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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: Thick As Bricks by BRICK HEAD

Thick As Bricks is the latest album from Sarah Hardiman, also known for her work with Deaf Wish, Moon Rituals, Nightclub and collaborative ensemble the Opals. And it's the debut release for her new project BRICK HEAD, built on the foundations of pure punk rock.

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Neon Sunset: Ollie Olsen Remembers The ’70s Melbourne Music Scene And Reveals Why Whirlywirld Broke Up

Whirlywirld was a Melbourne electronic punk band led by Ollie Olsen of The Reals and Young Charlatans, who were sick of the traditional punk elements and wanted to shake things up. “We were…

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Breakfasters: Prof. Felice Jacka Talks About Her New Book ‘There’s A Zoo in My Poo’

Professor Felice Jacka is a world expert in nutritional psychiatry and gut health, and has written a book aimed at teaching kids about the connection between what you eat and how you feel…

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Twang: Corb Lund Tells Us About His New Album And What To Do if You See a Grizzly Bear

Having just put out his tenth album, Canadian country and western singer Corb Lund has spent the majority of his time during the pandemic on his ranch in the Rocky Mountains. “I’ve been…

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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…

Interview

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…