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27:14

7am in 2023: The Literary Scandal

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2023/12/21

John Hughes was once hailed as a young literary genius, and won a scholarship to Cambridge. Yet he found himself back in Australia working as a librarian and a teacher before his writing found an audience. Hughes was shortlisted for some of the greatest honours in Australian writing. But under the scrutiny of greater acclaim, a strange web of inconsistencies and copying struck one reader: Anna Verney. Today, we’re looking back on this interview between Ruby Jones, Anna Verney and Richard Cooke, on

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26:30

7am in 2023: The Teals

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2023/12/20

The 2022 federal election saw a historic loss for the Coalition and a historic shift towards independent candidates like Allegra Spender in Sydney, Zoe Daniel in Melbourne and Kate Chaney in Perth. Elected on promises to fight climate change, make progress on gender issues and advocate for more integrity in politics, the Teals flipped some of the wealthiest and safest Liberal seats. But as the cost of living became the most pressing issue for voters in 2023, the Teals’ views on social inequality

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24:09

7am in 2023: The Result

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2023/12/19

Australia voted in the first referendum in over 20 years this year — a referendum billed as the culmination of decades of reconciliation work. Today, we’re looking back on this interview between Ange McCormack and Daniel James, on what the result revealed about the country and where we go from here. (This episode was first published in October 2023.) Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Daniel James

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27:00

7am in 2023: The Trailblazer

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2023/12/18

Australia can claim a significant world first: a special government adviser on Women’s Affairs. Fifty years ago, Elizabeth Reid stepped into the newly created role in Gough Whitlam’s government. Abortion access, workplace rights, contraception and education – it was a time of huge change in gender parity and access. But the reaction to Reid and the new position was vicious in some circles. She resigned just two and a half years into the job. What motivated her? How did the job change her? And why

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34:52

7am in 2023: The Whistleblower

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2023/12/17

Those who imagined, designed and delivered robo-debt put their personal ambition above the wellbeing of the people they were meant to serve. But there were some on the frontline who knew from the very beginning that this government shakedown was wrong. One, Colleen Taylor, came forward at the royal commission. While senior leaders failed to recall, or refused to say how robo-debt happened, she told the truth and helped crack one of the biggest scandals in Australian government history wide

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16:44

The Weekend Read: Suzannah Marshall Macbeth on the...

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2023/12/16

At certain times of the year, a group of volunteers can be found roaming Canberra’s bush reserves bearing raw chicken carcasses – all in the name of saving and studying the small local population of goannas. Of particular interest to the volunteers is the Rosenberg’s monitor – only seven are known to be living in the area, and their survival in an environment so close to Canberra’s city is uncertain. But, armed with bait and cameras taking millions of photos, local ecologists and volunteers hope to

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21:15

‘Machine of violence’: Behrouz Boochani on...

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2023/12/14

When Behrouz Boochani first wrote about life on Manus Island for The Saturday Paper in 2016, he described it as an island of the damned. Writing through WhatsApp, he documented the horrors of everyday life as a subject of Australia’s policies towards asylum seekers. Behrouz is now free, after being granted refugee status in New Zealand. Despite being told he would never step foot in Australia, last month he visited Parliament House to launch a campaign for a royal commission into Australia’s system

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19:15

The power and influence of Alan Jones

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2023/12/13

Former radio host Alan Jones was once the most influential broadcaster in the country. Now, he’s been accused of indecent assault by six men who revealed their allegations of abuse, which Jones denies, in reporting by the Nine newspapers. This isn’t the first time Alan Jones has dealt with a scandal. In fact, his career has been defined by controversy, and his reputation is something he’s spent decades defending with the support of Australia’s elite. Today, associate editor of The Saturday Paper

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18:36

'Bad vibes': Bruce Lehrmann and the Reynolds office

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2023/12/12

The defamation trial between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten is nearing its end. More than two weeks of the hearing has revealed emotional evidence from witnesses, exposed lies and shed new light on the culture inside Parliament House. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the attitudes, behaviour and personal feuds in the lead up to the events in Canberra in March of 2019. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper,

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18:22

Will 2023 convince Albanese to change course?

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2023/12/11

This time last year, the government was confident, popular and getting its agenda through without controversy. But a year later, the Labor government has slumped in the polls, lost a historic referendum and is now facing stronger opposition – both inside and outside the parliament. So, is this all a temporary blip, or an urgent warning? And does the Albanese government need to change course, or is it better to persevere with its existing agenda? Today, contributor to The Monthly, Sean Kelly, on the

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18:25

How COP28 became the ‘Burning Man’ of climate summits

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2023/12/10

The world’s biggest climate change summit, COP, is held every year with a bold vision: to bring nations together to negotiate and find solutions for the climate crisis. But COP28 faces criticism for becoming a corporate wasteland filled with lobbyists. So has the summit strayed from its purpose? Today, climate leadership expert from the University of Melbourne, Linh Do, who is in Dubai at COP28, on the goals and the pitfalls of the event. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and

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33:23

Rupert: The last mogul: There’s only one Rupert

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2023/12/08

Rupert Murdoch’s global media empire is in decline - yet, as Malcolm Turnbull tells Paddy, he was still able to roll a sitting prime minister and be invited into cabinet. In this series finale, Paddy investigates Rupert’s relationship with Donald Trump and his ongoing impact on democracies around the world. Finally, with Lachlan taking over from his father, he explores how much longer the empire will survive without Rupert in control.

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18:15

Australia is being toxic about immigrants again

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2023/12/07

A High Court decision ruling indefinite detention unlawful – leading to the release of 148 immigration detainees, some of whom are criminals – has sparked weeks of toxic political debate about refugees. In the last few days, the government raced to pass new immigration laws that will put an end to it, but the style of debate has already caused damage. So, what have we learned from the debacle, and did Australia miss an opportunity to have a conversation about our hardline immigration policy? Today,

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20:11

Joe Biden's five 'noes' in the Israel-Hamas war

7am ·

2023/12/06

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is well and truly over, with the war expanding to include southern Gaza, where many have already fled to escape the destruction in the north. Meanwhile, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself in disagreement with Israel’s biggest supporter, the US, over what should happen after the war ends. So how significant is tension between the US and Israel? And could it limit how long the conflict can go on? Today, Middle East correspondent for The Economist

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18:12

Arrested 22 times, Colette has no plans to stop...

7am ·

2023/12/05

It had been over 10 years since anyone in the state of Tasmania was sentenced to prison for protesting. But that all changed when Colette Harmsen faced court this year. After racking up 22 arrests, a magistrate put her behind bars. Even as an increasing number of climate protestors face prosecution, Colette’s story shows that some activists aren’t backing down. Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Elfy Scott, on the woman who isn’t deterred by jail time and whether direct action leads to

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19:28

Why private school kids run the country

7am ·

2023/12/04

In Australia, where a person went to school increasingly tells a story about their privilege, class and academic opportunity. While the majority of Australians go through the public school system, pending research reveals that the majority of our politicians did not. So, which politicians went to private schools, and is their lack of lived experience in public education holding back reforms to the sector? Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe, on why the gap between

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18:47

Bruce Lehrmann vs Channel Ten

7am ·

2023/12/03

In searching for the truth, the defamation trial between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten has been defined by the discovery of lies. In the witness box, Lehrmann admitted to lying multiple times over the course of the saga. Lehrmann says the lies don’t change his biggest claim – that he did not sexually assault Brittany Higgins – but the evidence has revealed new insights into that night in Canberra in 2019 that have reverberated through the media, law and politics ever since. Today, senior reporter

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19:15

The Weekend Read: The Bhutanese nuns editing...

7am ·

2023/12/02

A 14th century monastery in Bhutan might be the least likely place to find a hive of busy Wikipedia editors, but for Bunty Avieson, it was the perfect setting for a project in improving media literacy among local nuns, and preserving an under-documented culture online. The rigours of editing Wikipedia offered a new path of enlightenment for both the teacher and her class of Bhutanese nuns, as they worked to bring the country’s culture and traditions to local as well as global readers. Today, senior

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40:31

Rupert: The last mogul: Next in line

7am ·

2023/12/02

Around the turn of the century, Rupert’s empire hits a peak. But he’s about to face two of the biggest crises of his career - the phone hacking scandal and the downfall of Roger Ailes. To survive them he'll use his two most loyal assets - his sons, Lachlan and James. Paddy investigates the fraught relationship between Rupert and his two potential heirs. He explains how Lachlan ultimately won out, while James abandoned the family altogether.

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19:34

Is it finally time to change immigration detention?

7am ·

2023/11/30

Over the past few years, Australia’s immigration detention policy, which was once the feature of political debates and elections, has stopped making front page news. That’s until a recent high court decision deemed Australia’s indefinite detention policy unlawful, leading to the release of over 140 people who had been in indefinite immigration detention. It’s a decision that has sparked a scramble among Labor to come up with an immigration policy that is legal. Today, columnist for The Saturday

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