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  1. 'Hidden Figures' stars shed light on NASA's untold story

    Hidden Figures tells the story of three African-American women who worked at NASA in the 1960s to help send astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The film's stars, Octavia Spencer and Kevin Costner, discuss why it's such an important story to tell.

  2. The Drum Monday February 13

    Host: John Barron Panel: Maha Abdo, Caroline Overington and David Hetherington Interview with: Iain MacGill The panel discusses the ongoing Australian energy debate, the Liberal Party's deal with One Nation in WA & the increase in female finalists in Tropfest.

  3. A dark comedy about assisted suicide wins top prize at the Tropfest short film festival.

    Thousands of people have braved the heat in Parramatta overnight for the 25th Tropfest short film festival.

  4. The Mix

    This week on The Mix: we chat to South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone (and a Mormon) about their controversial hit musical, The Book of Mormon. Plus, Zan meets Sampha, the British producer with a golden voice, our pub critics descend into the deep dark pit of reality TV, and we show you what Franz Kafka’s head looks like in 42 pieces.

  5. Your phone holds a tiny collection of modern art - emoji

    Your phone holds a tiny collection of modern art – and this is the man behind it. The first emoji’s are on show at New York’s MOMA, creator Shigetaka Kurita went for a visit.

  6. Bald Archy Prize 2017

    The "Bald Archies", an art show aimed at poking fun at politicians and those in the public eye, is back on show in Canberra for 2017.

  7. One Plus One: Maxine Beneba Clarke

    Maxine Beneba Clarke is an author and poet who's been targeted all her life over the colour of her skin. Her award-winning work is inspired both by personal experience, and the desire to start difficult conversations about race.

  8. Melanie Horsnell with Phil Moriarty and Nuala Kennedy

    Melanie Horsnell plays in a Candelo living room with Phil Moriarty and Nuala Kennedy after the 2015 Candelo Village Festival.

  9. Lady Gaga performs at Super Bowl

    Lady Gaga performs provides the halftime entertainment as the New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51 in Houston, Texas.

  10. The Mix

    This week on The Mix: the 25th anniversary of John Waters’ acclaimed John Lennon show; the sights, sounds and scents of the Sydney Festival; and our pub critics look at Oscars contenders La La Land, Lion and Moonlight.

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