25 Best ABC Radio National Podcasts
A list of the most popular ABC Radio National podcasts on Podyssey Podcasts.
25 Best ABC Radio National Podcasts
1. Trace - Trace
Who killed Maria James? June, 1980, suburban Melbourne: Mother of two Maria James is stabbed to death in the back of her bookshop. Her killer has never been found.
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30:23 | Jun 20th, 2017
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On a winter morning in June 1980, Maria James turned to her son Mark and looked him in the eyes. "If anything happens to me, look after your brother." Later that day she was found stabbed to death at ...Show More
2. Cosmic Vertigo - ABC RN
Do you ever feel dizzy when you think about the incomprehensible scale of space? We call that feeling Cosmic Vertigo. Welcome to a head-spinning conversation between two friends who study the sky for a living.
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3. Future Tense - Full program podcast
A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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Future doom and the rose-coloured past
29:07 | Jan 4th, 2020
1 RECOMMENDATION
Why do we see the past through rose-coloured glasses, but not the future? Psychologists tell us that human beings have a tendency to be fearful and pessimistic about the future, while simultaneously r...Show More
4. Sum Of All Parts - ABC RN
Sum of All Parts tells extraordinary stories about the unseen influence that numbers have on the way we think, feel and behave.
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16.1 Fact checking the fire season
25:14 | Feb 14th, 2020
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During the recent Australian bushfire crisis, numbers gave us a sense of the unprecedented scale of the disaster; 12.6 million hectares burnt, 431 megatons of carbon dioxide emitted, one billion anima...Show More
5. The Philosopher's Zone - Program podcast
The Philosopher's Zone looks at the world of philosophy and at the world through philosophy. The program addresses the big philosophical questions and arguments. It also explores what philosophical analysis can contribute to our understanding of some...Show More
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Philosophy in a nutshell: The aphorism
28:27 | Jul 10th, 2022
Philosophy is often thought of as proceeding via elaborate conceptual systems. But sometimes, a choice phrase is all you need to get you thinking.
6. The Minefield - ABC RN
In a world marked by wicked social problems, The Minefield helps you negotiate the ethical dilemmas, contradictory claims and unacknowledged complicities of modern life.
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7. The Science Show - ABC RN
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
8. Big Ideas - Full program podcast
Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues
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Understanding the mind of a compulsive hoarder
54:06 | Jan 11th, 2022
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You first need to understand the mind of a hoarder before you can tackle the clutter. Randy Frost explains the meaning possessions play in our lives and how and why this can go astray.
9. Health Report - Full program podcast
The Health Report appeals to both specialist and mainstream audiences by applying a broad definition of health, and seeing health and medicine within social, scientific and political contexts. One audio file of each program for continuous listening.
10. The Real Thing - ABC
The Real Thing celebrates unique Australian characters.
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19:12 | Sep 19th, 2016
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After the closure of the African Lion Safari in Sydney’s far west, wildlife remained living inside its boundaries. The exotic animal park sat next to suburban houses and kids played near its fences. ...Show More
11. Late Night Live - ABC RN
From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture, Late Night Live puts you firmly in the big picture.
12. This Is About - ABC Radio National
Sometimes funny, sometimes dark. Always curious. Stories about why we do the things we do. Told by characters you won’t forget, This is About digs deep into issues that matter through the messy, beautiful and dismal stuff that actually happens to peo...Show More
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13. The Party Room - ABC RN
Federal politics is as interesting as ever, join RN Breakfast’s Fran Kelly and RN Drive’s Patricia Karvelas in The Party Room. They analyse all the latest news from Parliament House with some of the sharpest minds in journalism.
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14. Rear Vision - Podcast
We tease out the complex history behind those baffling events in the news.
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15. Dear Science - ABC RN
Dear Science takes problems that have already been answered in 'agony aunt' advice columns, and tackles them again—with science.
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16. Ockham's Razor - Program podcast
A soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.
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17. Law Report - Full program podcast
Informative, jargon-free stories about law reform, legal education, test cases, miscarriages of justice and legal culture. The Law Report makes the law accessible.
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28:35 | Jun 7th, 2022
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Why did actor Johnny Depp's defamation case against his former wife Amber Heard succeed in the US after failing at a similar trial in the UK? And a man ordered to face trial before a judge alone under...Show More
18. Life Matters - ABC RN
Life Matters is your guide to a better life for you, those you love and the place you call home. We're here to help you get a handle on all the important stuff: love, sex, health, fitness, parenting, career, finances and family.
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19. The Hub on Screen - ABC RN
The Hub on Screen brings you an informed look at screen culture. In an age of 'peak TV' where the world’s best actors, producers and directors increasingly fluctuate between the small screen and the big, explores the best that both film and televisio...Show More
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20. Off Track - ABC RN
Off Track, with Ann Jones, is an Australian radio show and podcast which combines the relaxing sounds of nature with awesome stories of wildlife and environmental science, all recorded in the outdoors.
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25:15 | Aug 27th, 2021
Northern Sydneysiders might not like the sound of the latest research into tick hosts in their backyards.
21. Great Moments In Science - with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
From the ground breaking and life saving to the wacky and implausible, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reveals some of the best moments in science.
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06:51 | Jun 15th, 2021
Chlorophyll water has re-emerged as a darling of the wellness world - but does it stand up to the hype?
22. The Hub on Books - ABC RN
Your weekly destination for in-depth literary interviews as well as news and analysis about the publishing industry. A must listen for lovers of fiction.
23. Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast
From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture, Late Night Live puts you firmly in the big picture.
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24. Sunday Extra - Full program podcast
Sunday Extra is RN’s live Sunday morning broadcast, looking to the week ahead and also incorporating Ockham’s Razor, Background Briefing, and First Dog on the Moon.
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25. Between The Lines - ABC Radio National
Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdoms.
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54:05 | Jul 9th, 2022
Australia is ill prepared for the new reality of climate disasters and the crisis in Sri Lanka, some are calling for an emergency election and what is needed from the international community