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The Radio National Hour

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

This week in the US the Trump administration was forced to dump plans for a slush fund to compensate MAGA loyalists, and not even an f-bomb directed at Israel’s Prime Minister could shift the dial on peace negotiations in the middle-east. Republican ... more

African migrants are being evacuated from South Africa following a spate of deadly assaults and growing protests supposedly targeting undocumented foreigners. They’re being blamed for taking jobs, squeezing public services and driving crime. Is this ... more

The director general of the World Health Organisation says controlling the spread of Ebola in central Africa is everybody’s business, but governments are slashing their aid budgets. Medicins Sans Frontier is funded almost entirely by private individu... more

A heated phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu raises fresh questions about just how strained that relationship has become, and about prospects for a peace deal with Iran.

The government’s just put 40 million dollars into pre-fab h... more

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Xaeli Bullen
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Zaili Bullen
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Joanne Jarowski
Mother of Australian activist Zach Schofield
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Akiva Eldar
Israeli author and former columnist for Haaretz
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Liam Dan
Business Editor-at-Large for The New Zealand Herald
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Stephen Farnsworth
Professor of Political Science, University of Mary Washington
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Lyse Doucet
BBC Chief International Correspondent, author
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Host

Fran Kelly
Host of The Radio National Hour

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Fran Kelly is a national treasure

    What more is there to say? An extraordinary interviewer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podsaveus94
    Australiaa month 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
    Australia4 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
    Australia10 months 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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Listeners praise long-form, whip-smart interviews and insightful analysis.
The host's format balances serious analysis with music and arts segments, keeping long-form engaging.
Frankenstein-level interviewing skill with obscure facts dropped seamlessly.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#153
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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.
Global Samud Flotilla activists detained by Israel and taunted by minister
Q: Have you seen the video of the Israeli minister among the detainees, and how does that affect your view of the situation?
Joanne says she will not watch the video, describing it as a traumatic image that could hinder her ability to cope, while acknowledging the broader impact of seeing such actions; the discussion frames this as a point of international condemnation and domestic debate in Australia.
Global Samud Flotilla activists detained by Israel and taunted by minister
Q: How did you find out that Zach had been arrested, and what went through your mind when you first heard?
Joanne explains that she learned of the arrest through the situation on Crete and stresses that she does not view it as a legal arrest, arguing it violated international norms and Geneva Convention principles; she emphasizes the emotional and moral clarity driving their actions.
Zoomer investors cry foul over the budget, but are they really missing out?
Q: Matt, Gemma, how will these CGT and negative gearing changes play out for young people who are buying shares through ETFs?
The economists explain that for most ETF investors, long-term holdings and a shift toward indexation may alter tax outcomes, but the real-world impact depends on holding periods, inflation, and the distribution of benefits across wealth groups.
Will the Enhanced Games change the face of competitive sport?
Q: Are these games going to change sport forever?
Catherine Ordway expresses doubt they will; describing it as a blip that will be soon forgotten and unlikely to alter long-term sport dynamics.

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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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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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