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How would my life be different if I'd made different choices? That's i the idea at the heart of Dark Matter,  the upcoming Apple TV+ adaptation of the best selling sci-fi novel.

Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connolly star in the series, and the writer Blake Crouch and exectutive producer Matt Tolmach joined RN Breakfast to discuss the idea behind the show.

Guest: Blake Crouch, Writer and showrunner

Matt Tolmach, Executive Producer of Dark Matter

Dark Matter: Joel Edgerton sci-fi thriller looks at paths not taken

Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly 




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West Australian police have stopped short of labelling a stabbing in Perth at the weekend as a terrorist attack. Though the 16 year old boy involved - who was shot dead by police - had been part of a program to counter online deradicalisation since he was 14. 

The Countering Violent Extremism program - or CVE - was based on the work of Federal Youth Minister Anne Aly, who joined RN Breakfast to discuss what the program involves and the importance of deradicalisation.

Guest: Anne Aly, Federal Youth Minister

Anne Aly on de-radicalising measures for youths

Israel has begun military strikes in the southern Gaza town of Rafah - even after Hamas announced it had accepted a proposed ceasefire. 

Israel says the deal is "far from meeting its necessary demands" - but still says it will send negotiators to Cairo. It's vowed to push on with a 90-day plan to invade Rafah to pressure Hamas to release all Israeli hostages. 

Guest:Dr David Kilcullen, former diplomat and soldier and an expert in urban warfare and counter-insurgency

Israel begins strikes, vows to push on with Rafah invasion

In rugby league, the NRL wants players and fans alike, to reconsider their approach to referees. It comes as the image of Tigers prop David Klemmer standing over Referree Kasey Badger - after she has sent him to the sin-bin - looms large.

And the Australian Olympic team continues to take shape.

RN Breakfast reporter, Joe Sullivan brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Pocock and Lambie put housing reforms back on the table

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