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With a focus on international politics and business, Fran Kelly talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.

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United States

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With a focus on international politics and business, Fran Kelly talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.

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English


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Busselton Jetty Swim celebrates 30 years

2/7/2025
Thousands of people are set to descend upon Busselton Jetty in south-west WA for the 30th annual Busselton Jetty Swim. Entrants range from the age of 8 to 88, and the main event is a 3.6km swim around the iconic jetty. Guest: Glenis Tate, who takes on her 30th consecutive solo jetty swim.

Duration:00:04:10

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The political wrap

2/7/2025
Federal parliament has resumed for the new year, under the shadow of some seismic global events. But cost of living pressures here at home will likely to come into sharp focus ahead of a looming federal election.

Duration:00:20:29

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Trump's demand to end U.S. Agency for International Development

2/7/2025
President Trump has directly called for the closure of the U.S. A.I.D Development just hours before most of its staff were expected to be suspended with pay or laid off. In the Pacific where U.S funded programs have been up-ended, China has stepped into the funding vacuum.

Duration:00:10:03

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A tech revolution in Australian agriculture

2/7/2025
Australian agriculture is undergoing something of a technological revolution Popularly known as ‘ag-tech’, automation and machine learning are helping with everything from growing beef cattle, to producing fruit and vegetables and even fish farming.

Duration:00:13:20

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Trump's America with ITV's Robert Moore

2/7/2025
Robert Moore, Washington correspondent with ITV News is widely regarded as one of the finest foreign correspondents of his generation. His coverage of the January 6th insurrection from inside the US Capitol won him a multitude of awards including an Emmy. Robert Moore unpacks the first few weeks of the Trump presidency.

Duration:00:13:36

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Mideast powers reject Trump proposal to take over Gaza

2/7/2025
President Trump shocked the world with his proposal to resettle Gazans in nearby countries such as Egypt and Jordan, an idea rejected by Arab states and by Palestinians.

Duration:00:11:59

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Muster Dogs returns

1/31/2025
Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies sets a new twist in the experiment to see who will be crowned Champion Muster Dog. This time both Collies and Kelpies are put to the test to see which breed comes out on top. Guest: Lisa Millar, host

Duration:00:08:12

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Is social cohesion at risk in Australia?

1/31/2025
An unsettling week in Australia has once again brought the question of social cohesion to the fore. As Australia marked its national day, we've been reminded of some of the tensions and divisions — with the country feeling particularly fractured and polarised. Guests: Rev Tim Costello, senior fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity Anthea Hancock, CEO, Scanlon Foundation Research Institute

Duration:00:16:22

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Ghost signs, faded but not forgotten

1/31/2025
They sit quietly all around us, faded by the years, advertising products and businesses that often no longer exist — Plume Motor Oil, Excelsior Coffee, Bex Powders, and all manner of brands of soft drinks, clothing lines and confectionery now lost in time. Ghost signs — they're found in our towns, suburbs and cities in the form of old billboards or shop hoardings that have somehow survived redevelopment, or simply being painted over. GUEST: Sophie Roe, Masters of Heritage and Museum Studies Sydney University.

Duration:00:10:40

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Renewable roadblocks to energy transition in Queensland

1/31/2025
Increasing volumes of solar power are re-shaping the national energy grid, but despite the continuing transition to renewables, power prices continue to climb That’s the take-out from the latest data from the Australian Energy Market Operator which also revealed that for the first time ever coal fired power accounted for less than 50 per cent of all energy produced. The data comes as some unexpected roadblocks emerge along the road to net zero in Queensland, where the new state government announced a pause on some wind farm projects. GUEST: Matt Rennie co-CEO of Rennie Advisory, which consults on energy and decarbonisation

Duration:00:09:49

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US funding freeze halts aid in the Pacific

1/31/2025
The US has spent years rebuilding ties with the Pacific, as it looks to compete with China for influence — reopening diplomatic missions, amping up defence and security relationships, funding health and environmental projects and inviting Pacific leaders to the White House. But this week the aid tap was turned off as President Trump ordered a ninety day pause to make sure the money is being spent on programmes which align with his "America First" foreign policy.

Duration:00:09:58

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Jon Sopel on the world of Donald Trump

1/31/2025
It's been a tragic and traumatic week in Washington DC, and an early test of the leadership of America's new commander-in-chief. It's a moment when presidents usually try to bring the country together. Not Donald Trump. Without citing evidence, he blamed the crash on the Biden administration's policies of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and said his government would only hire what he called the "brightest and best". There are few better Trump watchers than Jon Sopel, presenter of the hit podcast The News Agents and the BBC's former North America Editor. Guest: Jon Sopel, host, The News Agents podcast

Duration:00:15:17

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Unique West Kimberley dinner at Perth Festival

1/24/2025
Killa: Pindan To Plate is an immersive event to share the indigenous culture and food of the Kimberley coast across eight courses.

Duration:00:10:00

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Is this crypto's big moment?

1/24/2025
Americans would still regard the dollar as king, although cryptocurrencies are increasingly looking like the heir apparent in the world of finance. Prior to the election, Donald Trump said he would be 'the first crypto President', and his enthusiasm for digital currencies extended to the release this week of a crypto coin to mark his return to high office. The likes of Bitcoin or Ethereum are not yet currencies for buying a coffee or groceries, but they are — according to our next guest — fast emerging as a legitimate asset class.

Duration:00:13:00

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The shadow of Hamas looms over Gaza ceasefire

1/24/2025
Barely a week into the Gaza ceasefire, one thing has become clear - despite 15 months of war and intense bombardment from Israel, Hamas is still in control of the territory. So what do the next weeks and months look like, assuming of course the three stages of the ceasefire are met?

Duration:00:12:00

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Australia Day: the history of Jan 26th

1/24/2025
As Australians come together to mark the national day and celebrate, the date and meaning of the day have been the subject of debate. What is the history of the national day, and when did it become such a contentious date in the calendar?

Duration:00:11:00

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Katty Kay on Donald Trump's second presidency

1/24/2025
Katty Kay is one of Washington's most plugged-in journalists and the host of the hit podcast, The Rest is Politics: US. She joined Saturday Extra to discuss the mood shift in DC after the second Trump inauguration.

Duration:00:15:00

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Donald Trump's promise of an American 'golden age'

1/24/2025
Journalist Noah Rothman describes the changes already underway as corporate America rejects the cultural goals of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Duration:00:11:00

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Mark Humphries' favourite political Christmas gifts

12/13/2024
Mark Humphries presents his Christmas gift ideas.

Duration:00:10:58

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Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers departs the AEC

12/13/2024
Tom Rogers is a former military man, so perhaps it made sense for a one-time soldier to be manning the ramparts of Australian democracy at a time when it's coming under assault from misinformation and disinformation.

Duration:00:12:38