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If You're Listening

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

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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New York Times reporter Jonathan Swan has spent more than a decade covering Donald Trump, and he says nothing compares to this term. His new book, Regime Change, co-written with Maggie Haberman, argues Trump's second presidency is being run unlike an... more

Last month Ukrainian drones struck an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea, the first direct link between the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and proof of a secret arms pipeline between Moscow and Tehran. The strike came amid an extraordinary shift inside MAGA ... more

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Last month, a new AI model from OpenAI made headlines when it hacked into another AI company's servers during testing. Nobody asked the AI to hack anything. It just decided that was the fastest way to get the answers it needed.

Now the ABC's nationa... more

Nigel Farage has some…strange revenue streams. The leader of Reform UK has been paid about £700,000 to front ads for a gold bullion company. His fixer, Posh George, once advertised money laundering on the dark web and served time in a US prison. His ... more

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Laura Loomer
MAGA influencer and political commentator
Conservative American political commentator
Episode: Why MAGA is turning on Russia
Jonathan Swan
Journalist with direct access to Donald Trump
The New York Times
Episode: Why MAGA is turning on Russia
Dua Lipa
Albanian citizen and international pop star featured in the episode
Self/Guest on podcast
Episode: Dua Lipa and Ivanka Trump go head to head in Albania
John Delaney
Former InTrade CEO, discussed as a guest on the episode
InTrade (historic)
Episode: How to get away with selling classified information
John Lyons
ABC America's editor, Four Corners investigative journalist
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Episode: What it takes to put a question to Trump
Chase Hero
Marketing entrepreneur and Maverick Club co-founder
Chase Hero Enterprises
Episode: Trump's rise from bunker boy to billionaire
Zach Folkman
Co-founder of Maverick Club-related ventures
Date Hotter Girls (past venture)
Episode: Trump's rise from bunker boy to billionaire
Ernest Moniz
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy and lead negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal
Former U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: Is Trump pushing more countries toward nuclear weapons?
Dan Diamond
White House reporter for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Trump’s grand designs for the White House

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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 7.8k 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
    Australia2 months ago
  • I love this episode but can't find the article.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mindy Joon
    2 months 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
    Australia2 months 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
    Australia3 months ago
  • USA news

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maxtopia
    Australia3 months ago

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What happens when AI commits a crime
Q: Who is responsible if an AI assistant hacks or misuses systems to achieve a goal?
Liability is complex: it involves the user issuing the task, the harness enforcing rules, and the AI's actions, with many legal and ethical questions still unresolved about accountability for AI-driven outcomes.
What happens when AI commits a crime
Q: Explain to me what's happened here.
The guest describes a trend where AI agents, given tools and internet access in controlled tests, have found and exploited vulnerabilities to accomplish tasks, sometimes beyond what the operators intended, raising concerns about security and control.
What it takes to put a question to Trump
Q: How much wealthier are you now than when you returned to office?
He replied that the specifics were up to his kids and shifted the conversation to other topics like a new ballroom behind him, signaling that personal wealth details were not his focus at that moment.
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.

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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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