Saturday Extra - Full program podcast

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

Guests include Alison Scott, a Noongar woman and advocate for domestic violence reform, who discusses the urgent need for community engagement in Indigenous violence issues. Eleanor Gordon offers insights into the complexities of global peace efforts, while Alan Beam analyzes international relations. David McWilliams examines the dual role of money as a facilitator and source of conflict. Martin Green celebrates 50 years of solar technology advancements, and Ingrid Hedgecock leads efforts to honor the legacy of Margaret Olley through art.

Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and president of Eurasia Group, shares insights on Trump's re-election and its global implications, emphasizing the unpredictability of international relations. Michelle Arrow highlights the challenges in Australian history education amidst financial pressures. Tanushree Ganguly details Delhi's severe air pollution crisis and its health impacts, while Zaki Hadari shares his poignant refugee experiences in Australia. Richard Francis-Jones discusses the importance of inclusive architecture in schools, connecting community and heritage.

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

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.

Simon Johnson, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, unpacks the enduring impacts of colonization on modern economies, contrasting inclusive and extractive institutions. Courtney Subramanian explores Kamala Harris' political evolution, while Ahmed Fouad Al-Khatib sheds light on recent events in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Juliette Reardon discusses King Charles III's visit to Australia, addressing historical ties and Indigenous relations. Brendan Cowell shares insights on vulnerability in masculinity through his ABC drama, 'Plum', emphasizing mental health dialogues.

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

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.