Sunday Extra - Full program podcast

ABC

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
UPDATED WEEKLY

Sunday Extra presents a lively mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation, as well as a lighter touch.

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Sunday Extra 8 February

In the wake of last year's deadly student riots, what will be the outcome of the upcoming election in Bangladesh? Will abolishing 'good character' references from sentencing relieve victims or impair justice? Another peak at the name behind the brand. This time: godmother of Australian wine, Mary Penfold. How will Mongolia plan resurrect an ancient city when it moves it capital, Ulanbaatar? And on the Year That Made Me — Victoria's 2026 Young Australian of the Year, Abraham Kuol. All that and more, on Sunday Extra.

2h 40m
24 JAN

Sunday Extra 25 January, 2026

In the wake of the Bondi massacre, we ask Dr Rosemary Hollow how and when we should memorialise the loss and grief for victims and the community. Journalist Charlotte Grieve on her book Duty to Warn, and the defamation case that came from her investigation into surgeon Dr Munjed al-Muderis. NSW Australian of the Year nominee and ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockman and on the Year That Made Me, Australian Sikh rapper L-FRESH the Lion.

2h 40m
17 JAN

Sunday Extra 18 January 2026

Meet North Korean Seongmin Lee who defected to the West and he now smuggles USB sticks containing Korean soap operas into North Korea. Intrepid investigative journalist Sean Williams tells the story of his trip to meet the self-proclaimed ‘ King of Bougainville’. On The Year That Made Me we revisit our interview with Matilda’s Media Manager, Ann Odong, as she shares her story and her love of football.

1h 44m
10 JAN

Sunday Extra 11 January 2026

Author and broadcaster Tim Ross reveals some of the Australian designs you have never heard of. Sally Gould take us behind the scenes of life as a new paramedic - and her tips for staying sane and Mary Bosworth takes us behind the scenes of a UK deportation facility. All revealed on Sunday Extra's summer special.

1h 44m
3 JAN

Sunday Extra 4 January 2026

Historian Ann Curthoys takes us on Paul Robeson's tour of Australia back in 1960. What happened to the platypus called Winston Churchill that was sent by boat to the UK in the middle of the 2nd World War. And don't miss a moving Year That Made Me with photographer Julian Kingma. All on Sunday Extra this week.

1h 44m
27/12/2025

Sunday Extra

Sunday Extra presents a mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation.

1h 44m
20/12/2025

Sunday Extra

Sunday Extra presents a mix of national and international affairs, analysis and investigation.

1h 44m
13/12/2025

Sunday Extra 14 December 2025

The UN is shutting down its mission in Iraq at the end of the year after 22 years. What has it achieved? Evan Ratliff has set up a company staffed entirely by AI. Has it worked? What have researchers learnt about the migration of Monarch butterflies from the airtags on them?

2h 40m

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4.4

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25 Ratings

Excellent program and podcast

28/04/2021

chateau10

Another very interesting and informative program. Thank you.
Sunday extra

19/08/2019

tallegalla

Just discovered this fantastic timely update (along with the many other ABC programs) Thankyou 18 August one especially the expert panel discussion on Hong Kong possible scenarios
Madame

12/08/2012

Sleeperly

Starts a little early, so, excellent round up of what's going on, for listening on podcast whilst taking a walk Sunday afternoon
Ideological trash

06/08/2017

Mickle_85

I used to enjoy this show until Switzer took over. He is so ideological, and packs panels with guests who support his own viewpoints. For those who enjoy balanced, intellectually challenging discussions, Sunday Extra is not worth your time.