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The Radio National Hour

ABC Australia
Australia
Donald Trump
Gaza
Climate Change
Israel
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Loneliness
Hamas
Cyclone Alfred
Antisemitism
Friendship
Palestinian Statehood
United States
Vladimir Putin
Erin Patterson
Canada
Humanitarian Aid
Mushroom Poisoning
Healthcare Costs

A weekday magazine-style current affairs program hosted by one of Australia's pre-eminent and loved interviewers. Drawing on Fran's extensive current affairs and cultural knowledge, The Radio National Hour takes a thoughtful, deep dive into the important and challenging issues, and brings insightful and engaging conversations with big names in the arts, sport and culture.

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Latest Episodes

We have a brand new segment called 'The Diplomats', turning the spotlight on the peacemakers in our world: the people working, mostly out of sight and under real pressure, to ease the globe's sharpest tensions. Our first guest is Lachlan Strahan, who... more

The Iran war is now in its sixth month ‌and yet again, the US President is doing his best to suggest everything is hunky-dory and the two sides are getting along. But Iran has labelled reports of negotiations with the US as ‘false’ and is instead tru... more

When a shark viciously attacked Coogee mum Leah Stewart back in June, Charlie Verco didn’t flinch, he paddled straight towards danger. He joined Fran in the studio fresh from his victory in the Paddleboard World Championships in Hawaii.

It’s been a ... more

A folksy Congresswoman is taking on a progressive Muslim dubbed the Mamdani of the Midwest in the high stakes Democratic primary in the US state of Michigan — which is being seen as a referendum on the future direction of the party still licking its ... more

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Recent Guests

Helen Clark
Former New Zealand Prime Minister and former head of the UNDP
The Elders / UNDP
Episode: Helen Clark says 'Palestine will disappear before our eyes' if Israeli settlements continue
Judith Valerie Engel
Austrian concert pianist and musicologist
Independent academic
Episode: Helen Clark says 'Palestine will disappear before our eyes' if Israeli settlements continue
Jennifer Westacott
Chancellor of Western Sydney University; former CEO of the Business Council of Australia
Western Sydney University; Business Council of Australia
Episode: Jennifer Westacott: Australian Jews have been let down by all our leaders
Jenny Bonser
Leader of Davis Station, Australian Antarctic Division
Australian Antarctic Division
Episode: Jennifer Westacott: Australian Jews have been let down by all our leaders
Jayson Gillham
Pianist; part of two-piano duo Keys to Life
Independent artist
Episode: Jennifer Westacott: Australian Jews have been let down by all our leaders
Iyad Sughayer
Palestinian pianist; part of two-piano duo Keys to Life
Independent artist
Episode: Jennifer Westacott: Australian Jews have been let down by all our leaders
Heather Mitchell
Prolific Australian actor, friend of Sam Neill
Australian acting community
Episode: 'Honoury Aussie' Sam Neill dies aged 78
Dania Theifer
Executive Director, Gulf International Forum
Gulf International Forum
Episode: 'Honoury Aussie' Sam Neill dies aged 78
Aldo Zammit-Border
Professor of law specialising in international criminal justice
City St. George's University (London)
Episode: 'Honoury Aussie' Sam Neill dies aged 78

Host

Fran Kelly
Host of The Radio National Hour; long-form interviewer with a background in current affairs and culture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Fran Kelly is a national treasure

    What more is there to say? An extraordinary interviewer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podsaveus94
    Australia3 months ago
  • Fran Kelly is an outstanding interviewer

    Fran Kelly must be one of the world’s best interviewers. She always has the most obscure facts at her fingertips, dropping them in at exactly the right moment. Her interviews are forceful but never uncomfortable and she illuminates every subject she covers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucelipea
    Australia6 months ago
  • What is the individual podcast about?

    Please, put a description in the podcast. I shouldn’t have to listen to the introduction do you know what the podcast is about. Life is too short for that. And Fran deserves five stars which I can’t give it the moment.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NorthernLil
    Australiaa year ago
  • Yay! The description is in the podcast distribution now

    I have no idea whether RN took my advice from the previous review - but now there is a subject matter description in the podcast summary - and I caught the great interview with William Yang!

    Keith Duddy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keith Duddy
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great

    Love Fran Kelly and this format

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghgjvmuas
    Australiaa year ago

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Some episodes can be dense and require attentive listening
High regard for the host's interviewing depth and preparedness
Noted for compelling storytelling that connects policy to real-world impact
Listeners appreciate the mix of politics, culture, and science in long-form interviews
Consistently delivers insightful analysis across diverse topics

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#141
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Apple Podcasts
#205
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Helen Clark says 'Palestine will disappear before our eyes' if Israeli settlements continue
Q: What did you see on this visit that led you to conclude the prospect of a Palestinian state is disappearing before our eyes?
Clark describes how settlements fill the West Bank, checkpoints are common, and violence escalates, creating a reality where a contiguous Palestinian state becomes increasingly difficult to achieve, especially ahead of elections.
This timing and navigation expert warned Telstra about the glitch that shutdown the network
Q: Could you foresee a systems failure like this earlier this year, given your warnings?
Yes, the concerns were about growing dependence on GPS-based timing and external tech vendors, and the need for robust testing and diversity of timing sources to prevent single points of failure.
This timing and navigation expert warned Telstra about the glitch that shutdown the network
Q: Can you explain what actually went wrong in Telstra's system?
The timing error originated in a synchronization clock system used to coordinate network operations, causing misalignment across towers and services; essentially a cascading timing disruption rather than a traditional cyberattack.
'Honoury Aussie' Sam Neill dies aged 78
Q: What will you miss about Sam Neill?
Heather Mitchell expresses that she will miss his spontaneous texts, his habit of reaching out with little updates, and the sense of connection he maintained with friends and colleagues.
Global Samud Flotilla activists detained by Israel and taunted by minister
Q: What is your read on the international response, particularly from Israeli leadership, and what would you like to see next from your government?
Akiva Eldar comments on Netanyahu's reprimand as a signal but notes the minister's continued political leverage; the host and guest discuss the complex diplomacy and calls for stronger action, including demands for legal accountability and protection of detainees.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Radio National Hour

What is The Radio National Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekday current affairs program that pairs long-form interviews with cultural storytelling, covering global geopolitics, policy, leadership, and the arts. Across recent episodes, listeners hear analyses of international conflicts and diplomacy, university leadership and societal cohesion, technology and AI governance, and cultural history or music, all threaded through with personal narratives and memorable performances. Notable strengths include extended, thoughtful conversations with high-profile guests, diverse topic coverage that blends hard news with arts and culture, and a willingness to tackle complex, sometimes controversial issues with nuance. Potential listeners seeking in-depth interviews, global perspective, and a calm, princi... more

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Recent guests on The Radio National Hour include:

1. Helen Clark
2. Judith Valerie Engel
3. Jennifer Westacott
4. Jenny Bonser
5. Jayson Gillham
6. Iyad Sughayer
7. Heather Mitchell
8. Dania Theifer

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