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Palestine
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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

This week's small but colourful caller searches the tropical rainforest of Cape York Peninsula for seeds and fruit – the Red-cheeked Parrot.

On The Year That Made Me, former Liverpool football star Craig Johnston reflects on an extraordinary life that extends far beyond his success on the pitch, from winning Europe's biggest trophies to his influential career after football.

The Malleus Maleficarum, or The Hammer of Witches, was a 15th century manual that was directly responsible for the trials and executions thousands of women across Europe for the crime of witchcraft.

Now the University of Melbourne’s Archives and Spe... more

Astrology's place in popular culture can be traced back to Linda Goodman, whose 1968 book Sun Signs was the first astrology book to make it onto the New York Times bestseller list, and who was paid an unprecedented $2.25 million advance for her 1978 ... more

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Recent Guests

John Safran
Contestant and People's Choice winner of Race Around the World 1997; judge and mentor for the 2026 series
Race Around the World / ABC
Episode: John Safran on Race Around the World in the digital age
S. Shakthidharan
Western Sydney playwright, author and filmmaker with Sri Lankan heritage and Tamil ancestry
Episode: The Year that Made Me: S. Shakthidharan, 2008
Chris Cody
Internationally renowned pianist, composer, and jazz bandleader
Musician; ABC Jazz artist in residence (planned)
Episode: Chris Cody’s jazz travels from Mountain to Sea
Dr. Aaron Davis
Senior Research Leader, Plant Resources at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Episode: Coffee under threat of extinction: is this the bitter end?
Juli Coffin
Professor, founder and CEO of Yadawara Services and Yawardani Jan-ga
Yadawara Services / Yawardani Jan-ga
Episode: Harnessing the therapeutic power of horses
Alice Taylor
Freelance editor and journalist based in Tirana, Albania
Independent
Episode: Albania's Flamingo Revolution can't be ignored
Jonathan Finch
Lecturer in entomology at the Tasmania Institute of Agriculture
Tasmania Institute of Agriculture
Episode: Can science save the insects?
Anna Funder
Author and journalist; wrote Stasiland and All That I Am
Episode: The Year that Made Me: Anna Funder, 1988
Melinda Mann
Artist educator at Rockhampton Museum of Art
Rockhampton Museum of Art / Jill Bay First Nations Higher Degree Research Academy
Episode: Cane: the complex story of South Sea Islander history and culture

Host

Julian Morrow
Host with long-running ties to national affairs and analysis-focused programming across ABC networks.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Featuring bullies in your “The Year That Made Me” segment is a terrible look, ABC.

    No one likes bullies. Don’t feature them.

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    LizAnne S
    Australiaa year ago
  • Such a great podcast and so terribly interesting.

    Thank you for such interesting topics and interviews each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chateau10
    Australiaa year ago
  • Such a great podcast and so terribly interesting.

    Enjoyed listening to Jonathan Green whilst Julian Morrow was on leave. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chateau10
    Australiaa year ago
  • Such a great podcast and so terribly interesting.

    Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chateau10
    Australia2 years ago
  • Interesting and well considered

    For a while I thought of Sunday Extra as the little cousin to Saturday Extra, but through the choice of excellent and often left-field guests it has become my go to weekend choice. Great work Julian and team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    super goes to the pond
    Australia3 years ago

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The show consistently delivers thorough, thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
Audience appreciates a broad range of topics from law and policy to geopolitics and technology.

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Coffee under threat of extinction: is this the bitter end?
Q: Aaron, can you paint us a picture of the plants used in commercial coffee production?
We rely on two main species, Arabica and Robusta, which together provide roughly 99.99% of all our coffee, with Arabica dominating in most markets and Robusta used more for instant coffee.
The Year that Made Me: S. Shakthidharan, 2008
Q: What year did you choose and why did it hold such significance for you?
He chose 2008 after a pivotal conversation with his uncle about his mother's debt and the threat to the family home, which became a catalyst for confronting family history and rethinking his path in life.
Albania's Flamingo Revolution can't be ignored
Q: Alice, why did opposition to this particular resort development snowball into a wider movement with a broad set of grievances against the Albanian government and system?
Alice explains that the resort became a visible symbol of deeper divides between wealthy investors and ordinary Albanians, highlighting how state land and protected areas are perceived as being compromised for private gain, which galvanized broader discontent about cost of living, public services, and political accountability.
Harnessing the therapeutic power of horses
Q: Okay, Juli, can you tell me about your own experiences with horses as a child and how that shaped your approach to this work?
I've loved horses since childhood, working on stations and learning from early life experiences; those bonds foster trust and resilience, ultimately guiding how I design and lead equine-assisted learning to empower Indigenous youth and communities.
Harnessing the therapeutic power of horses
Q: The Kimberley has one of the highest rates of youth suicide in the world. Juli, can you share with us a bit about the problems that you've seen over the years faced by Indigenous young people in the Kimberley?
Across generations, systemic gaps, stolen generations, and service delivery challenges collide, making culturally appropriate, accessible support scarce; the program targets prevention, early intervention, and treatment in a way that respects culture and country while expanding access to care.

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

This show covers a wide range of national and international affairs with a heavy emphasis on analysis, context, and investigative angles. Episodes frequently blend politics, law, security, and technology, often featuring expert guests who illuminate complex issues with historical or regulatory perspectives, paired with thoughtful interviews and narrated case studies. A throughline across episodes is to connect big-picture geopolitics and governance with practical implications for institutions, individuals, and policymakers, making it valuable for listeners who want deeper understanding and actionable takeaways. Noteworthy is the willingness to host diverse specialists—from legal scholars and privacy regulators to geopolitical analysts and h... more

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Recent guests on Sunday Extra include:

1. John Safran
2. S. Shakthidharan
3. Chris Cody
4. Dr. Aaron Davis
5. Juli Coffin
6. Alice Taylor
7. Jonathan Finch
8. Anna Funder

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