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Incisive analysis, fearless debates and nightly surprises. Explore the serious, the strange and the profound with David Marr.

2D AGO

A portrait of the powerful right wing commentator Tucker Carlson, and celebrating Winnie the Pooh

An unauthorised biography of US broadcaster Tucker Carlson shows how he wields his influence. And it's 100 years since the creation of Winnie the Pooh.

54 min
3D AGO

Ian Dunt's UK, India cuts trade deals, and the black market in polar bear fur

Ian Dunt does not spare Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the US who was pictured in his underwear in Jeffrey Epstein's mansion and accused of sharing "market-sensitive information" with Epstein. That's just one of the bombshells from the latest tranche of documents from Epstein's files. In other world news, India has cut two huge trade deals recently; the first with the European Union, followed by one with the United States. Then: a new documentary that exposes the trade in polar bear fur.

54 min
4D AGO

Bruce Shapiro's USA, where to now for Iran, and 'Aussie' poster artist Peter Drew

US politics commentator Bruce Shapiro looks at the aftermath of the ICE killing of Alex Pretti. President Trump's intended intervention in Iran seems less clear. Professor Ali Ansari, from St Andrews University, canvasses the geopolitical implications of any international interventions. And artist Peter Drew, who is responsible for the 'Aussie' posters around our cities, wants to engage with young right wing men.

55 min
5D AGO

Anna Henderson's Canberra, Herzog in Australia, and Indigenous circus stars

As parliament returns, the conservative side of politics is in a moment of upheaval. Leadership questions hang over Littleproud and Ley, and One Nation surges in the polls. Also visiting Canberra next week will be Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, in a trip to mourn the victims of the Bondi attack — but it's a visit that's drawing scrutiny from critics of Israel's war in Gaza. Then: the story of the Colleano family, who gained international fame as circus stars... while hiding their Aboriginal identity on the world stage.

55 min
JAN 29

Barry Jones on a life of public service and the state of politics today

"Our politics is dumb and completely short-sighted and personally obsessed." At 93 Barry Jones, former ALP National President, writer and public intellectual, has a thing or two to say about politics and society. He sits down with David Marr for a long discussion on the nature of parliament, his frustrations about climate inaction, his relationship with Bob Hawke, his view on AUKUS and the numinous experience of hearing the music you love, performed exquisitely. Guest: Barry Jones, former ALP politician, writer and social activist.Producers: David Marr and Catherine Zengerer Barry's music list: Maria João Pires playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 4 with Herbert Blomstedt conducting the NHK Symphony Orchestra. Barry says: “It's like one of the great experiences. Your heart beat changes, your breathing changes, everything changes. It's such a wonderful work.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_juGZePAxpQ Pires playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3 with Frans Brüggen and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century. Barry says: “A stunning recording.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR95EK9fEKo&list=RDhR95EK9fEKo&start_radio=1 Alfred Della singing Esurientes implevit bonis from Bach’s Magnificat in D major with the Kalmar Orchestra conducted by Pierre Colombo. Barry says: “Esurientes is just extraordinary.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Amko575QCE Bach’s Fuge à la Gigue BWV 577. Tom Koopman on the organ of the Walloon Church of Amsterdam Barry says: “A sort of hustling thing. Get out, get out, get out, get out and do things.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FHb4d8TwIE

55 min
JAN 28

The Nationals' split and spill, and American history's banker hero

The Australian Coalition is no longer, and the newly alone Nationals are rethinking their leadership. We assess the role of the Nationals in the Coalition over the years, and forecast what might happen next. And the little known story of Thomas Willing, who bankrolled – and in the process helped save – the American Revolution, and then fundamentally shaped the financial architecture of the young Republic.

54 min
JAN 27

Bruce Shapiro's America: backlash over Minnesota shootings, Mark Carney's Davos moment, and the tiny world of springtails

Donald Trump will send his border czar to Minnesota and says his administration is "reviewing everything" in relation to the shooting death of nurse, Alex Pretti, by federal agents in Minneapolis. Bruce Shapiro looks at the political backlash in the US, and what it means for the Trump administration. Plus, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is losing faith in the International rules based order - his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos went viral. And the tiniest creatures you've never heard of- springtails.

54 min
JAN 26

Australian politics by the numbers, an expansion of Indigenous Protected Areas, and January 26 throughout history

What do the numbers tell us about how many Australians are buying into the anti-immigrant rhetoric from the far right? Then, a look at last year's expansion of Indigenous Protected Areas, the biggest in history. Plus, a backwards glance at Australian history through the lens of a single day — January 26 — and the strange, serious, and uncomfortable things that day reveals about our nation.

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David Marr

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Bruce Shapiro

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Ali Ansari

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Peter Drew

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Barry Jones

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Judith Brett

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Mark Kenny

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Bernard Keane

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Katharine Gelber

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Greg Barns

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62 Ratings

Always informative

12/19/2023

Bilas Peles

The topics are consistently interesting, from all over the world, with knowledgeable guest experts. The host is respectful and sounds like someone you’d love to have a yarn with. I just wish he’d stop interrupting his guests when they’re talking.
The host interrupts

08/08/2024

AAC10592

I was looking forward to the interview with Dr. Saree Makdisi, whose books I very much enjoy, but all the host did was interrupt him, cut him off, and offer counterfactual hypothetical questions. Perhaps the host shouls go to journalism school and learn how to conduct an interview, instead of treating his guests as a screen for his biases.
Probably the best “conversation-style” show

05/03/2019

Jack_McCoy

This show is always an exciting listen. You never know what the subjects will be, but they are always interesting. The host is smart, engaged and knows what he’s talking about. Sometime he’s a bit TOO measured though... I tend to put the speed at 1.5x :)
Why Jonathan Green?

04/14/2020

RN Diehard

I am a big fan of LNL, but why has P Adams been replaced by Jonathan Green (on Wednesday and Thursday)? I understand that Philip’s health is possibly waning, but Jonathan Green? He giggle snorts his way through Blueprint for Living - which might be ok for a marshmallow take on life, but - HE IS TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE FOR LNL. Find someone better!