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Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

ABC Australia
Australia
United States
China
Donald Trump
Iran
AUKUS
Russia
Ukraine
Israel
Indonesia
NATO
Gaza
Taiwan
Artificial Intelligence
European Union
Munich Security Conference
Tariffs
Hamas
Middle East
Sudan

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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Omar Musa
Miles Franklin Award-winning author and musician
Author, Fierceland
Episode: Borneo's vanishing rainforest: Omar Musa on palm oil, power and colonial ghosts
Daniel Trilling
London-based journalist and author
Author of If We Tolerate This, How the British Establishment Made the Far Right Respectable
Episode: What's behind the global rise of far-right populism?
Simon Hill
Football commentator
BBC World Service, ITV, SBS, Fox Sports, Paramount
Episode: Is FIFA selling the World Cup? The revolt against Gianni Infantino
Larissa Wiese
Deputy Director of the International Space Centre
University of Western Australia
Episode: Is Australia about to blow its one shot at space?
Rhys Wiese
Deputy Director of the International Space Centre (appears as guest in discussion)
University of Western Australia
Episode: Is Australia about to blow its one shot at space?
Peter Beinart
Author of Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, A Reckoning; professor
City University of New York; Jewish Currents
Episode: Should Israel remain a Jewish state? A look at Gaza's future.
Claire Lehmann
Journalist, founder of Quillette
Quillette
Episode: Is Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey conservative, woke, or something else entirely?
Michael Crick
Veteran UK broadcaster, biographer of Nigel Farage
BBC/Channel 4 News author
Episode: Farage vs Binface: the by-election Britain can't ignore
Cory Doctorow
Tech commentator and AI skeptic
Self-employed (author and commentator)
Episode: AI is a bubble, not a revolution. Cory Doctorow explains why

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 696 ratings
  • Hamish likes the sound of his own voice

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nardi Numbat
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love the format

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kubow77
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great

    Intro music’s a bit self-important though

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solowoman07
    Australia3 months ago
  • The Lives Of Australian Diplomats

    Just three words:

    Over too soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiannaArt
    Australia4 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
    Australia5 months ago

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Many appreciate the practical, world-events-focused analysis.

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What's behind the global rise of far-right populism?
Q: Could nationalism form the basis for a global network while remaining distinct in each country?
Daniel explains that while there is a shared political style among far-right groups, it remains geographically diverse. The core ideas—authentic representation of the people against elites and radical nationalism—are common, but actors tailor messages to local contexts rather than operating a single coordinated global campaign.
Borneo's vanishing rainforest: Omar Musa on palm oil, power and colonial ghosts
Q: How does your background shape your approach to multiculturalism and the story of Borneo in Fierceland?
My mixed heritage and experiences in Australia and Asia push me to use art as a tool for empathy and connection, showing that diverse histories can coexist and enrich a society.
Borneo's vanishing rainforest: Omar Musa on palm oil, power and colonial ghosts
Q: What do you say in response to someone who accuses you of promoting division or hate by challenging mythologies of national identity?
I argue that criticizing these mythologies is about making a country larger and more inclusive, not about hate; it's about allowing space for multiple views and for the nation to be truly expansive.
Nowhere is safe: Sudan's drone war on its own people
Q: Tell me what you're seeing on the ground in the refugee camps and where the most critical area of need is, Noah.
Noah outlines that three years of displacement have left camps severely underfunded, overcrowded, and unable to provide reliable food, water, and healthcare, with a rising pattern of drone strikes threatening shelter and local services.
Iran is done backing down. Is Trump's war now unwinnable?
Q: Professor Pape, what are the options for de-escalation for both the United States and Iran, and are there any options that don't involve capitulation?
De-escalation options have largely passed; the historical record suggests declaring victory and stopping the bombing could have worked earlier, but now containment and careful diplomacy are the remaining avenues, though domestic politics and misaligned incentives have made that extremely challenging.

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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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2. Daniel Trilling
3. Simon Hill
4. Larissa Wiese
5. Rhys Wiese
6. Peter Beinart
7. Claire Lehmann
8. Michael Crick

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