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The Radio National Hour

ABC Australia
Australia
Donald Trump
Gaza
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Israel
Mental Health
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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Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

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Recent Guests

Anastasia Palajewski
Anthropologist and political analyst at King's College London; founder of Ukrainian Cosmopolis
King's College London / Ukrainian Cosmopolis
Episode: Bill Bailey on reviving the lost art of vaudeville
Nick Westcott
Former British ambassador and diplomat; Professor of Diplomacy at Soas University of London
Soas University of London
Episode: Bill Bailey on reviving the lost art of vaudeville
Margaret Mitchell
Chief Ethics Scientist at Hugging Face
Hugging Face
Episode: Will AI destroy us?
Alistair Campbell
Former UK Labour strategist and host of The Rest Is Politics
The Rest Is Politics / Various media
Episode: Will AI destroy us?
Carolyn Evans
Griffith University Vice-Chancellor and Chair of Universities Australia
Universities Australia
Episode: Why hostage negotiations just aren't like they used to be
Suzanne Williams
Former Scotland Yard hostage negotiator, crisis negotiator
Former London Metropolitan Police/Global security practice
Episode: Why hostage negotiations just aren't like they used to be
Anita Ofanu
Producer, Eyes Of Ghana documentary
Eyes Of Ghana project
Episode: Why hostage negotiations just aren't like they used to be
Roger Noble
Retired Australian Major General; former ambassador for counterterrorism
Australian Government
Episode: Dame Imelda Staunton on her secret to success on stage and screen
Imelda Staunton
British stage and screen actress
Actor (UK)
Episode: Dame Imelda Staunton on her secret to success on stage and screen

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 44 ratings
  • Fran Kelly is a national treasure

    What more is there to say? An extraordinary interviewer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podsaveus94
    Australia4 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
    Australia7 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

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#250
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#72
Russia/News

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Will AI destroy us?
Q: Would you describe that Trump promise as populism or corruption?
Campbell says the Trump dividend reads as both populist and corrupt, reflecting a narcissistic impulse, while also illustrating how political messaging leverages grievance and spectacle.
Bill Bailey on reviving the lost art of vaudeville
Q: Bill, what do you hope audiences take away from Vaudevillian?
Bailey explains that vaudeville represents a live, communal experience that blends music, storytelling, and variety to connect people, spark wonder, and offer a sense of shared joy, even in tough times.
Why hostage negotiations just aren't like they used to be
Q: What can you tell us about Chris Hesse and the Eyes Of Ghana project?
Anita Ofanu explains the historical significance of Chris Hesse as Kwame Nkrumah's cameraman, how archival footage was rediscovered, and how the Eyes Of Ghana project uses memory and national storytelling to reframe Africa's post-independence narrative.
Why hostage negotiations just aren't like they used to be
Q: How do international student numbers and migration policy affect universities?
The host and guest discuss visa volumes and foreign policy shifts, noting that visa restrictions and policy signals can damage Australia's reputation and undermine the financial and systemic stability of universities relying on international students.
Why hostage negotiations just aren't like they used to be
Q: Why is university autonomy changing in Australia and what does the new commission imply?
The guest explains that autonomy is waning as the government pushes more control through compacts and a central commission that allocates domestic places, sets KPIs, and aligns university strategies with national priorities, while balancing concerns about access and affordability.

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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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1. Anastasia Palajewski
2. Nick Westcott
3. Margaret Mitchell
4. Alistair Campbell
5. Carolyn Evans
6. Suzanne Williams
7. Anita Ofanu
8. Roger Noble

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