International politics and business, and the things that matter to Australians.

Church provides land for renters and the Australian leading the international anti-nuclear campaign

A reflection on the epic marriage of Winnie and Nelson Mandela

Plus, new entrants to Australian aviation, why the US is still our best bet and the July edition of the Pick.

The real Ukraine counter-offensive, parent visas and critical mineral strategy

Simon Schama

World Cup, Simon Schama and Strata Drama

Martin Wolf

US and China restart climate talks and Martin Wolf on democratic capitalism  

A foreign affair and Robodebt: a dark day for frank and fearless advice

Australians in Ukraine's cyber war, and why younger voters are sticking with progressive politics

Margaret MacMillan

Kim Ghattas on Saudi Arabia's positioning for a new role in international diplomacy, what's happening to commercial property valuations and the war inside Reddit.

Margaret MacMillan on lessons from WWI for Ukraine today

Frank Ledwidge

Katja Hoyer

Katja Hoyer's history of the GDR, Ukraine analysis with Frank Ledwidge 

Mind of the Nation: Australian attitudes to university

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

50 years of Australia-Vietnam relations

Does Australia have an opioid addiction crisis?

Will dysfunction in America's politics harm their international diplomacy?

Will new tax incentives deliver more build to rent housing? 

Kevin Rudd

Allan Gyngell

Kevin Rudd remembers Allan Gyngell

Heirs of slavery to apologise for past wrongs

Working with China on net zero

Vladimir Kara-Murza

Plus, award winning research on the “quiet epidemic” of gifted underachievement.

Fears for Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza 

Saving China's imperial art collection

Trump indictment and Pentridge Prison unlocks gates to past

Saturday Extra is a quality programme hosted by one of Australia’s Best commentators and journalists. All of the interviews are well researched and the top-shelf guests really know their stuff. Saint Gerry is a national treasure, should be canonised as a secular saint, and to be honest, could merely read the phone book and I’d still listen to the poddie.

Saint Gerry Rules

I spend a few weeks a year in eastern Australia on business and several hours each week on the phone with my colleagues in QLD and NSW.  Saturday Extra is my primary means of staying informed about politics, business and other issues that impact the country.  Madame Geraldine is a well-informed host - I am continually impressed with her understanding of the key success drivers of industries as diverse as finance, agriculture and resources.

A great way to stay current on important Australia issues

Saturday Extra - Full program podcast

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

The best podcast episodes on physical health. Episodes talk about your diet, sleep, exercise and all the things that people do to improve their physical health and live a healthier life. This topic is for everyone, with applications in all of our everyday lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!