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If You're Listening
Hosted by ABC Australia · EN
The world is on fire. There's a coup. Inflation is through the roof, and AI is taking our jobs. What does it all mean? Each week, Matt Bevan explains the biggest story in world news while hiding in his basement from assassins and authoritarian regimes.
Recent episodes include an exploration of the relationship between India and China, a closer look at the Saudi Arabian city of NEOM, the conflict in the Middle East, the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, and Ukraine's incursions into Vladimir Putin's Russia. Matt Bevan draws connections between stories from the past and the events of the present to help listeners understand world news and international affairs.
The podcast also features series about big moments in world news; previous series have focused on the United States presidential election, the United Kingdom's 14 years of Conservative Party leadership, Donald Trump's relationship with Russia, Donald Trump's presidency and promise to Make America Great Again, the Mueller Report, Vladimir Putin's scheme to destroy western democracies, how the relationship between Australia and China came to the verge of collapse, and Australia's turbulent history with climate change.
There's a new episode of If You're Listening every Thursday.
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Not Stupid: Trump's guilty. What does that mean?
Jun 5, 2024Tap to summarizeWe're still on a break from our regularly scheduled programming but don't worry, we're hard at work.Next week we'll be launching a four-part series leading up to the UK election called Who Broke Britain?The country that was once the centre of the world's greatest empire now seems a lot smaller, and in many ways — broken.So — who broke it?Until then, check out the latest ABC podcast Not Stupid, from our colleagues in ABC News.It's hosted by Jeremy Fernandez and Julia Baird, and this week they're diving into Trump's guilty conviction and whether we should raise the minimum age for social media.You can subscribe to it on the Listen app.Subscribe to If You're Listening on the ABC Listen app.Check out our series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM7IYWahjGY
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China's play to win the heart of the Pacific
Nov 22, 2023Tap to summarizeChina is using cash to try and shore up support in the Pacific.In Honiara, the Solomon Islands capital, they just built most of the venues in the Pacific Games precinct.And China is not alone. Like a geopolitical version of The Bachelor, China, Taiwan, Australia and the United States are all trying desperately to win Honiara's heart.This tussle has caused panic in Taipei and Canberra, anger in Beijing and Washington, and actual violence in the Solomons.It's hard to think of a more perfect example of trouble in paradise.Subscribe to If You're Listening on the ABC Listen app.Check out our series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzF_o11VvuQ
Transcribe →INTRODUCING | If You're Listening
Jul 19, 2023Tap to summarizeIf You're Listening is back, and better than ever. Same espionage, same corruptions, same scandals, but more often.Not only will we be in your feed every Thursday, we'll also cover a different story each week. And if you prefer to watch rather than listen, we're also making videos for iView and YouTube.Episode one drops Thursday, 27th July.
Transcribe →RUSSIA | 07 INTRODUCING Russia, If You're Listening series seven
Nov 2, 2022Tap to summarizeIn the seventh season of If You're Listening, we tell the story of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Will Putin fulfil his dream of expanding the Russian empire, or has he made the biggest mistake of his life? Episode 1 drops Wednesday November 9!
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INTRODUCING Season Six | Australia, If You're Listening
Feb 16, 2022Tap to summarizeThe 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 is a key battleground, this 8 episode series will examine how Australia wasted decades fighting change, instead of capitalising on it.Episode 1 launches on February 23.
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INTRODUCING Season Four | America, If You're Listening
Sep 3, 2020Tap to summarizeThe 2020 US Presidential election is shaping up to be a historical moment. Voters are deciding if the America of the last four years is the one they want to live in in the future.President Trump's has presided over the most turbulent four years in living memory. He's dealt with crises, changed policies, and fought for his political survival.America, If You're Listening will look back at these astonishing four years, and shed new light on the incredible chaos of Donald Trump's first term as President.
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