If You're Listening
ABCThe 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 262 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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In 1959 a flight to London took days and cost half a year’s average salary. But things were changing rapidly. The invention of the Concorde meant that you could fly from Adelaide to London in just under seven hours. Travel was getting faster and many... more
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I’m a kid and I like politics and economics please don’t ask why 🙏and this is very funny and entertaining especially for a kid and sometimes I listen up to 3 hours a day pretty please don’t ask why 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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I can’t stop listening and I am only 9 years old I have listened to every one of them
Apple Podcasts5Remy,REM and RJAustralia2 months ago - Can’t stop listening!
My favourite podcast. Smart, funny, contemporary, relevant. I never fail to learn something new. Matt always helps put something that feels “unprecedented” in historical context. Imagine if everyone listened to this- perhaps history wouldn’t be doomed to forever repeat itself.
Apple Podcasts5CDDB1975Australia2 months ago - Smart, funny, relatable
My favourite podcast. I’ve learnt more from Matt than in 6 years at high school. Very clever.
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Apple Podcasts | #173 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #239 |  Canada/News/Politics |
YouTube | #18 | Australia/Popular Podcasts |
Spotify | #59 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #10 | Australia/News |
Spotify | #53 | Australia/Trending |
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Focusing on major world events, a weekly analysis provides a blend of humor and deep insights into pressing geopolitical issues, spanning topics such as the implications of AI, global conflict dynamics, and historical narratives. Drawing connections between current happenings and their historical contexts, the content often references significant relationships between nations, political upheavals, and societal transformations, wrapped in engaging storytelling that aims to entertain while informing audiences on complex matters of international affairs. Unique series format dives into pivotal moments in recent history, helping listeners grasp the intricacies of global news with a blend of wit and enlightenment.
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If You're Listening launched 8 years ago and published 262 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on If You're Listening include:
1. Andrew Ramsay
2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
3. Frederick McKay
4. Dr. Burke
5. Perry Duffin
6. Ninah Kopel
7. Kim Malmgren
8. Cam Wilson
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