The Poor Economist (Part 2)
This is the second instalment in our interview with the Poor Economist, a young Australian who grew up below the poverty line before moving to a career in economics and policy. Alison Pennington is ...
30 Elo 202117min
The Poor Economist (Part 1)
Poor and economist, two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence. But this week we’re looking into what it’s like growing up below the poverty line and moving into a typically middle-class care...
29 Elo 202120min
Annika Smethurst - Political reporter, author and co-host of the Briefing
Political reporter and author and co-host of The Briefing Annika Smethurst joins Jamila in this captivating conversation. Annika is a double Walkley Award Winner, and has worked in the press gallery...
27 Elo 202128min
Is the pandemic a game changer for stay-at-home Dads?
With Tom about to take time off to welcome his first child, we thought we’d look at how the pandemic is influencing the traditional roles in the home. Mark Tamhane is an ABC reporter and stay- at-ho...
26 Elo 202121min
Regional Australia's race against Delta
Regional NSW and Victoria are currently in lockdown as the Delta variant of the Covid virus spreads across rural Australia. We’re joined by Dr John Hall, President of the Regional Doctors Associat...
25 Elo 202121min
The new rule infuriating Aussies overseas
The federal government has introduced a new rule requiring Australians who live overseas to apply to return. One of our listeners asked us to get to the bottom of the story. We’re joined by Kar...
24 Elo 202120min
An incredible Australian Paralympic story
Curtis McGrath, OAM is an Australian para canoeist who took up canoeing competitively after having both of his legs amputated as a result of a mine blast while serving in the Australian Army in Afghan...
23 Elo 202120min
The Prince Andrew Virginia Giuffre case explained
Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accusers, is suing Prince Andrew, saying the royal sexually assaulted her when she was 17. Giuffre, who now lives in Australia, filed a civil suit i...
22 Elo 202120min
