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2:00 am
Books and Arts
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With Michael CathcartExplore the many worlds of performance, writing, music and visual arts, and feature interviews with local and international authors and artists.
3:00 am
Big Ideas
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With Paul BarclayTalks, forums, debates and festivals around the world.
4:00 am
Life Matters
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With Ellen FanningInformed debate on real life issues, with contributions, opinions and ideas from listeners.
5:00 am
World Business Report
The latest business and finance news from around the world.
5:30 am
Law Report
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With Damien CarrickBrings an insider's perspective to the complexities of the law.
6:00 am
RN Breakfast
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With Fran KellyBe informed at the start of the day with coverage of national and international events.
9:00 am
Life Matters
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With Ellen FanningInformed debate on real life issues, with contributions, opinions and ideas from listeners.
10:00 am
Books and Arts
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With Michael CathcartExplore the many worlds of performance, writing, music and visual arts, and feature interviews with local and international authors and artists.
11:00 am
Earshot
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With Kirsti MelvilleEarshot is all about people, places, stories and ideas, in all their diversity.
11:30 am
TV Club
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With Cassie McCullaghSo much television, so little time! Join a weekly panel of industry insiders and critics for a deeper look at TV.
12:00 pm
The World Today
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With Eleanor HallThe latest reports and analysis of the day's breaking stories.
1:00 pm
RN Afternoons
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With Michael MackenzieRN Afternoons forages through the best of RN and beyond to bring you brilliant storytelling, up to date analysis, music and people in beautiful bite sized pieces.
3:00 pm
The Inside Sleeve
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With Paul GoughTraversing the broad terrain of contemporary music.
4:00 pm
Late Night Live
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With Phillip AdamsDiscussions on politics, science, philosophy and culture, with fascinating and often controversial guests.
5:00 pm
PM
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With Mark ColvinA comprehensive review and debate of national and international current affairs.
5:30 pm
Religion and Ethics Report
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With Andrew WestThe world of religious affairs and ethical issues in Australia and around the globe.
6:00 pm
RN Drive
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With Patricia KarvelasThe best in-depth coverage of events and issues of the day.
7:30 pm
The Philosopher's Zone
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With Joe GelonesiYour guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
8:00 pm
Big Ideas
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With Paul BarclayTalks, forums, debates and festivals around the world.
9:00 pm
The Spirit of Things
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With Rachael KohnFocusing on how we discover, celebrate and comprehend spiritual meaning in our lives.
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