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Secrets We Keep

LiSTNR
Cold War
KGB
ASIO
Australia
Australian Wheat Board
Saddam Hussein
Australian Espionage
Espionage
Woomera
Spy
Operation Liver
Nuclear Weapons Testing
Professor John Blaxland
Cook Report
Paul Keating
Michael Cook
Iraq
Iraq War
Australian Defense Force
Missiles

Each season, Secrets We Keep investigates a different Australian secret.

Secrets We Keep: Uncovered (Season 9): takes you inside some of the most important investigations of our time, with our expanding network of journalists and sources from around Australia and beyond. Every week, Uncovered pulls back the curtain on the stories powerful people hoped would stay buried, by speaking directly to... more

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For years, flatmates Wendy and Ellie trusted James. He joined Wendy’s animal rights advocacy group, quickly becoming one of her closest friends — and Ellie’s boyfriend.

But James wasn’t who they thought. He was an undercover cop, deployed to spy on... more

For years, flatmates Wendy and Ellie trusted James. He joined Wendy’s animal rights advocacy group, quickly becoming one of her closest friends — and Ellie’s boyfriend.

But James wasn’t who they thought. He was an undercover cop, deployed to spy on... more

After a 16-year-old extremist attempted to stab a Bishop at a church in Western Sydney, ABC investigative journalist Sean Rubinsztein‑Dunlop was approached by a man with an extraordinary claim: he was a former undercover ASIO spy who had infiltrated ... more

When BBC's Newsnight journalist Emily Maitlis interviewed Prince Andrew, Buckingham Palace was hoping for redemption. Instead, what they got was disastrous interview that shook the British monarchy, spelled the downfall of Prince Andrew and catapulte... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Maitlis
British journalist known for her interview with Prince Andrew regarding Jeffrey Epstein
Episode: Uncovered | Confronting Prince Andrew on Epstein
Hayley Cullen
Cognitive and forensic psychology expert
Open Universities Australia
Episode: SPONSORED | Unravelling memory and evidence in real-world investigations
Andrew Wilkie
Independent federal member of Parliament and former intelligence analyst
Episode: Uncovered | Exposing the government’s false case for war
Sharon Baiten
Friend of Sharon Graham
Episode: Killer Charm | Ep 2 | Muffin
Deb Locke
Former police officer turned whistleblower who exposed corruption in the NSW Police Force
Episode: Uncovered – Unmasking Australia’s most corrupt cop
Julian Hessenthaler
Private investigator involved in undercover operations against political corruption
Episode: Uncovered - Secretly recording corrupt politicians in Ibiza
Lorraine Long
Whistleblower who exposed the Butcher of Bega's medical malpractice
Episode: Uncovered - Blowing the whistle on the Butcher of Bega
Oobah Butler
Journalist and filmmaker known for his controversial investigations into social phenomena.
Founder and CEO of Ethical Sweatshop
Episode: Uncovered - Infiltrating ‘get-rich-quick’ hustle culture
Cameron Wilson
Tech reporter and associate editor at Crikey
Crikey
Episode: Uncovered – Exposing the AFP’s secret use of facial recognition

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Joey Watson
Investigator and host known for deep-dive investigations and on-record interviews with insiders and sources. Associated with investigative journalism and broad archival reporting across seasons.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Brilliant

    So glad I came across this podcast, great topics and very informative. I thoroughly enjoy each one, the professional journalism and delivery is spot on (voice, pace).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnAnn17
    Australia10 days ago
  • Grooming is scary

    This episode is scary. A young vulnerable child with a disability was groomed by the AFP. His parents did all the right things, including seeking help from the police and the AFP, and trusted ‘the authorities’ to help them. It seems like the AFP intentionally targeted and groomed this young child. The young child has been psychologically traumatised.

    He was charged with terrorism related charges and is still being dragged through the court system. I work with and know vulnerable children and adu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    73CA
    Australia11 days ago
  • Future season?

    Someone needs to investigate Dr. Charlie Teo especially his free charitable clinics in Asia where he operates on desperate patients and leaves them with no aftercare.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxtopia
    Australia20 days ago
  • Brilliant

    Brillant, profesional, informative an entertaining investigative journalist!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peruja
    Australia2 months ago
  • Thomas the Autistic radical

    So we have an autistic child. … talking about being radicalised. And the parents go to the police. .. instead of a psychologist? Instead of a specific ASD psychologist. .. they bring in a religious imam. …. To deradicalise the child. The imam says he has recorded all the sessions. Yet didn’t. Why oh why oh why would the parents go to the POLICE and get a religious “guru” who obviously LIED to deradicalise an ASD child. You don’t use a religious person why psychological science is required. This ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Trexmonst
    Australia3 months ago

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Episodes stay tightly focused on evidence and sources, avoiding filler.

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BONUS | Unveiling the motives behind the Christchurch terrorist’s appeal
Q: How do you think this bid for his freedom would be impacting them?
It profoundly impacts the victims' families and the survivors, making the trauma relive as they hear about him again in the news.
BONUS | Unveiling the motives behind the Christchurch terrorist’s appeal
Q: Can you shed any more light on the conditions that he is facing in prison?
He is in a purpose-built facility within Auckland Prison, and his conditions are a topic that could be discussed further, but he should not have any agency.
BONUS | Unveiling the motives behind the Christchurch terrorist’s appeal
Q: What do you think has motivated this recent quest for freedom?
What's motivated this quest is similar to what motivated him originally to plead not guilty; it was part of a propaganda piece designed for repeated attention.
BONUS | Unveiling the motives behind the Christchurch terrorist’s appeal
Q: Were you surprised at his recent bid to vacate his guilty plea?
There is an element of surprise in that all of a sudden what we are six odd years later, he's piped up again and wanting to change that plea.
SPONSORED | Unravelling memory and evidence in real-world investigations
Q: What kind of skills would students studying forensic psychology develop?
Students develop critical thinking skills and resilience, allowing them to evaluate the legal system and deal with sensitive topics effectively.

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What is Secrets We Keep about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting investigative series that probes Australia's hidden stories through deep-dive interviews with insiders, officials, and experts. The episodes frequently explore national security, politics, crime, and power, often connecting covert operations or high-stakes investigations to public accountability. A standout trait is the relentless pursuit of truth via on-record conversations with whistleblowers, journalists, and decision-makers, delivering tightly produced narratives that illuminate complex systems and the human stakes behind them. The show is noted for rigorous reporting, high-profile guest profiles, and season-long arcs that thread through broader societal issues such as governance, media ethics, and justice, making it a st... more

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1. Emily Maitlis
2. Hayley Cullen
3. Andrew Wilkie
4. Sharon Baiten
5. Deb Locke
6. Julian Hessenthaler
7. Lorraine Long
8. Oobah Butler

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