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12:30 am
The Minefield
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With Waleed Aly and Scott StephensIn a world marked by wicked social problems, The Minefield helps you negotiate the ethical dilemmas, contradictory claims and unacknowledged complicities of modern life.
1:00 am
This American Life
With Ira GlassThis American Life tells the stories of ordinary Americans, most of them true and most of them by or about everyday people.
2:00 am
Conversations
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With Richard Fidler and Sarah KanowskiDraws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met.
3:00 am
Soul Search
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With Meredith LakeSoul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives.
4:00 am
Life Matters
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With Michael MackenzieLife Matters is your guide to a better life for you, those you love and the place you call home.
5:30 am
Off Track
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With Ann JonesFrom suburban backyards to the remote wilderness: RN heads outside.
6:00 am
Country Breakfast
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With Edwina FarleyIn-depth coverage of social, economic and political events affecting people beyond the urban fringe
7:00 am
Saturday AM
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With Thomas OritiAustralia's most informative morning current affairs.
7:30 am
Saturday Extra
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With Geraldine DoogueAnalysis of the week's events, with a special focus on business and foreign affairs
9:00 am
Blueprint for Living
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With Jonathan GreenBlueprint for Living explores the things that help make for a good life: food, architecture, design, fashion, travel and issues that affect our personal well-being.
10:30 am
Sporty
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With Amanda SmithSporty is your guide to the powerful place of sport and fitness in Australia's cultural life.
11:00 am
The Music Show
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With Andrew FordA mix of music, interviews and the latest developments in music.
12:00 pm
The Science Show
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With Robyn WilliamsUnique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
1:00 pm
The Drawing Room
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With Patricia KarvelasMusic, musings and unexpected conversations from RN Drive.
1:30 pm
Earshot
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With Miyuki JokirantaEarshot is all about people, places, stories and ideas, in all their diversity.
2:00 pm
The Book Show
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With Claire NicholsYour weekly destination for in-depth literary interviews as well as news and analysis about the publishing industry. A must listen for lovers of fiction.
3:00 pm
Weekend Life Matters
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With Michael Mackenzie and Hilary HarperLife Matters is your guide to a better life for you, those you love and the place you call home.
4:00 pm
Weekend Conversations
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With Richard Fidler and Sarah KanowskiDraws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met.
5:00 pm
Between The Lines
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With Tom SwitzerBetween the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdoms.
5:30 pm
The History Listen
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With Rebecca HuntleyNew and compelling stories from Australia's past, told by some of our most popular and trusted historians.
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