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President Trump permits the transition to the Biden administration to begin and we look at why Indigenous incarceration rates are still so high despite the numerous investigations.

The fallout from the explosive Brereton report into alleged war crimes by Australian special forces in Afghanistan continues; The deadly conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region continues to spiral, sparking concerns for the wider region; Professor Megan Davis talks about the winding road to reconciliation in the 20 years since the Bridge Walk.

Don Watson’s career in writing has spanned 40 years and has done much to hold a mirror up to ourselves as a nation, with incisive political, historical and linguistic observations. His latest book, Watsonia, is a collection of essays, and really covers the gamut and is a witty, wise and essential read.

Anthony Dapiran assesses the situation in Hong Kong after the entire pro-democracy caucus resigned from the Legislature. Fact, fiction or fake: Mathieu O'Neil surveys Australians and their trust in news. Giles Tremlett uncovers some of the lost voices from the Spanish civil war and discusses the personal stories of participants in the International Brigades.

The President Elect gets to work, Joseph Banks revealed and what is the significance of genetically edited twins Lulu and Nana.

After a tumultuous week in Canberra, Prime Minister Scott Morrison heads to Japan for an important visit; One journalist challenges the modern media model by walking across the world to re-engage with the oldest form of storytelling, while reporting on the major stories of our time.

What does NAIDOC mean in 2020? When are comedians “just kidding” and when are they telling the truth? Will Kaufman discusses how some of America's greatest satirists use irony, social criticism, and humour as both a weapon and a shield.

Ian Dunt assesses what a Biden presidency will mean for Britain. Geoff Raby's new book: China's grand strategy and Australia's future in the new global order. Vicki Shuttleworth and Lex Marinos share the long and colourful history of Labassa House in Melbourne.

Bruce Shapiro on the latest arguments on the US election results, Stephen Mayne on Crowns casino woes and the way Indigenous songlines work as a memory tool of history.

The Government comes under pressure to lift Australia's climate commitments after Joe Biden's election victory. Inside the vast international terror network known as 'Operation Condor'. And the trailblazing Australian women who couldn't keep their feet on the ground.

Barry Jones' latest book 'What is to be Done? Political Engagement and Saving the Planet' assesses the challenges currently facing Australia and the world, from our politics, our health, our climate and to repairing our fragile democracies and public institutions.

Our panel of guests discusses the US results so far and Marie Younan tells her story of courage.

Bruce Shapiro offers his thoughts on the vote for the next U.S President. Fiona Simson, President of the National Farmers Federation, on the issues and challenges facing primary producers. Stuart Rintoul's authorised biography of Lowitja O'Donoghue.

Integrity continues to be the issue getting top billing in federal politics, while Queensland's state election has returned some interesting results; On Sunday another set of elections will be held, in Myanmar. It's only the second elections held since the country emerged from a military dictatorship, but what can we expect? Plus, Malcolm Knox explores how free speech became so complex.

Conservative view from the US; How the US election could end in disarray, the importance of not burning books

Ian Dunt reviews the week in British politics and explains why Manchester has become a political headache for the PM. Jon Mitchell's new book tells the history of dumping of toxic chemicals in the Pacific by the US military. Sarah Cole explains why H.G Wells should be recognised as 'one of the greatest and most innovative writers of his century'.

Bruce Shapiro with the latest on the US Presidential Election and Peter Fitzsimons explodes a few myths in his latest book on Breaker Morant

Accountability is the topic of the day in Canberra, as scandals rock the upper echelons of government-owned entities; After a long wait, the United Nations' treaty banning nuclear weapons is set to enter into force; A small band of maverick breeders are taking the extinction crisis in the United Kingdom into their own hands.

Aboriginal health leaders have triumphed over Covid, but we are not hearing much about this success story. Professor Fiona Stanley celebrates that achievement, in a wide-ranging interview about ideas for a healthier and better society, and about her life's work. Professor Stanley is an epidemiologist and pioneering researcher who has focussed on the health of children and young people, and Aborigi...

What to expect from the last two weeks of the US Presidential campaign, the influence of right wing talk back radio in American political life and redefining and reconnecting communities in Australia

Corruption scandals once again take centre stage as Senate Estimates kick off in Canberra; Protestors are calling for radical change in Thailand, in defiance of authorities; Richard Flanagan talks about his waking dreams and nightmares.

As COVID cases rise in UK Ian Dunt assesses the political response. Bret Gustafson considers how fossil fuels have changed Bolivia and what's at stake in this weekend's election. In his new memoir, Beyond the Newsroom, Geoff Kitney looks back some of the big stories he covered during his fifty years as a journalist.

Bruce Shapiro on the latest on the US election, what is behind the current gold frenzy and the German botanist who gathered an Australian collection