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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

Annabelle Quince

Booking Overview

This is a history and current-affairs analysis program that typically features panels of university historians, political scientists, legal scholars, and regional experts who connect historical context to contemporary international and social issues. Credible pitches include senior academics, published historians, foreign-policy specialists, and human-rights scholars with authoritative research relevant to the episode theme; booking is likely high difficulty because recent guests are established professors and public intellectuals.

Metrics

Episodes: 243

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 444.0k subscribers

Instagram: 63.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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Host

Annabelle Quince - Australian journalist and broadcaster who presents ABC Radio National's Rear Vision, specializing in historical analysis and the connections between past events and current affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior university academics, published historians, political scientists, legal scholars, international-relations specialists, and regional experts with authoritative research directly relevant to the historical context of current affairs.
Required Achievements:  
University professorships or distinguished academic appointments, Published books or substantial scholarship in history, politics, law, international relations, or related fields, Leadership roles in major academic associations or research institutions

Recent Guest Discussions

Michelle Arrow - The Evolving Interpretation Of Australian History And The History-writing Tradition.

Tim Rowse - Debates Over How Australian History Is Written And Interpreted.

Anna Clark - The Contentious And Revisionist Nature Of Australian History And How Historical Interpretations Change With New Evidence.

Jenna Reinbold - The Historical And Religious Dimensions Of Debates About Universal Human Rights.

Barbara Keys - The Historical Development Of International Support For Human Rights And Its Limits.

Recent Topics

History, Political History, Geopolitics, Human Rights, Australian History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today
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Ebola – a fifty-year history of outbreaks, fear and misunderstanding

October 09, 2026

Once again communities in Central Africa are plagued by Ebola and the current outbreak shows no sign of being brought under control any time soon. What have medical researchers and practitioners learnt about the nature of the virus over its fifty-year history and just as importantly, how it’s spread? Given its deadly nature, why isn’t there more concern about the possibility of global transmission?Guests:Dr Holly Seale – Professor of Social Science, School of Population Health, University of ...

Pacific pit-stop: cannabis to cocaine

October 02, 2026

Drug trafficking across the Pacific. Why is it increasing and can it be stopped?

Alberta Separatists and the grey hand of foreign interference

September 25, 2026

Separatist sentiments are stirring in the Canadian province of Alberta. Voters will soon cast their ballots in a referendum on whether to begin moves to formally separate from the rest of the nation. We look at the history of separatism in Canada and at the pernicious impact of foreign interference.Guests:Marcus Kolga - Director of DisinfoWatch. Senior fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute Robert Currie – King’s Counsel. Professor of Law, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie UniversityRandy Boisso...

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Frequently asked questions

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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today
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How do I get in touch with Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today?

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today is hosted by Annabelle Quince. Its publicly listed email is abcpodcasts@abc.net.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today?

The publicly listed email for Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today: abcpodcasts@abc.net.au.

How many listeners does Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today have?

Podseeker estimates Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today?

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior university academics, published historians, political scientists, legal scholars, international-relations specialists, and regional experts with authoritative research directly relevant to the historical context of current affairs. Common among recent guests: University professorships or distinguished academic appointments; Published books or substantial scholarship in history, politics, law, international relations, or related fields; Leadership roles in major academic associations or research institutions. Recent guests include Michelle Arrow, Tim Rowse, and Anna Clark.

How hard is it to get booked on Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Political History, Geopolitics, Human Rights, and Australian History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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