LiSTNR reveals season three of Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has returned to LiSTNR with a new season of his podcast series Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull.
“In this year of major elections around the world, none is more consequential than that in the United States on the first Tuesday in November.” said Turnbull.
Turnbull looks past the day-to-day headlines to understand the electoral system that will determine who takes the presidency, and how this differs from the Australian system.
In season three, Turnbull discusses the upcoming threats to global democracy, with insights from those trying to defend it.
Turnbull poses the key question on everyone’s mind: can America, and the world, survive a second term of Donald Trump?
LiSTNR head of news and information, Melanie Withnall, said: “In what is a crucial time for democracy, we are delighted that Mr Turnbull has returned for a third season of his successful podcast series with LiSTNR. Having turned his attention to the upcoming US election and the implications it has for democracy across the globe, this new season is a must-listen for anyone seeking to better understand what is unfolding in the US.
[Listen to Defending Democracy here]
NITV Radio release new podcast: Ngiyang
Ahead of NAIDOC Week 2024, NITV Radio has released a new podcast, Ngiyang, which tells the story of how the Wiradyuri language is being reclaimed by the people of central NSW.
Ngiyang gives multicultural and multilingual audiences a glimpse into the journey of reclaiming and reviving the Wiradyuri language as well as the triumphs of teaching and learning Wiradyuri.
As part of SBS’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), NITV Radio will expand content in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and promote language growth through its podcast content.
Hosted by Lowanna Grant, NITV Radio executive producer, the new podcast features Wiradyuri language pioneer, Uncle Stan Grant Senior, along with language teachers and learners, speaking their language and how this has enriched their lives as Wiradyuri people.
News.com.au launches its first investigative podcast: The Missing $49 Million
Hosted by Alex Turner-Cohen, and executive produced by senior audio producer, Nina Young, the eight-part podcast tells the story of Alan Metcalfe, an eccentric Queensland businessman who convinced investors he had found the secret to artificial intelligence while reading the Bible.
He persuaded over 600 supporters to contribute millions of dollars to his new venture but when he died in 2017 he left them penniless, wondering how they could have been conned and desperately trying to find out what happened to their money
News.com.au editor Kerry Warren said: “About 14 months ago, Alex got an email that would end up consuming her life. It was a tip-off about the incredible story of a Gold Coast man who had seemingly duped Aussies out of millions of dollars, money that to this day has not been recovered.
“What started as a text-based feature for news.com.au has snowballed into this incredible eight-part investigative podcast that we can’t wait for Australia to experience.”
The podcast will be accompanied by comprehensive editorial coverage including video and social.
Two Good Sports launches a Green & Gold Edition
ARN’s iHeart has launched a special daily series of the podcast, Two Good Sports, hosted by sports journalists Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny.
The new Two Good Sports: Green & Gold Edition will deliver a daily take on the headlines from Paris every weekday from Monday 29 July.
In addition to the daily episodes Two Good Sports: Green & Gold Edition will provide radio listeners with daily updates. These bite-sized updates will be broadcast across ARN’s metro brands, including KIIS, Pure Gold, and CADA.
Host’s Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny said: “At Two Good Sports we’ve loved connecting with sports fans who take a deep dive with us into the biggest and sometimes most absurd headlines, and now we we’ll take a daily look at the stories on sport’s biggest stage.
“It’s an inconvenient time zone for Aussie fans, so we’ll keep everyone up to date with all the action overnight and what’s to come, and some fun facts for good measure. The Games are so special to both of us, and we’re pumped for everyone to join us for our new unofficial games series, Two Good Sports: Green & Gold Edition!”
Matty & Cooper John’s podcast, Backstage, joins ARN’s iHeart
ARN’s iHeart has announced the addition of a new partner podcast, Backstage with Cooper and Matty Johns.
Hosted by father and son duo, Matty and Cooper Johns, “Backstage with Cooper and Matty Johns” offers a blend of comedy, insight, and heartfelt dialogue. Each episode delves deep into the lives and experiences of illustrious personalities, providing listeners with a fresh perspective on the entertainment and sports icons they admire.
Matty Johns said: “We are delighted to partner with ARN’s iHeart and bring ‘Backstage with Cooper and Matty Johns’ to an even wider audience.
“Our aim is to share the stories and experiences that have shaped the lives of our guests in a way that is both interesting and entertaining, and getting the chance to do this with Cooper was a no-brainer, we are having a ball.”