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The consequences of attacks on Harvard for Australia with Professor Brian Schmidt; the latest from Asia's annual security summit, the Shangri-la La Dialogue, and artist Leila Jeffreys, on The Last Thing.

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.

Nick Bryant and prominent New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman try to make sense of President Trump's motivations when it comes to foreign policy.  Plus, historians Judith Brett and Frank Bongiorno discuss the trajectory of Australian politics now that the Liberal Party has its first female leader and the Albanese government has a female-majority cabinet. And, we get an update on the infamous...

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant. 

Nick Bryant head to the marginal seat of Bennelong in Sydney and does a health check on the state of Australian democracy with the ANU's Dr Jill Sheppard and Iain Walker from NewDemocracy Foundation. Plus, Australia's theatre community is buzzing after the Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray received 6 Tony Award nominations, and political commentator and author Peter Beinart on his...

Geraldine Doogue is in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, plus a nun in Papua New Guinea remembers his impact on her life.

The showdown between America's elite university and the Trump administration has begun... who will come out on top?  Join Nick as well for an emotional interview with the widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi and extended discussion with Irish author Colum McCann about our reliance on undersea cables. Plus, how might Indian and Chinese Australian voters shift the outcome of the federal elec...

Understand the world with Barbara Miller.

Economist Warwick McKibbin on how Trump's tariffs are up-ending the foundations of modern trade, and inflicting maximum damage on the global and US economies.   A rare look inside Myanmar after the quake and a new film about the Australian war correspondent Peter Greste's imprisonment in Egypt in 2013.

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war. The quake was felt across Southeast Asia, and there are warnings there could be tens of thousands dead.

Just nine weeks into his presidency, Donald Trump is certainly shaking things up. Prominent conservative commentator Scott Jennings explains why MAGA supporters are happy with the changes.  Plus, we discuss what to expect from next week's pre-election budget and get the latest news from Kyiv, where things seem to be getting worse despite all the talk of a peace deal. 

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

Also on the show,  Richard Tognetti reflects on the Australian Chamber Orchestra turning 50 and Britain’s High Commissioner to Australia Vicki Treadell heads home after long diplomatic stint.

The latest from Washington after tense meeting in the White House. Plus, the view from Moscow with the BBC's Steven Rosenberg and why are spy thrillers dominating the airwaves?

Gideon Rachman on why American culture wars, international security and European politics can no longer be disentangled. Plus, David Wenham brings the lovable, small-time criminal Johnny Spiteri back to the screen. Spit's still got the mullet and the thongs, but there’s a whole new story.

Michael Fullilove joins Saturday Extra from Munich where US Vice President JD Vance has shocked delegates, accusing European governments of retreating from their values, and ignoring voter concerns on migration and free speech. And David Rennie from The Economist poses the question; could there be a 19th century style carve-up of the world between great powers? A big, beautiful Trump deal with Chi...

Plus, Trump's foreign aid shut down up-ends vital programs around the world as China steps in to support an aid program in the Pacific. 

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.

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

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

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

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

This week's Summer Season episode includes:

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

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