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US funding freeze halts major Pacific aid projects 31.01.2025 1:15:11 ↓

The President of Palau explains how the removal of explosive remnants of World War II and secure communication projects have stopped while the US reviews foreign aid spending.

Katty Kay on Trump's America 24.01.2025 1:16:00 ↓

Plus, the history of Australia Day and a series of dinners at the Perth Festival to share the indigenous cuisine of the West Kimberley.

Saturday Extra Summer 17.01.2025 1:12:54 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Saturday Extra Summer 10.01.2025 1:13:56 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Saturday Extra Summer 03.01.2025 1:13:56 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Saturday Extra Summer 27.12.2024 1:14:16 ↓

This week's Summer Season episode includes:

Saturday Extra Summer 20.12.2024 1:13:54 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

History unfolds in Syria 13.12.2024 1:15:06 ↓

Plus, an American president who saw himself as a saviour of democracy - Joe Biden, and legacy he leaves behind with award winning historian Jonathan Alter. And political gift buying, from Trump bibles to cat mugs with comedian Mark Humphries

Alexei Navalny's life and death in his own words 06.12.2024 1:15:05 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Saturday Extra 29.11.2024 1:14:33 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Global political change in Trump 2.0 world 22.11.2024 1:15:06 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

The case for centrism in divided times 15.11.2024 1:15:06 ↓

Plus, BHP's former chief economist on what a US-China trade war means for Australia's economy  

Triumphant Trump 08.11.2024 1:15:12 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

USA Votes: In a divided America, what will tip the balance? 01.11.2024 1:15:08 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Trump: Matt Schlapp on the US Election and a Trump newphew on the "cruelty" Uncle Donald 25.10.2024 1:14:54 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Economics Nobel winner Simon Johnson on why nations succeed and fail 18.10.2024 1:15:10 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

US presidential race narrows in battleground states 11.10.2024 1:14:29 ↓

Stormy weather, and febrile politics as the US presidential election draws closer. And AI's latest discovery reveals a world of viruses. 

The longest year: refelctions on October 7 04.10.2024 1:15:08 ↓

Fran Kelly explores the grief and feelings of two women, one in Israel, the other in the West Bank, one year on from the Hamas attack and subsequent war in Gaza.

Israel launches further attacks on Lebanon 27.09.2024 1:15:06 ↓

Plus Mexico's first female president will be sworn in next week replacing López Obrador. And Alison Moyet on her new album and upcoming Australian tour.

The United Nations prepares for a high-stakes summit 20.09.2024 1:15:16 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Murdoch succession battle to play out in closed Nevada courtroom 13.09.2024 1:14:48 ↓

Plus, the new Support at Home aged care package explained.  And the promises and failures of microfinance, told through the eyes of women borrowers in Sierra Leone, West Africa.

New plan to fight domestic and family violence 06.09.2024 1:15:15 ↓

Hostages-for-prisoners swap and control of the Philadelphi Corridor stall ceasefire talks in the Israel-Gaza war. Plus, drought ravages Sicily.

China's ambassador to the Pacific nations, Qian Bo angered by the leaders' stance on Taiwan. 30.08.2024 1:15:07 ↓

Plus, Latvia's foreign Minister Baiba Braže on strengthening the protection of Latvia's border with Belarus and Russia.

Robert F. Kennedy Jnr suspends his presidential campaign 23.08.2024 1:15:08 ↓

Plus, Ukraine's advance into Russia and Angie Ballard, Australia's 7-time Paralympian.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s new Prime Minister 16.08.2024 1:15:13 ↓

International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.