Best Two Way Radio Communications Podcasts (2025)

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Finland: A mad prepper nation or a role model for all small to medium democracies 28:56

6d ago28:56

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As the world becomes an increasingly dangerous and uncertain place – how prepared are we in Australia to face these new challenges? This week on Rear Vision the story of one nation that take security and preparedness very seriously – Finland.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Chocolate - the back story 29:07

13d ago29:07

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Chocolate is one of our most popular indulgences but there is a darker side to the industry – one connected with colonialism, the industrial revolution and modern-day slavery.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Donald Trump and the wrecking ball: The end of the world as we know it 28:55

20d ago28:55

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Is the liberal international rules-based order – that has underpinned international relations for the past 80 years - about to collapse. The United States once its greatest champion is withdrawing funding from hundreds of international organisations, and at the same time unending the global economy by imposing of tariffs across the board. What migh…

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The anti-vaccination movement 29:06

27d ago29:06

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While many children miss out on vaccines due to poor health services, some parents choose not to have their children vaccinated. This Rear Vision looks at the political history behind this trend.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Not so tolerant Allies: The story of Canada and the United States 28:57

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President Trump not only want to make America great, he also wants to make it bigger and incorporating Canada as the 51st state would certainly do that – except for the fact that Canada is a sovereign nation. The story of Canada and the United States and why President Trump wants to turn Canada into the 51st States of the Union.…

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Trump, trade and tariffs 29:06

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President Trump loves tariffs but most economists hate them.We look at how tariffs work and what history can tell us about their impact on economies. And the industries protected by them.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Undersea communication cables: Critical infrastructure and vulnerable 28:59

2M ago28:59

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Over 95% of the world’s communications travels over undersea cables. In the last few months, in two of the most politically volatile regions of the world, the Baltic Sea and the waters around Taiwan, communication cables have been cut. So just how vulnerable are these cables to both accidental and malicious damage and what does this mean for the se…

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In the shadow of slavery: The post-civil rights period 29:06

2M ago29:06

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In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made a point of purging the federal government of D.E.I. - Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. For many Americans the message is clear – women, African Americans and non-white communities are less capable, and if they are in positions of power or authority in business or government, i…

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In the shadow of slavery: The events that led to the Civil Rights movement 29:06

2M ago29:06

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In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made a point of purging the federal government of D.E.I. - Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. For many Americans the message is clear – women, African Americans and non-white communities are less capable, and if they are in positions of power or authority in business or government, i…

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In the shadow of slavery: From the civil war through reconstruction to 1900 29:06

2M ago29:06

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In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made a point of purging the federal government of D.E.I. - Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. For many Americans the message is clear – women, African Americans and non-white communities are less capable, and if they are in positions of power or authority in business or government, i…

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Once the most political stable nation in Europe and an economic powerhouse__ Germany is now in trouble 28:57

3M ago28:57

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Historically Germany has been one of the most politically stable nations in Europe and an economic powerhouse. But over the past few year’s things have changed – the German economy has started to slow; politics has become more fragmented and the extreme far right party the Alternative for Germany or AfD has doubled its political support. Last year …

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The Panama Canal: How it was built and Panama’s relationship with the United States 28:55

3M ago28:55

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President Donald Trump wants Panama to hand back, one of the most important waterways on the planet, the Panama Canal, to the United States and he hasn’t ruled out force if Panama won’t agree. It’s a far cry from 48 years ago when another very different US President - formally gave the Panama canal to the nation of Panama. This week from the Rear V…

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Greenland Donald Trump and the politics of empire 29:01

3M ago29:01

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President Trump wants to buy or take control of Greenland from Denmark. But Denmark has made very clear, they don’t have the right to sell Greenland because Greenland is owned by the people of Greenland. Donald Trump is not the first US president to try and buy Greenland. The story of Greenland and America’s many attempts to gain control of the lar…

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Sydney: first encounters 29:29

3M ago29:29

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On 26 January 1788, the ships of the First Fleet started unloading the first of more than a thousand people – convicted criminals, officers, marines, women and children – who would set up camp in what became the city of Sydney. What happened during the first days, weeks and months of contact between the British who arrived and the Aboriginal people…

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A tsunami of Trumpness 29:48

3M ago29:48

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In June 2015 Donald Trump, real estate tycoon and TV personality, announced he was running in the Republican Presidential race. At first many people dismissed him as having no chance but within weeks of nominating, his polling numbers rocketed, and he became the front runner in a field of 17 candidates and the rest as they say is history. This week…

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How to end conflict—The art of peace making 28:58

3M ago28:58

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It’s a truism of peace talks that we’re not negotiating with our friends but rather our enemies. And when most of our enemies have been designated as terrorist and murderers it’s not an easy task. How have violent conflicts ended in the past and are there lessons we can learn from previous peace negotiations.…

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When the US Secret Service fails 28:36

4M ago28:36

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The assassination attempt on Trump was a shocking mission failure for the Secret Service. From JFK to Reagan, we examine what the agency’s history and response to past failures.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Joe Biden the man who wanted to be President 30:53

4M ago30:53

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Joe Biden became the 46 President of the United States. Twice before he ran for the Democrat presidential nomination and both times he lost - but he didn't give up. Born in 1942 he has spent most of his working life in the US Senate, except for the eight years as Vice President in the Obama administration. What does his record in the Senator, and h…

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How political violence has shaped American politics 29:06

4M ago29:06

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While America was founded on lofty ideas – like democracy, equality and freedom – it’s was also shaped and continues to be shaped by political violence. The history of political violence in America from the time of slavery through to the assassination attempt on Donald trump.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nancy Pelosi once the most powerful woman in US politics

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Nancy Pelosi was the Democrat Speaker of the House of Representative, during Donald Trump's first presidency. She was a constant thorn in his side and lead the push to impeachment him. For over four decades has has been a major player in US politics. And despite having retired from the House is said to have played a key role in getting Joe Biden to…

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Capital gains are income so why are they taxed less than wages? 29:06

4M ago29:06

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Australia starting taxing capital gains in 1986, stamping out a whole lot of tax evasion in the process.So why in 1999 did the Howard government introduce a discount on that tax? And how has that concession impacted investing in property?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hillary Clinton 30:29

4M ago30:29

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Rear Vision puts contemporary events in their historical context.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The two-state solution—A way forward or more of the same 28:58

4M ago28:58

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International leaders are calling for a two-state solution – as the only long-term way to solve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in the occupied territories. But just how viable is the creation of a Palestinian state and does the political will exist on either side to negotiate a final agreement?…

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Bernie Sanders: an idea whose time has come? 30:38

5M ago30:38

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Bernie Sanders was the first independent and first self-professed socialist to be voted first into the House and then the US Senate, for decades. He has espoused the same message for over 40 years: affordable education, universal health care and economic equality. For most of those 40 years he was a voice in the wilderness but suddenly his message …

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How Australia's supermarket sector became one of the most concentrated in the world 28:59

5M ago28:59

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Coles and Woolworths didn't start out in food retail but after making the switch in the 1950s they quickly started taking over the competition. We examine their rise to market dominance, and who are the winners and losers when an industry is dominated by just two players?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Can you compare America in 2024 with Germany in 1930 or Donald Trump to a Fascist? 28:59

5M ago28:59

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Does history rhyme? Should we make comparison between Germany in the 1930 and America in 2024? Are there parallels between the rise of Adolf Hitler and Donald Trump. Or are such comparison – ahistorical and ridiculous.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Trump, trade and tariffs 29:08

5M ago29:08

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President Trump loves tariffs but most economists hate them.We look at how tariffs work and what history can tell us about their impact on economies.And the industries protected by them.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Treaty of Waitangi 29:25

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This week in New Zealand saw one of the biggest protests its seen for decades. A nine-day march ending in the capital Wellington – with a demonstration of around 55,00 people outside parliament house. The protesters are opposing the introduction of a bill which seeks to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document between the British Crown and Māori…

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Abortion law reform—And the fight for access 29:05

6M ago29:05

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For over a century having or performing an abortion was a crime across Australia – but over the past decade it’s been decriminalised every state and territory. Yet despite being legal - access to an abortion is not equally available to all women. The story of abortion reform in Australia and the fight for access. Guests Dr Erica Millar, Senior Rese…

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A housing crisis and the battle between millennials and boomers 29:04

6M ago29:04

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The yes in my backyard movement (YIMBY) wants greater density in established suburbs and inner city. Nimbies (NIMBY) are happy with the status quo and object to change.But does the framing of the YIMBY vs NIMBY debate help us understand the complexities of urban planning?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The 2020 US Presidential election—Lies, Fraud and a Democracy in Trouble 29:00

6M ago29:00

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This week the America goes to the polls to elect its President. It will be close, possibly coming down to a few swing states and a few thousand voters, and if that’s the case, we’re likely to see challenges in courts and accusations of election fraud. But we’ve seen it all before - the story of the 2020 election and scheme to overturn it.…

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How Oct 7th shattered the vision for Arab-Israeli normalisation 29:06

6M ago29:06

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In recent years, several Arab nations had begun to normalise relations with Israel. We examine what normalisation meant for the Palestinian cause. And how Arab countries with closer ties to Israel are responding the current conflict.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What’s the connection between the rise of the far-right party the Alternative for Germany and the Roman Empire? 28:57

6M ago28:57

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The far-right party the Alternative for Germany or AfD has made impressive electoral gains in recent states elections in Germany – but only in East Germany or the former GDR. The story of East Germany from the Romans to the Soviets, through to unification - it’s a history that is defining German politics today.…

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The Iranian Revolution__Modern Iran and the United States Role in its creation 28:56

7M ago28:56

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The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and its proxy Hezbollah, has escalated over the past month to a point where a region conflict seems almost inevitable. But could it also lead to a broader conflict between Iran and the United States. Part 2 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the Iranian revo…

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Iran__Oil, democracy and a CIA Coup

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In the early 1950s Iran had a democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddeq. On 19 August 1953 that government was overthrown by a CIA coup and the young Shah was installed in its place. Part 1 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the 1953 CIA Coup in Iran.…

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The power play for control of the Murdoch Family Trust 29:06

7M ago29:06

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Rupert Murdoch retired last year but now wants his eldest son to have control of the family trust when he dies. The move would disempower three of his other children and they're fighting the change in court, we examine the story of the Murdoch Family Trust and ask how it all got so messy?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hezbollah — Israel the Middle East and threat of war Part 2 28:59

7M ago28:59

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The Middle East teetering on the brink of a war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. While seen by many western nations as a terrorist organisation – Hezbollah is more than that, it plays a critical role in Lebanese politics and a pivotal role in Iran’s network of alliances in the region. It also has around 150 thousand rockets…

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Hezbollah — Israel the Middle East and threat of war

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The Lebanese Shiite militant group, Hezbollah is seen by many western governments as a terrorist organisation but it’s also much more than that. Hezbollah plays pivotal role in Lebanon both socially and politics, has emerged as a significant regional actor and is a key ally of Iran. Since its creation in 1982 Hezbollah has been engaged in a conflic…

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Too crowded? What's behind the backlash against tourism? 29:07

7M ago29:07

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The world's most popular tourist destinations have been having a bumper 2024.But many places are again struggling with over tourism.We look back on the relentless rise of global travel.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Water Privatisation in England and why it’s failed 29:06

8M ago29:06

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Raw sewage is being pumped into rivers and waterways across England and it’s increasing becoming a political and health issues. What’s going wrong and does it have anything to do with the privatisation of the English water industry 30 years ago. The unexpected consequences of the free market.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Space Shuttle to Space X – why NASA turned to the private sector 29:06

8M ago29:06

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We examine the evolution of NASA's human space flight programAnd how past disasters influenced their cautious approach with the two astronauts stuck in space.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bangladesh—Politics and the Business of Remembering 28:58

8M ago28:58

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The protests that engulfed Bangladesh last month, that resulted in the removal of the Sheikh Hasina Government, were led by students and sparked by the reintroduction of a quota system for the civil service. But what were they really about and how were the connected to the Bangladeshi War of Independence from 1971. The second part of our deep dive …

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Justice or retribution: the story of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal 30:29

8M ago30:29

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In 1971 a conflict marred by atrocities and war crimes led to the creation of the state of Bangladesh. After 40 years of inaction the government of Bangladesh established the International Crimes Tribunal to bring those who committed war crimes to justice. This month the war crimes court sentenced a senior Islamic party politician, Mohammad Kamaruz…

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A mini casino in your pocket – how sport became a gambling product 29:06

8M ago29:06

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Australians have always loved to gamble but sports betting apps are making it more accessible to more of us.We look at the history of online sports gambling in Australia and its social impact.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Kamala Harris Story 29:07

9M ago29:07

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This week at the Democratic Convention in Chicago - Kamala Harris will become the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. But what do you know about her family, her sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha or her time as a prosecutor and the Attorney general of California.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tensions in the South China Sea 28:52

9M ago28:52

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The Philippines is refusing to concede a small reef inside their territorial waters.What does it reveal about China's ambitions and the broader security dilemma in the South China?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Reforming the Supreme Court of the United States 30:00

9M ago30:00

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The selection of a new justice to the United States Supreme Court is frequently controversial and almost always political. It’s a 'captain's pick' for the US president and one that can shape American society long after the president’s gone.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The eerie parallels between the resignation of Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and Joe Biden 2024 28:54

9M ago28:54

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US Presidents don’t give up power easily, only twice before has a sitting Democratic President decided not to stand for a second term. This week we explore the eerie parallels between President Lyndon Johnson who pulled out of the 1968 Presidential race and President Joe Biden who has just stepped aside from the 2024 race.…

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