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With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.

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    • 4.5 • 4 Ratings

With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.

    Australia films take a front row seat at Cannes Film Festival

    Australia films take a front row seat at Cannes Film Festival

    As Cannes Film Festival starts this week, a number of Australian made films are front and centre of the festival.

    • 9 min
    Energy efficiency guru Amory Lovins on Future Made in Australia

    Energy efficiency guru Amory Lovins on Future Made in Australia

    Professor Lovins has made his home near Aspen so energy efficient that he is able to grow bananas during the freezing Colorado winter. 

    • 14 min
    The legal fallout from the Baby Reindeer controversy

    The legal fallout from the Baby Reindeer controversy

    The drama surrounding the Netflix mega hit Baby Reindeer has moved away from the screen and into the real world. The real life Martha who’s depicted as a convicted stalker is suing Netflix and writer Richard Gadd for defamation. It kicked off a debate about the rules for the entire TV industry when it comes to dealing with true stories and real-life people.

    • 10 min
    Will leaders of the ADF be accept responsibility for war crimes?

    Will leaders of the ADF be accept responsibility for war crimes?

    An independent panel which has warned that a lack of accountability from Australia’s military top brass over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has led to anger and resentment from troops and vets.

    • 10 min
    Ukraine outnumbered, outgunned as Russia pushes hard with new offensive 

    Ukraine outnumbered, outgunned as Russia pushes hard with new offensive 

    Russian troops are pouring across Ukraine's northeastern border, seizing more square miles per day than at almost any other point in the war.

    • 14 min
    How do Palestinians want Gaza to run after the war?

    How do Palestinians want Gaza to run after the war?

    Ongoing surveys of Gazans reveal their beliefs and hopes for what will happen to the territory after the war. Meanwhile, the Israeli cabinet is split over the lack of a day-after plan. 

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

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Wide range of subjects covered intelligently

Love this podcast. Such a fascinating range of topics and interviewees. Covers nicely Australian news and history in an international context. Love that ABC RN enables shows like this to exist. Geraldine Doogue brings an insightful and generous touch to all her interviews.

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