THE WRAP-UP: Why a dictator’s son was elected president. How one family helped derail Sri Lanka’s economy.
In light of the recent federal election, today's episode is a shorter one that keeps with the election theme! Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss: How BongBong Marcos, son of a brutal dictator, con...
25 Mai 202215min
IN-DEPTH: How is artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionising modern warfare? W/Dr Peter Layton
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to augment military capabilities since the missile defence systems of the 1980s, but today’s AI is becoming more sophisticated and pervasive in the developme...
16 Mai 202214min
THE WRAP-UP: Anger at Xi’s Covid strategy. America’s dystopian post-Roe future. Could Israel spiral into war? Northern Ireland considers leaving UK.
Join Kelly and Josh as they discuss … Unprecedented anger within China at Xi Jinping’s harsh Covid strategy. What the Supreme Court’s abortion decision could mean for America *and the world*. The ...
11 Mai 202224min
IN-DEPTH: Is Bitcoin going to change the world? Or is it a scam? W/David Gerard
There is little that is uncontroversial when it comes to cryptocurrency, from its wild fluctuations and energy usage to its links to transnational crime and mysterious origins. In this episode, Rhiann...
2 Mai 202218min
THE WRAP-UP: The elaborate conspiracy to blame France for war crimes. China’s aim in the Solomons. Is the Arab Spring dead? Honduras’ drug-trafficking president.
It's finally here! Join Josh and Kelly as they discuss some of the *crazy* stories from the last fortnight. They chat about: The secretive private army that murdered civilians, and then tried to b...
27 Apr 202223min
IN-DEPTH: We're all being monitored. How does it affect society? W/ Kevin Macnish & Moira Patterson
Our first in-depth episode for Season 6 tackles the controversial topic of mass surveillance. New technology allows governments and companies to track nearly everything we do: what we buy, where we g...
18 Apr 202228min
THE WRAP-UP: UNHRC kicks out Russia. Pakistan’s crazy politics. 6,500+ deaths tied to World Cup. How Taiwan’s fate will affect your shopping.
Join Josh and Kelly as they unpack the wild stories making news over the last fortnight! We chat about: Why Russia was removed from the UNHRC, and whether it could be kicked out of the UN entirely...
11 Apr 202222min
TEASER: Season 6 REVEAL
We are back!! Join Rhiannon, Josh and our *new co-host* as they reveal the topic for this season's fortnightly IN-DEPTH episodes. Season 6 will also feature our popular news summaries (THE WRAP UP) an...
4 Apr 20226min
