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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ABC listen
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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.
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The Middle East conflict and the two-state solution
The two-state solution — notion that in the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River there should be two states: one Israeli and the other Palestinian has been around since the 1930. And it’s an idea that is being pushed by world leaders, including the Australian government. We take a look at the history of the two-state solution.
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The People’s Army – the role of the IDF in Israeli society
The story of how the military helped develop Israel’s national identity and how compulsory service can shape the lives and values of Israelis.
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Could two lawsuits bring down the US gun industry?
Mexico has one of the highest murder rates on earth, and most of these murders are committed by guns that come into Mexico illegally from America. Can or should American gun manufacturers be held responsible for the damage caused by these guns. That’s the question being asked by Mexico in two court cases underway in the US states of Massachusetts and Arizona.
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The power to choose — how Australia curated post war migration
Australia is a nation built on migration, but the system has a sometimes-cruel history. How has our migration program evolved?
And why the perception of being in control has been so central to its success. -
Roe v Wade and how it changed the United States
It's almost two years since the US supreme court overturned Roe V Wade
In this episode from our archives, we revisit the story of the landmark 1973 ruling. -
How TikTok went from addictive pastime to a potential threat to national security
As TikTok's power and popularity has grown, concerns around its Chinese ownership have gotten louder.
Customer Reviews
Great 30 minute history lesson
As the name suggests this programme looks back over topics of interest in what is usually an informative, balanced, & mature manner. A great weekly history lesson.
World affairs from an Australian point of view
Interesting to hear something else than the US point of view.
On the fascist episode.
This video was incorrect in several ways. Fascism rose in ancient Rome, not Germany in WWI. The word fascist comes from a fasces which was a bundle of sticks around an axe. It was used to show power in Rome. You portray Fascism as only a bad thing and you are incapable of showing it from both sides.