This year, the attempt to whip up nationalism over January 26 has taken a different turn.

While politicians and the media talk about pride in celebrating Australia Day, many businesses and cultural institutions are moving ahead with not recognising a holiday that celebrates colonisation.

So is the culture war actually failing? Is the debate over? And in the shadow of the referendum defeat, what is the state of the push for justice for Indigenous Australians?

Today, writer and host of The Mission on 3RRR radio Daniel James, on what this year’s debate about January 26 tells us about the direction of the country.

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Guest: Writer and host of The Mission on RRR radio Daniel James

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