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Searching for a coronavirus vaccine, the NFL's diversity problem, impeachment endgame, Michael Pollan & more

A Saskatchewan laboratory is working on a coronavirus vaccine, Michael Pollan on how caffeine rules our world, how to retrofit an '80s shopping mall, why the NFL hires so few black head coaches, the impeachment drama skids towards acquittal and more.



  • Radio/Day 6

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Reopening after COVID-19, the best parliamentary Zoom backdrops, pandemic dreams, real-life Jedi and more

How businesses are dealing with the prospect of reopening, the best and worst Zoom backdrops from Parliament's first virtual sitting, why everyone is dreaming about the pandemic, a real-life Jedi master, re-thinking cities after COVID-19, the limits to health-care workers' obligation to care and more.



  • Radio/Day 6

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This band grounded flights at Heathrow in the name of album art

Some rock 'n' roll groups will go to great heights for an eye-catching record jacket.



  • Radio/Under the Influence

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This was the first classified ad ever published in North America

It may have been the 1700s, but the early days of the classified ads were surprisingly relatable.



  • Radio/Under the Influence

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KFC came out with 'finger lickin' good' nail polish

The world of business is all about growth. To stimulate growth, companies have to win new customers by taking a chance and thinking outside the box. Or the bucket.



  • Radio/Under the Influence

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The Parliamentary Game of Thrones

This week on The House, Liberal House Leader Pablo Rodriguez and the NDP's Rachel Blaney recap the throne speech and talk about the path forward in this minority. Two women who were at Polytechnique on that fateful date in 1989 talk to Chris Hall about gender-based violence and gun control. Finally, we bid farewell to New Zealand's high commissioner in his favourite place in Ottawa.



  • Radio/The House

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Canadians want expanded access to medical assistance in dying, says Lametti

Justice Minister David Lametti says he thinks Canadians want more access to medical assistance in dying following a court ruling that struck down provisions limiting it to people whose death is near. That’s the theme he says is emerging from the responses of nearly 300,000 Canadians to an online questionnaire that ended Jan. 27 — the largest number of responses the department has ever received during a public consultation.



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Blame it on Baby

DaBaby's latest album has features by Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo, Roddy Ricch, and Future. The song "Nasty," on which Megan Thee Stallion and Ashanti feature, with Ashanti sampling her 2002 hit "Baby" as part of the chorus, has been the topic of articles by both GQ and BET.




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Rededicating England to Mary, Bernie Sanders as America's zaydie

Monsignor John Armitage talks about Christians in England rededicating their country to Mary; and whenever Talia Lavin sees U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, she sees a zaydie, the Yiddish word for grandfather.




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The haunted landscapes of Téa Obreht — from the Balkans to the American West

The Serbian-American writer spoke with Eleanor Wachtel about how death, afterlife and American West mythology inspired her novel, Inland.



  • Radio/Writers & Company

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From Soviet Russia to Trump's America, Masha Gessen on the nature of power and morality

The Russian-American journalist, author, translator and activist spoke with Eleanor Wachtel about the abuse of power and rise of modern totalitarianism.



  • Radio/Writers & Company

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Gelber Prize winners blame 'politics of imitation' for extremism in Central Europe

Extreme leaders, inequality, and unhappy citizens: what happened to the promise of a new day in Eastern and Central Europe? From the fall of the Wall to this pandemic era, looking at the legacy of an ill-fitting “politics of imitation,” with 2020 Gelber Prize-winners Ivan Krastev and Stephen Holmes.




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American Public Media

American Public Media brings you over 20 national public radio programs and specials. Over 14 million people listen to American Public Media programs each week.




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Various Artists - James Brown’s Funky People, Part 1

A treasure trove of breathtaking breaks and rare grooves.




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Lead, Kindly Light (Arr. by James L. Stevens - TTBB) [Physical Sheet Music&91;

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Jane Austen-esq dating or more of the same? Online dating, pandemic-style

Claims abound about how COVID-19 is affecting online dating. Some say that because the prospect of physical sex is off the table, people are spending more time getting to know each other. Think less ghosting, more talking. But researchers warn it’s too soon to make any major declarations about the changing nature of online trysts.




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Various Artists - Beginner’s Guide to Flamenco

Solid-enough budget compilation highlighting both known and worth-knowing talents.




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Will our arts industry have the same support it had pre-COVID?

Australia's $15 billion arts industry has been smashed apart by the restrictions put in place to tackle coronavirus, so when restrictions do finally lift, will our arts industry have the same support?



  • Arts and Entertainment
  • Infectious Diseases (Other)

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Dylan LeBlanc - Cast the Same Old Shadow

LeBlanc’s second album presents proof positive that break-ups aren’t all bad.




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Darren Hayman & The Long Parliament - The Violence

A concept album about the 17th century witch trials of Essex? Yes please.




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The American dream: WA Indigenous stockmen train for college rodeo

A group of young Indigenous Kimberley stockmen is following the American Dream competing on the professional bull riding circuit in the US.




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'Retreat' removed from street name in Margaret River honouring fallen WWI diggers

Officials in Western Australia bow to public pressure and change the suffix of a street in a regional tourist town to honour the memory of two fallen World War I soldiers.



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  • Community and Society:All:All
  • Community and Society:History:20th Century
  • Community and Society:History:All
  • Community and Society:History:World War 1
  • Government and Politics:Local Government:All
  • Human Interest:All:All
  • Australia:WA:Margaret River 6285


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Tasmanian news: Speaker Sue Hickey pauses parliament over pay row, police officer to plead guilty over strip search

DAILY BRIEFING: Tasmania's Speaker pauses parliament as tensions run high over her bid for a pay rise, and a police officer charged over the strip search of an 11-year-old boy indicates she'll plead guilty.




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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

It's Holmes versus Moriarty in this lacklustre sequel that fails to add much to the detective-action franchise.




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Movie Review: The Hunger Games

Is The Hunger Games the new Twilight? All the kids are talking about this new teen dystopian future adventure.




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The Hunger Games

The wildly popular young-adult novel makes its way to the big screen as a smart sci-fi with dark undertones.




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Charles Bradley - Soul of America

Beginnings don't get much more humble than veteran soul singer Charles Bradley's.




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Mudgee could play host to NRL games

Mudgee's Glen Willow Stadium is attractive to the NRL because it can be closed off to town




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Jesse James petition signed by thousands calls for tougher sentence over 'sickening bashing' of 2yo girl

Almost 11,000 people sign an online petition demanding the Director of Public Prosecutions appeal the sentence of a Maryborough man who bashed a two-year-old girl, leaving her with a broken back in 2017, with the Queensland Opposition calling on the Palaszczuk Government to act immediately.




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Drought declared on the same day the mine closed, but Monto is determined to survive

The Queensland town of Monto that was drought declared and had the local mine close on the same day is determined to see the community survive.




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ATP confirms big names set to kick off season at inaugural ATP Cup draw in Sydney

Roger Federer will play in Sydney, Rafael Nadal in Perth and Novak Djokovic will join Nick Kyrgios in Brisbane as the ATP Cup draw keeps major stars apart ahead of inaugural tournament in Australia in January.




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Police say no foul play in death of Perth woman after body found in St James intersection

Police rule a woman whose body was found on the verge of a road in the Perth suburb of St James died due to a medical condition and say there are no suspicious circumstances.




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Voluntary euthanasia bill sails through Labor-dominated Lower House of WA Parliament

Western Australia moves significantly closer to legalising voluntary assisted dying with the State Government's euthanasia bill sailing through the Lower House of Parliament but it still faces a major hurdle.



  • ABC Radio Perth
  • perth
  • Community and Society:Death:All
  • Community and Society:Euthanasia:All
  • Government and Politics:All:All
  • Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament
  • Government and Politics:States and Territories:All
  • Australia:WA:All
  • Australia:WA:Perth 6000

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Denishar Woods electric shock report fails to lay blame for accident that caused brain damage

The mother of Perth girl Denishar Woods, left with severe brain damage after a severe electric shock, has been waiting for a report into the accident, but it fails to establish who is to blame.




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WA announces direct flights to China as PM Scott Morrison aligns Australia to Donald Trump's America

As WA Premier Mark McGowan proudly announced direct flights from Perth to Shanghai this week, it flew in stark contrast to Scott Morrison's US visit that put several Chinese noses out of joint, writes Eliza Borrello.




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Scandals, division and voter apathy blamed for lack of interest in running for local council

At Western Australia's upcoming local council elections, 37 of the 138 jurisdictions won't hold a vote because all the candidates have been elected unopposed.





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Fresh claims of filibustering as Nick Goiran moves 357 amendments to WA's voluntary assisted dying bill

Opponents of a voluntary assisted dying bill in Western Australia face fresh accusations of filibustering after a Liberal MP moved hundreds of amendments to the proposed legislation.



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  • Community and Society:Euthanasia:All
  • Government and Politics:All:All
  • Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament
  • Government and Politics:States and Territories:All
  • Australia:WA:All
  • Australia:WA:Perth 6000

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When WFH collides with schooling at home the game has to change

PPT (paid pajama time), WFH -  whatever you want to call it - for many of us, it’s the first time we’ve been forced to work outside the office environment.  So, how might we best navigate remote work - and keep our jobs and minds intact? Mark Mortensen is Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD Business school. He’s been researching virtual working for 20 years and he walks us through what he’s learnt about remote collaboration and team dynamics. And to raise the bar even higher, if you have school-aged children in Victoria, you may be experiencing a rising tide of tension in your home as your kids log in to remote learn. And other states, listen up 'cause you may be next! As executive general manager of marketing and sales for MYOB and mother to three kids, Natalie Feehan has navigated an integrated work life for a long time. She shares what’s worked and hasn’t in this brave new world where school, home and work collide. Just don’t mention the cake.




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How the holy city of Qom became the transmitter of the Coronavirus in Iran

We go to the heart of the Coronavirus in the Middle East - the Iranian holy city of Qom, where not even the ayatollahs are safe. And, how Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews are pushing back against social distancing. Also, what does the Coronavirus reveal about a nation’s values? Does the  communitarian nature of modern Germany account for its resilience in the face of pandemic?




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Is new streamer Quibi any good?

This week on DTS, why 5G towers around the world are being torched. Plus, we'll put Quibi under the microscope and look at just how secure your Zoom meeting really is. Guests: Rae Johnston, Science and Technology Editor, NITV @raejohnston + Angharad Yeo, ABC television presenter, video game critic, technology journalist and entertainer @angharadyeo




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In a fix - how match fixing became sport’s biggest threat

Find out how match fixing works. It's ubiquitous and now recognised as the biggest threat to sport integrity.




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Rohan James: ABC Junior Arts Reviewer

720 ABC Perth put the call out for eight young bright things (aged 8 - 12) to become our ABC Bright Young Arts Reviewers for the 2011 AWESOME Festival. On Saturday 19th November, our reviewers got their ABC media passes and headed for a tour of the festival - seeing performances and installations that feature from 19 - 27 November in spots around the city.




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World record-holding sailor Jon Sanders blames 'huge, confused swell' after rescue off WA coast

Renowned sailor Jon Sanders blames a "huge, confused swell" for the sinking his yacht off the coast of WA.




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New $60 million abattoir could be 'complete game changer' for central Australian pastoralists

Producers describe plans for a new abattoir near Port Pirie as a "complete game changer" for pastoralists, saving them thousands in freight costs.




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American jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco reunited with rare 'blonde' instrument in Australia after 15 years

When Grammy-nominated American jazz performer Joey DeFrancesco sold his blonde-coloured Hammond B3 organ over eBay to an Australian bidder, he had one condition. That it be made available when he played in Australia.




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Commodore 64 home computer's revolution unites gamers in nostalgia for C64 month

In the 1980s, a revolutionary new computer, run by cassette, was changing lives forever.



  • ABC South East SA
  • southeastsa
  • Science and Technology:All:All
  • Science and Technology:Computers and Technology:All
  • Science and Technology:Computers and Technology:Personal Computers
  • Australia:SA:All
  • Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290
  • United States:All:All

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Commonwealth Games: Matilda enjoys the quiet life after shining in spotlight as 1982 mascot

Like anyone at the end of their working life, when Matilda the Commonwealth Games mascot retired she had one thing in mind travel. Curious Brisbane tracks her adventures these past 36 years, and reveals where she can be found today.