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  • Read This: Rachel Kushner Is Not Auditioning for Her Own Dream

    Read This: Rachel Kushner Is Not Auditioning for Her Own Dream
    Nov 23 2024
    Rachel Kushner always seemed destined to become a writer. At just five years old, her unconventional parents had her working in a feminist bookstore. Now, several decades and three award-winning novels later, she is back with a new book that follows a spy-for-hire who infiltrates a commune of eco-activists in rural France. On this episode of Read This, Rachel joins host Michael Williams for a conversation about Creation Lake, which was shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize.
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    35 minutos
  • How police try to shut down climate protest

    How police try to shut down climate protest
    Nov 21 2024
    Hundreds of climate activists, aboard rafts and kayaks, have paddled out into the Port of Newcastle for a so-called ‘protestival’, to disrupt the world’s largest coal port. The activists behind the protest, “Rising Tide”, are defying a police-sought court order that tried to have the protest stopped due to safety concerns. It means the demonstration will run in the presence of a police force that has a full suite of powers. Today, producer for 7am Cheyne Anderson on how challenges like this are becoming more common, set against a backdrop of a nation-wide crackdown on the right to protest. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Producer for 7am Cheyne Anderson.
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    22 minutos
  • How to talk about vaccine side effects

    How to talk about vaccine side effects
    Nov 20 2024
    There’s a group of people who felt completely abandoned during our most recent public health crisis: those who suffered Covid-19 vaccine injuries. It is a rare event, but it happens. During the pandemic those who experienced side effects from Covid-19 vaccinations say they felt deserted by their friends, health services and ultimately, the government, which they believe failed to deliver its promised compensation scheme. Today, reporter for the ABC’s Background Briefing Maddison Connaughton on the shortcomings of the Covid-19 vaccination compensation scheme – and what it means for public trust during a future pandemic. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Reporter for the ABC’s Background Briefing, Maddison Connaughton.
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    21 minutos
  • Geraldine Brooks on Trump's America

    Geraldine Brooks on Trump's America
    Nov 19 2024
    Just a few days after the US presidential election, Prospect Park, located in the middle of Brooklyn, burst into flames. For Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Geraldine Brooks, who has long called America home, an autumn bushfire in the dense urban heart of Brooklyn was a scary sign of what’s to come under Donald Trump’s second term as US president. Today, Geraldine Brooks on Trump’s America – and what it means for a burning planet. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Geraldine Brooks
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    20 minutos
  • The arrest of Alan Jones

    The arrest of Alan Jones
    Nov 18 2024
    Alan Jones was at his luxury Circular Quay apartment yesterday morning when Child Abuse Squad detectives arrived to arrest him. For nine months, police had been conducting a top secret investigation. Now, they’ve charged Jones with 24 offences, involving eight victims. Among the charges are 11 of aggravated indecent assault where the victim was under the authority of the offender. His arrest is the latest chapter in the downfall of one of Australia's most controversial figures, a man described by one of his alleged victims as being “more powerful than the prime minister”. Today, investigative reporter and author of Jones Town: The Power and Myth of Alan Jones Chris Masters on the downfall of one of Australia’s most powerful men and what it tells us about the nature of power in this country. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Investigative reporter and author of Jones Town: The Power and Myth of Alan Jones Chris Masters
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    19 minutos
  • The Coalition minister and the corruption watchdog

    The Coalition minister and the corruption watchdog
    Nov 17 2024
    In deciding not to probe robodebt, the National Anti-Corruption Commission seemingly failed its first big test. But the NACC has been given a second chance to reconsider an investigation into the unlawful scheme and six people referred for possible corruption by a royal commission. Former solicitor-general Justin Gleeson was approached to review the decision, but the offer was withdrawn over concerns it might offend a former Coalition minister who is among the people referred. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the dumping of the proposed robodebt investigation and what it means for the future of the NACC. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.
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    20 minutos
  • Read This: Santilla Chingaipe is Rewriting History

    Read This: Santilla Chingaipe is Rewriting History
    Nov 16 2024
    Santilla Chingaipe has always been a storyteller. The Zambian-born filmmaker, historian and author spent her career exploring settler colonialism, slavery, and contemporary migration in Australia and she has just released her first book of non-fiction. On this episode of Read This, host Michael Williams is joined in the studio by Santilla to discuss Black Convicts, which offers a fresh understanding of the ways in which empire, slavery, race and memory have shaped this nation.
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    35 minutos
  • Is Donald Trump getting Kevin Rudd fired?

    Is Donald Trump getting Kevin Rudd fired?
    Nov 14 2024
    Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the United States, does not appear to like Donald Trump – and the feeling is mutual. Speculation about Rudd's ability to work with the incoming Trump administration has flared, as Rudd’s historical criticisms of Donald Trump have caught the eye of some in the US president-elect’s inner-circle. This week, speculation peaked when a senior adviser to Trump reposted Rudd’s congratulatory statement to the president-elect on social media with a GIF of an hourglass. Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis, on whether the incoming US administration will seek retribution, and if the Albanese government will stand up to them. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis.
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    19 minutos