Best Call Letter Changes Podcasts (2025)

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Breakfast Wrap: Women struggling for help in Afghanistan quakes 24:57

1h ago24:57

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Aid groups say women are bearing the brunt of this week's earthquakes in Afghanistan given a range of restrictions imposed by the Taliban. Women are banned from being treated by male doctors, and given a ban on women training in medicine, there's a scarcity of female doctors. Then, the Prime Minister has had a busy night on the phones, talking with…

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at a Senate hearing defends vaccine policy changes and firing top CDC officials 58:57

2h ago58:57

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Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. defends his vaccine policy changes and firing of top officials at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, before the Senate Finance Committee. Almost all the committee's Democrats are calling on him to resign. Secretary Kennedy is also asked about studies on the causes of autism, and ab…

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A tense week in Canberra on immigration and aged care 11:18

3h ago11:18

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The week in politics has seen the federal government cave in to pressure to release more aged care home packages. As well as a tense debate about immigration and a display of military might from China. Guests: Karen Middleton, columnist for The Monthly / Shane Wright, senior economics correspondent at The Age and Sydney Morning Herald / Melissa Cla…

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Are China's weapons threat or fantasy? 8:02

3h ago8:02

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From anti-drone lasers to robotic wolves and nuclear warheads, China's parade of military hardware through the streets of Beijing this week was designed to intimidate global rivals. There's a lot of footage now for military experts to trawl through, so what are the weapons of interest? Guest: Lyle Morris, Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Policy In…

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Allegra Spender on whether cost of net zero is too much 7:29

3h ago7:29

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Wentworth MP Allegra Spender pushed the Prime Minister in parliament to be more ambitious on climate change action ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum, which he will attend. The so-called Teal independent won a second term in May, backed by Climate 200, the organisation that financially supports candidates committed to action on climate change and r…

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Business backs net zero targets despite cost, will the Liberals? 8:41

3h ago8:41

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As the federal government prepares to announce its 2035 emissions target, the Business Council of Australia has released its own economic modelling on the cost of cutting emissions. It comes as the coalition continues to review its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.Guest: Angie Bell, Shadow Environment Minister Producer: Joe Sullivan…

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How Giorgio Armani redesigned Hollywood and the world 4:31

4h ago4:31

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The fashion world is in mourning with the passing of renowned designer and business man Giorgio Armani who has died aged 91. Born in 1934, he went from aspiring doctor, to military man, then department store window dresser. It was in Milan that he worked his way up to become a legend of the fashion world. Reporter: Luke Siddham Dundon…

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Robodebt victims awarded an extra $475 million in compensation 6:30

4h ago6:30

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A second Robodebt Class Action has settled for a record- breaking $548.5 million. This means the federal government would pay $475 million in compensation to victims of the former government's Robodebt scandal. The rest of the amount would cover legal and admin fees. Guest: Charmaine Crowe , Program Director for Social Security at the Australian Co…

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Australia's migrant communities building hope through sport 7:51

5h ago7:51

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A new program - being launched on ABC iView - is exploring the healing power of grassroots sports for migrant communities across the country. Guest: Paul Kennedy, ABC journalist Producer: Grace StrangerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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2035 emissions target must be matched with ambitious policy, says BCA 5:26

5h ago5:26

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$530 billion is how much the investment could cost if Australia cuts carbon emissions above 70% by 2035, according to a new report from a peak business lobby group. With the Climate Change Authority modelling a new 2035 target between 65 and 75 per cent, the Business Council of Australia has laid out the numbers and what it says are the significant…

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Why has Nigel Farage gone to America to slag off Britain? 33:40

10h ago33:40

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The morning after Nigel Farage appeared in Washington DC to berate his own country before Congress, the News Agents decamped to a Farage-free zone; his own constituency of Clacton-on-Sea. On Capitol Hill, Farage warned that the UK was turning into "North Korea" due to the restrictions on free speech laws. He urged the US not to follow Britain down …

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Will Helen Zille Win Joburg Mayor Race? 33:31

12h ago33:31

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Also, where is Jeddah. Powered by eNCA.comBy Dan Corder

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Spike Lee | Trump Panics Over Epstein Vote; MTG Breaks with Trump; Chicago Braces for Troops: A Closer Look 22:55

15h ago22:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump and GOP leaders panicking over a bill that would force the Justice Department to release the Epstein files. Then, Spike Lee talks about working on his fifth movie with Denzel Washington for Highest 2 Lowest, the difficulties of filming in New York City and flying a New York Knicks flag in New England. See Pr…

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Breakfast Wrap: China struts new world order 24:51

1d ago24:51

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China has staged its biggest ever military parade — a display widely seen as a declaration of its growing global power. Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un and told the crowd that the world now faces a choice between 'peace or war'. Then, the federal opposition is trying to get the phrase…

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Survivors of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein tell their emotional stories, call for release of more Justice Dept files; Pres. Trump again calls it a 'Democrat hoax' 58:08

1d ago58:08

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Survivors of sexual abuse by the late Jeffrey Epstein tell their emotional, personal stories in a news conference on Capitol Hill with Members of Congress of both parties who have been calling for the release of all the Justice Department files in the investigation of Epstein; President Donald Trump again calling that effort on the Epstein files a …

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Changing Australia: Megan Maack and fighting for children with childhood dementia 11:55

19h ago11:55

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In Australia, around 2000 children are living with childhood dementia, a devastating condition caused by 145 genetic disorders that rob children of their ability to walk, talk and recognise their loved ones. Megan Maack has become a leading force in this area, pushing for greater recognition, funding and support, with her work reframing the issue i…

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Pocock says govt claims it's releasing more home care packages are 'rubbish lines' 8:04

1d ago8:04

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The federal government will immediately release 20,000 home care packages to support older Australians living at home. The government wanted to delay the rollout of home care packages until November. But Coalition, Greens and independent senators pushed for the packages to be fast-tracked. Guest: David Pocock, ACT independent Senator Producer: Jaso…

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Bob Carr defends being in China during military show of force 8:28

19h ago8:28

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It was a show of solidarity and military might. The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea appeared in public together for the first time while attending yesterday's massive military parade in Beijing. The event marked 80 years since Japan's defeat at the end of World War II and among those attending was Victorian Premier Dan Andrews. Guest: Bob …

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Julian Leeser: Labor's changes to FOI is about 'reducing transparency' 6:13

1d ago6:13

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The Federal Government is pushing ahead with its changes to Freedom of Information laws, which include a fee to lodge an FOI, but will do so via a committee process. Those opposite initially labelled the moves as an attack on transparency, and a 'truth tax'. Guest: Julian Leeser, Shadow Attorney-General…

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Government unlocks 20,000 home care packages in face of political pressure 8:25

20h ago8:25

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An extra 20,000 home care packages will be rolled out immediately after the federal government bowed to political pressure in parliament yesterday. The changes were brought about after the Coalition, the Greens and a number of independents joined forces in the senate. Guest: Sam Rae, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors…

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Philip Ruddock calls for more transparent migration policy 7:20

10h ago7:20

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Anti-migration rallies over the weekend aren't proof of national intolerance — they're a warning that political failure is undermining trust in the immigration system. That's according to Philip Ruddock who spent years in public life shaping migration policy. Guest: Philip Ruddock, former attorney-general and immigration minister in the Howard gove…

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US strike on Venezuelan 'drug boat' kills 11 people 3:50

21h ago3:50

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The US has killed 11 people in a strike on what the Trump administration has labelled a drug boat from Venezuela. It comes amid an American navy build-up in the Carribean. So is an escalation against Venezuela on the cards? Reporter: Luke Siddham DundonBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Queensland boreholes emitting up to 10,000 cars worth of methane 6:07

10h ago6:07

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Scientists in Queensland have discovered a single coal exploration borehole is leaking methane that's equivalent to adding 10,000 cars to the road each year. It comes just days after the ABC revealed that a major methane leak at a Liquefied Natural Gas tank in Darwin has been happening for years. Guest: Phil Hayes, Associate Professor at the Univer…

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Former defence heads urge US not to abandon the AUKUS submarine deal 6:54

11h ago6:54

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Former defence ministers and military chiefs have urged the Trump administration not to abandon the AUKUS submarine pact, saying the benefits will outweigh the costs and the deal will serve as a vital deterrent to China and Russia. Australia's former minister for defence and foreign affairs, Marise Payne co-wrote a piece this week in the Foreign Po…

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Nearly 600 economists back Lisa Cook and fed independence in open letter 5:24

11h ago5:24

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Almost 600 economists have signed an open letter in support of US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as she resists President Donald Trump's attempts to fire her. The White House is citing allegations of mortgage fraud but Ms Cook denies those claims. She has now filed a lawsuit seeking to block her unprecedented removal. Guest: Justin Wolfers, pro…

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China's military parade fuels talk of new world order 6:47

11h ago6:47

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China has staged its biggest ever military parade — a display widely seen as a declaration of its growing global power. Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un and told the crowd that the world now faces a choice between 'peace or war'. Meanwhile, in a message to President Xi, US President Do…

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Is Angela Rayner on resignation watch? 33:58

1d ago33:58

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Angela Rayner broke cover today - just before PMQs - to give an interview to Sky News in which she admitted she may have made a mistake on the tax she paid for her seaside property. The details are complicated - and involved both her special needs son and her divorce - but was it tax evasion (illegal) or tax avoidance (not illegal)? And will her po…

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Eureka Prize winner calls for more Australians to look under the surface 7:01

17h ago7:01

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Wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta won a prestigious Eureka Prize for promoting understanding of science, praised by judges for championing conservation and "helping Australians of all ages make informed decisions about the future of our marine ecosystems". Dr Pirotta uses school visits, social media, TV and radio appearances and a citizen scien…

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