
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 229 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||

It’s becoming a running joke; you have a conversation or you Google something and suddenly your feeds are flooded with ads and offers on the very same subject..what are the chances? . But what if the information being tracked and shared online is abo... more
There’s growing fears a black swan event is unfolding in Western Australia - quite literally - with the arrival of the H5N1 strain of bird flu on our shores. Scientists are warning that creatures like the iconic black swan, which has no natural immun... more
The crowds of reporters outside No.10 Downing Street this morning could only mean one thing. Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - the sixth to bow out in ten years. His most likely successor? The so-called King from the North, Andy Burnh... more
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour party and the nation.
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What more is there to say? An extraordinary 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
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.
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
Love Fran Kelly and this format
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A weekday current affairs program delivering in-depth interviews and thoughtful conversations with prominent figures across politics, arts, media, and science. Episodes frequently tackle timely issues such as media ethics, geopolitical conflicts, technological change, and cultural trends, often blending hard-hitting analysis with arts segments and personal storytelling. A standout feature is the host's ability to blend rigorous inquiry with accessible, wide-ranging discussions, attracting audiences who want context, nuance, and diverse perspectives on contemporary issues from an Australian vantage point.
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Recent guests on The Radio National Hour include:
1. John Sopel
2. Xaeli Bullen
3. Zaili Bullen
4. Joanne Jarowski
5. Akiva Eldar
6. Liam Dan
7. Stephen Farnsworth
8. Lyse Doucet
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