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If You're Listening

ABC Australia
Donald Trump
Iran
Australia
Israel
United States
Ukraine
Jeffrey Epstein
China
Kamala Harris
India
Narendra Modi
Hamas
Artificial Intelligence
Russia
Benjamin Netanyahu
Conspiracy Theories
Elon Musk
Venezuela
Middle East
Palantir Technologies

The world is on fire. There's a coup. Inflation is through the roof, and AI is taking our jobs. What does it all mean? Each week, Matt Bevan explains the biggest story in world news while hiding in his basement from assassins and authoritarian regimes. Recent episodes include an exploration of the relationship between India and China, a closer look at the Saudi Arabian city of NEOM, the conflict i... more

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Last Thursday's episode touched on the relatively short-lived, Israel-backed microstate of Free Lebanon. For Matt, that's all the excuse he needs to tell the story of his favourite ever micronation: the Principality of Sealand. Especially because, wh... more

Donald Trump wants a historic deal with Iran. The problem is that some of the biggest obstacles aren't in Tehran or Washington. They're on the border between Israel and Lebanon.

In this two-part special, we trace the conflict that keeps dragging th... more

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The construction of Trump's new White House ballroom would make for maybe the best episode of Grand Designs ever made. The budget has blown out, a historic wing of the house has been demolished, and it's putting a strain on President Trump and Melani... more

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Dan Diamond
White House reporter for The Washington Post
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Episode: Trump’s grand designs for the White House
Dana White
UFC president and co-founder who played a pivotal role in saving and branding the UFC during its darkest days
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Episode: Trump’s unbreakable bond with the UFC
Joe Rogan
Host of The Joe Rogan Experience; former UFC sideline reporter and now prominent commentator
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Episode: Trump’s unbreakable bond with the UFC
Eric Campbell
ABC Foreign Correspondent
ABC News
Episode: The Taiwanese masters of genital weightlifting
Bang Xiao
ABC reporter focused on China/foreign diplomacy
ABC News
Episode: How Peking Duck and Moutai changed the world
Adair Shepard
Researcher helping with episode research
If You're Listening/ABC
Episode: Was Taiwan's Olympic champion sabotaged?
Pat Sunderland
Journalist reporting on the California Forever project
Episode: The secret techbro city of the future
Louis Moseley
Head of Palantir in the United Kingdom
Palantir Technologies
Episode: Will anything stop Palantir?
Abbas Alaragchi
Iran's Foreign Ministry negotiator involved in past nuclear discussions
Iranian Foreign Ministry
Episode: Will the US and Iran make a deal (again)?

Host

Matt Bevan
Host of If You're Listening; focuses on explaining world news with documentary narration and humor.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings
  • So good to good

    I can’t stop listening and I am only 9 years old I have listened to every one of them i am in a program to train future icj prouscores

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lachlan Ayre
    Australia10 days ago
  • I love this episode but can't find the article.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mindy Joon
    24 days ago
  • Brilliant

    I see what you did there Mr Bevan!! Episode on Taiwan with the carrot and stick approach. At approximately 17:35 of the episode you said about President Xi, “Xi had a large number of carrots in his arsenal!” I spat my coffee clear across the room. Well played.

    Thank you for a great start to the day.

    Amazing series both audio and visual versions 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tally wacker 2.0
    Australia25 days ago
  • Utterly brilliant

    Loved the chess metaphor in today’s episode! Always wondered what China was doing - great information and brilliantly presented. I listen to every ep! Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CateErin
    Australiaa month ago
  • USA news

    Nothing about all the amazing things happening in Australia just American bs

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maxtopia
    Australiaa month ago

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Some reviews call out perceived bias or humor-centric framing in certain episodes.
Listeners praise clear explanations of complex topics and engaging storytelling.
Fans appreciate the mix of history and current events and view the host as a trusted, insightful guide.
Some critics appreciate the global perspective but note moments of humor can feel out of place for serious topics.

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Trump’s grand designs for the White House
Q: So when President Trump first announced this project, what was the scale of what he was promising to do?
Initially it was a $200 million ballroom close to the East Wing but not touching it, with plans to host hundreds rather than thousands, and over time the scope and price tag expanded significantly.
How Peking Duck and Moutai changed the world
Q: What can you tell me about the menu Trump was offered during the visit?
The menu included Peking Roast Duck and other traditional dishes, but notably did not include maotai for Trump, signaling a careful, symbolic message rather than a matter of personal preference.
Growing up fighting apartheid
Q: First off, tell me about the Boycott podcast.
The host explains that the podcast aims to describe how boycott actions against apartheid unfolded, covering the spectrum from economic protests to cultural and international dimensions, and highlighting how people and communities organized across different countries.
Why Iran is building their own internet
Q: Is there any chance the global internet will be restored during or after the conflict?
Restoration is unlikely during the war, and even after the conflict there could be a prolonged period of restricted access as authorities fear renewed unrest, suggesting a cautious, extended approach to reopening the global linkages.
Why Iran is building their own internet
Q: How did the regime respond to the protests and the emergence of a new digital public sphere?
They moved quickly to suppress street protests and then invested heavily in digital control, creating a centralized framework under the Supreme Council of Cyber Space to manage and extend the nation's online infrastructure while isolating it from the global internet.

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A accessible, globe-spanning current affairs show hosted by a Melbourne-based journalist who explains world events with a documentary-style narration and a touch of humor. Episodes tend to connect historical patterns to present-day geopolitics, covering topics from US–China competition and Iran diplomacy to energy security and global markets. A notable strength is presenting complex international issues in clear, narrative form, often with guest experts and on-the-ground reporting. Listeners likely value well-sourced context, thoughtful analysis, and a lighter, personality-driven presentation that makes dense topics approachable for non-specialists. The show's recurring focus on geopolitics, energy, diplomacy, and media literacy together wi... more

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