Scott Simon recounts the chilling story of how Joseph Goebbels used his own swing and jazz band to create musical propaganda during WW2 and Tess Newton-Cain explains why there are so many observers at this years Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga.

How swing was used for war propaganda and the Pacific Islands Forum meets in Rarotonga

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Laura Tingle discusses the highs and lows of the Chinese Premier's visit - and what it really means for Australia. Then Phillip's successor David Marr makes a surprise appearance, and Minister for Indigenous Affairs Linda Burney joins Phillip for a frank conversation about her life and reconciliation after the Voice referendum. 

Laura Tingle on Li Qiang and Linda Burney on reconciliation

In his new book, George Monbiot says the trend towards neoliberalism began in the 1930s, and has so dominated the political narrative that its now seen as the natural way of things. So as the far-right once again marches to power, is this moment a political tipping point in the direction of fascism? And can this be reversed before the planet reaches its own ecological tipping point? 

George Monbiot on the invisible forces behind neoliberalism

Geoffrey Watson SC had high hopes for the new National Anti-Corruption Commission, but its first decision has left him disappointed. Nicholas Thomas looks back on the life of celebrated artist Paul Gaugin and tries to answer the question about whether you can separate the artist from his work.

A review of the first decision of the NACC and Paul Gaugin's Pacific works

Bruce Shapiro gives his analysis of the peace deal that has the support of the UN Security Council, but still has not got approval from Israel and Hamas. Jonathan Schroeder tells the story of a fugitive slave from America, John S Jacobs,  who managed to publish his anti-slavery treatise in a Sydney based journal back in 1855. 

Bruce Shapiro and the story of John S Jacobs - fugitive US slave

Kay Kinane was a school-teacher from Perth who went on to become Deputy Director of the ABC’s Education Department in the 1960s – the first woman to hold such a position. And she did it with cheek, determination, and a remarkable eye on the future of broadcasting.

How swing was used for war propaganda and the Pacific Islands Forum meets in Rarotonga

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