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Donald Trump
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Anthony Albanese
Trade Union Movement

Incisive analysis, fearless debates and nightly surprises. Explore the serious, the strange and the profound with David Marr.

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Latest Episodes

Bruce Shapiro looks at the Republicans' shaping of South Carolina's congressional districts, in an effort to win the November mid-terms. John Safran's new documentary for SBS explores the notion of offence, and what can and cannot be said in Australi... more

Anna Henderson looks at why the government remains unpopular despite popular support for changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax in the budget.Dr. Guy Shalev, CEO of Physicians for Human Rights Israel, on why the IDF continues to hold fourt... more

There have been 141 royal commissions in Australia since Federation, but not all of them have brought about meaningful policy change. Plus, a new book tells the stories of people who have struggled to protect their food culture in the face of war, ge... more

Ian Dunt on the political demise of Keir Starmer: even if he hasn't yet resigned, Ian says, he's already dead. How Antoinette Lattouf found inspiration in the stories of other Australian women who challenged power structures when she was fighting her... more

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Recent Guests

Debbie Whitmont
Author of The Man Who Couldn't Wait, on Australia's first political assassination
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Episode: Australia's first political assassination, plus the man who led Japan into war
Peter Mauch
Author of Tojo, The Rise and Fall of Japan's Most Controversial World War II General
Harvard University Press; Western Sydney University
Episode: Australia's first political assassination, plus the man who led Japan into war
Josh Glancy
Associate Editor
The Sunday Times
Episode: Anna Henderson's Canberra, six months in a submarine and the ethics of crisis reporting
Cathy Otten
Journalist, Visiting Professor at Rutgers University
Rutgers University / AON contributor
Episode: Anna Henderson's Canberra, six months in a submarine and the ethics of crisis reporting
Mij Tanith
Playwright, refugee advocate, author of Laila's Story
Circle of Friends Australia
Episode: Fintan O'Toole on Trump's brand of 'crazy,' plus how to escape the Taliban
Fintan O'Toole
Irish Times writer and New York Review of Books contributor; commentator on Trump
The Irish Times, The New York Review of Books
Episode: Fintan O'Toole on Trump's brand of 'crazy,' plus how to escape the Taliban
Nadia Wheatley
Author of Strange New World, Belsen's First Year of Freedom
Monash University Publishing
Episode: Netanyahu faces a new opposition party, plus the lives of those liberated from the Nazi camp Bergen-Belsen
Jung Pak
Historian, former CIA officer
Foreign Affairs contributor
Episode: Anna Henderson's Canberra, Kim Jong Un's comeback and classical marble statues - in colour
Mark Bradley
Professor of Classics, University of Nottingham
Episode: Anna Henderson's Canberra, Kim Jong Un's comeback and classical marble statues - in colour

Host

David Marr
Host known for engaging interviews and a focus on critical analysis of social and political issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • My LNL addiction remains

    Partly due to illness, the (well deserved) retirement of Phillip Adam’s, I lost track of LNL for a while - in spite of my support for new host, David Marr.

    Thanks to podcasts becoming my preferred medium these days in the late autumn of my life, I have managed to take up LNL again and while I have missed a bit, my life feels more for-filled - vitally important in such distressing times.

    Thank you, David and thank you ABC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiannaArt
    Australia25 days ago
  • Treasure of a pod

    Enjoyed this on live abc radio for decades with Phillip. Now David has hit his stride and I’m enjoying this wonderful program as a podcast. Such excellent curation of content, ever astutely informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solowoman07
    Australiaa month ago
  • Still 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Huge fan of the show and all contributors. I miss Phillip but David is also excellent. Also miss Laura but she is still doing great work within our incredible national asset, the ABC 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    binder12345
    Australia2 months ago
  • Listener DAVID Cohen 78. Attention to detail is everything & ‘Late Night Live’ certainly has that!

    Phillip (not Philip) Adams; David Marr(not Mar).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caterina453
    Australia2 months ago
  • Mar is sub par

    How the mighty have fallen I listened to Philip Adam’s religiously. Mar is a poor replacement.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    David Cohen 78
    Australia2 months ago

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There are mixed feelings about some guests and the direction of specific episodes, especially during controversial interviews.
The podcast is praised for its thought-provoking content and the expertise of its guests, making it a staple for informed listeners.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and intelligent discussions led by the host.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#164
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#29
Australia/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fintan O'Toole on Trump's brand of 'crazy,' plus how to escape the Taliban
Q: Is there any historical precedent that suggests a leader can be restrained by the system once delusion spikes?
Yes, references to Nixon's era and the idea of the 25th Amendment imply that institutional checks can intervene, but the origi nal question remains whether the current political environment would allow such intervention given partisanship.
Fintan O'Toole on Trump's brand of 'crazy,' plus how to escape the Taliban
Q: What explains Trump's persistence with the “madman” approach in the current political climate?
The guests argue it's a mix of deliberate posturing, genuine delusion, and a calculated attempt to destabilize rivals; yet over time the approach may become self-defeating as it loses credibility with both domestic and international audiences.
Anna Henderson's Canberra, six months in a submarine and the ethics of crisis reporting
Q: Explain, Anna, explain what a water buyback is.
Water buybacks are government programs to purchase water rights from landowners to protect environmental flows; the discussion focused on how this policy affects communities, especially in rural areas, and its political and economic consequences.
Pakistan the negotiator, and reporting mass shootings
Q: Is there real potential for Pakistan to act as a credible broker given its economic pressures and strategic position?
Pakistan's economic fragility and energy dependencies constrain its leverage, but its geographic position and existing ties with both the U.S. and Iran create a potential pathway if economic incentives align and regional actors cooperate.
Pakistan the negotiator, and reporting mass shootings
Q: Knowing the intricacies of the situation of Pakistan and Iran, what do you rate the chances of Pakistan being able to facilitate a peace deal between the United States and Iran?
The prospects are very complex and uncertain; while Pakistan has financial incentives and potential influence, trust gaps and competing regional interests make a breakthrough difficult, requiring sustained diplomatic effort and multilateral support.

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Recent guests on Late Night Live include:

1. Debbie Whitmont
2. Peter Mauch
3. Josh Glancy
4. Cathy Otten
5. Mij Tanith
6. Fintan O'Toole
7. Nadia Wheatley
8. Jung Pak

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