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Incisive analysis, fearless debates and nightly surprises. Explore the serious, the strange and the profound with David Marr.

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Latest Episodes

A new history of the union movement in Australia looks at those often left out of the picture: migrants, women, Indigenous Australians and LGBTQIA+ people. Plus, Cambridge scholar Luke Kemp and his historical autopsy of why societies collapse.

Journalist Omar El Akkad examines what he sees as the moral contradictions of the West in the face of the Gaza war. And historian Margaret Peacock traces the history of radio propaganda in the Middle East from 1940-1960.

Political reporter Tom McIlroy tells the story of Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles - the vast paint-splattered canvas, controversially acquired by the Whitlam government for Australia's new National Gallery in 1975. Plus, historian Sarah Gold McBride on ... more

David Marr is joined by Laura Tingle, Hannah Ferguson and Craig Reucassel to review the monumental year of 2025 - including its weirdest moments - and ask where Australia finds itself as another year looms.

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* Laura Tingle, Global Affairs ... more

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Recent Guests

Omar El Akkad
A journalist and novelist, author of the book 'One Day Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This'
Globe and Mail
Episode: LNL Summer: Reckoning with the West, and radio propaganda wars in the Middle East
Margaret Peacock
Professor of history at the University of Alabama, author of 'Frequencies of Deceit, How Global Propaganda Wars Shaped the Middle East'
University of Alabama
Episode: LNL Summer: Reckoning with the West, and radio propaganda wars in the Middle East
Tom McIlroy
Political correspondent and author of 'Blue Poles, Jackson Pollock, Goff Whitlam and the Painting That Changed a Nation'
The Financial Review
Episode: LNL Summer: How Australia bought Pollock's 'Blue Poles', plus when America went hair crazy
Sarah Gold McBride
Historian and author of 'Whiskirology, The Culture of Hair in Nineteenth-Century America'
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: LNL Summer: How Australia bought Pollock's 'Blue Poles', plus when America went hair crazy
Elizabeth Taylor
Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning and Design at Monash University
Monash University
Episode: Anna Henderson's Canberra, Indian Maoists surrender, plus are public pools doomed?
Anna Henderson
Chief Political Correspondent at SBS
SBS
Episode: Anna Henderson's Canberra, Indian Maoists surrender, plus are public pools doomed?
Rahul Pandita
Distinguished journalist and author
New Delhi-based journalist
Episode: Anna Henderson's Canberra, Indian Maoists surrender, plus are public pools doomed?
Robert McKay
Jaru man, ceremonial leader and cultural advocate, grandson of Birundudu artist Paddy Padoon
Episode: Who was the oldest prisoner in history? Plus the breathtaking Birrundudu drawings revealed
John Carty
Professor of Museum and Curatorial Studies at Adelaide University, expert in Aboriginal art
Episode: Who was the oldest prisoner in history? Plus the breathtaking Birrundudu drawings revealed

Host

David Marr
Host known for incisive commentary and a skillful ability to engage with guests on serious topics, bringing a blend of intelligence and humor.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • You’ve lost me after the Chris Hedges

    I hope that David Marr takes some time to reflect on what his agenda was for this interview. I might re-subscribe once he figures that out. Absolutely outrageous behaviour. How disappointing as I was a big fan

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ajsreview1
    Australiaa month ago
  • Thank You Aunty

    David Marr has injected new life into LNL since stepping into the big shoes of Phillip Adams. He is intelligent, insightful, and has a uniquely dry humour. I also love the broad range of topics in this show. David always remains interested in his guests and is so well researched. Long may you run.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jun Kombucha
    Australia2 months ago
  • Shameful journalism

    David’s interview with Chris hedges is absolutely shameful. Journalism isn’t about trying to argue with someone for 10 minutes. What a waist of an interview, David is a complete amateur.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cusikhtak
    Australia2 months ago
  • Disgusting

    Phillip Adams would be absolutely disgusted at your appalling “interview” with Chris Hedges. It was utterly pathetic.

    I’ll be unfollowing LNL…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fghuesfhki
    Australia2 months ago
  • Why?

    I was so sad to hear David attempt to eviscerate Chris Hedges - running with the hare and hounds is lousy journalism 😔

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FreedomCyclist
    Australia2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful commentary and the depth of analysis provided by the host and guests, particularly valuing the engagement with political and social topics.
Some listeners express disappointment in shifts in interviewing style under the current host, citing a more argumentative approach rather than exploratory.
Feedback highlights the podcast's wide-ranging topics and intelligent discussions as key strengths, attracting those interested in meaningful dialogue.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#109
Australia/Top Podcasts
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#20
Australia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#118
Indonesia/Society & Culture
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#200
Finland/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#204
New Zealand/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#243
Israel/Society & Culture

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

LNL Summer: Reckoning with the West, and radio propaganda wars in the Middle East
Q: Why do you blame Western values for the violence in the Middle East?
Omar discusses the disparity between the performance of liberalism and the grim reality experienced, particularly in recent years.
LNL Summer: Reckoning with the West, and radio propaganda wars in the Middle East
Q: What shattered your confidence in the West?
Omar reflects on his long-standing belief in Western principles and how recent events made him unable to compartmentalize the ugliness observed.
Niki Savva on why the 2025 federal election was a political 'earthquake' in Australia
Q: So, is there a chance for the Liberal Party to learn from this election campaign?
There is no evidence of that so far. The 22 election was a disaster. The 25 election was a catastrophe. Nothing changed after the 22 election, right?
Niki Savva on why the 2025 federal election was a political 'earthquake' in Australia
Q: Did you find the result in the end, after all the shock, the extraordinary losses and gains of seats surprising?
Given everything that had happened during the campaign, no, not surprising. Shocking, because of the magnitude of the defeat, and also the overall dismalness of the liberal campaign.
What happened to Nauru's riches? Transgender troops fight Trump, plus the world's oldest prosthetics
Q: What do you suspect he was doing?
Shannon elaborates on the potential reasons behind David Adiang's visit to Australia, suggesting it relates to contractual negotiations regarding asylum seeker management on Nauru.

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2. Margaret Peacock
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