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

A new exhibition at the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum, Cultural Medicine: The Art of Indigenous Healing celebrates 65,000 years of First Nations medical knowledge and practice from across the continent. It reveals fascinating stori... more

Renowned human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson KC says the killing of two people who survived a US strike on a speed boat off the coast of Venezuela on 2nd September 2025, constitutes a war crime, as does the initial strike on the boat. In his new b... more

This year in British politics was defined by constant upheaval: leaders under pressure, parties fractured over strategy, major policies overturned or delayed, and a public increasingly frustrated by the gap between promises and delivery. Every month ... more

Late Night Live regular Bruce Shapiro looks back at a remarkable, often febrile year in US politics, under President Donald Trump's second administration.

* Guest: Bruce Shapiro, contributing editor at The Nation and Executive Director of the Glob... more

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Recent Guests

John Carty
Professor of Museum and Curatorial Studies at Adelaide University, author of the book on Birrundudu drawings.
Adelaide University
Episode: Crayons in the desert: the breathtaking Birrundudu drawings of 1945, revealed
Robert McKay
Jaruman ceremonial leader and cultural advocate, grandson of Birrundudu artist Paddy Padoon.
Episode: Crayons in the desert: the breathtaking Birrundudu drawings of 1945, revealed
Gideon Haigh
Journalist and author
Archives Liberation Front
Episode: Bill Wallace: the world’s oldest prisoner, who died at 107 in an asylum in Ararat
Dr. Jane Draycott
Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Glasgow, historian, and archaeologist.
University of Glasgow
Episode: Wooden toes, iron hands: the ancient artistry of prosthetics
Stewart Firth
Research fellow at the Australian National University and author of Globalisation and Governance in the Pacific Islands
Australian National University
Episode: How Nauru got rich
Aluf Benn
Editor-in-chief of Haaretz
Haaretz
Episode: Haaretz editor, Aluf Benn, on Netanyahu's political survival
Simon Winchester
Author of 'The Breath of the Gods, The History and Future of Wind'
Episode: Wind: the invisble force of nature that we can't live without
Dr. Sean Tomlinson
Expert on the fox in Australia from Curtin University
Curtin University
Episode: When foxes went feral
Natricia Duncan
The Guardian's Caribbean correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: Hurricane devastated Jamaica seeks reparations for climate damage and years of slavery

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 664 ratings
  • 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
    Australiaa month 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
    Australia4 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
    Australia4 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
    Australia8 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

Listeners Say

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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

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

Apple Podcasts
#191
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#36
Australia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#195
Singapore/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#246
New Zealand/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The uncertain future of Australia's public pools
Q: Are we swimming less as a nation?
Yes, we're swimming less, and the serious and sad point is that we're drowning more.
The uncertain future of Australia's public pools
Q: So how do you save a pool that's facing closure?
People really do value pools as community places and often mobilize into campaigns to save them when threatened with closure.
America's transgender troops take Donald Trump to court
Q: Have any of the people who are arguing for getting the trans out of the military bothered to present anything that we might call evidence?
No, the military has done nothing to study the impact of transgender service members, while the lawsuits show that they have exemplary records with no reported problems.
America's transgender troops take Donald Trump to court
Q: Why does Trump's crowd bother with any of this?
Transgender people appear to be the new scapegoat of the conservative movement due to their unfamiliarity with the public, making it easy to foment fear and hatred.
Jenny Hocking AM calls for free access to Dismissal archives
Q: Are there particular mysteries that you hope these documents are going to solve?
We now see there was a more extensive political strategy that led to the dismissal.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions on a wide range of social and political issues, striking a balance between serious analysis and engaging storytelling. It covers topics such as Australian culture, global political dynamics, historical legacies, and emerging societal trends. Renowned guests from various backgrounds contribute their expertise, lending credibility to discussions about key themes like international relations, media challenges, and cultural movements. The podcast is known for its incisive interviews and the ability to tackle complex issues with both clarity and wit, making it a platform for thought-provoking dialogue.

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2. Robert McKay
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4. Dr. Jane Draycott
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