The Radio National Hour

ABC Australia

A weekday magazine-style current affairs program hosted by one of Australia's pre-eminent and loved interviewers. Drawing on Fran's extensive current affairs and cultural knowledge, The Radio National Hour takes a thoughtful, deep dive into the important and challenging issues, and brings insightful and engaging conversations with big names in the arts, sport and culture.

Episodes · 25

Democrats have a clear midterm edge, but are the polls to be believed?

Oct 19, 2026 · 55m

A shaky start for Trump's new press secretary

Oct 16, 2026 · 54m

Political junkies and the books they read

Oct 15, 2026 · 55m

What does the collapse of the Firmus IPO tell us about the hype surrounding AI?

Oct 14, 2026 · 54m

Not just a few bad eggs: ACCC sues producers over 'cartel' behaviour

Oct 13, 2026 · 55m

'What have I created?' The scientist on a mission to protect our thoughts

Oct 12, 2026 · 55m

Michael Pollan on why humans are squandering the gift of consciousness

Oct 9, 2026 · 54m

Work, wages and shopping in the age of AI

Oct 8, 2026 · 55m

Who's responsibile for the emissions from Australia’s exported coal?

Oct 7, 2026 · 55m

Adam Liaw's quest to revive the 'everyday' dishes that bring us comfort

Oct 6, 2026 · 55m

The cruel irony of Christa Pike's botched execution

Oct 5, 2026 · 54m

Kevin Rudd on what the West and China misunderstand about each other

Oct 2, 2026 · 54m

'Clowns out, Cowboys in' The meaning behind Pete Hegseth's latest announcement

Oct 1, 2026 · 54m

The Greens choose a new leadership team

Sep 30, 2026 · 55m

What the latest RBA rate rise means for the Australian dream

Sep 29, 2026 · 55m

A public tip off leads to a suspected terror plot thwarted in the UK

Sep 28, 2026 · 55m

Who are the Houthis and what do they want?

Sep 25, 2026 · 55m

Rogue AI agents unleash first known hack of government website

Sep 24, 2026 · 55m

Will the push for global governance of artificial intelligence succeed?

Sep 23, 2026 · 55m

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Sep 22, 2026 · 54m

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Sep 21, 2026 · 55m

Talking to the Taliban: is it time to re-engage?

Sep 18, 2026 · 54m

Why the world's fuel buffers are running out

Sep 17, 2026 · 54m

In the push for peace in Ukraine, has the west misread Putin?

Sep 16, 2026 · 54m

AI, copyright and the battle for Australia's creative future

Sep 15, 2026 · 55m