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A daily news show from the publisher of The Monthly and The Saturday Paper. Hear from the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

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2022
The Weekend Read highlights: Sarah Krasnostein on the most hated man
Today, Sarah Krasnostein, the best-selling author of ‘The Trauma Cleaner’, reads her essay from The Monthly. It’s called ‘The most hated man’ and it explores the sentencing of Richard Pusey, who was convicted of outraging public decency after he filmed the horrific aftermath of a car crash that killed four police officers. Guest: Writer for The Saturday Paper Sarah Krasnostein.
January 14, 2022
36 min
The Culture: The best TV shows of 2021
It’s another special bonus summer episode of The Culture! On this episode of The Culture, author and The Saturday Paper’s TV critic Sarah Krasnostein breaks down the best TV shows of 2021 - from drama, to comedy, to the best of Australian television. Guest: Sarah Krasnostein. TV critic for The Saturday Paper.
January 10, 2022
36 min
The Weekend Read highlights: Scott Ludlam on Julian Assange
Today, Scott Ludlam, ICAN ambassador and former Australian Greens Senator, reads his cover essay from the latest issue of The Monthly. It’s called ‘The Endgame’. It explores the trial of Julian Assange, and the powers fighting to extradite him, while his condition deteriorates in a UK prison. Guest: Scott Ludlam, ICAN ambassador and former Australian Greens Senator.
January 7, 2022
33 min
The Culture: The best films of 2021
On this special bonus summer episode of The Culture, we’re talking the best of films in 2021. It was a great year for movies, and there’s plenty of stuff to catch up on if you didn’t have the time to hit the cinema as much as you would have liked. Joining host Osman Faruqi is film critic and the co-host of the Total Reboot podcast, Alexei Toliopoulos. Guest: Alexei Toliopoulos, film critic and co-host of podcast Total Reboot.
January 3, 2022
57 min
2021
The Culture: Paul Kelly on the enduring popularity of ‘How to Make Gravy’
Twenty five years ago Paul Kelly, one of Australia’s greatest songwriters, released ‘How To Make Gravy’, a song that has since become a staple at many family Christmas gatherings. ‘How to Make Gravy’ is full of anecdotes and snapshots about summer in Australia: the hot weather, Christmas roasts, dancing, and of course, family reunions. It’s a song that perfectly encapsulates what this time of year is supposed to be about. Paul Kelly joined The Culture to talk about ‘How To Make Gravy’, the inspiration behind the song, how much it mirrors Paul’s own family Christmases, and why it seems to become more and more popular every year. Guest: Paul Kelly
December 20, 2021
43 min
The Sound of 2021
Capitol riots, the Delta strain, sexual assault allegations rocking Parliament, the war in Gaza, the Olympics, COP26 and humanity’s last chance, the world’s longest lockdown, freedom days, and now Omicron and the start of a federal election campaign. Today, we look back at the news events that defined 2021 - in sound. Original music and composition in this episode by Alex Gow. Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
December 16, 2021
20 min
Australia detained him, but these Australians are trying to set him free
For more than ten years hundreds of people seeking asylum in Australia have been detained on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea and Nauru. The Australian government has made it clear that none of them will be resettled here. But now a group of refugee advocates have a new plan to help them - involving a third country: Canada. Today, one of those advocates, assistant professor Dr Laura Beth Bugg, on the campaign to free refugees from Manus Island and find them a permanent home. Guest: Assistant professor and co-director of Ads Up Canada, Dr Laura Beth Bugg. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
December 15, 2021
21 min
Scott Morrison vs. the Liberal Party
When Gladys Berejiklian spectacularly resigned as Premier of NSW, most people expected that would be the end of her political career. But then she was publicly encouraged by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to make a comeback - to run for federal parliament. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on the real reason Scott Morrison wanted to enlist Gladys Berejiklian, and what it reveals about the Prime Minister’s weakening authority in his home state. Guest: National Correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
December 14, 2021
20 min

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The Weekend Read highlights: Sarah Krasnostein on the most hated man

The Culture: The best TV shows of 2021

The Weekend Read highlights: Scott Ludlam on Julian Assange

The Culture: The best films of 2021

The Culture: Paul Kelly on the enduring popularity of ‘How to Make Gravy’

The Sound of 2021

Australia detained him, but these Australians are trying to set him free

Scott Morrison vs. the Liberal Party

About the podcast 7am

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