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

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Latest Episodes

A new book interrogates how Rupert Murdoch's global media empire shapes politics and public opinion in Australia and beyond. Plus, as the current outbreak of Ebola in DRC grows, an annual report reminds us of the epidemics we've successfully averted.... more

UN peacekeepers will be leaving southern Lebanon after 40 years of service in the region, which dismays former peacekeeper, Professor Ray Murphy. Plus, "de-extinction" - the controversial science of reviving vanished species - raises myriad ethical a... more

After Pauline Hanson declared Australia should be 'monocultural', Coalition leader Angus Taylor has refused to commit his support for a multicultural Australia. International economist Mariana Mazzucato urges a whole new approach to economics which p... more

After months of political pressure, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has resigned. Late Night Live's UK correspondent, Ian Dunt, joins the show for breaking analysis on what's ahead for British Labour. Plus, what happened to Islamic State since t... more

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Recent Guests

Noor Nieftagodien
Head of the History Workshop, University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
Episode: Saving the Sepik river, and remembering the Soweto uprising
Manu Peni
Director of PNG NGO Project Sepik; Co-Producer of Sukundimi Walks Before Me
Project Sepik
Episode: Saving the Sepik river, and remembering the Soweto uprising
Seth Mazibuko
Student leader in the Soweto uprising, activist
Activist/Teacher
Episode: Saving the Sepik river, and remembering the Soweto uprising
Theonila Roka Matbob
Bougainville activist, former PNG MP, Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 winner
Bougainville activist
Episode: Saving the Sepik river, and remembering the Soweto uprising
Helen Lewis
Staff writer covering culture and politics for The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Ian Dunt's UK, America's 'masculinist' movement, and could Switzerland cap its population?
Mercedes Ruehl
Financial Times correspondent for Switzerland and Austria
Financial Times
Episode: Ian Dunt's UK, America's 'masculinist' movement, and could Switzerland cap its population?
Kelly Spring
Food historian, author of Spam, a Global History
Reaktion Books / The Hungry Historians
Episode: Finishing La Sagrada Familia, plus why people still love Spam
Mark Burry AO
Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University of Technology; long-time architect on La Sagrada Familia
Swinburne University of Technology
Episode: Finishing La Sagrada Familia, plus why people still love Spam
Vannessa Hearman
Historian of Southeast Asia, Curtin University
Curtin University
Episode: How Australia changed course on drug policy, and the forgotten boat people of East Timor

Host

David Marr
Host of Late Night Live with a focus on incisive political and cultural interviews.

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
    Australia2 months 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
    Australia2 months 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
    Australia3 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
    Australia3 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
    Australia3 months ago

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Some listeners miss former hosts but acknowledge strong current leadership and guest quality.
Listeners praise the show's rigorous, well-researched interviews.
Critiques focus on perceived biases in certain episodes and editorial choices.
Fans value broad topic coverage from politics to literature and history.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#136
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#25
Australia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#125
Indonesia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#202
New Zealand/Society & Culture

Talking Points

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Is Muskism the new Fordism? Plus, the maverick psychiatrist who studied life after death
Q: What do you mean by Muskism in one sentence?
It is the promise of sovereignty through technology, where self-reliance is fostered by embracing Musk's infrastructures, even if it concentrates power and wealth.
Ian Dunt's UK, America's 'masculinist' movement, and could Switzerland cap its population?
Q: What is the broader impact of these events on UK politics and public opinion?
The episodes illustrate a shift toward harsher rhetoric around immigration and race, with some mainstream figures moving rightward, while polling suggests public tolerance for more centrist orthodoxy remains fragile.
Ian Dunt's UK, America's 'masculinist' movement, and could Switzerland cap its population?
Q: Ian, how has the government then been handling this situation because Keir Starmer is battling this issue on multiple fronts?
The government has been cautious and divided, with internal debates over how to frame race, policing, and diversity, leading to a conservative shift in some policies while avoiding bold or new reforms on race relations.
Finishing La Sagrada Familia, plus why people still love Spam
Q: How did Gaudí's team communicate across language barriers and still advance the project?
The interviewee explains that they relied on shared questions and a common curiosity, using maps and tangible references to align vision, which helped bridge language gaps and keep the project moving.
Mark Kenny's Canberra, Syrians return home and Lord Howe Island cockroaches
Q: What was it like for people returning to Daraya after the regime fell?
Returns are described as emotionally complex and practically difficult, with destroyed housing, damaged infrastructure, and the challenge of securing shelter and work in a war-torn city.

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A sharp, grand-scale current affairs and culture show that blends political analysis with deep dives into history, literature, and global events. Episodes frequently pair prominent journalists, politicians, and academics with authors and subject-matter experts to unpack policy decisions, civil liberties, war and peace, and cultural memory. The host cadre emphasizes rigorous interviewing, ethical journalism, and a talent for translating complex issues into accessible storytelling, often weaving in historical context and international perspectives that illuminate domestic debates. Noteworthy elements include high-profile interviews, live reporting experiences, and a consistent penchant for challenging established narratives while remaining re... more

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2. Manu Peni
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7. Kelly Spring
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