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Radio National Breakfast

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Radio National Breakfast is Australia's only daily national radio current affairs program, synonymous with agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and a place where you will hear the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians wherever they live. The full unedited daily program is available on our website at: abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/

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Latest Episodes

The Reserve Bank has hiked interest rates for a fifth time this year, taking the rate to an 18-year high.

The RBA has updated its economic forecasts - revealing it doesn't expect inflation to return to its target band of 2-3% until late next year.

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Grace Larson's youngest daughter was just a few weeks old when she become very sick, very quickly. Thankfully, her training as a paediatric nurse kicked into gear.

The One Nation MP for Farrer says in regional Australia, there is "a lot of discontent and disenfranchised people."

Katy Gallagher says the government gets "a lot of free advice" about cutting spending, but savings measures aren't supported in parliament.

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Lisa Sthalekar
Former Australian cricketer and captain, the first woman to reach 1,000 ODI runs and 100 wickets
Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Episode: Cricket legend Lisa Sthalekar inducted to Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Nas Campanella
ABC journalist and broadcaster, and the ABC's first National Disability Affairs Reporter
ABC
Episode: Changing Australia: Nas Campanella and changing how stories of disability are told
Clare O'Neil
Federal Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Cities
Australian Government
Episode: Clare O'Neil defends governments tax changes as house prices fall
David Shoebridge
Greens Party Room leader and senator for New South Wales
Australian Greens
Episode: David Shoebridge says he is unimpressed by security briefing for parliamentarians
Bess O'Detta
Chief economist at William Buck and former economist at Westpac Group
William Buck
Episode: House prices fall in every capital city for first time in 15 years: Domain
Joseph Tucker
Senior Horn of Africa analyst at the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: Wave of drone attacks in Sudan kill more than 300 people
Sandra Booth
Acting Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner
Australian Federal Police
Episode: AFP concerned about 'tsunami' of youth crime due to radicalisation
Arissia Lutsevich
Deputy Director of the Russia and Eurasia program and Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia after Ukraine talks
Greg Mullins
Former commissioner of Fire and Rescue New South Wales and co-founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action
Emergency Leaders for Climate Action
Episode: Fire seasons to cost Australia $180 billion over next 30 years

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Sally Sara
Host of Radio National Breakfast; senior political reporter and panelist contributor; often leads interview segments.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 506 ratings
  • clog fest

    Love rn hate the clog

    This is insane. I want to listen to RN. But it is impossible to download this into my feed, because every day I am inundated with 7 to 10 stories, and I spend about 15 mins every week just clearing my list. Give me one episode once a day. This is bs

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    Diaa Hadid
    Australia5 months ago
  • I love the Breakfast Wrap

    Some days I’m too busy to listen to every item so the wrap is a great alternative

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    Tassie goddess
    Australiaa year ago
  • I hope it gets better

    Three years of PK inserting herself and her opinions into the stories has been very tedious. For example She has been hysterical about cuts to over-servicing psychology sessions, wasted airtime with her unbridled adulation of Taylor Swift and failed to acknowledge the obvious that trump was going to win the election. Fran Kelly was very fair. I hope the Sally Sara chapter brings better balance to RN Breakfast .

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    !im Listening in Qld
    Australia2 years ago
  • Aunty

    Karvelas you are the best thing to have happend to the ABC.. RN in a long while …you got style .. you got grace.. you got the know how to put them in their place ..when they re not looking … Intelligent questions outside the anticipated Thorough and thoughtful Now that’s the conversation on things that matter in my world which brings me every day to listen to Aunty … I love the ABC and they have gold with journalists such as you xx “Go you good thing “ ❤️

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    5
    nungala
    Australia2 years ago
  • Steve Cannane - yes, yes, yes!

    Steve is a breath of fresh air. I love his relaxed, no agenda presenting. I am back listening to RN Breakfast on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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    tom9866525
    Australia2 years ago

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Listener feedback is mixed on balance and format, with some calling for broader viewpoints and others praising tough questions.
Clarity and accountability are valued in interviews, with guests challenged on policy details.
Quality interviews with high-profile guests are generally appreciated, though some criticisms focus on perceived bias and focus bias.

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'We don't watch the cartoon before it comes out,' Barnaby Joyce says
Q: What needs to happen then to bring the temperature down?
Joyce says he does not know a single answer, describing a fractious political climate in Australia and around the world. He argues that politicians should pay attention to public frustration and the effects of policies on people's liberties and livelihoods.
'We don't watch the cartoon before it comes out,' Barnaby Joyce says
Q: Why did it take Pauline Hanson some time to apologise to Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie about this cartoon and get it changed?
Joyce says party representatives had not seen the cartoon before it appeared. After seeing it and discussing it, they agreed it had gone too far and an apology was made.
James Paterson calls for review of security provided to federal parliamentarians
Q: Why do you think the increase in political-based threats and vitriol, what's behind that increase in your view?
Paterson attributes the rise mainly to digital communications and social media making it easier to send angry messages, alongside greater public agitation with the political system. He says that frustration is increasingly expressed through threats of violence.
James Paterson calls for review of security provided to federal parliamentarians
Q: In your view, will the attack on Helen Haynes change anything for parliamentarians and how they manage their personal safety?
Paterson says a review of parliamentarian security is prudent. He argues that politicians should remain accessible, but that attacks creating serious risks to their lives could fundamentally change democracy.
US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia after Ukraine talks
Q: What do we know, Orissia, about the situation inside Russia at the moment, the political temperature and also the economic situation for ordinary people?
She describes public anxiety about mobilization, rising prices, fuel constraints and internet shutdowns, alongside disagreement between Russians who want the war to end and those who favor escalating it.

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What is Radio National Breakfast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program covers national political developments, policy reform debates, and current affairs with a focus on how legislation, governance, and public messaging unfold in real time. Recent topics span gambling reform, migration and energy policy, regional and healthcare issues, and international diplomacy, often featuring policymakers, researchers, and industry experts who provide context and practical implications for Australia's political landscape. A notable strength is the roster of high-profile guests spanning government, academia, journalism, and industry, enabling nuanced discussions that connect policy detail to real-world impacts. Listeners likely value clear analysis, critical questioning, and timely updates on how political deci... more

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Recent guests on Radio National Breakfast include:

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2. Nas Campanella
3. Clare O'Neil
4. David Shoebridge
5. Bess O'Detta
6. Joseph Tucker
7. Sandra Booth
8. Arissia Lutsevich

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