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Introducing... Triple R’s New Overnight Pop-Up Shows!

It’s been with a heavy heart that we have had to suspend The Graveyard Shift to minimise the people coming into the building. But in its place, we’re proud to announce 14 pop-up shows.

Dr Andi Reflects On Her Years Steering ‘Einstein’

Love Einstein A Go-Go each Sunday? Check out this interview special with Dr. Andi, the show’s first long-term anchor. Andi reflects on the show’s beginnings and the role it plays in keeping citizens science-savvy and well-informed.

Out On The Patio: Clap Your Hands And Don’t Keep Quiet With Gordon Koang

“I want people to understand me, that I’m a musician.” Gordon Koang chats to Mon about his latest album Unity and how he’s missing live audiences.

Uncommon Sense: The Hiroshima Cover-Up & The Reporter Who Revealed It To The World

When the US government tried to cover up the devastating effects of dropping the atomic bomb on the Japanese people in WWII, journalists like Australian Wilfred Burchett and American John Hersey pushed to get into Hiroshima to report the truth. Journalist and historian Lesley Blume tells Uncommon Sense the whole story.

The Grapevine: Scrutinising The Powers Of The New COVID-19 Advisory Board

The federal government's National COVID-19 Commission Advisory Board has been expanded to help chart the nation's longer-term economic recovery, but much remains unknown about its decision-making powers and the extent to which it will be subject to scrutiny. Elizabeth Hicks from the University of Melbourne’s School of Government joins The Grapevine to discuss why this could threaten democratic processes.

Off The Record: All The Good Times With Gillian And David

“The only thing we know how to do is make music.” Nashville folk legends Gillian Welch and David Rawlings tell Brian about their new covers album, All The Good Times.

Neon Sunset: Discover The New Live Stooges Album That Changes What You Know About The Stooges

“Dave played. Dave is on the tape.” Third Man Records co-founder Ben Blackwell dispels Stooges folklore on Neon Sunset.

Album of the Week: Unity by Gordon Koang

Unity is the latest album from Gordon Koang, an artist whose songs span decades and continents. To experience Gordon's music, on record or in concert, is to feel the joy and connection at the heart of his songs.

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The Rap: Shalini Kantayya Explains How Technology Is Not Above Racial Bias

Shalini Kantayya joins Areej to chat about her documentary Coded Bias that is featuring in the Melbourne International Film Festival (on now). She jokes that she was unable to go to parties for…

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Breakfasters: How Director Alison Ellwood Made Her New Doco On The Go-Go’s

When the Go-Go’s signed to I.R.S. Records in 1981 they became (and still are today) the only all-female rock band to top the Billboard charts that both wrote their own songs and played…

Interview

The Grapevine: Why Australia Must Think ‘Outside the Box’ to Free Kylie Moore-Gilbert

Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Lecturer at the University of Melbourne, was arrested by the Iranian government in 2018 under convictions of spying. Despite the Australian government declaring these charges as “baseless”, Kylie is still detained…

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Primal Screen: Three ‘Must See’ Music Documentaries

If you’re looking for more screen goodness to stream during lockdown then you’re in luck. Music documentaries are the specific focus of this episode of Primal Screen with Paul, Sally and Flick reviewing…

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Protomartyr’s Joe Casey Joins Respect The Rock

Joe Casey from Protomartyr chats with Tadpole about the band's new album, Ultimate Success Today, as well as jazz, Detroit, and not making sourdough during lockdown.