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Sunday Extra - Full program podcast

ABC Australia
One Nation
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Australia
Bangladesh
Mental Health
South Africa
Democracy
Georgia
North Korea
Gaza
Donald Trump
Corruption
Internet Shutdowns
Challenger Disaster
Climate Change
Humanitarian Aid
Israel
Women's Football
Tree Vandalism
Queensland Election

Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well as a lighter touch.

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Latest Episodes

The morning after the federal election in New Zealand, foreign correspondent Anna Fifield unpacks the preliminary election results.

Dame Barbara Cartland is the world's third best-selling author, who has sold more than 750 million copies of her 723 ... more

The leaderless student movement taking over Serbia's government, how Matt Brown turned conversations in his barber shop into a movement to stop domestic violence, and this Halloween marks the 100th anniversary of the untimely demise of escape artist ... more

With Israel days away from their first national election since the 2023 October 7 terrorist attacks, how will the hostage families vote? In Germany, the Bundestag held a heated debate on whether it should make a national apology to Namibia for crimes... more

Will the new African Credit Rating Agency level the playing field for the world's poorest nations? What is next for Nepal after August's devastating floods? In the wake of the death of lab worker at a Russian anti-plague institute, should we be worri... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Umbers
Associate professor in zoology who runs an insect conservation lab
Western Sydney University
Episode: Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Bojan Paitic
Professor of law at Novi Sad University and former head of Serbia's Democratic Party
Novi Sad University
Episode: Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Jeremy Dicker
Managing editor of International Intrigue and former diplomat
International Intrigue
Episode: Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Mateo Fafatai Brown
Barber, author, speaker and co-founder of She Is Not Your Rehab
She Is Not Your Rehab
Episode: Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Mari Pangestu
Economist and Indonesian president's special advisor for international trade and multilateral cooperation
Government of Indonesia
Episode: Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Rose McGready
Oxford professor of tropical maternal and child health and 2026 ACT Australian of the Year
University of Oxford
Episode: Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Joe Posnanski
Author of The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini and sports writer
Episode: Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Gina McEwen
ABC journalist and reporter on the South Korean adoption investigation
ABC
Episode: Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Luke Bowden
ABC journalist and South Korean adoptee who investigated his own adoption records
ABC
Episode: Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026

Hosts

Julian Morrow
Host of Sunday Extra; appears across multiple episodes providing governance and framing for discussions.
Ashlynne McGhee
Host and presenter; often guides conversations and leads segments.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Excellent program and podcast

    Another very interesting and informative program. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chateau10
    Australia6 years ago
  • Sunday extra

    Just discovered this fantastic timely update (along with the many other ABC programs) Thankyou 18 August one especially the expert panel discussion on Hong Kong possible scenarios

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tallegalla
    Australia7 years ago
  • Ideological trash

    I used to enjoy this show until Switzer took over. He is so ideological, and packs panels with guests who support his own viewpoints. For those who enjoy balanced, intellectually challenging discussions, Sunday Extra is not worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mickle_85
    Australia9 years ago
  • Madame

    Starts a little early, so, excellent round up of what's going on, for listening on podcast whilst taking a walk Sunday afternoon

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sleeperly
    Australia14 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Great round up of the best radio on radio national of the week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sydney1983
    Australia14 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Smart, informative roundups with strong guest diversity.
High-quality, referenced journalism with broad topic coverage.
Thoughtful analysis and lively discussions, though some listeners feel panel balance varies.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Q: When you do start that conversation, what have you found is possible in terms of talking to people, talking to other guys, but then also helping them change their behaviour?
Brown says listening without shaming and encouraging men to speak honestly can help them recognize harmful patterns, seek healing and choose different behavior.
Last tricks and second chances: 1 November, 2026
Q: How does a leaderless political movement form a government?
Paitic says student plenums in faculties make decisions locally and then coordinate them at regional and national levels, including decisions about government roles.
Hostage families vote, the biography of a disease, and celebrating Sh!t films: 25 October, 2026
Q: What would it take for more people with sickle cell disease to access CRISPR therapy?
The treatment currently requires a lengthy, specialized process involving chemotherapy, stem-cell collection, gene editing, and reinfusion, and costs about $2 million to $3 million. Davies says a widely accessible drug or pill is still needed, especially for patients in lower-resource settings.
Hostage families vote, the biography of a disease, and celebrating Sh!t films: 25 October, 2026
Q: How prominent have hostage family members and former hostages been in Israel's election campaign?
Some former hostages have built large social media audiences, while family members have joined political parties or supported candidates. Their views span political camps, and many are calling for an investigation into the failures surrounding October 7.
Hacks, leaks and Suzie Miller's hardest year: 18 October, 2026
Q: What is the sense in Nepal of the quality and the nature of the disaster response from authorities within the country?
Dixit says the public has been impressed by the rescue response, including helicopter deployments, rescues, hospital care, and shelters, while noting the disaster overwhelmed even well-prepared systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday Extra

What is Sunday Extra about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program presents a broad current-affairs mix, pairing sharp political analysis with culture, science, and long-form interviews. Episodes frequently open with a geopolitics or policy thread, then move through expert discussions on topics such as taxation, elections, historical inquiry, and social issues, often interleaved with personal profiles and cultural storytelling. Noteworthy are in-depth conversations about populist movements, diaspora politics, and the ethical responsibilities of media and researchers in challenging contexts, along with occasional investigative pieces and human-interest narratives. The format is recognizable for bringing diverse specialists—academics, journalists, authors, and practitioners—into sustained convers... more

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1. Kate Umbers
2. Bojan Paitic
3. Jeremy Dicker
4. Mateo Fafatai Brown
5. Mari Pangestu
6. Rose McGready
7. Joe Posnanski
8. Gina McEwen

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