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Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast

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Nuclear War
Julian Assange
Cost Of Living
Australian Budget
Nuclear Deterrence
Housing Crisis
Ukraine
Nuclear Winter
North Korea
Labor Government
Mexico
India
Israel
Climate Change
Biden Administration
Putin
Vladimir Putin
Plastic Pollution
Cold War

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

After water, sand is the most-exploited natural resource in the world, but its use is largely ungoverned, meaning we are consuming it faster than it can be replaced by geological processes that take hundreds of thousands of years. Making sand from or... more

This week, Australia went to Washington. Our PM, Anthony Albanese, met with Donald Trump in the White House, where Trump signed an agreement about critical minerals and took a dig at Kevin Rudd.

* Guest: Bruce Shapiro, Contributing Editor for The N... more

Suriname is a small Dutch speaking country in South America. It’s been run by a despot racking up debt and oppressing its citizens. But now they’ve elected their first female President who’s promising fiscal transparency, good governance and sustaina... more

Last month, the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne cancelled a scheduled speaking event entitled 'Children and War' amid concerns about staff safety and wellbeing. As reported by Guardian Australia and The Jerusalem Post, the Sydney-based psychiatri... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Minchin
Australian musician, comedian, and songwriter
Self
Episode: Tim Minchin's nipples are just fine, thanks
Ilan Pappé
Jewish historian and Director of the European Centre of Palestine Studies at the University of Exeter
University of Exeter
Episode: A way forward for Israel
Clinton Fernandes
Professor of International and Political Studies in the Future Operations Research Group at the University of New South Wales.
Episode: The strategy behind Trump's foreign policy chaos - and where it leaves Australia
Dr. Luke Freeman
An expert on Madagascar at University College London
University College London
Episode: Madagascar has its own Gen Z protesters
Jonathan Cooper
President of Esperanto NSW and vice president of Australian Esperanto Association
Esperanto NSW
Episode: Esperanto: what happened to the language of optimism?
Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society and journalist
Episode: Are cloud patterns changing with the climate?
Irris Makler
Long-time correspondent in the Middle East for ABC, SBS and other public broadcasters
Episode: LNL update: Irris Makler on the Gaza peace process
Sam Bloch
Environmental journalist and author of Shade, The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource
Episode: Have we forgotten the value of shade?
Manon Garcia
French philosopher specializing in feminist issues, author of Living With Men
Polity
Episode: Consent on trial: inside the Gisele Pelicot case

Host

David Marr
Host with extensive experience in journalism and a focus on incisive analysis and cultural commentary.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 657 ratings
  • 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
    Australia3 months ago
  • What happened to the left in Israel?

    What a great interview. It was so good to listen to journalism in action. Thank you David for once again delivering information with elegance class and courage.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mandooshka
    Australia3 months ago
  • Terrific listening!

    David Marr is intelligent, knowledgeable, witty and has great interviewees! A pleasure to catch up on this via podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    melb listener
    Australia7 months ago
  • I am glad David is back in 2025

    David Marr is the best interviewer on radio. He is always well researched, has insightful questions and I love that he “doesn’t have an opinion” on any of the topics. Not to mention his West Pymble accent! What is not to like?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pkandlbi
    Australiaa year ago
  • Snowy hydro project

    Brilliant interview interesting guest please do a further programme before it passes into living memory

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    james aust vetran
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the balance of serious topics with engaging storytelling, although some express a longing for past hosts or styles.
The podcast offers thought-provoking discussions on contemporary issues, attracting a dedicated audience.
David Marr is a knowledgeable and witty presenter, providing intelligent commentary and insightful questions.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#224
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#46
Australia/Society & Culture

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Are cloud patterns changing with the climate?
Q: Are cloud shapes changing?
Yes, there is evidence suggesting a reduction in low cooling clouds and an increase in high clouds, which may have a profound feedback effect on the changing climate.
Are cloud patterns changing with the climate?
Q: Why have clouds always exerted such a powerful pull on our imaginations?
Clouds hold a magical quality due to their constant change and flux, captivating humans throughout history as they represent the realm of deities and the unpredictable nature of the weather.
Madagascar has its own Gen Z protesters
Q: Does the young generation have a leader?
They do not have a leader, which is both a strength and a weakness.
Madagascar has its own Gen Z protesters
Q: What do the young people want from this protest?
They seek systemic change to prevent corruption and secure their future.
Madagascar has its own Gen Z protesters
Q: How has the response to protests been from the government?
The government has responded militarily with violence to suppress the protests.

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2. Ilan Pappé
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5. Jonathan Cooper
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