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If You're Listening

ABC Australia
Donald Trump
Iran
Australia
United States
Ukraine
Israel
Jeffrey Epstein
Artificial Intelligence
Kamala Harris
Russia
China
Conspiracy Theories
Elon Musk
Venezuela
Benjamin Netanyahu
Palantir Technologies
India
Oslo Accords
Nuclear Weapons
Mossad

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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After Democrats declared a landslide win in the midterms, a narrative quickly formed online: Republicans’ aggressive redistricting strategy had spectacularly backfired…but the reality is more complicated.

Years ago, Donald Trump pushed Texas Republ... more

The US midterm results are still coming in, but already, the Democrats have won the US House of Representatives and the Senate in a landslide.

Surprisingly, in an interview on Fox News, Donald Trump said he will accept the results, saying the Democ... more

It's US midterms eve, and since Matt hasn’t actually travelled to the US this election cycle, he's called up Four Corners reporter Mark Willacy. Mark has spent the last few weeks travelling across America, talking to voters and experts, including for... more

In 2018, Israeli intelligence obtained a Hamas planning document outlining almost exactly how the October 7 attack would unfold. A more detailed version followed in 2022, and Egypt and the UAE both delivered direct warnings in the weeks before the at... more

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Eric Campbell
Former ABC foreign correspondent and Russia correspondent from 1996 to 2000
ABC
Episode: The Bananas in Pyjamas’ doomed trip to Moscow
Jess O'Callaghan
Producer and journalist who researched Inigo Jones and long-range weather forecasting.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Episode: My name is Inigo Jones. Prepare for rain.
Neville Nicholls
Researcher at the Australian Numerical Meteorology Research Centre
ANMRC
Episode: The apocalyptic El Niño we didn't see coming
John McBride
Researcher at the Australian Numerical Meteorology Research Centre
ANMRC
Episode: The apocalyptic El Niño we didn't see coming
Marc Fennell
From No One Saw It Coming
No One Saw It Coming
Episode: The US-Canada border fight over a pig
Mark Finnell
No one saw it coming host
Episode: Can AI predict the future?
Pat Sunderland
Global Roaming producer and former presenter on If You're Listening
Global Roaming / If You're Listening
Episode: Thatcher's Falklands PSYOP radio station
Jacinta Bowler
ABC Science Reporter and host of Dead and Alive, the latest series of Science Friction for ABC Radio National
ABC
Episode: The cat that broke Einstein’s brain
Ann Jones
Host of What the Duck, researcher on Nature's Most Wanted
What the Duck / Nature's Most Wanted
Episode: The mystery of the Monkey Man

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Matt Bevan
Host of the show with ABC affiliation; lead interviewer and narrative driver.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.9k ratings
  • I love If You're Listening podcast. Matt, Cara and their team are smart, informed and hilarious. I like Matt's occasional giggles. Tells me he's enjoying himself as much as I'm enjoying Listening.

    It's fun to get topical info with a twist of the weirdness.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Moi Mah
    12 days ago
  • I always learn stuff from this show and the guy has a beautiful laugh

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Shimmy
    17 days ago
  • To neb8407

    That, that rap, that is absolutinly-tootinly is epic.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    I’m bisexual (i think) 🩷💜💙
    United States17 days ago
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    sorry
    19 days ago
  • This is one of the best current events/history podcasts out there. Always amusing, always interesting, always thoughtful. Give it a try, you'll like it.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    5tephe
    19 days ago

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Listeners praise clear explanations of complex topics and balanced framing.
Some critics call out perceived bias or humor that may not land for all audiences.
Audiences value insider guests and deep dives into policy and geopolitics.

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Apple Podcasts
#228
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Apple Podcasts
#96
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#99
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#226
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Spotify
#51
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#8
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Lenin's WWII goo adventure
Q: So what actually is happening in Alberta?
Bevan explains that Alberta's separatist sentiment is tied to a feeling that the province's energy wealth benefits others more than its residents. A recent vote showed 75% support for remaining in Canada and 24% support for holding a referendum on separation.
Lenin's WWII goo adventure
Q: Have we had any goo correspondence, Kara?
Kara shares listener responses to the episode about Lenin's preserved body, then tells the story of how Soviet officials evacuated Lenin's body to Siberia during World War II and concealed the Moscow mausoleum.
My name is Inigo Jones. Prepare for rain.
Q: Why does he need an observatory?
Jess says the observatory helped Jones examine sunspots and adjust his forecasts when past years in a cycle had different weather.
My name is Inigo Jones. Prepare for rain.
Q: So, who is this drought shaman? And did he actually think that the movements of the planets could predict the weather?
Jess explains that Jones learned meteorology from Clement Lindley Wragge and developed a forecasting method based on repeating historical weather cycles, planetary movements and sunspot activity.
The Bananas in Pyjamas’ doomed trip to Moscow
Q: What did you learn when you spoke to exiled Russian journalists in Latvia?
Campbell says journalists outside Russia were still reaching audiences through platforms such as YouTube and Telegram, but Kremlin restrictions have since made that work harder and left many unsure whether they can ever return.

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Explains big-picture world news through connected stories, with a focus on geopolitics, power dynamics, and policy—often linking historical context to current events. Episodes frequently explore topic clusters like US foreign policy, Middle East tensions, global tech governance, and geopolitical risk, usually featuring expert guests or insiders who illuminate complex negotiations, media dynamics, and power plays. A standout aspect is the emphasis on narrative storytelling that makes intricate international affairs accessible, sometimes blending historical depth with contemporary analysis. This mix likely attracts listeners who want a clear, context-rich read on global events and who appreciate thoughtful takes, skeptical framing, and access... more

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2. Jess O'Callaghan
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7. Pat Sunderland
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