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Celebrating David Attenborough

Reflecting on Sir David Attenborough's decades-long contribution to our understanding of the natural world. This is a special program from Sir David's 97th birthday in 2023.

Duration: 54 minutes 10 seconds

AFTER THE STORM: How does a community heal after terror?

When a white supremacist opened fire during a Bible study at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, nine people, including the pastor, were killed. The church endured. What might its response teach others facing religious violence today?

Duration: 24 minutes 3 seconds

Deborah Mailman finds her 'happy place' in Warwick Thornton's new film

One of Australia's most loved actresses is back on the big screen with the release of Warwick Thornton's latest feature, Wolfram.

Deborah Mailman sits on a horse-drawn cart in the film Wolfram while in character. She is holding a small baby.

Duration: 14 minutes 16 seconds

Why neurodivergent minds need better design and how our spaces exclude them

Flickering lights, windowless offices, overwhelming noise — bad building design affects everyone, but for neurodiverse people it can be exhausting. We explore how everyday design irritations are amplified for neurodivergent minds.

Duration: 25 minutes 44 seconds

Why is the US so prone to political violence?

Last week, a gunman attempted to storm the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC. The act of political violence is the third assassination attempt of US President Donald Trump.

Two women standing looking at the camera with the words Global Roaming at the forefront

Duration: 29 minutes 5 seconds

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Radio National Breakfast Brainteaser: 8 May 2026

Unscramble these famous names, who all have something in common: NAVY DECK KID RECHARGE THAT TRAM HANDBAG VIDEO TUTOR To find out the answer, listen to the audio! GUEST: Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor

A cartoon graphic of a brain, a lightbulb and an ABC lissajous against a pink background

Duration: 6 minutes 33 seconds

The government's gas reservation plan

The federal government has unveiled its east coast gas reservation policy which will require gas companies to set aside 20 per cent of their exports for the domestic market from July next year.

Chris Bowen presser

Duration: 5 minutes 7 seconds

Friday Political Panel

From yet another rate increase to budget sneak peeks and tussles in the final stretch of the Farrer by-election - our Friday political panel discusses the week that was in politics. GUESTS Karen Middleton, political journalist with The Monthly

Albanese presser

Duration: 10 minutes 16 seconds

Finance Minister defends government's gas reservation policy

The federal Budget is just days away and a number of key government funding announcements have already been made, including sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a fuel security package and axing of funds for the Inland Rail…

Katy Gallagher doorstop

Duration: 8 minutes 16 seconds

Hume says Liberal party feeling 'very positive' ahead of Farrer by-election

Voters will head to the polls in the federal seat of Farrer, to choose a replacement for former opposition leader Sussan Ley.

Angus Taylor and Jane Hume speak at a press conference.

Duration: 7 minutes 9 seconds

Canavan says Farrer will be an 'uphill battle' for the Nationals

Voters in the federal seat of Farrer in regional New South Wales will head to the polls tomorrow, to choose a replacement for former opposition leader Sussan Ley.

Matt Canavan

Duration: 6 minutes 5 seconds

Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo at the Vatican

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with Pope Leo at the Vatican, in what has been viewed as a bid by the White House to ease tensions between the pontiff and President Donald Trump.

Pope Leo main

Duration: 7 minutes 32 seconds

Long-time colleague reflects on 100 years of Sir David Attenborough

From befriending gorillas in the forests of Rwanda to capturing never-before-seen footage of Blue Whales deep beneath the ocean, Sir David Attenborough has become synonymous with the natural world.

Sir David Attenborough looks directly at the camera with a gentle smile. Grass is out of focus behind him.

Duration: 10 minutes 19 seconds