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Radio National Breakfast daily stories separated for easy listening. Radio National Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today — and with those who'll be making news tomorrow.

2 DAYS AGO

Exhibition blends tradition with contemporary art

Wiradjuri Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones is one of the most evocative voice currently involved in the Australian contemporary art space. His latest exhibition, bagan bariwariganya: echoes of country, opens next month at Bundanon in Shoalhaven. Guest: Jonathan Jones, Wiradjuri Kamilaroi artist Producer: Bridgette Collins and Kimberley Price

5 min
2 DAYS AGO

Pompeii DNA leads to new revelations - Science and brainteaser with Dr Jonathan Webb

A study of the Pompeii victims' DNA, published today in the journal Current Biology, suggests that some of the villagers frozen in time were not who we've assumed them to be. And neuroscientists have described the exact brain cells that are responsible for "wet dog shakes" in mice. Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor Brainteaser (answer in the audio): Alex's cafe has 13 numbered tables in a straight line. Customers tend to walk out rather than sit next to an occupied table, and always choose the farthest table from other customers. To maximise her dine-in trade, Alex always tells her first customer to sit at one of two tables. Which tables are they? For more of the latest science news, look for the science section on the ABC News website and sign up to a weekly email newsletter.

9 min
2 DAYS AGO

How can we stop illegal tobacco violence?

As the tobacco wars spread into South Australia, the state's police commissioner is calling for the state government to make it an offence to purchase cheap illegal tobacco. But a Deakin University criminologist says that will harm vulnerable people and we should be looking to follow New Zealand's approach to reduce turf war related violence. Guest: James Martin, Criminologist from Deakin University Producer: Madeleine Spencer

5 min
2 DAYS AGO

'We missed': Why the polls were wrong

Most Pollsters and pundits predicted that the US Presidential Election would not only be a tight race, and that it could takes days to get a result. However, once again the polls didn't match with how people voted at the ballot. So, did the polling fail? Guest: Professor Kirby Goidel polling expert and political scientist at Texas A&M University Producer: Matt Simpson

8 min
2 DAYS AGO

Will Trump torpedo AUKUS?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his re-election. He says they spoke about the importance of the alliance between the two countries. But some experts say a second Trump presidency could have major ramifications for the AUKUS-deal to provide Australia with nuclear propelled submarines. Guest: Peter Jennings is Director of Strategic Analysis Australia; former Deputy Secretary in the Australian Department of Defence

7 min
2 DAYS AGO

Cricket, rugby union and hockey news - Sport with Warwick Hadfield

In cricket, are the Australia A matches hindering more than helping the Australian selectors ahead of the Test series against India? In rugby union, the Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made the big call for this weekend's Test against England. Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

6 min
2 DAYS AGO

Social media ban and how will Albanese work with Trump? - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was quick off the mark to congratulate Donald Trump - but how what are the implications of Trump's election for Australia? Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics. Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

10 min
2 DAYS AGO

Shorten on Trump Presidency: 'Relationship is strong'

As US President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House in 2025, what are the implications of a second Trump term for Australia? NDIS Minister Bill Shorten was Labor Leader last time Trump was elected, he told Radio National Breakfast that he believes the Albanese and Trump Governments will find common ground saying "Australia and America have had Governments of different persuasions but the alliance runs deep." Guest: Bill Shorten, NDIS Minister Producer: Oliver Gordon

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Radio National Breakfast daily stories separated for easy listening. Radio National Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today — and with those who'll be making news tomorrow.