Podcast terbaik Nerd Nation Radio (2024)

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75 years since the Snowy Hydro - the scheme that changed Australia 26:05

27m ago26:05

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75 years ago, on 17 October 1949, Australia's Governor General Sir William McKell lit the first stick of dynamite for the Snowy Hyrdo scheme.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tawakkol Karman, Yemen’s "mother of the revolution", on democracy and freedom. 26:44

2d ago26:44

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After nine years of war between an American and Saudi-backed government and the Houthis backed by Iran, Yemen is a disaster zone with twenty million people facing starvation. Tawakkol Karman is a Yemini journalist and human rights advocate who led hundreds of protests against Yemen’s dictatorial regime and whose work was recognised with a Nobel Pea…

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Bill Gates - from computer nerd to philanthropic billionaire 29:20

23h ago29:20

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Bill Gates, the boy-genius who dropped out of Harvard to start a technology company, became the world’s richest man and is now the world’s most prominent philanthropist. What kind of man is he and what influence does he hold? Guest: Anupreeta Das, author of Billionaire, Nerd, Saviour, King, The Hidden Truth about Bill Gates and his Power to Shape o…

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Nigel Biggar's moral reckoning with Empire 23:55

24h ago23:55

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Oxford theologian Nigel Biggar reckons with the history and legacy of the British Empire, in Australia and around the world.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Palestine Laboratory - how Israel exports the technology of occupation around the world 32:36

2d ago32:36

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As the US sends its Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Middle East envoy, Amos Hochstein, to try to gain a ceasefire agreement, it seems Israel has no intentions of stopping the bombing of Northern Gaza and Southern Lebanon. Journalist Antony Loewenstein says Israel has a strong motivation for an endless war – it’s one of the world’s biggest arm…

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The Swing States: Pennsylvania 15:58

4d ago15:58

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Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have spent much of the campaign in Pennsylvania - the most prized swing state of all.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Apocalypse now and then: a history of end-of-the-world thought 26:34

3d ago26:34

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Why has every generation from biblical times onwards thought it would be the one to witness the end of the world? Dorian Lynskey explores how apocalyptic thought has evolved through the ages, looking at how our obsession with Armageddon has played out in fiction and film. Guest: Dorian Lynskey, author, journalist and podcaster His new book is ‘Ever…

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There are still refugees on Nauru. And they are struggling to eat. 14:45

3d ago14:45

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In June last Australia moved what was then the last refugee from offshore processing on Nauru. But since then Australia has been quietly sending people back, and they are struggling to put food in their mouths. The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre says the people there are reliant on charity to survive, where the cost of fruit and vegetables is around…

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Bernard Keane's Canberra: The Liberals have to work hard to win back Teal seats 14:52

3d ago14:52

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Bernard Keane says the election of the first "teal" to the NSW state parliament shows the Liberal party has a lot of work to do to win these seats back at the federal level. Guest: Bernard Keane, political editor, CrikeyOleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Learning the language of birds 26:51

9d ago26:51

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Learning how birds communicate could help us to better understand the health of our natural ecosystems.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The money and influence of Opus Dei 27:59

9d ago27:59

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Journalist Gareth Gore investigates the finances and political influence of the conservative Catholic order, Opus Dei.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Counterfeit Culture 2:14:19

3d ago2:14:19

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What's killing relationships nowadays? We discuss this & more along with our special guest host & supporter, Eddie S. Pierce, Jr. of Rainbow Room Publishing, LLC.Oleh Marcus Smoot & Ms. Lyric Bravado

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The women who've been hounded for asking questions about gender identity 29:00

10d ago29:00

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In 2019 Scottish poet and feminist Jenny Lindsay spoke up on Twitter about a post that called for violence against women at a pride march in London. The tweet had been written by a trans activist and was directed at so-called “TERFS” (trans-exclusionary radical feminists). Lindsay says she, and other women who have raised questions about gender ide…

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Why "strongman" leaders look to Russia's Constitution 27:54

10d ago27:54

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Why the Russian Constitution matters for the world's democracies.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Balkan food and nationalism 18:16

11d ago18:16

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A Macedonian-British food writer celebrates the foods from the region she was born in, while also noting the misplaced nationalism attached to foods there - and everywhere. Guest: Irina Janakievska, food writerOleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Māori Muslims 20:18

11d ago20:18

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Since the Christchurch mosque terror attacks in 2019, conversion to Islam, especially among Maori, has skyrocketed. But Maori interest in Islam has been building for a few years. The Qur’an was translated into Te Reo Māori in 2008, the culmination of a long project. What connects Maori and Muslims, what's the attraction and what happens when Islam …

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Ian Dunt's UK: the King's visit to Australia 14:53

11d ago14:53

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Columnist Ian Dunt on the King's imminent visit to Australia, and the Conservative Party's leadership race.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Jennifer Robinson on Julian Assange, Brittany Higgins and the state of Australian Justice 33:53

12d ago33:53

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High profile lawyer of Julian Assange, Jennifer Robinson, reflects on Assange's recent testimony to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The Assembly criticised the role of both the US and the UK in Assange's imprisonment and called on member states to improve protections for whistleblowers and journalists. Robinson is also in Austr…

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The Swing States: Florida 15:04

12d ago15:04

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Aside from the Obama years, the state of Florida has reliably voted for Republican presidential candidates this century, including for Donald Trump in 2020. How might recent hurricanes impact turnout? And will a vote on state abortion rights attract new voters to the polls? Guest: Sharon Wright Austin, Professor of Political Science at the Universi…

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Taiwan's kaleidoscopic story 54:05

16d ago54:05

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Taiwan is much more than the debate about whether it's a province of China. Its past is a colourful one, full of visitors and invaders from multiple cultures. And that creates a complex identity today. Guest: Jonathan Clements, author of 'Rebel Island: the incredible history of Taiwan' (Scribe)Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Oh, Bi The Way 1:45:31

11d ago1:45:31

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This week, we're discussing how MAGA continues to take L's, the war on truthful information & how to be healthily selfish sometimes.Oleh Marcus Smoot & Ms. Lyric Bravado

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The Moulin Rouge has survived scandal, fires and Nazis, but did it make a Faustian pact? 14:21

17d ago14:21

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The Moulin Rouge was the heart of La Belle Époque in Paris, a place where eccentrics, artists and performers rubbed shoulders with aristocrats, socialites and working girls. In its 135 years it has survived multiple scandals, being burned to the ground and being occupied by Nazis and is now more popular than ever. But these days the spectacle is mo…

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Does the perception of Australia as egalitarian hide a society that is spiralling into inequality? 21:55

17d ago21:55

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Australia has always thought of itself as a country that prides itself on its egalitarian nature – stories from how prisoners of war treated each other as equals and shared resources regardless of rank. But does this perception of egalitarianism hide a society that is spiralling into inequality? Guest: Andrew Leigh, Labor Member for Fenner in the A…

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King Charles is on his way back to Australia - but will he release the Palace letters about the dismissal? 15:33

17d ago15:33

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King Charles is set to visit Australia for his first tour as Sovereign. The visit throws into light the role of the monarchy in Australia and its representative, the Governor-General. King Charles may say he's not involved in politics, but why is Buckingham Palace still refusing to release the so-called “Palace letters” about the dismissal of Gough…

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Why we need nature positive laws - urgently 25:53

18d ago25:53

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The Australian government is hosting the world’s inaugural nature positive summit where it is hoped the world will take a big step towards agreeing on how we can not just halt the alarmingly rapid loss of nature, but actively restore it and improve it. The goal is to have nature in a visibly and measurably better state by 2030 with the introduction…

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Bruce Shapiro's America: one month to go 19:07

18d ago19:07

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The "October surprises" keep coming, as another hurricane bears down on Florida. Meanwhile, Republican Liz Cheney has appeared alongside Democrat Kamala Harris on the campaign trail. Guest: Bruce Shapiro, contributing editor with The Nation magazine; Executive Director of the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma at Columbia University…

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AI's threat to Wikipedia 12:15

19d ago12:15

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Just as Wikipedia replaced encyclopedias, it is feared that AI will either replace, or weaken, Wikipedia’s content. Guest: writer Richard CookeOleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Seduction, intrigue and influence: the legacy of Pamela Churchill Harriman 32:19

19d ago32:19

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Writer Sonia Purnell reveals the astonishing life of Pamela Churchill Harriman, one of the most significant women in 20th century politics. From Winston Churchill to Bill Clinton, Mandela, Sinatra and the Kennedys, her power and influence spanned generations and continents.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Nobel family - the name behind the prizes 17:46

19d ago17:46

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Renowned around the world, the name Nobel is inextricably linked to the annual prizes. But who was the family behind the name? Guest: Bengt Jangfelt, author of The Nobel Family, Swedish Geniuses in Tsarist RussiaOleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The downfall of the Maharajas 29:48

23d ago29:48

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When India gained its independence, the rulers of the princely states - the Maharajas - had to be convinced to give up control of their territories to create the nation of India. It was a difficult negotiation for Lord Mountbatten as each prince wanted something different in return for giving up land, power and armies. Guest: John Zubrzycki, former…

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The great Australian art theft 23:18

23d ago23:18

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Until the late 1980s Indigenous art was being ripped off left right and centre. It was open slather. First at the cheap end of the market on T-shirts and then on fancy carpets made in Vietnam. The rip-off merchants maintained black artists were just painting old patterns, so their work was for the taking. The lawyer who proved them wrong was Colin …

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Colombia's feral hippo problem 14:44

24d ago14:44

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When drug baron Pablo Escobar was killed in 1993, his hacienda near Medellin was ransacked for cash, drugs and money. Left behind though were some of the animals from his private zoo, including four hippos. They have multiplied since then and are now spreading down the Magdalena River. While there have been no deaths so far, it is only a matter of …

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US conservatives have a long-held fascination with foreign dictators 22:50

24d ago22:50

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Jacob Heilbrunn says Donald Trump is not the first figure from the American Right to express admiration for foreign dictators. Guest: Jacob Heilbrunn, Columnist, The Atlantic, and author of the upcoming book America Last: The Right’s Century-Long Romance With Foreign Dictators.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sri Lanka's surprising new President 16:28

24d ago16:28

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The new President of Sri Lanka is not from one of the elites that have dominated party politics since independence, but rather from the left. The far-left according to some. How will Anura Kumara Dissanayake bring the country together to deal with the economic and political challenges facing Sri Lanka. Guest: Vidhura S Tennekoon - Assistant Profess…

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The mythic status of the night parrot 15:50

25d ago15:50

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The largest known population of the Australian night parrot was recently discovered in the Great Sandy Desert in WA. Ornithologist Dr Penny Olsen recounts our long fascination with this elusive nocturnal bird. Guest: Dr Penny Olsen, ornithologist and Honorary Professor at ANUOleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Freedom and discrimination in Australia's religious schools 19:00

25d ago19:00

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Successive prime ministers have tried and failed to progress religious discrimination reforms in Australia. Section 38 of the Sex Discrimination Act remains a sticking point - an existing exemption in the law which permits religious schools to discriminate against staff and students based on their sexuality and gender identity. The Australian Law R…

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The Swing States: Georgia 15:00

25d ago15:00

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Joe Biden won the US state of Georgia in 2020 by the slimmest of margins, and the 2024 race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will likely be close again.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is the space race boring now? 15:19

26d ago15:19

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The world’s richest men – Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos - might still be trying to outdo each other in space travel. But do the rest of us care anymore? Guest: Jonn Elledge, columnist with The New Statesman and The Guardian.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Will Hezbollah crumble without Nasrallah? 17:24

26d ago17:24

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Israel has killed the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, in a targeted bombing attack on Beirut. Many of Hezbollah's weapons caches have also been destroyed. An estimated 1000 people have been killed over the past two weeks and up to one million people may be internally displaced across Lebanon. Will this coordinated attack finally mean the end…

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Laura Tingle's Canberra: the housing challenge 18:18

26d ago18:18

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Guest: Laura Tingle, Chief Political Correspondent, 7.30Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Who was Kosciuszko? 26:16

1M ago26:16

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With changing the name of Australia's highest peak still undecided, Mount Kosciuszko remains named after a Polish revolutionary. Who was this man, and why was he so revered — not only in his native Poland, but across continents?Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Artificial intelligence is policing the US-Mexico border - and it's big business 26:32

1M ago26:32

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As the US election looms, Donald Trump is pushing his message around stopping what he calls the "migration invasion" of America across the Mexican border. In the Arizona desert, robot dogs, mobile surveillance towers and drones with tasers already make the crossing a living nightmare. Now artificial intelligence is being combined with the collectio…

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Nation's Rhythm 1:54:14

1M ago1:54:14

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Bed bugs, Janet's word vomit, Marcellus Williams and your social media self representation.Oleh Marcus Smoot & Ms. Lyric Bravado

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Fintan O'Toole on why politics is becoming more tribal 37:03

1M ago37:03

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Veteran Irish journalist Fintan O'Toole asks why democratic systems and values that had been taken for granted are now in such peril.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ian Dunt's UK - Keir Starmer's promises to the people 16:07

1M ago16:07

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Keir Starmer has laid out his hopes for Britain in his first speech to the Labor Party Conference since his election in July this year. He promised 'national renewal' and 'a Britain that belongs to you'. He also warned that sacrifices would have to be made in order to make the changes that they believe are critical for the future of Britain. Did he…

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Houdini's Visit to Australia 18:47

1M ago18:47

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‘To do a Houdini’ is still used to describe remarkable feats of escapes, yet the great escapologist Harry Houdini was born 150 years ago. In 1910, Houdini visited Australia for a 3 month sell-out tour. He also claimed the title of the first person to successfully fly a powered aircraft in Australia. GUEST: Leann Richards, author of 'Houdini's Tour …

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Silence and suppression in Hong Kong 16:24

1M ago16:24

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A 27-year old man who wore a protest T-shirt has become the first person convicted and sentenced under Hong Kong's new national security laws, passed in March this year. Journalists have also been charged with sedition. Meanwhile, pressure mounts on Australian judges serving in Hong Kong to resign their posts.…

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Bruce Shapiro's America: winning the ground game 15:11

1M ago15:11

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In an extremely close US election race, getting people to the polls - either on November 5th or via early voting - will prove the difference. The ground game is less about ideology and more about campaign strategy and party machinery. So how are the Democrats and Republicans tackling this challenge in the key swing states?…

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Plants have feelings too. Or do they? 19:57

1M ago19:57

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Have we been underestimating plants? A controversial field of science champions the sentience and intelligence of plants. Acclaimed New Yorker journalist Elizabeth Kolbert has been looking at some recent books on this topic for the October edition of the New York Review of Books.Oleh Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How will the new Prime Minister of Japan be chosen? 18:20

1M ago18:20

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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that he was stepping down and there are nine candidates now running for the leadership position of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party. The leader of the party will automatically become the next Prime Minister of Japan. Commentator on Japan Roger Pulvers explains how the election will play out. Guest: Rog…

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