The Radio National Hour

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Governor General urges Australians to exercise their 'decency muscle' in wake of Helen Haines attack

October 20, 2026

As the independent member for Indi Helen Haines fights for her life in a Melbourne hospital the Governor General of Australia Sam Mostyn reflects on the ugly forces working to undermine Australian democracy and urges Australians to 'show kindness and enter into debates better'.Amid warnings of escalating threats of violence against politicians, was this atrocity predictable? Liesbeth Long a councillor with the Central Goldfields Shire Council in Victoria and its former Mayor says she's been c...

Democrats have a clear midterm edge, but are the polls to be believed?

October 19, 2026

Democrats are being urged not to count their chickens after the latest Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, which shows President Trump's approval rating has plummeted to a new low of 33%. The Democrats now hold an eight point lead nationally among registered and likely voters. Scott Clement the polling director for The Washington Post says midterms tend to be a referendum on the president and many Americans aren't happy with theirs. While many Americans are turning off politics, Israelis are...

A shaky start for Trump's new press secretary

October 16, 2026

It’s one of the most scrutinised jobs in the world. On Tuesday Donald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia stepped up to the lectern for her first press briefing, an awkward exchange in which she confused her husband with the president and took just three questions. We look back at the history of the people who speak for the president with long-time White House correspondent Brian Karem.14 years ago former American Marine Corp veteran Austin Tice disappeared on a freelance reporting tr...

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The Radio National Hour is hosted by Fran Kelly. 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 The Radio National Hour?

The publicly listed email for The Radio National Hour: abcpodcasts@abc.net.au.

How many listeners does The Radio National Hour have?

Podseeker estimates The Radio National Hour reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Radio National Hour?

The Radio National Hour typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, academics, journalists, advocates, researchers, actors, and public figures with recognized expertise, significant professional accomplishments, or a compelling connection to a major public issue. Common among recent guests: Published books or widely recognized journalism; Academic leadership or notable research; National or international advocacy. Recent guests include Michael Milford, Abbas Nazari, and Jon Ronson.

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High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

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Recent episodes cover Current Affairs, Politics, Public Policy, Art, and Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.