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Smart analysis, lively conversations, and great company. Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.
Episodes
- As Reform UK surges in local council elections, will Farrer elect One Nation?
This episode of "Saturday Extra" discusses Reform UK's performance in local council elections and the potential for One Nation to be elected in Farrer. Nick Bryant provides analysis on Australia and global events.
- Anthony Albanese on navigating global and political turbulence
Anthony Albanese is featured on Saturday Extra, discussing global and political turbulence. Nick Bryant helps listeners understand Australia and the world.
- The US and Iran continue their 'diplomatic dance'
Nick Bryant explores the ongoing diplomatic interactions between the US and Iran. This episode provides analysis of international relations within the context of global events.
- US and Iran show signs of compromise
This episode of Saturday Extra discusses US and Iran relations with David Rennie and Professor David Kilcullen. Katherine Stewart examines the feud between Donald Trump and Pope Leo. Jill Sheppard introduces "Landslide: The 2025 Federal El…
- Iran-US peace talks face steep obstacles
Nick Bryant discusses Iran-US peace talks and other global affairs.
- What did the Gulf states make of Trump's prime time address?
This episode covers a range of topics including the Gulf states' reaction to Trump, the Artemis moon mission, a new novel, an Australian town becoming a Dark Sky Place, and Eurovision's expansion into Asia. It also touches on the power of…
- What would it take to end the Iran war?
This episode of Saturday Extra with Nick Bryant discusses what it would take to end the Iran war.
- Thousands more US Marines head to Middle East as conflict escalates
This episode of Saturday Extra discusses the deployment of US Marines to the Middle East and the concept of an "escalation trap" with Professor Robert Pape. It also covers the impact of oil shock on the Australian economy with Stephen Kouk…
- Who's winning the war in the Middle East?
This episode of Saturday Extra features Nick Bryant discussing the complexities of the Middle East, providing a global and Australian perspective.
- Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'
This episode discusses Donald Trump's stance on Iran, the rediscovery of thought-to-be-extinct species in West Papua, and a reflection on the life of comedy director Ted Emery. It also features a segment with long-serving television news a…
- How can we stop political violence in Australia?
Nick Bryant discusses how to stop political violence in Australia. This episode is part of the Saturday Extra program.
- Major setback for Trump as tariffs ruled illegal
This episode of Saturday Extra features Australian economist Justin Wolfers on the US Supreme Court ruling regarding Donald Trump's tariffs. Greg Chappell discusses Imran Khan, and Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about her interview with Gisele…
- Are we entering a 'new era in geopolitics'?
Nick Bryant explores the potential dawn of a new geopolitical era, providing analysis on its implications for Australia and the wider world.
- Trump faces fury after racist post
This episode of Saturday Extra covers US politics, including a deleted racist post, with Katty Kay. Jon Sopel discusses the Epstein files in the UK. The program also examines Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia and the incr…
- Will Iran make a deal rather than face US military action?
This episode covers the latest on Iran regarding a potential deal versus military action, China's military general purge, and US deportation tactics in Minnesota.
- Mark Carney's powerful speech for middle powers to unite
This episode of Saturday Extra discusses diplomacy at Davos, Trump's America First approach, and Mark Carney's speech on the end of the US-underpinned era. It also covers the potential split of the Coalition and Sussan Ley's leadership of…
- Saturday Extra: Books and authors
This episode of Saturday Extra features discussions with authors. Guests include Jake Tapper on American history, Griffin Dunne on Hollywood, and Sophia Rosenfeld on the history of choice and freedom.
- Saturday Extra Summer: History
This episode features segments on the seven wonders of the ancient world with Bettany Hughes, diplomatic gift-giving, and Ed Wong on China. It also covers 50 years of Papua New Guinean independence and includes discussions on Australian hi…
- Saturday Extra Summer: Global figures
This episode of Saturday Extra features Nobel Peace Prize laureate and journalist Maria Ressa, architect Lord Norman Foster, and Irish novelist Colum McCann. These global figures are discussed in the full program podcast.
- Saturday Extra Summer: 2025 in Review
This episode of Saturday Extra reviews the year 2025, covering global conflicts, peacemaking, the Trump presidency, the Australian federal election, economic shifts affecting Beijing, and pivotal developments with insights from Thomas Frie…
- Saturday Extra Summer: Suzie Miller, David Wenham and Richard Tognetti
This episode of Saturday Extra Summer features discussions on Australian arts and culture, including an interview with playwright Suzie Miller about her play, Inter Alia, and actor David Wenham on his role in the sequel to Gettin' Square.…
- Geraldine Brooks on love, loss and helping write Kamala Harris' memoir
Geraldine Brooks talks about co-writing a book with Kamala Harris. The episode also covers the division between Europe and the US on national security, the conflict in Ukraine, an interview with President Trump, and reflections on the univ…
- Updated US national security strategy and Governor-General Sam Mostyn on her role in polarised times
This episode discusses the updated US National Security Strategy, Governor-General Sam Mostyn's role, and the proposed social media ban for under 16s. It also covers Myanmar's prisoner release and one individual's journey to Australia.
- A violent Thanksgiving in the US and David Frum on the era of Donald Trump
This episode features a discussion with David Frum on the era of Donald Trump. It also covers the 2025 Australian Election study and the status of Ukraine peace talks.
- Trump gives Kyiv deadline to accept Russia backed peace plan
This episode covers a US-backed peace plan for Ukraine, the G20 in South Africa, China's approach to governance, and the perspective of Hanan Elatr Khashoggi on President Trump. It also touches on film collaboration and Australian federal…
- Trump faces rare pressure from MAGA base over Epstein files
This episode of Saturday Extra discusses Donald Trump, Epstein files, and an interview with Roger Mosey. Other segments include Lord Norman Foster reflecting on his career, grandparenting in Australia, and the relevance of universities.
- COP30 Climate Talks in Brazil
Nicholas Rowley discusses what the UN climate talks might achieve. Annabel Crabb talks about Civic Duty, Michelle Grattan discusses the political crisis of the dismissal, Buddhima Indraratna updates on high-speed rail, Ross Barkan discusse…
- The exile and punishment of Prince Andrew over Epstein ties
This episode covers Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral campaign, the US-China trade truce, and Australian history with Mark McKenna. It also features a report on Sudan and highlights from the World P…
- Donald Trump heads to Asia
This episode discusses Donald Trump's upcoming trip to Asia, including his attendance at ASEAN and APEC meetings and anticipated discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Other segments cover ar…
- What’s at stake in the Albanese Trump meeting?
This episode covers the Albanese-Trump meeting, Middle East politics, and aid to Ukraine. It also discusses diplomatic gifts, a new Sydney Theatre Company production, and a Hollywood family tree. Key guests include Tom Bateman, Elise Labot…
- After the peace plan, what will the future of Palestine and Israel look like?
This episode of Saturday Extra discusses the future of Palestine and Israel after a peace plan, with reactions from a Palestinian aid worker in Gaza City and an Israeli journalist. An analysis of the situation is provided by Ghaith Al-Omar…
- Hamas agrees to release Gaza hostages and Trump tells Israel to stop bombing
This episode of Saturday Extra discusses Hamas' response to US peace proposals in Gaza, the perspective of a hostage family, and a documentary about an Australian restaurateur in Shanghai. It also covers the potential for a Nobel Peace Pri…
- Mass UN walkout during speech by Benjamin Netanyahu
This episode of Saturday Extra covers the UN General Assembly, Australian feminist history, financial debates at the University of Technology Sydney, and book recommendations. It also discusses fashion trends in Europe.
- Expectations of Albanese-Trump meeting
Anthony Albanese will travel to the United States. Arthur Sinodinos and Jon Sopel discuss politics. Amanda Cahill examines climate targets in regional Australia, and Richard Gowan previews UN leaders week.
- Is America trapped in cycle of political violece?
In this episode, Nick Bryant explores the history of political violence in the US with historian Jeremi Suri. The program also features a discussion on Papua New Guinea's independence with filmmaker Max Uechtritz and lawyer Serena Sasingia…
- The US Department of War and China's revisionist history
This episode discusses China's war history and Beijing's parade, the rebranding of the U.S. Department of Defense, invasive species in Australia, and a ballet production of Dracula.
- Maria Ressa: the Nobel Peace Prize laureate on democracy, facts and truth
Nick Bryant interviews Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa to discuss democracy, facts, and truth.
- Famine declared in Gaza and US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bites back at President Trump
This episode features discussions on the famine in Gaza, insights from hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin, and updates on the US Federal Reserve, the Economic Reform roundtable, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and the experience of Australia's…
- Uncovering Trump's backchannel to Putin
In this episode of Saturday Extra, host Nick Bryant explores reports regarding a backchannel between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
- Trump to meet Putin in Alaska to broker Russia Ukraine peace deal
Nick Bryant discusses the reported meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, aimed at negotiating a peace deal for the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Is Donald Trump winning his trade war?
This episode of Saturday Extra features an analysis of Donald Trump’s international tariffs, a discussion on the "Job ready" university fee system with Steve Vizard, and an update on the Middle East with Jeremy Bowen.
- The truth behind Joe Biden's decline: Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson
Journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson discuss Joe Biden's re-election campaign and evidence of his decline. The program also covers the opening week of the 48th parliament and a former French spy turned thriller author.
- Pentagon officials pull out of top security conference because event promotes “the evil of globalism"
This episode of Saturday Extra covers the Aspen Security Forum, shifts in European migration policy, Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Scotland, research on using sea urchin shells for fabric dye, and new politicians joining Australia's 48t…
- How seriously should we take Elon Musk's America Party?
This episode of Saturday Extra discusses Elon Musk's America PAC, provides an update on Texas flood recovery, previews the Prime Minister's visit to China, and examines the role of tech entrepreneurs in Australian philanthropy.
- Trump's big beautiful bill signed into law
This episode of Saturday Extra covers the signing of a bill by President Trump, an analysis of Hamas' response to ceasefire negotiations, and the implementation of AI to replace line judges at Wimbledon.
- Trump lashes out at Iranian supreme leader and abandons plans to roll back sanctions
This edition of Saturday Extra covers Trump's comments on the Iranian leadership, a global mid-year review, the ethics of true crime podcasts, and a profile of author Winnie Dunn.
- Iranian talks with European officials fail as Israel warns of a long war
BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports on diplomatic talks between Iran and Europe. Historian James Curran discusses the history of relationships between Australian prime ministers and American presidents.
- US protests and a military parade on Trump's birthday
This episode discusses US military mobilization against protesters and upcoming parades during the Trump administration, along with Iran's retaliation against Israel and an Indian chef's collaboration for Dark MOFO's Winter Feast.
- Trump-Musk billionaire bromance comes to an end
This episode examines the recent tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the future of warfare following attacks in Ukraine, and the reasons behind Australia's King's Birthday holiday.
- How Apple made China a global tech power
This episode of Saturday Extra discusses the impact of university campus events on Australia, highlights from the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit, and features artist Leila Jeffreys.