across diverse communities that can influence policy and elections.
Lebanon in the balance: will the ceasfire hold?
Q: What practical steps could Washington take to bring Lebanon closer to a sustained peace beyond rhetoric?
There could be targeted steps like promoting a pilot zones withdrawal mechanism, coordinating on regional security arrangements with the Lebanese army, and considering measured sanctions or incentives that avoid destabilizing effects while keeping Israel and Lebanon on a path toward de-escalation.
Lebanon in the balance: will the ceasfire hold?
Q: David, can I take you half a step back to something you were talking about there?
The US is pressing for a ceasefire and is weighing how to influence Netanyahu, but the complexity lies in ensuring that disengagement and peace negotiations do not jeopardize the broader goal of stopping fighting in Lebanon, while also keeping pressure on Iran.
Is Australia being transparent about exports to Israel?
Q: How do Australian standards compare to those in the US, the Netherlands, and the UK in terms of transparency?
In the US, licenses are published and visible; the Netherlands has seen a court rule against arms parts supply; the UK uses national security as a rationale to limit disclosure, while Australia has not matched the level of transparency seen in those jurisdictions.

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Globally focused, this program assembles seasoned journalists, diplomats, and policy experts to unpack major international events through a regional lens. Episodes routinely explore diplomacy, geopolitics, energy, and regional power dynamics with on-the-ground reporting, expert guests, and thoughtful debate. Notable strengths include a clear preference for practical context—from how diplomacy plays out in real time to the economics of energy transitions—and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives. Listeners likely value sharp analysis, diverse perspectives, and actionable takeaways for understanding world affairs from an Australian viewpoint.

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