Best The Last Salmon Podcasts (2025)

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Biden’s health back in focus after cancer news 14:27

5h ago14:27

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He dropped out of the presidential race last July, but the focus is now back on Joe Biden. The former US leader has not only been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, but a new book released this week has accused the White House of covering up a decline in his health before he stepped down to make way for Kamala Harris. Today, Bruc…

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The growing push for ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ laws 14:35

1d ago14:35

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When Queensland woman Emma Lovell was stabbed to death by a teenager in 2022, the community and nation was shocked. The 17-year-old offender had broken into her home on Boxing Day as the family slept. The crime was a catalyst for a campaign for stricter sentencing for youths and Queensland went on to become the first state to introduce ‘Adult Crime…

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What Trump’s China tariffs did to businesses 15:04

4d ago15:04

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This week, Donald Trump paused his massive tariffs on Chinese goods entering the US for 90 days, slashing the rate from 145 to 30 percent. China has also come to the bargaining table, dropping 125 percent tariffs on imports from the US to 10 percent. So, is the US president’s economic dream of bringing manufacturing back to America dead? Today, we …

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Ultraprocessed food may increase your chance of an early death, Brisk walking pace may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, Spring Salad with Goat Cheese

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This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing ultraprocessed foods will increase your chance of an early death, and they look at research that found brisk walking pace plus time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Spring Salad with Goat Cheese.…

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Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 3 35:47

5d ago35:47

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Send us a text Episode 281 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, The People and Places Pt3 In the latest instalment of Pete's story he tells us about the work that he undertook at the estate he managed including the carp and trout on the lakes. There is a very amusing story about how he had to bury a recently deceased donkey which will have you laughing out …

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Why Trump’s Middle East tour is about money, not peace 15:10

5d ago15:10

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Donald Trump has recently secured a luxury 747 jet from Qatar and billions of dollars in investment deals from Saudi Arabia. But as the US president continues his tour of the Middle East, there’s been no talk of a plan for peace in Gaza. Today, Hussein Ibish from the Arab Gulf States Institute on Trump’s tour and why he won’t be meeting the Israeli…

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The nuclear problem facing Sussan Ley 15:17

6d ago15:17

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The new Liberal leader Sussan Ley has promised a fresh approach after the party’s disastrous result in the federal election. But will the first female leader of the party really be able to bring it back from the brink and build a policy offering that’s attractive to voters? Today, host of ABC TVs 7.30 Sarah Ferguson on the future of the Coalition’s…

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The nuclear risk in the India-Pakistan conflict 15:09

7d ago15:09

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When tensions flared between India and Pakistan last week the world held its breath because both nations have nuclear weapons. While a ceasefire has been agreed, it hasn’t stopped the clashes in the disputed Kashmir region. Today, Aparna Pande from the Hudson Institute in Washington DC explains the long running conflict and what could come next. Fe…

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How Bunnings crushed its competitors 15:22

8d ago15:22

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What really lies behind Bunnings’ promise of lowest prices? The hardware superstore has carefully built a reputation for being part of the local community with its famous sausage sizzles and friendly advertising. But a Four Corners investigation has found that the haven for DIY enthusiasts has grown to dominate the market, squeezing suppliers and c…

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The surprise pick of an American pope 18:01

11d ago18:01

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A new pope has been elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church. The moment was marked by white smoke billowing from a chimney above the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV from Chicago, who worked for years in Peru, has appeared on the balcony above St Peter’s Square to greet the thousands of faithful. Today, Andrew West, host of the ABC’s R…

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Why Trump’s at war with Harvard University

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It’s an almighty fight. In one corner is Donald Trump and the other Harvard, one of the oldest institutions in America. The US president wants to defund the university, attacking it for alleged anti-Semitism on campus. But Harvard’s retaliating, making it among the few major institutions in the US willing to take Trump on. Today, Geoff Kabaservice …

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CT scans may be more harmful than previously thought, Intermittent fasting may be better than calorie counting, Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

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This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing CT scans may be more harmful than previously thought, and they look at research that found intermittent fasting was better than calorie counting for weight loss. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Road Trip 1:03:12

12d ago1:03:12

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Send us a text Episode 280 - Road Trip This is an episode that is a little different. I pack the van and head off for a couple of days fishing. There is no plan other than to see if I can find a few rising trout. I share a few things that I use to catch some fish, talk about an old rod that means a lot to me and reflect on life and fishing. This is…

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Why there’s no motive in the mushroom murder trial 15:13

12d ago15:13

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Ian Wilkinson was the sole surviving guest of a deadly beef wellington lunch and now he’s had the chance to tell his story in court. He has given evidence in the trial of Erin Patterson who’s accused of attempting to murder him and of murdering his wife and another couple. The jury has also heard that before the lunch Erin Patterson told friends sh…

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201: Rewild Your Land with Pádraic Fogarty 1:01:23

13d ago1:01:23

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What does it mean to 'rewild' a landscape in Ireland, one of Europe's most nature-poor countries? Can rewilding coexist with traditional farming practices, or must we choose between them? How do we balance the need for biodiversity recovery with the cultural and economic realities of rural communities? These questions are at the heart of this episo…

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Annabel Crabb on Dutton’s women debacle

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The votes are still being counted but when the new parliament is formed there will be more female MPs than ever before. But fewer than 10 will be on the Coalition benches. Labor continues to get more women elected and put them into senior roles. Polling suggests Peter Dutton also had a major problem attracting votes from women during the campaign. …

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Will Trump ruin Labor’s economic plan? 15:18

14d ago15:18

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We were told time and again cost of living was the biggest issue for voters at the election. So, now Labor has secured a thumping victory, what’s it going to do to make things easier? There are some extra tax cuts to come and price increases are slowing, raising hopes of happier economic times. Today, Ian Verrender, the ABC’s chief business corresp…

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Laura Tingle on the survival of the Liberal Party 19:19

16d ago19:19

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It was a Labor win and a Coalition defeat of a magnitude few expected. Anthony Albanese has become the first prime minister to win re-election in more than 20 years, leaving the Liberal party gutted and its leader kicked out of parliament. But what will Labor do for Australians over the next three years? Today, Laura Tingle, political editor for th…

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Politics Now: Landslide Labor victory 20:15

16d ago20:15

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Anthony Albanese has been returned as Prime Minister, in a Labor landslide. On top of a bruising defeat for his party, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has lost his seat of Dickson. The victory makes Anthony Albanese the first Prime Minister to win back-to-back elections in 20-years. So, where did it go wrong for the Coalition? In this episode from t…

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Antony Green’s 2025 election guide 18:29

18d ago18:29

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Opinion polls suggest Labor and Anthony Albanese will win Saturday’s election, but the ABC’s chief elections analyst Antony Green says it’s not worth predicting results. He’ll let the numbers do the talking as they come in on election night. Antony is usually the first to accurately reveal the result and this election will be his last as a presente…

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New nutrition guidelines call for less salt and sugar in school meals, Simple isometric exercises can lower blood pressure, Crispy Mushroom Risotto

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This week Zorba and Karl discuss the new nutrition guidelines that put less sugar and salt in school meals, and they look at a simple exercise that can reduce your blood pressure. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Crispy Mushroom Risotto.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Paul Gaskell Fishing Tips 1:19:10

19d ago1:19:10

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Send us a text Episode 279 - Paul Gaskell - Fishing Tips, Observations and Flies I'm really pleased to have Paul back on the podcast. You'll need your notepads at the ready as I talk with him about fishing small streams and then he how adapts his approach for bigger rivers too. We look at the casts needed along with leader lengths for different wat…

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Laura Tingle on Dutton’s ‘shockingly bad’ campaign 15:30

19d ago15:30

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We’re now in the dying days of the election campaign with the polls suggesting enough Australians will vote Labor to return Anthony Albanese as Prime Minister. While more than four million voters have already cast early ballots, there are 18 million people in all who’ll need to make a choice and so the race isn’t over and there’s still hope for Pet…

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Your questions: Which party will fix childcare? 15:27

20d ago15:27

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Listeners have asked us to explain the childcare policies on offer at this election. There’s a crisis in the quality of care, with Four Corners recently revealing alarming cases of mistreatment and even abuse of children. Parents also want to see improvements on childcare affordability and access to places. Today, ABC investigative reporter Adele F…

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Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder trial begins 15:15

21d ago15:15

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One of the most highly anticipated murder trials in recent memory is about to begin in regional Victoria. Erin Patterson is accused of murdering three people and attempting to murder another after serving up a Beef Wellington allegedly laced with lethal death cap mushrooms. Today, Stephen Stockwell co-host of the ABC podcast Mushroom Case Daily on …

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The risks of travelling to Trump’s America 14:16

22d ago14:16

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Last year, more than one million Australians travelled to the United States. But if you’re planning a visit soon, be aware that under Donald Trump things have changed. The border checks have intensified, some travellers are unexpectedly being denied entry, detained and deported. Today, Sarah Kopit, editor-in-chief of travel industry news site Skift…

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Katie Perry vs Katy Perry in the High Court 16:00

25d ago16:00

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It’s a battle between Katy Perry and Katie Perry. One is an international pop super star, the other an Australian fashion designer. Now after 15 years the case has reached its climax, landing in the High Court. So, who will get to claim the name? Today, Dr Sarah Hook an intellectual property law expert at UTS steps us through the trademark fight an…

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Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 2 36:31

26d ago36:31

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Send us a text Episode 278 - Pete Cockwill - The Fish, People and Places Part 2 Pete Cockwill is taking over the podcast again for part 2 in a series of podcasts that cover his life in fishing. In this episode Pete tells us about his 20lb rainbow trout, king salmon, hunting squirrels and falling in lakes and rivers. The stories are all told in Pete…

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Why Trump’s found an ally in El Salvador’s ‘dictator’ 15:18

26d ago15:18

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia was sent to a brutal prison in El Salvador, even though the migrant living in the United States had never been convicted of a crime. Now, Donald Trump is refusing to follow a Supreme Court order to bring the man back to the United States. Today, we take you inside the notorious prison where the migrant was first held with SBS D…

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Only 1 in 10 common treatments for back pain effective, Socks can really improve your sleep, Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs

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This week Zorba and Karl discuss why only 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for back pain are effective, and they look at why experts are saying socks can improve your sleep. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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200: Deer Management in Ireland with Ashley Glover 1:17:38

27d ago1:17:38

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Is Ireland ready to tackle its growing deer management challenges? How will the new national deer management programme impact hunters, landowners, and conservation efforts? What role do thermal imaging technologies play in modern wildlife management? In this milestone 200th episode of Conservation and Science, we welcome back Ashley Glover, a conse…

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Will this election decide our energy future? 15:24

27d ago15:24

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There’s a stark difference between Labor and the Coalition on energy policy at this election. Listeners of ABC News Daily have asked us to delve deeper into how Labor’s renewable energy targets stack up against the Coalition plans for nuclear power and gas. Today, political correspondent Melissa Clarke steps us through the fork in the road facing v…

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Pope Francis’s death and legacy 18:40

29d ago18:40

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Pope Francis has died. The Vatican announced his death on Easter Monday. He appeared at St Peter’s Square to bless thousands of people on Easter Sunday just hours before his death. The head of the Catholic Church had been in increasingly poor health including spending a lengthy time in hospital with pneumonia. The Catholic world is now in mourning …

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How Donald Trump could secure a third term 13:22

1M ago13:22

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A big concern since Donald Trump returned to the White House has revolved around his authoritarian style and what it means for the future of US democracy. So when he says he’s not joking about the possibility of serving another term as President, which is banned under the US constitution, it’s not just seen as a flippant comment. Today Philip Klink…

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A device that tickles the tongue helps some find tinnitus relief, High weekly physical activity linked to lower kidney disease risk in diabetes and obesity, Pineapple Pizza with Bacon and Jalapeños

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This week Zorba and Karl look discuss a new device that may help people with tinnitus, and they look at research that links high weekly physical activity to lower kidney disease risk in diabetes and obesity. Plus, they share a delicious guest recipe for Pineapple Pizza with Bacon and Jalapenos.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Tom Bird - Making the Changes 1:06:01

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Send us a text Episode 277 - Tom Bird - Making the Changes In this episode I cover a lot of ground with Tom. If you know Tom, you might think he is mainly from a still water fishing background but he has a foot in rivers too. You'll find out which he prefers. We look at the pressures of being a guide and how to manage working in fishing along with …

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The election housing policies explained 15:10

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This week, Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese unveiled big new policies supposed to make it easier for young Australians to buy their first home. From a five percent deposit scheme to tax deductions for mortgage interest, will the policies really help and which party will leave Australians in a better position? Recently, we brought you our Housing H…

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How Trump became ‘toxic’ for Dutton 17:25

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In two and a half weeks you’ll be heading to the polling booth to decide who you want to lead the country for the next three years. Right now, the polls suggest that Labor’s Anthony Albanese is on track to be elected again, with Peter Dutton’s Coalition trailing. Today, host of the ABC’s 7.30 program, Sarah Ferguson, on what you need to know about …

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How China could win Trump’s trade war 14:09

1M ago14:09

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China has been the main target of Donald Trump and his big tariffs. But can the world’s second largest economy weather the storm and even win the trade war against the United States? Today, an expert in China’s politics, Neil Thomas, from the Asia Society Policy Institute in Washington on why President Xi Jinping already has the upper hand. Feature…

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How the rental crisis is changing our cities 15:13

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The rental crisis remains one of Australia’s biggest issues as rent rises increasingly outpace wage growth. Families on an average income have been priced out of a third of postcodes in five capital cities, with Perth now overtaking Sydney as the least affordable place to rent. Today, data journalist Inga Ting on the latest data, what the problem i…

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