The fabrication that was “Russia-gate”

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The fabrication that was “Russia-gate”
19 Jan· Between the Lines
It was called Russia-gate and it’s now been found to have been a complete fabrication. It was based on the widespread claim that Donald Trump was a Kremlin agent, and his victory in the presidential election in 2016 was due to his campaign’s collusion with Russia.
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The debate on reparations for the African slave trade
12 Jan· Between the Lines
If the west’s wealth is based on slavery, should reparations be paid? Or does Africa instead need moral accountability from its own leaders and honesty among its intellectuals about what the trans-Atlantic trade entailed.
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What can today’s China learn from the Cultural Revolution?
5 Jan· Between the Lines
A new book tells the stories of people who took part in the Cultural Revolution and what is has cost them. It also examines its importance and its connection to China today.
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The most powerful woman in North Korea
29 Dec 2023· Between the Lines
Kim Yo Jong is the sister of North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un. She’s known as the most powerful woman in the hermit kingdom. Could she also be her brother’s successor?
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The one-sided attitude of the media toward the Ukraine war.
22 Dec 2023· Between the Lines
We look at why pro-interventionist views dominate the front pages and media airwaves.
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A look back at the world in 2023
15 Dec 2023· Between the Lines
We look back at a year that many want to see the back of. From the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East and a polarised and deeply divided America.
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How did China corner the green energy market?
8 Dec 2023· Between the Lines
China is addicted to Australian gas and coal – but it’s leading the world towards a greener future. How has China come to dominate the renewables market so dramatically?
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Eliot Cohen on Israel, Ukraine, Trump and the US-Australia relationship
1 Dec 2023· Between the Lines
One of America’s foremost foreign policy thinkers, Eliot Cohen defends Israel's offensive in Gaza and is critical of UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres' statements about the conflict. Mr Cohen, a leading neo conservative, is no fan of Donald Trump and says he may not get the chance to run in next year's presidential election.
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Ukraine says it fears the conflict is fast becoming a 'sideshow'
24 Nov 2023· Between the Lines
Will events in the Middle East continue to overshadow what’s happening in Ukraine? Kyiv says it's concerned that the conflict is now becoming a 'sideshow'.
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Can former British PM David Cameron save the Sunak government?
17 Nov 2023· Between the Lines
Political analysts in Britain says it's the last roll of the dice for prime minister Rishi Sunak and the conservative government. The Tories have resurrected former PM, David Cameron is a desperate bid to inject stability into a government already running on empty.
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From wine and lobster to human rights and trade pacts: The PM's trip to China
10 Nov 2023· Between the Lines
Both China and Australia have hailed the thaw in diplomatic relations, following the PM’s visit to Beijing and Shanghai. So, does this reset the relationship with China? – and what is Beijing hoping to gain from a warming relationship with Australia?
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Are the US Republicans incapable of governing in Washington?
3 Nov 2023· Between the Lines
A look at what lies behind the sad state of today’s Republicans — the party of Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan.
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John Mearsheimer on Israel, Russia-Ukraine and the US pivot to Asia
26 Oct 2023· Between the Lines
A fascinating perspective from Professor John Mearsheimer on the situation in the Middle East, the Russia Ukraine war and America's pivot to Asia in a bid to to contain a rising China
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The Voice has been silenced - why did it fail so badly?
20 Oct 2023· Between the Lines
Earlier this year the Voice campaign was ahead. It had the backing of corporates, philanthropists, unions - even sporting codes. So what happened that made it fail so spectacularly?
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Israel faces its September 11 – but can it destroy Hamas?
13 Oct 2023· Between the Lines
Hamas’s surprise attack, Israel’s response and what this war means for the broader Persian Gulf.
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Conrad Black on Murdoch, Trump, Trudeau and Cancel Culture
6 Oct 2023· Between the Lines
The Canadian-born British businessman who built one of the world's largest newspaper groups in the 1990's ruminates on his rivalry with Rupert Murdoch, Donald Trump's second run for presidency and the threat to free speech that is ‘cancel culture’.
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Rupert Murdoch: Supremacy, scandal and succession
29 Sep 2023· Between the Lines
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Republican political strategist Karl Rove on a Trump-Biden rematch
22 Sep 2023· Between the Lines
Many Americans think Joe Biden is too old to run for president again in 2024. So, is he a dangerous choice for the Democrats? And could Donald Trump defeat him in next November's election?
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Is a "woke" assault undermining the history of the West?
15 Sep 2023· Between the Lines
Is our past being misrepresented in our schools, cultural institutions and broader society? Is it correct to present the history of the West as one only of shame, apology and reparations?
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The Voice is cracking - can the Yes vote be salvaged?
8 Sep 2023· Between the Lines
The Voice commands massive financial support from big business and the rich philanthropists, yet public support is declining. Why?
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Episodes

The debate on reparations for the African slave trade

What can today’s China learn from the Cultural Revolution?

The most powerful woman in North Korea

The one-sided attitude of the media toward the Ukraine war.

A look back at the world in 2023

How did China corner the green energy market?

Eliot Cohen on Israel, Ukraine, Trump and the US-Australia relationship

Ukraine says it fears the conflict is fast becoming a 'sideshow'

Can former British PM David Cameron save the Sunak government?

From wine and lobster to human rights and trade pacts: The PM's trip to China

Are the US Republicans incapable of governing in Washington?

John Mearsheimer on Israel, Russia-Ukraine and the US pivot to Asia

The Voice has been silenced - why did it fail so badly?

Israel faces its September 11 – but can it destroy Hamas?

Conrad Black on Murdoch, Trump, Trudeau and Cancel Culture

Rupert Murdoch: Supremacy, scandal and succession

Republican political strategist Karl Rove on a Trump-Biden rematch

Is a "woke" assault undermining the history of the West?

The Voice is cracking - can the Yes vote be salvaged?