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06/01/2023

Surfing the little breaks, with Sarah Walker

Today, on the Weekend Read, writer and artist Sarah Walker with her piece, “Little Breaks”, from The Monthly. It’s a story of joy and sadness in the ocean. She writes of her time in the water as a beginner surfer, finding glee in shallow breaks. But beyond the break, in the deeper water, there’s also loneliness, isolation and vulnerability. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Writer and artist, Sarah Walker Background Reading: Little Breaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/01/2023

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19 min
09/01/2024

The Summer Read: Christos Tsiolkas on pieces of fiction that stay with us forever

Today on the show, author Christos Tsiolkas with a recent piece from The Monthly. “The Past is a foreign country: they do things differently there” – is the memorable opening line of L.P. Hartley’s 1953 novel, The Go-Between. It’s a line that has stuck with Christos Tsiolkas since he read it in high school - and a sentiment that has made him reflect on his life, his migrant parents’ lives, and the value of creating foreign worlds through fiction. Christos Tsiolkas will read his story, ‘The Past is a Foreign Country’, after a short conversation with 7am host Ange McCormack. (This episode first aired in August 2023.) Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Author, Christos Tsiolkas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/01/2024

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16 min
16/03/2022

Understanding the Zachary Rolfe verdict

In November 2019, a 19-year-old Walpiri man, Kumanjayi Walker, was killed by Northern Territory police constable Zachary Rolfe. It happened during an attempted arrest in the remote community of Yuendumu. Rolfe shot Walker three times. Walker died shortly after. Rolfe was charged with murder. His trial has been playing out in the Darwin Supreme Court, and last week a verdict was handed down. Rolfe was found not guilty. Today, writer and contributor to The Monthly Anna Krien on the acquittal of Zachary Rolfe, and what this case reveals about the state of policing in Australia. Guest: Writer and contributor to The Monthly Anna Krien. Background: The trial of Zachary Rolfe on 7am. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/03/2022

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18 min
25/07/2023

Who axed a sexual consent campaign for students?

Who would axe a campaign to promote consent on university campuses? We know that sexual assault of students is an enormous problem, and a national campaign designed by experts is exactly the kind of thing you’d expect to be part of the solution. Well, not if you’re one of the university vice-chancellors who put a stop to it. Today, journalist and contributor to The Saturday Paper Kristine Ziwica reveals why a vocal minority killed a new push to make universities safer – to the surprise of experts involved. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Journalist Kristine Ziwica See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25/07/2023

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17 min
28/05/2019

Death of a president

Sprent Dabwido is a former president of Nauru who signed the deal with Australia to establish a detention centre there. Days before he died, he told Martin McKenzie-Murray about his regrets and the ways in which that deal has destroyed democracy on the island. Guest: Chief correspondent for The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray. Background reading: Nauru on the edge in The Saturday Paper The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28/05/2019

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14 min
17/09/2024

University bosses and their million-dollar salaries

When Bill Shorten finally gave up his hopes of ever becoming prime minister, one door closed and another, much more lucrative, door opened. In his new role as vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, he could earn up to three times as much as the PM. His appointment comes amid a fight about the exorbitant salaries Australian vice-chancellors receive and as his government's new cap on international students raises big questions about funding shortfalls in higher education. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on how much vice-chancellors earn and how they justify it. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17/09/2024

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16 min
17 JUL

Will Australia go to war over Taiwan?

Australia is caught in a perilous balancing act. This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Premier Xi Jinping to stabilise ties with China; as leaks from Washington revealed the steep demands of our AUKUS agreement with the United States. In the shadow of rising tensions over Taiwan, the question of where Australia stands, and who we stand with, has never been more complicated. Today, host of the ABC podcast Global Roaming, Hamish Macdonald, on how the Albanese government is navigating our fraught alliances – and whether we could be headed for war. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Host of the ABC podcast Global Roaming, Hamish Macdonald See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Jul

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15 min
26/09/2024

Inside the Greens' interest rate demands

The Reserve Bank should lower interest rates, and if they don’t, the government should make them, according to the Greens. Their spokesperson for economic justice Nick McKim has said he won’t support the government's reforms to the RBA unless the treasurer intervenes in the bank’s decision-making processes and tells them to lower interest rates. It’s a big demand: something that has never happened before and is unlikely to now, with Labor saying the Greens are “out of control”. And there is also unrest within the Greens about the position, with some concerned the demands go too far at a time when the party is looking to make itself a viable alternative to the two major parties at the next election. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on just how independent the Reserve Bank is and what the Greens are playing at. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26/09/2024

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16 min
19 FEB

RFK Jr’s anti-vaccine obsession

Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as US health secretary made official one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial appointments. Kennedy’s confirmation came off the back of fiery questions from both Democrats and Republicans on his record on vaccines. Under oath, Kennedy denied he was against vaccinations, but watching closely was investigative journalist Brian Deer, who says Kennedy is beyond a vaccine sceptic – he’s “the most prominent anti-vaccine campaigner in the whole world”. Today, journalist Brian Deer on Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s real beliefs, and the impact his campaigning had on a deadly measles outbreak in the Pacific. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Investigative journalist Brian Deer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Feb

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16 min
7 JUN

Read This: Torrey Peters’ Never-Ending Transition

Torrey Peters’ debut novel, Detransition, Baby, was an instant sensation. Longlisted for the Women’s Prize in the UK and named one of the New York Times’ best books of the 21st century so far, the book catapulted Torrey into the limelight. Her second and latest book, Stag Dance, is a collection of four stories that are brutal, funny, and brilliant. On this episode of Read This, Michael sits down with Torrey to discuss the genesis of Stag Dance and why she isn’t interested in trans identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jun

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38 min

Ange McCormack delves into Australia's housing crisis. This five-part series investigates the decision-makers, the effect on a generation destined for rental living, and who profits from record prices.

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An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

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Listen to Australia's best writers and thinkers read out longform essays from The Monthly magazine, the country's leading publication on politics, current affairs and culture.

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