Australia and NZ shows / The Radio National Hour
Show
The Radio National Hour
- Publisher
- ABC Australia
- Country
- Australia
- Topics
- News, Society, Culture
- Latest episode
- 21 October 2026
- How often it posts
- Several episodes a week
- Episodes published
- 222
About the show
A weekday magazine-style current affairs program hosted by one of Australia's pre-eminent and loved interviewers. Drawing on Fran's extensive current affairs and cultural knowledge, The Radio National Hour takes a thoughtful, deep dive into the important and challenging issues, and brings insightful and engaging conversations with big names in the arts, sport and culture.
Recent episodes
- The community of Indi rallies for 'one of us', local member Helen Haines
- Governor General urges Australians to exercise their 'decency muscle' in wake of Helen Haines attack
- Democrats have a clear midterm edge, but are the polls to be believed?
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Show website: www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour