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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

Late Night Live is sad to hear of the passing of Kris Short, who was one of LNL’s most enduring producers. She worked on the show between 1996-2015. Long before that Kris started at the ABC in the typing pool in 1976, becoming a clerk, production ass... more

The popularity of calming 'night' music to help people sleep is the latest iteration of compositions that reflect the coming of the night. It was composer John Field at the end of the 19th century, followed by Chopin and others, who first brought us ... more

What if your mortgage was illegal, your taxes were voluntary and you could simply opt out of the law? Sovereign citizens believe they’ve discovered a hidden legal system that can set them free from the state. Outlawed explores the strange world of ps... more

James Baldwin’s writing was inseparable from the people he loved, mentored and collaborated with. A new biography explores the intimate relationships that shaped his novels, essays and plays, and his role in Black and queer literary history.From Harl... more

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Recent Guests

Florence Hazrat
German-Iranian writer, researcher, and authority on the history and culture of punctuation
Author of A History of Punctuation from Ancient Egypt to the Emoticon
Episode: From hieroglyphs to hashtags: the hidden history of punctuation
Ryan Butta
Author of Blackbirding, A Reckoning with the Australian Slave Trade
Historian/Author
Episode: Blackbirding: the Australian slavery that nobody stopped
Peter Garrett
Chair of the Aukus Public Inquiry
Australia Institute? (inquiry context)
Episode: Peter Garrrett on what the public think of AUKUS
Kathleen Burk
Professor, author of Wine, A Global History
University College London
Episode: How wine made the modern world
Bernard Keane
Political editor of Crikey, author of Seize the Moment: Australia's Real Opportunities in an Unstable World
Crikey
Episode: Bernard Keane on Australia’s real opportunities in an unstable world
Michael Pengilly
Mayor of Kangaroo Island
Mayor of Kangaroo Island
Episode: The last cats on Kangaroo Island
Sarah Yerkes
North Africa specialist and senior fellow in the Middle East program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Odyssey filming controversy on indigenous land in Moroccan region
Emil Leth Beiter
Danish scholar
Copenhagen-based scholar; Los Angeles Review of Books essay author
Episode: Butterfly collecting is no longer allowed
Dr. Erol Kaymak
Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus
Eastern Mediterranean University
Episode: What's behind the push for Cyprus reunifcation?

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 693 ratings
  • Roger Knox

    Another Great episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grunge007
    Australiaa month ago
  • 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
    Australia6 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
    Australia7 months ago
  • Helen Garner / David

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    esmedickson
    Australia9 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
    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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Blackbirding: the Australian slavery that nobody stopped
Q: How did the first attempt go at trying to clean up this business at least a little?
The early attempts were piecemeal and poorly enforced; the Queensland Parliament briefly moved toward regulation, but the system largely continued until stronger national policies and the White Australia Policy began to take effect, phasing out the trade.
From hieroglyphs to hashtags: the hidden history of punctuation
Q: How did the printing press change the game for punctuation, and what long-term effects did it have on reading and literacy?
The guest notes that printing made copies nearly identical and dramatically expanded accessibility, catalyzing a shift toward standardized punctuation and broader literacy across Europe.
From hieroglyphs to hashtags: the hidden history of punctuation
Q: Why was punctuation developed so early in history, and how did it transition from spoken to written language as societies advanced?
Hazrat discusses how early marks aided foreign readers and non-native speakers, turning writing into a tool for broader communication, and how spaces, dots, and other signs slowly gained meaningful functions across cultures.
From hieroglyphs to hashtags: the hidden history of punctuation
Q: What do you hate about punctuation, if anything, and why do you think punctuation remains a fashionable topic of snobbery?
Florence explains she doesn't hate any particular mark, but acknowledges the stress punctuation can place on learners; she emphasizes creativity and social history over rigid rules as a way to appreciate punctuation.
Who are Russia's Night Wolves?
Q: Just tell us who are The Night Wolves and how active are they globally?
The Night Wolves are a Kremlin-linked motorcycle club that evolved into mouthpieces for Russian propaganda, with dozens of chapters worldwide, including Australia, and they operate as micro-influencers to spread pro-Russian narratives and support for the regime.

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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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