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Donald Trump

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Climate Change

MAGA Movement

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Iran

Palestine

Ukraine

One Nation

Nuclear Weapons

Middle East

January 6 Riots

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Inequality

Keir Starmer

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

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1114	Founded	21 years ago
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Peter Garrett on AUKUS, plus Australia's sugar slaves

Peter Garrent discusses the testimonies being presented at the crowdfunded AUKUS public inquiry which has so far recieved over 500 submissions, and heard from former PMs and ministers. Plus decades after Britain abolished slavery in its colonies, Aus... more

6 Aug 2026 • 54 min

Bernard Keane on Australia's opportunities, plus how wine shaped civilisation

In his new book, Crikey’s political editor, Bernard Keane, turns his eye not just to where Australia has gone wrong, but to how we can best position ourselves to navigate the triple threat of Trump, China and AI. Plus the eight thousand year history ... more

5 Aug 2026 • 54 min

Ian Dunt's UK, boycotting The Odyssey, and the last cats of Kangaroo Island

Ian Dunt on Nigel Farage's planned 'Operation Fortress', stopping all illegal boats. The Odyssey film-makers caused offence in an indigenous-owned region that Morocco claims as its own. And the push to rid Kangaroo Island of cats, both feral and pet.... more

4 Aug 2026 • 53 min

Anna Henderson at Garma, reunifying Cyprus, plus the last butterfly collectors

Anna Henderson recaps an eventful Garma festival in Arnhem Land, which included a blistering speech from Noel Pearson. Is there hope for a reunified Cyprus, amid planned UN talks? Plus, why butterfly collectors are a dying breed.

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3 Aug 2026 • 54 min

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Recent Guests

Olga Boichak

Russian disinformation expert, Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures at the University of Sydney

University of Sydney

Episode: Russia's far-right bikies, plus the afterlives of Sarah Baartman

Sisonke Msimang

Writer and commentator on colonial histories and memory, author of Defending the Dead

Griffith Review

Episode: Russia's far-right bikies, plus the afterlives of Sarah Baartman

Bruce Shapiro

Contributing editor at The Nation and executive director of the Global Center for Journalism and Trauma

The Nation / Global Center for Journalism and Trauma

Episode: Bruce Shapiro's USA, controversial weed killer Paraquat, and curly questions in the Census

Liz Allen

Demographer at the Australian National University

Australian National University

Episode: Bruce Shapiro's USA, controversial weed killer Paraquat, and curly questions in the Census

Sarah Rogers

Associate professor of geography at the University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne

Episode: Bruce Shapiro's USA, controversial weed killer Paraquat, and curly questions in the Census

Steve Feldstein

Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict and Governance Programme, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Episode: Anna Henderson's Canberra, how tech is transforming warfare, and the dark side of Route 66

Daniel Milowski

Author, Keeping Alive the History of Route 66; Route 66 and the Formation of a National Cultural Icon

Arizona-based historian and author

Episode: Anna Henderson's Canberra, how tech is transforming warfare, and the dark side of Route 66

Zoe Laidlaw

Professor of History at the University of Melbourne and editor of Legacies of British Slavery in Australia and New Zealand

University of Melbourne

Episode: How British slave money flowed to Australia, plus Trump's grand designs

Paul Goldberger

Former architecture critic for The New York Times and The New Yorker; author of Why Architecture Matters

The New York Times / The New Yorker

Episode: How British slave money flowed to Australia, plus Trump's grand designs

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David Marr

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

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings

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Apple Podcasts
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mmint1
Australia2 months ago
Roddy Doyle
Excellent interview!
Apple Podcasts
5
CatieMcl
Australia3 months ago
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
Australia4 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
Australia4 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
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Australia4 months ago

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Apple Podcasts	#117	Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#20	Australia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts	#144	Singapore/Society & Culture

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Bruce Shapiro's USA, controversial weed killer Paraquat, and curly questions in the Census

Q: How did the census data changes become a political flashpoint?

A ministerial decision to block or test new questions triggered a major political controversy, with prior plans and testing in motion and the subsequent intervention perceived as political interference, eroding public trust in the census process.

Bruce Shapiro's USA, controversial weed killer Paraquat, and curly questions in the Census

Q: What did the Australian regulator decide regarding Paraquat and why?

The regulator decided to allow continued use with stricter safety precautions, balancing agricultural needs with health concerns and recognizing the entrenched role of Paraquat in farming, while acknowledging regulatory debates and industry lobbying.

Bruce Shapiro's USA, controversial weed killer Paraquat, and curly questions in the Census

Q: Why is Paraquat still considered essential by farmers despite health concerns and bans elsewhere?

Because farmers rely on it to control herbicide-resistant weeds and to maintain no-till farming systems; alternatives exist but may be less effective, more expensive, or require different farming practices, so Paraquat remains a critical tool in the current Australian farming mix.

Anna Henderson's Canberra, how tech is transforming warfare, and the dark side of Route 66

Q: Is this what we're seeing playing out in Ukraine at the moment, with old and new methods of warfare converging?

The discussion suggests Ukraine demonstrates how nimble, smaller forces can counter larger conventional powers, signaling a broader shift where technology and adaptability can redefine battlefield outcomes.

Why India is threatening Pakistan's water supply, plus the destruction of olive trees in the West Bank

Q: What could restore dialogue if the treaty is suspended?

Reestablishing formal channels through Indus Water Commissioners, reviving dialogue backed by international mediation or World Bank involvement, and rebuilding confidence in the arbitration framework would be steps toward restoration.

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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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