
Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world. Whether it's a local or international story, Rear Vision's expert analysis gives you the background you need to understand today's news.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 373 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNewsPolitics | |||

Gerrymandering is endemic in the United States and could determine the outcome of this year's mid-term elections. It has been a feature of the American political system since the beginning of the republic, according to Princeton University's Samuel W... more
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect economies around the world. But Russia has not only escaped the financial fallout, but has prospered.
It may surprise you to know that the Australian parliament has no real say over whether the country goes to war. In the United States its effectively the same, with analysts saying the US Congress has now basically ceded its war powers to the preside... more
The Federal Government is hoping tax reform will help address the widening generational wealth gap and rebalance the tax system in favour of younger people. One policy being targeted for an overhaul in this year's budget is the 50 per cent capital ga... more
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This podcast continually provides excellent historical analysis to understand our world in context. Really love it
What an absolute gem this podcast is (in-depth, well researched, &
beautifully put together) straight up information, no nonsense, no faffing, no extended intros - absolutely love this. I dead set love it - you peeps who put it together - I love your work ❤️
Very good in-depth expert analysis.
Enjoy the historical background to current events and coverage to topics and countries I otherwise don’t hear about. The occasional Australian story can be a little too local interest for my Canadian tastes but often they are interesting as well.
More new episodes please.
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Historically grounded analysis of current affairs, with a focus on how past constitutional, political, and economic developments shape today's news. Episodes examine topics from war powers and governance to tax policy, energy transitions, devolution, and national symbolism, often weaving insights from scholars, former policymakers, and journalists. The show tends to favor long-form context, cross-national comparisons, and historical framing to illuminate contemporary decisions and debates, making complex policy and geopolitical issues accessible without sacrificing depth. A standout trait is its multidisciplinary guest mix—academics, policy experts, and informed commentators—providing nuanced perspectives across regions including Australia,... more
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