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If You're Listening

ABC Australia
Donald Trump
Iran
Australia
Israel
United States
Ukraine
Jeffrey Epstein
Kamala Harris
China
Artificial Intelligence
India
Conspiracy Theories
Narendra Modi
Elon Musk
Russia
Venezuela
Benjamin Netanyahu
Palantir Technologies
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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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
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
Cam Wilson
ABC's national AI reporter
ABC
Episode: What happens when AI commits a crime
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

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

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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
    3 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
    Australia3 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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The scam queen of the Philippines
Q: Did the authorities ever prove she was a Chinese spy?
No definitive espionage proof emerged; authorities concluded the case with a life sentence for human trafficking and treated espionage as not conclusively proven, though it remained a central narrative in public discussion.
The scam queen of the Philippines
Q: Why was Alice Guo accused in connection with the POGOs and the BamBan compound?
The investigation tied her to a large POGO compound behind the town hall, with her car and power bill bearing her name; multiple irregularities were uncovered during the inquiry, leading to arrests and a broader probe into her activities.
Jonathan Swan on the real Trump White House
Q: What do you think happens next with Congress and the balance of power in the U.S. government?
There is a continued risk that presidents will act unilaterally unless Congress reasserts itself as a co-equal branch, but without a strong corrective from Congress, many of these powers could become normalized and difficult to roll back.
Jonathan Swan on the real Trump White House
Q: Can you talk about what led you to the observation that Trump's second term represented a distinctly imperial presidency?
The observation stems from how Trump centralized power, bypassed traditional checks, and treated executive actions as unilateral rather than collaborative, creating a new norm of leadership where Congress and standard procedural safeguards were sidelined in favor of a personalized, assertive style.
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.

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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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