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When the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran in February 2026 – killing its Supreme Leader, closing the Strait of Hormuz and triggering the worst global energy crisis in half a century – th

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When the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran in February 2026 – killing its Supreme Leader, closing the Strait of Hormuz and triggering the worst global energy crisis in half a century – th

For decades, Australia has told itself a comforting story. That we are a fair society. That every child gets a chance. That the system, imperfect as it is, looks after its most vulnerable. But the evidence tells a differ

A quarter century ago, religion retreated to the margins of Australian public life. Faith was personal, private, practised quietly. Today, that's changed. Religious identity is celebrated and amplified across social medi

Between 1952 and 1967, 39,000 British and Commonwealth servicemen witnessed 45 nuclear bomb tests in Australia and the Pacific. Now survivors report devastating health impacts – cancers, birth defects, generational disab

What if our civilization is already collapsing – and we're too deluded to see it? Julian Cribb delivers a confronting message: the collapse of modern civilization isn't a question of if, but when. Throughout history, 90

Is the United Nations still relevant in contemporary global affairs. In this episode of The Discussion I talk with international affairs expert Dr. Keith Suter who explores whether the organisation can effectively addres

Sudan's humanitarian catastrophe extends far beyond immediate malnutrition. Over 13.6 million children need urgent assistance, while 10.8 million people have fled their homes. The crisis encompasses destroyed healthcare

Join me for a crucial conversation about the devastating humanitarian situation unfolding in Gaza. In this episode of The Discussion I speak with a Tony Stuart, the CEO of UNICEF Australia about the urgent food crisis af

Voluntary assisted dying is legal across Australia, much of Europe, Canada, and several US states, with dramatically varying implementations. Some countries permit advance directives for dementia cases, and AI is being d

There’s a growing issue of religious intolerance in society. Not just in Australia, but around the world. Religious communities are coming under attack for doing nothing other than – seemingly – existing. In this episode

Society worships wealth like never before, but at the same time the gap between the rich and everyone else has widened. Indeed, vast numbers of people have been left behind. Even the middle class struggle to make ends me

Across Australia, and indeed the western world, people are demanding tougher action on youth crime. Residents in certain communities don’t feel safe. It’s led to rising rates of youth detention. In some places, governmen

Health authorities report the death toll in Gaza has reached 40 thousand. Meanwhile a deal to bring home the remaining Israeli hostages remains elusive. Peace talks continue in hopes of securing a ceasefire and averting

Blood products designed to save lives in the 1970s and 80s did the very opposite. They were contaminated with HIV and hepatitis. It left over 30,000 people infected. An enquiry in the U.K. has recommended a large-scale c

Children are suffering in conflicts across the globe. Globally, over 43 million children have been forced to flee their homes. Wars in places like Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and Haiti - just to name a few - are having a devast

More than a decade of abuse scandals have rocked the Catholic Church, and shifting social values have alienated its flock. In the west, Catholicism is in decline. Just 17.5-percent of Americans identify as Catholic. In A

The Holy Land is at war this Christmas. Israel and Hamas are engaged in a bitter battle. As is so often the case, civilians are caught in the cross-fire. So is peace possible in the Middle East? Might the road to peace r

Global hunger has reached unprecedented levels. A combination of war and climate change is having a devastating impact on the food security of over 22-million children across the globe. Can hunger and famine be beaten? W

In the last 50 years, China has lifted more people out of poverty than anywhere else in human history. Chinese society has been transformed, and so too has the economy. Indeed, it’s now second only to the United States w

The end of the cold war promised a golden-age of peace and human rights, but the reality has been quite different. From the brutal war in Ukraine, to authoritarian governments cracking down on citizens. I ask internation
Bob Carr
former Australian foreign minister
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Dr. Mark Ward
author of 'Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible'
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Paul Collins
Professor at PSU · The English Carpenter
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Eddie Jackson
MMA Fighter and Celebrity Personal Trainer
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Director of Job Site Solutions – Mechanical Trades · Milwaukee Tool
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