
Smart analysis, lively conversations, and great company. Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1203 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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Excellent
Topics, presenter, interviewees excellent.
Nick Bryant is a level above. His intelligence, ability to cross subjects , passion for all subjects and variety of interviews make this a must listen. There’s hardly any of these shows left in the world be it print or radio. A must.
Great show
I find Fran to be quite rude to certain guests and, frankly, much less knowledgeable than Geraldine. What a shame. A must listen show has declined like so much of the ABC content has in the last decade.
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The show offers smart analysis and lively conversations on current affairs, international politics, and Australian society. Guests range from historians and researchers to journalists and policy experts, providing historical context, on-the-ground reporting, and nuanced commentary on global events and domestic issues. Noteworthy is the mix of in-depth, scholarly perspectives with accessible storytelling, plus frequent cross-cutting themes like democracy, governance, and policy impact. This program is likely to appeal to listeners who want thoughtful, well-sourced discussion that connects Australia to broader global dynamics, with a tendency toward civil discourse and rigorous questioning of official narratives.
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