Janaline and Will delve into the current state of the international rules-based order in the wake of Canadian PM Mark Carney's speech in Davos. They talk about the new Australian ambassador to the US as Kevin Rudd bows out early, and the nature of the Australian-US relationship as it stands today.

Here's the transcript.

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Music Credits:

• Composer: Franz Schubert

• Work: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100 (D. 929)

• Performers: * Rudolf Serkin (Piano)

  • Adolf Busch (Violin)

  • Hermann Busch (Cello)

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