Programs
Featured Programs
Quick Smart
Get up to speed on some of the biggest issues from psychology, money, health, history, pop culture, in just 10 minutes.
with Siobhan Marin
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A Big Country
A Big Country brings you stories from across regional Australia by the ABC's unparalleled network of on-the-ground rural reporters.
with David Claughton
All In the Mind
All in the Mind is an exploration of the mental: the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.
with Sana Qadar
The Art Show
Visual artists tell you why and how they create! From studio visits, intimate interviews, and live issues, we take art out of the gallery and into your ears.
with Micheal Do
Arts In 30
Your weekly dose of news and interviews from ABC Radio National's arts and culture team.
with Sky Kirkham
Background Briefing
Background Briefing brings you true stories not everyone will want you to hear.
with Thomas Oriti
Big Ideas
Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals.
with Natasha Mitchell
The Bookshelf
What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers and for those who wish they read more.
with Kate Evans and Cassie McCullagh
The Book Show
Your favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.
with Claire Nichols
Radio National Breakfast
Australia's home for the best coverage of the biggest breaking news events with specialised analysis of politics, business and sport and agenda-setting interviews with some of the world's leading experts, and change makers.
with Sally Sara
Conversations
Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may not, have heard about — someone who has seen and done amazing things.
with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski
Country Breakfast
ABC Radio's Country Breakfast is an entertaining look at rural and regional issues around Australia.
with David Claughton
Download This Show
Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues.
with Rae Johnston