Australia, If You're Listening
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The sixth season of If You're Listening tells the story of Australia's turbulent history with climate change, and what that means for the future. As we approach a federal election where climate and energy are key battlegrounds, this 8 episode series will examine how Australia wasted decades fighting change, instead of capitalizing on it.
Australia, If You're Listening
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Australia’s housing market is, like many places in the Western world, in the midst of a crisis that feels like it will never be solved. Owning a property in an Australian city has only drifted further out of reach for most Australians in the last decade, and there are very few practical solutions on offer. Is it possible to actually unpick this situation?
Japan offers a useful example. Thirty years ago, property in Tokyo was the most expensive in the world. Today, home ownership in that same city is comparatively affordable, with plenty of available stock on the market. How was this massive tu ..read more
Australia, If You're Listening
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When Narendra Modi left home, it wasn't to begin a career in politics. He wanted to be a monk. Modi's teenaged pilgrimage would take him across India, following the trail of his country's most influential religious leader. It was a journey that would ultimately steer him towards politics, and lay the foundation for some of his most popular and controversial philosophies ..read more
Australia, If You're Listening
1w ago
The Princess of Wales has barely been seen since Christmas and everyone is asking, where is Kate?
The Royal Family released a photo meant to squash the rumours, but when it became obvious it had been photoshopped, the speculation just got worse.
Fake photos are everywhere, and there's a long history of people doctoring them, from photocopying to photoshopping, to straight up AI.
But is there a time coming where we won't be able to tell the difference between what's real and what's fake?
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Australia, If You're Listening
1w ago
For most politicians, the image of a stable marriage and a happy family is a crucial part of their pitch to voters. But in India, being single is a selling point: leaders want to show that they are dedicated only to their country. Narendra Modi's carefully crafted image of a bachelor was up-ended when it emerged that he had a wife who had been kept secret for decades.
Since this scandal broke, Modi's estranged wife has barely been seen or spoken to the media. In this episode, we're going to find her ..read more
Australia, If You're Listening
1w ago
Russia is in the midst of an election, but we already know Vladimir Putin will win. He always wins.
So why does Russia bother holding elections? What’s the point?
Putin learned a lesson many years ago about the illusion of democracy, and it’s one he has never forgotten ..read more
Australia, If You're Listening
2w ago
Russia is in the midst of an election, but we already know Vladimir Putin will win. He always wins.
So why does Russia bother holding elections? What’s the point?
Putin learned a lesson many years ago about the illusion of democracy, and it’s one he has never forgotten ..read more
Australia, If You're Listening
2w ago
Every Tuesday for the next seven weeks, we'll be dropping an extra episode from a new ABC podcast into the If You're Listening feed. Looking for Modi, hosted by the ABC's South Asia correspondent Avani Dias, examines the life and political career of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. It's a fascinating show that we think you might enjoy. Matt will be back with another episode on Thursday.
Narendra Modi's rise from poverty-stricken childhood has been a major appeal throughout his political career. He tells ordinary Indians that he is just like them, and that his life is proof of India's egali ..read more
Australia, If You're Listening
3w ago
The police arrested and interrogated Andrew after he was set up by hackers.
Now we know how Chinese spies pull it off.
An unprecedented leak of data from Chinese company i-Soon has cracked open the black box, revealing the secrets of China's cyber espionage operations.
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Australia, If You're Listening
1M ago
Donald Trump was ordered to pay a $463.9 million fine for lying to banks about how rich he is.
He's also facing at least five other cases that could cost him millions more in legal fees and fines.
And this is all happening as he tries to run for president again — and political campaigns ain't cheap.
So the question is: Can Donald Trump make it to election day without running out of money?
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Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was a revolutionary leader with a revolutionary idea.
In just 10 years as Supreme Leader, Iran became a global pariah; virtually friendless in the international community.
Yet when he died, millions of Iranians hysterically grieved his death.
In today's episode, how Ayatollah Khomeini changed the course of Middle Eastern history, and how his ideas are still affecting us today.
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