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Ian Dunt reviews another turbulent fortnight in British politics. The achievements and challenges for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs. Roger Pulvers marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Mishima Yukio Japanese author, stylist and imperialist.

President Trump permits the transition to the Biden administration to begin and we look at why Indigenous incarceration rates are still so high despite the numerous investigations.

The fallout from the explosive Brereton report into alleged war crimes by Australian special forces in Afghanistan continues; The deadly conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region continues to spiral, sparking concerns for the wider region; Professor Megan Davis talks about the winding road to reconciliation in the 20 years since the Bridge Walk.

Don Watson’s career in writing has spanned 40 years and has done much to hold a mirror up to ourselves as a nation, with incisive political, historical and linguistic observations. His latest book, Watsonia, is a collection of essays, and really covers the gamut and is a witty, wise and essential read.

Anthony Dapiran assesses the situation in Hong Kong after the entire pro-democracy caucus resigned from the Legislature. Fact, fiction or fake: Mathieu O'Neil surveys Australians and their trust in news. Giles Tremlett uncovers some of the lost voices from the Spanish civil war and discusses the personal stories of participants in the International Brigades.

The President Elect gets to work, Joseph Banks revealed and what is the significance of genetically edited twins Lulu and Nana.

After a tumultuous week in Canberra, Prime Minister Scott Morrison heads to Japan for an important visit; One journalist challenges the modern media model by walking across the world to re-engage with the oldest form of storytelling, while reporting on the major stories of our time.

What does NAIDOC mean in 2020? When are comedians “just kidding” and when are they telling the truth? Will Kaufman discusses how some of America's greatest satirists use irony, social criticism, and humour as both a weapon and a shield.

Ian Dunt assesses what a Biden presidency will mean for Britain. Geoff Raby's new book: China's grand strategy and Australia's future in the new global order. Vicki Shuttleworth and Lex Marinos share the long and colourful history of Labassa House in Melbourne.

Bruce Shapiro on the latest arguments on the US election results, Stephen Mayne on Crowns casino woes and the way Indigenous songlines work as a memory tool of history.