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Incisive analysis, fearless debates and nightly surprises. Explore the serious, the strange and the profound with David Marr. This LNL podcast contains the stories in separate episodes. Subscribe to the full podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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Latest Episodes

What's in a face? The face is where all our senses come together, but we also perceive each other's faces through the prisms of culture and technology. Historian Fay Bound-Alberti's new book examines how our perceptions of the face have been shaped b... more

Before the Bosnian war, Biljana Plavšić was a renowned biologist and university dean. She later became the only woman convicted by an international tribunal for mass atrocities. So how did a respected scientist become a leader of a violent nationalis... more

In June 1976, thousands of students took to the streets of Soweto, South Africa, to protest a government decision to make Afrikaans a compulsory language of instruction in Black schools. When police opened fire on the demonstrators, at least 200 stud... more

Deep in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea winds the Sepik river. Rich with crocodiles, eels, turtles, prawns and fish, it’s one of the largest unpolluted freshwater systems in the world. The river is of huge cultural significance for the half a mil... more

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Recent Guests

Fay Bound-Alberti
Author and academic
King's College London
Episode: Why do we fixate on the human face?
Olivera Simic
Bosnian Australian law professor; author of Madame War Criminal
University of Melbourne; carrier of interviews with Biljana Plavšić
Episode: Madam War Criminal: 'Serbia's Iron lady' unrepentant at 95
Noor Nieftagodien
Professor, Head of the History Workshop at the University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
Episode: Soweto: the uprising that changed South Africa
Seth Mazibuko
Activist, former teacher, and one of the student leaders in the uprising
Activist and former teacher
Episode: Soweto: the uprising that changed South Africa
Manu Peni
Director of Project Sepik, co-producer of Sukundimi Walks Before Me
Project Sepik
Episode: The campaign to save PNG's Sepik river from an Australian mining company
Theonila Roka Matbob
Bougainville activist, former PNG MP
Bougainville activism
Episode: The campaign to save PNG's Sepik river from an Australian mining company
Mercedes Ruehl
Switzerland and Austria correspondent for the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Will Switzerland vote to cap its population?
Helen Lewis
Journalist who wrote about the masculinist movement in The Atlantic
Episode: The men who want women to be quiet: America's 'masculinist' movement
Kelly Spring
Author of Spam, A Global History
Reaktion Books / The Hungry Historians (podcast)
Episode: Spam spam spam! Why the luncheon meat is still loved in many countries

Host

David Marr
Host of the program and long-time interviewer, known for in-depth interviews and analytic framing on politics, media, and culture.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 684 ratings
  • What a terrific podcast!

    How good is David Marr? No topic is off limits, he’s afraid of nothing or no-one. Forthright, very knowledgeable & independent with interesting subjects every night. He tells things as they really are which makes a refreshing change from the media. ABC did well with their choice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aussie chick 82
    Australia4 months ago
  • Barry Jones is numinous

    How good is the 2026 Barry Jones episode?! The brilliance that pours out of the man continues into the 9th decade! Makes me wistful for visionary politicos in an era of shallow sloganeers that infests Australian politics presently. Thank you, this is an episode to cherish.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mandypants19
    Australia5 months ago
  • Helen Garner / David

    Epic, love the way Helen does life. Awesome interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    esmedickson
    Australia7 months ago
  • Condescending 78-year-old interviewer

    David Marr’s interview with Chris Hedges on 21 October is a worthwhile listen. It can’t be unheard.

    If you like what Marr is doing in the interview, then keep on listening to this podcast.

    On the other hand, if you occasionally listen to Marr and find his interview approach somewhat exasperating, then his interview with Hedges is definitely worth the listen. It is so excruciatingly bad.

    Listening to the interview has been very validating. It’s unfortunate Marr has dropped to such lows.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sally8p
    Australia8 months ago
  • Soul Food

    David Marr is a very worthy presenter following in the footsteps of Philip Adams. Erudite , very witty and intelligent. I wished he was still on Insiders on Sunday mornings . Absolutely love his work .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cripple052
    Australia10 months ago

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Consistently high-quality content with strong guest selection and thoughtful moderation.
Insightful interviews with a calm, well-informed host; topics stay relevant and well-researched.

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The men who want women to be quiet: America's 'masculinist' movement
Q: Tell us about that, how he prosecutes his argument by relying on scriptures.
He relies on biblical texts, notably passages attributed to St Paul about women's quietness, to frame a patriarchal social order, arguing that religious authority should be male and that traditional family structures are foundational to society.
The men who want women to be quiet: America's 'masculinist' movement
Q: Let's start with one of the people you interviewed, Pastor Douglas Wilson. Who is he and what does he say?
He is described as the founder or co-founder of a church connected to notable conservative figures, a self-described Christian nationalist who envisions an explicitly Christian America and who promotes traditional gender roles as central to his worldview.
Madam War Criminal: 'Serbia's Iron lady' unrepentant at 95
Q: Why did she agree to be interviewed by you specifically?
Her trust stemmed from a personal connection—her close friendship with the interviewer's aunt—which gave her confidence that the interview could reach English-speaking audiences and tell her story more fully.
Madam War Criminal: 'Serbia's Iron lady' unrepentant at 95
Q: What were your first impressions upon meeting her face to face after years of telephone interviews?
I was extremely nervous, but I realized that meeting her in person would reveal layers to her story that remote interviews couldn't convey, and I aimed to listen and understand her perspective rather than immediately challenge her.
Barcelona's magnificent Sagrada Familia Basilica to be blessed by the Pope
Q: How did Gaudí start on the project and why was it given to him?
He was an impoverished, young Barcelona-trained architect invited to take over a project already underway after the previous architect resigned; his fresh vision and persistence kept the project moving.

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Listeners can expect deep, thoughtfully moderated conversations that cover politics, history, culture, and global affairs with a sharp Australia-focused lens. Episodes frequently feature journalists, authors, scholars, and policy experts who dissect power, policy, and pressing social issues, often linking current events to broader historical context. The show regularly surfaces ambitious interviews, critical takes on governance, and humane storytelling, making it a solid fit for listeners who want context, rigor, and provocative questions. A notable strength is the host's ability to navigate complex topics with clarity and wit, while maintaining respectful but fearless inquiry. The format's emphasis on separate, standalone stories allows fo... more

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2. Olivera Simic
3. Noor Nieftagodien
4. Seth Mazibuko
5. Manu Peni
6. Theonila Roka Matbob
7. Mercedes Ruehl
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