The Radio National Hour

The Radio National Hour

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.
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Episodes

401-

How One Nation's migration plan would hit regional Australia

14 Sep 2026
400-

Bill Bailey on reviving the lost art of vaudeville

11 Sep 2026
399-

Will AI destroy us?

10 Sep 2026
398-

Two weeks on from catastrophe, hope remains for trapped workers in Nepal

09 Sep 2026
397-

The Radio National Hour

08 Sep 2026