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.

The Government comes under pressure to lift Australia's climate commitments after Joe Biden's election victory. Inside the vast international terror network known as 'Operation Condor'. And the trailblazing Australian women who couldn't keep their feet on the ground.

Barry Jones' latest book 'What is to be Done? Political Engagement and Saving the Planet' assesses the challenges currently facing Australia and the world, from our politics, our health, our climate and to repairing our fragile democracies and public institutions.

Our panel of guests discusses the US results so far and Marie Younan tells her story of courage.

Bruce Shapiro offers his thoughts on the vote for the next U.S President. Fiona Simson, President of the National Farmers Federation, on the issues and challenges facing primary producers. Stuart Rintoul's authorised biography of Lowitja O'Donoghue.