Best How Voting Affects Communities Podcasts (2025)

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Hepatitis warning: migrant communities disproportionately affected by the silent killer 3:45

3h ago3:45

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A new report has revealed just how disproportionately migrant communities are affected by hepatitis. Underdiagnosis of the infection, and connecting patients with care and treatment, remain the major challenges.

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Australian early intervention program for deaf children piloted in Japan 5:11

4h ago5:11

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An Australian early intervention program for deaf children is, for the first time, being piloted overseas. The therapy is for children whose family have chosen for them to be fitted with a hearing device such as a cochlear implant. The collaboration between not-for-profit The Shepherd Centre and health officials in Japan is a decade in the making.…

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INTERVIEW: President Trump's tariffs are looming 4:46

4h ago4:46

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The Trump administration has announced several new tariff deals in the last few days, but many more are still in negotiations. In this episode of Weekend One on One, Terrence Guay, clinical professor of international business and the director of the center for Global Business Studies at Penn State looks at the current tariff situation, how the deal…

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Best Of: Actor Leslie Uggams / Martha's Vineyard's Indigenous Past & Present 48:13

11h ago48:13

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Actor and singer Leslie Uggams talks about her remarkable career, which started when she was 6. She was later the first Black woman to host a TV variety show. In the 1977 TV miniseries Roots, she played Kunta Kinte's daughter. More recently she's been in Empire, American Fiction, and the Deadpool films — and is still going strong at 82. Also, write…

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UN Secretary-General says worsening Gaza situation is a moral stain on the entire world 7:14

20h ago7:14

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The UN says the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is very bad, getting worse fast. Amid air strikes, hunger, and mass displacement, Secretary-General António Guterres says what's happening is a moral stain on the entire world.

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'It's electric': Celebrating Disability Pride in Australia 11:36

1d ago11:36

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Arts and storytelling are key tools being used to accelerate efforts to increase disability representation and inclusion. Advocates have come together for a festival to celebrate Disability Pride with the aim of showcasing ways to move forward.

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Queensland's homeschooling parents pleased with outcome from review 7:22

1d ago7:22

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The Queensland government has accepted all eight recommendations from an independent review into the home education unit. The regulatory review, conducted last year, followed widespread opposition by Queensland's homeschooling community to the previous state government's attempts to enforce the Australian curriculum on homeschooling students.…

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Trump’s Executive Orders, Culture Wars, and Civil Rights 33:09

1d ago33:09

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Trump-era executive orders, police hiring standards, and college admissions all converge in a decades-long debate over disparate impact, one of the most misunderstood yet consequential doctrines in civil rights law. In this episode of Stanford Legal, Professor Ralph Richard Banks, faculty director of the Stanford Center for Racial Justice, joins ho…

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Remembering Lyricist Alan Bergman / The 'Outrageous' Jessica Mitford 46:38

3h ago46:38

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The lyrics for the songs "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life," "The Way We Were," "Nice 'n' Easy," "You Must Believe in Spring," and "The Windmills of Your Mind" were written by the husband and wife lyric-writing team of Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Alan Bergman died last week at the age of 99. The two wrote songs together for more than 60 years…

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Miners drag ASX down; CBA’s horror week 7:43

1d ago7:43

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The Australian share market has finished the week in the red; mining and gold stocks dragged the ASX-200 down as the iron ore price fell below US$100. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Medallion Financial Group’s managing director Michael Wayne.

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Epstein fallout, Gaza crisis & Japan’s far-right surge 28:28

1d ago28:28

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President Trump triggers MAGA mutiny over Epstein files, Japan’s far-right gains ground after an historic election upset, and pressure mounts on Israel as Gaza edges closer to famine. Plus, a climate court ruling shakes up global accountability, and New Delhi's diplomatic imposter.

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Armed conflict erupts along Thailand/Cambodia border 7:01

2d ago7:01

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Fighting has erupted along the border of Thailand and Cambodia as old tensions over territorial disputes boil over into a rare but deadly conflict. Thousands have evacuated on both sides as foreign leaders call for peace between the neighbours.

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How swimming lessons helped these migrant and refugee women build confidence in the water 2:57

2d ago2:57

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Community groups say swim programs designed to address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities are gaining popularity. Winter is the ideal time to improve swimming skills and water safety awareness, ahead of the warmer weather. Swim teachers aiming to bring down the drowning death toll during Australia’s Summer months.…

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The Education Sandwich 23:07

2d ago23:07

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The new federal parliament has just finished its first sitting week -- and there are some big stories to cover, including HECS/HELP debt and legislation for childcare reform. This week, we take a look at the top priorities of the Albanese government as it enters its second term and Professor Andrew Norton from Monash University helps us break down …

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The Shifting Landscape Of Higher Education 44:33

20h ago44:33

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The Trump administration has been pressuring elite universities, like Harvard and Columbia, with widespread demands, and threats of federal funding cuts. So why are they now investigating George Mason University? ProPublica education reporter Katherine Mangan tells us why GMU's president thinks it's driven by a backlash to DEI efforts. Also, jazz h…

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ASX in the red; RBA warns of longer inflation fight 12:59

3d ago12:59

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The Australian share market has closed 0.3% down following a soft session. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mathan Somasundaram, the CEO of Deep Data Analytics, who says overseas trade developments are having an impact on investor behaviour. Plus, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warns it could take longer to tame underlying inflation in her annua…

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Top court delivers landmark ruling on global obligations to curb climate change 8:36

3d ago8:36

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The International Court of Justice has delivered a historic ruling on international climate obligations, opening the door for possible reparations. After a lengthy campaign led by law students in Pacific Island nations, the world's top court has declared individual states have a legal duty to tackle climate change.…

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Third round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks take place 6:14

3d ago6:14

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Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, with Ukraine demanding a full ceasefire as a basis for further diplomacy. While both sides signal limited cooperation, key issues such as a potential leaders’ summit and the fate of civilians remain unresolved.

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ASX rebounds; Trump’s trade deal with Japan 8:42

3d ago8:42

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Australian and Japanese shares have closed in the green following Donald Trump’s announcement of a trade deal with Japan. The ASX-200 led by the materials and financial sectors. Stephanie Youssef spoke with the founding manager of Activam Group, Robert Talevski. Plus, the Australian Federal Police and Australian Banking Association have joined forc…

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The cost of being a hero 24:17

3d ago24:17

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Who gets awarded for bravery and why? In the final episode of Uncle Charlie: The Invisible Hero, host Paulien Roessink speaks to community members who know a lot about awarding bravery. We’ll hear from David Arden, the president of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, and Michael Bell, Indigenous Liaison for the Australian War Memorial, alongsi…

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Systemic barriers locking Australia's First Nations peoples out of superannuation 4:09

3d ago4:09

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A new report has found that First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to have trouble accessing their superannuation. The independent research highlights the systemic barriers First Nations peoples face which include rigid policies, inaccessible customer service and a lack of accountability. Financial counsellors say reform…

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A Chatbot Reacts To A Book About Tech 45:17

3h ago45:17

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After writing chapters of her new book about how tech companies help and exploit us, tech journalist and novelist Vauhini Vara fed those chapters to ChatGPT. She told the chatbot she needed help with her writing, but her real goal was to analyze and critique the AI's advice. Her new book is Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age. Also, TV critic and…

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Protests are near constant. Do they work? 30:35

4d ago30:35

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To the casual observer, it might seem like the U.S. has been spent years in a constant state of protest, from the Women's March in 2017 to the racial uprisings in 2020 to the No Kings protests earlier in the summer. But some are starting to wonder: How effective are any of those protests? When it comes to achieving lasting social change, do any of …

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"We need the slip, slop, slap of brain health - now": Advocates call for new national approach to dementia 6:31

4d ago6:31

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A leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia, and with an ageing population, this is expected to double by 2050. But dementia advocates say research funding in Australia lags behind other conditions, limiting access to life-changing dementia…

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'Big weapon' wielded to strengthen childcare safety 4:07

4d ago4:07

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The government is working to improve the childcare system in Australia, following serious allegations of abuse out of Melbourne. The bill would allow the government to cut off funding for centres who don't meet safety and quality standards. But some say it isn't enough.

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'A unique presence and fearless talent': Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76 4:22

4d ago4:22

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Stars of the music world and beyond are mourning the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the age 76, expressing affection and admiration for the heavy metal icon. Elton John called the Black Sabbath frontman a dear friend, a huge trailblazer and one of the funniest people he ever met.

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Concern grows over 'astonishing levels of desperation' for food in Gaza 8:58

4d ago8:58

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Health officials in Gaza say 15 people have died of starvation in 24 hours. The United Nations World Food Program says the hunger crisis has reached new and astonishing levels of desperation. Meanwhile, protesters in Tel Aviv are demanding an end to Israeli aid restrictions on Gaza, condemning what they have called Israel's policy of starvation.…

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Keeping kids safe as an influencer 22:46

4d ago22:46

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Sean Szeps is a prominent figure in the online parenting space, yet you won't see his family in his posts. In a time, where social platforms are increasingly dominating the media landscape, Sean discusses how he makes a living online while protecting the privacy of his children.

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Leslie Uggams Looks Back On Her Decades In Show Business 46:07

17h ago46:07

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Uggams performed in Beulah, Hallelujah Baby, Roots, Empire, American Fiction and the Deadpool films. She was the first Black woman to host a TV variety show. At 82, she's appearing in The Gilded Age. She spoke with Terry Gross about her long, winding career. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Rally over conflict in the Middle East marks federal parliament's return 6:36

5d ago6:36

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Police have made one arrest and briefly detained 17 other protesters after a demonstration over the conflict of the Middle East at federal parliament. While The Greens want Australia to stop supplying weapons parts to Israel and to impose much broader Israeli sanctions, the opposition argues the government should be focusing its criticism on Hamas …

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Banks slump as investors turn to miners; RBA minutes 13:44

5d ago13:44

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The Australian sharemarket has closed flat after opening higher, as strong gains in healthcare and materials were offset by a second straight day sell-off in bank shares, seeing investors moving towards the miners. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Todd Hoare, the chief investment officer at LGT Crestone. Plus, the Reserve Bank has revealed it…

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Why is it so hard to challenge ageism in the workforce? 5:25

5d ago5:25

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Despite Australia's retirement age now being 67, workers aged 51 to 55 are often considered to be older workers during hiring processes. The finding comes in new research from the Australian H-R Institute and the Australian Human Rights Commission. But it isn't news for workers in this age group, as several previous studies already found people in …

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Dozens killed or injured as plane crashes into school in Bangladesh 6:08

5d ago6:08

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A Bangladeshi military aircraft has crashed into a college and school campus in the capital Dhaka, killing at least 20 people in the country's worst aviation disaster in decades. A day of national mourning has been declared as the cause of the aircraft's mechanical failure remains under investigation.…

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More international calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza 7:49

5d ago7:49

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The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues to unfold. Gaza health officials say more than 59,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7 and food scarcity is tipping into famine. As Israeli military forces press further into central Gaza, and aid routes remain blocked or under fire, the international community is again calling for a cease…

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Clock's Ticking 38:48

5d ago38:48

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A midnight raid is launched to capture the French spies. But Kiwi detectives get a shock when the Australian Government sets them an impossible deadline to gather evidence. Richard learns of Australia’s manipulation of nuclear policies in the Pacific and hears of the real physical and emotional fallout of the testing, direct from the Pacific Island…

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Report finds people with chronic pain continue to suffer from stigma 3:41

5d ago3:41

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Around four million Australians, or one in five, are living with chronic pain. Many report feeling overlooked and ignored within the healthcare system, prompting experts to call for greater national investment, including a more holistic approach to care.

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Martha's Vineyard's Indigenous Past & Present 44:35

1d ago44:35

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In Nothing More of This Land, Aquinnah Wampanoag writer Joseph Lee takes readers past the celebrity summer scene and into the heart of Noepe, the name his people have called the island for centuries. Also, Ken Tucker reviews new music from HAIM and Addison Rae. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Polic…

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Stock sell-off sparks ASX’s worst day since April 17:53

6d ago17:53

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The Australian share market has suffered its worst one-day decline since Donald Trump announced his so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs in April. The ASX 200 closing 1 per cent down; a stark contrast from Friday’s record close. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Blueberry Markets analyst Zoran Kresovic about why that was expected. Plus, a new joint report…

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China increases Southeast Asia development spend as West leaves the region 3:35

6d ago3:35

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China is leading the development race in Southeast Asia as traditional donors like the United States and United Kingdom step away from the region. That's according to a new Lowy Institute report

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Pogacar "sad" over Evenepoel's departure from Tour De France 5:28

6d ago5:28

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It's one of the world's most popular sporting events, and the Tour de France attracts around 10 million spectators each year. But this year several crashes including one involving a spectator being hit by a team car have added more challenges for competitors and spectators alike.

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New season of Parliament opens in Canberra - with old hands and newcomers 6:28

6d ago6:28

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They say politics makes strange bedfellows - and the 48th parliament is full of them. After the May election, Canberra is welcoming about 40 new politicians when Parliament resumes on Tuesday.

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Save the Children in Gaza: 'The situation here is absolutely dire' 7:28

6d ago7:28

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As Israeli forces issue new evacuation orders in Gaza, civil defence workers say Israeli fire has killed at least 93 Palestinians over the past day. Health authorities in Gaza say 18 Palestinian people died of starvation on Sunday, drawing further calls from aid organisations attempting to deliver crucial supplies.…

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Second case of rare mpox strain discovered in traveller 3:24

7d ago3:24

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The second Australian case of a rare strain of mpox virus has been detected in south-east Queensland. Queensland Health says the patient - who is now being treated at a Brisbane hospital - acquired the virus in central Africa.

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