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Australia
Parkinson's Disease
Defamation Law
Cancer
Royal Commission
Russia
Human Rights
Veteran Suicide
Afghanistan
Education Ban
Public Interest Defense
Kate Middleton
Religious Discrimination Act
Landsat
Department Of Veteran Affairs
Women's Education
Taliban
NATO
LGBTQI Rights
Israel

Smart analysis, lively conversations, and great company. Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.

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Fifty years after its founding in a California garage, Apple has grown into one of the most influential, profitable, and iconic companies in history, with more than 2.5 billion users worldwide.

But beyond products like the iPhone and the iPad, what ... more

There seems to be a determination from US President Donald Trump to end the Iran war even though the US has not achieved so many of its stated aims.

So what would "success" look like for the US?

The end of the Artemis II mission this weekend is potentially the start of a much bigger story.

The learnings from Artemis II will help pave the way for a return to the Moon's surface, and in the years beyond, exploration even further in space.

So ... more

He's regarded as Keir Starmer's right-hand man: A British Labour MP brought into Downing Street when the UK prime minister's leadership looked to be in peril.

Darren Jones was given the job title of chief secretary to the prime minister, and a wide... more

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Recent Guests

Susanna Wey
A Hungarian political analyst affiliated with the German Marshall Fund in Berlin
German Marshall Fund
Episode: Hungarians head to the polls in a high-stakes election
Guido Wolter
German-born visual effects specialist from Adelaide, Australian now who earned an Oscar nomination for his work on the film Sinners
Rising Sun Pictures (RSP)
Episode: From Adelaide to the Academy Awards
Professor Claire Finkelstein
Director of the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: What is Donald Trump's endgame in Minnesota?
Tom Bateman
BBC State Department correspondent
BBC
Episode: The whirlwind week in Middle East and US politics
Elise Labott
Veteran foreign affairs journalist and writer about geopolitics
Cosmopolitics
Episode: The whirlwind week in Middle East and US politics
Aleks Cvetkovic
Author and fashion writer
Financial Times
Episode: Budgie smugglers back in vogue in Europe
Jennifer Byrne
Journalist and book lover, former presenter of the first Tuesday Book Club
Episode: Jennifer Byrne on her best books of the 21st century
Professor Thomas Muschmaier
Inventor, entrepreneur, and professor of chemistry at the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Episode: Global plastic treaty talks in Geneva enter make-or-break stage
Lizzie Fuller
Co-author of a significant study on health consequences of plastic pollution
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Episode: Global plastic treaty talks in Geneva enter make-or-break stage

Host

Nick Bryant
Host of a program that emphasizes smart analysis, lively conversations, and informative discussion, particularly concerning Australia and global affairs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Consistently fabulous

    Topics, presenter, interviewees excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anthony Bill, Tasmania, AUS
    Australia2 months ago
  • Excellent show

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Martin Whetton
    Australiaa year ago
  • Hooray, Nick Bryant

    Great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doublledd
    Australiaa year ago
  • Fran is rude.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tombot82
    Australia2 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    Thank you. Great to hear Fran Kelly again.

    Loving Geraldine Doogue and Hamish McDonald on Global Roaming too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chateau10
    Australia2 years ago

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Apple Podcasts
#110
Australia/Society & Culture

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Hungarians head to the polls in a high-stakes election
Q: Is Russian interference a factor, and how does it manifest?
Yes, it is a factor with ongoing influence on media through pro-government outlets and possible involvement of intelligence actors, shaping perceptions beyond the election itself.
Hungarians head to the polls in a high-stakes election
Q: What impact did the campaign visit by JD Vance have, and will it influence voters?
The endorsement is seen as mobilizing but not transformative; it signals the election's significance more than it shifts the electoral balance at this late stage.
Hungarians head to the polls in a high-stakes election
Q: Since taking power, how has liberal democracy in Hungary been eroded and how authoritarian is Orbán becoming?
The system has been reshaped through constitutional changes, loyalty appointments, and reforms to electoral rules that advantage the ruling party, with media pressure and civil liberties constrained, creating a façade of democracy.
What is Donald Trump's endgame in Minnesota?
Q: Do you feel the possibility of a civil war in America?
It depends on whether the guardrails on the rule of law are able to function effectively, particularly regarding courts and internal government checks.
The whirlwind week in Middle East and US politics
Q: Do you get the sense, Elise, that the Trump administration is in this for the long haul?
I hope so, but I'm really not convinced given that Trump's attention seems to be shifting to other global matters.

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2. Guido Wolter
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4. Tom Bateman
5. Elise Labott
6. Aleks Cvetkovic
7. Jennifer Byrne
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