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A Big Country podcast

A weekly exploration of the mental — the mind, brain and behaviour, and the endlessly fascinating interactions between them.
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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program.
Sabra Lane is the host of the ABC's AM program.

Visual artists tell you why and how they create! From studio visits, intimate interviews, and live issues, we take art out of the gallery and into your ears.
The Art Show

Your weekly dose of news and interviews from ABC Radio National's arts and culture team.

Diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia.
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Background Briefing brings you true stories not everyone will want you to hear.

Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals.
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What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers and for those who wish they read more.
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Your favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.

Since 1959, the ABC's Boyer Lectures have sparked conversations about critical ideas. The 2024 ABC Boyer Lecture series explores classical music in the contemporary age

Australia's home for the best coverage of the biggest breaking news events with specialised analysis of politics, business and sport and agenda-setting interviews with some of the world's leading experts, and changemakers. 

Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may not, have heard about — someone who has seen and done amazing things.
Conversations

Funny, clever and sometimes cheeky conversations from home and abroad. 1pm Saturday.

ABC Radio's Country Breakfast is an entertaining look at rural and regional issues around Australia.
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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues.

Tamara-Anna Cislowska welcomes a star to share an hour of music and conversation at the keyboard.
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The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance and how it affects you.  

Every Bite – the stories behind the food we love to eat.