Russian opposition politician and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza has survived two poison attacks, and was handed a 25-year prison sentence earlier this year.

Both Vladimir and his wife Evgenia Kara-Murza, are advocates of the Magnitsky act. Evgenia Kara-Murza told RN Breakfast Magnitsky sanctions are a "revolutionary instrument", which allow the community to send a clear message to perpetrators. 

Guest: Evgenia Kara-Murza, human rights activist, Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife

Talks at the UN COP28 climate conference have entered the final few days, with COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber warning nations to be prepared to compromise.

Russia and Saudi Arabia , have refused to back attempts to reach agreement on a plan to phase down the use of fossil fuels. It comes as at least 80 of the almost 200 countries are demanding that COP28 makes a clear call for an eventual end to fossil fuel use.

Guest: Patrick Greenfield, The Guardian

Aid groups say Palestinians are facing "mass starvation" in Gaza as Israel's punishing offensive continues.

It comes a day after the U.S vetoed a U.N ceasefire resolution, which the groups say would've facilitated the delivery of food and other emergency supplies. 

Guest: Jason Lee, Save the Children's country director for the Palestinian Occupied Territories

New research shows Noisy Miners are taking over our urban areas at the expense of other species.

Jacinta Humphrey from La Trobe University's Research Centre for Future Landscapes says planting native species and shrubs encourages forest birds and makes it harder for noisy miners to defend their territory.

Guest:Jacinta Humphrey from La Trobe University's Research Centre for Future Landscapes, and that study has been published in the journal Urban Ecosystems

Anna Schwartz Gallery in Melbourne has terminated its 36-year relationship with prominent artist Mike Parr, following his politically charged performance piece about the Israel-Gaza war. 

The move has led to the gallery being accused of censoring artistic expression. Anna Schwartz says she objects to be called a "censor" and maintains that she is not "censoring art".

Guest: Anna Schwartz, gallery owner

For many pop artists, including the likes of Mariah Carey, George Michael, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, recording a Christmas song or album seems like a bit of a rite of passage.

Now, Australian singer-songwriter Dami Im has now added her name to the list, releasing her new record 'Christmas Songbook'. 

Guest:Dami Im, Australian singer-songwriter

Engineers in the US have developed a way to do 3D printing using deep-penetrating ultrasound - which they say could ultimately allow doctors to print objects, remotely, inside the body. So, how does it work?

Two different studies this week suggested possible treatment avenues for people with Alzheimer's disease. One looked at a meta-analysis looking at the effectiveness of light therapy and another investigated whether electrical brain stimulation, twice a day, could boost cognitive function in people with Alzheimer's. 

Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor

BRAINTEASER: 

I have a large table and a bag of marbles.

How many marbles can I arrange so that they are *all* the same distance from each other?

Lawyers acting on behalf of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones say they are taking the "first step" in commencing defamation proceedings against Nine Newspapers and leading investigative journalist Kate McClymont.

Jones has strongly denied allegations, reported in the Nine Papers that he indecently assaulted four young men during this time at the helm of 2GB's high-profile breakfast show.

From the Rum Rebellion and the six o'clock swill, to the gastro pubs and micro breweries of today, Australia and alcohol have a long and storied history.

New book 'Knocking The Top Off - A People's History of Alcohol in Australia' tells that story - the good, the bad, and the ugly - with contributions from writers including Wendy Bacon, Gary Foley and Jeff Sparrow.

Guest: Alex Ettling, co-editor of Knocking The Top Off - A People's History of Alcohol in Australia

Thousands of users, some key services and billions of dollars are set to be carved out of the NDIS, and ultimately handed over to States and Territories.

That's under changes outlined in the long awaited review of the scheme, which provided 26 recommendations to reduce cost blowouts to make the system sustainable. But what supports will be offered to those who fall off the scheme?

Guest: Kurt Fearnley, Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency; Former Paralympi