50 Best Current Affairs Podcasts

1. Current Affairs

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A podcast of politics and culture, from the editors of Current Affairs magazine.
Hosts Oren Nimni, Pete Davis, Nathan J. Robinson, Briahna Joy Gray
Producer/Network Current Affairs
Email ****@currentaffairs.org
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 718Facebook 164.2KTwitter 166.8KInstagram 7.7K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free

2. Sinica Podcast

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A weekly discussion of current affairs in China with journalists, writers, academics, policymakers, business people and anyone with something compelling to say about the country that's reshaping the world. Hosted by Kaiser Kuo.MORE Host Kaiser Kuo
Producer/Network Kaiser Kuo
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 912Facebook 4.8KTwitter 12.8K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Since Apr 2010 Get Email Contact

3. AM

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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program. With key political interviews and stories about the Australian way of life, AM sets the agenda for the nation's daily news and current affairs coverage.MORE Host Sabra Lane
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 77Facebook 4.9MTwitter 2.2M Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. News File

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Analysis and discussion of news and current affairs in Ghana with panellists
Producer/Network Multimedia Ghana
Email ****@myjoyonline.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 170 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. World Today

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With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.
Producer/Network China Plus
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 729Facebook 49.6KTwitter 714.8KInstagram 2.3M Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. FITSNews Week in Review

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Politics, Crime and Current Affairs from South Carolina and beyond.
Hosts Dylan Nolan, Will Folks, Jennifer Wood
Producer/Network FITSNews
Email ****@fitsnews.com
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 328Facebook 49.1KTwitter 44.5KInstagram 26.9K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Israel News Talk Radio

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Israel News Talk Radio is Israel's premier online radio station for News & Talk programming in English. We provide a reliable, inside voice on what is happening on the ground in Israel and are committed to candid and straightforward reporting of Israeli news, events and current affairs.MORE Producer/Network Israel News Talk Radio
Email ****@drtovah.com
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 224 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Pacific Waves

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Delving deeper into the major Pacific stories each week
Host Susana Suisuiki
Producer/Network RNZ News
Email ****@rnz.co.nz
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 457KTwitter 93.2KInstagram 152.3K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Nights with John Stanley

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Nights reviews the day's news and current affairs, follow breaking news of the night and push a unique brand of talk radio beyond sunset and through the night.
Host John Stanley
Producer/Network 2GB & 4BC
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 334Facebook 47.2KTwitter 47.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Sott Radio Network

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The official radio network of breaking news and current affairs analysis web site Sott.net.
Hosts Joe Quinn, Niall Bradley
Producer/Network Sott.net
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 119 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

11. Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs

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Are you wondering how a Christian should respond to current events? What are we to think about a world that appears to be going absolutely mad? How are we to discern the signs of the times? In this podcast, featuring The Reverend Thomas Pelham, The Reverend Daniel French, The Reverend Doctor J.A. Franklin and the occasional guest, we attempt to give some answers. Email us at irreverendpod@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter @irreverendpod or on Telegram at https://t.me/irreverendpod...MORE Hosts Jamie A. Franklin, Thomas Pelham, Daniel French
Producer/Network J.A. Franklin, T.J. Pelham, Daniel French
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 275Twitter 4.9K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The CCP's Global Ambitions

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The CCP's Global Ambitions
Producer/Network Et Soh
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. TAC Right Now

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A weekly current affairs podcast featuring the editors & leadership of The American Conservative. The members of the TAC staff discuss the news of the day from a decidedly TAC perspective: one that is suspicious of big business as well as big government, and localist rather than globalist.Join our movement to reclaim a Main Street conservatism at TheAmericanConservative.comMORE Hosts Emile Doak, Helen Andrews, Micah Meadowcroft, Sohrab Ahmari, Sumantra Maitra
Producer/Network The American Conservative
Email ****@theamericanconservative.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 195Facebook 65.6KTwitter 72.1K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. The Cookie Jar Golf Podcast

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A British take on current affairs in the world of golf. Some of it interesting, most of it not.
Hosts Sam, Tom Mills
Producer/Network Cookie Jar Golf
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 131Facebook 1KTwitter 5.1KInstagram 15K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. The Sobremesa Podcast

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The Sobremesa Podcast is about modern-day Spanish society, politics and history, without the stereotypes. Please donate at to make the podcast sustainable: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thesobremeyMORE Hosts Alan McGuire, Eoghan Gilmartin, Catherine Howley
Producer/Network The Sobremesa Podcast
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 1.6K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts

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The Islamic Finance Guru Podcasts are a series of podcasts aimed at bringing money matters to the forefront of the Muslim community. We've got something for everyone, from our popular Millionaire Muslim podcast where we discuss halal investments, personal finance and entrepreneurship! We also give you a spiritual kick with regular business/finance-focused Qur'an tafseer sessions! Or hear the IFG team discuss current affairs in our fortnightly news round-up!MORE Hosts Mohsin Patel, Ibrahim Khan
Producer/Network Islamic Finance Guru
Email ****@islamicfinanceguru.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 83Facebook 4.5KTwitter 7.5KInstagram 61.6K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The Foreign Desk

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​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle's flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for 'Best Current Affairs' show and the 'Spotlight Award' in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. MORE Host Andrew Mueller
Producer/Network Monocle Radio
Email ****@andrewmueller.net
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 524 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

18. Morning North

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CBC Radio's Morning North is a weekday news and current affairs program hosted by Markus Schwabe.
Host Markus Schwabe
Producer/Network CBC
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 21.1KTwitter 12.7K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Florida Matters

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Florida Matters is WUSF's weekly current affairs show that explores the events, ideas, politics and issues that matter to Floridians.
Producer/Network WUSF
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Apple Rating 3.1/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 25.3KTwitter 15KInstagram 9.3K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Conversations with Kunmi

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A podcast where I will be discussing politics, current affairs and anything really.
Producer/Network conversationswithkunmi
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 12Twitter 1.6K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. The Dispatches

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Commentary and contrarian thinking on politics, current affairs and culture from Aotearoa New Zealand
Producer/Network Left Foot Media
Email ****@lifenet.co.nz
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 457 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. NB Hot Topics Podcast

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The Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical brings you the latest in general practice current affairs, reviews the latest research relevant to primary care, explores interesting and important topics in-depth, and looks at cutting edge medicine.MORE Host Neal Tucker
Producer/Network NB Medical Education
Email ****@nbmedical.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 145Facebook 7.6KTwitter 5.6KInstagram 937 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. Here's How ::: Ireland's Political, Social and Current Affairs Podcast

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Here's How is Ireland's political, social and current affairs phone-in podcast. You can air your views by recording a message on on our voicemail line, and presenter William Campbell will play the best calls in the show each week.Contribute your views to the Here's How Podcast - dial 353 76 603 5060 and leave a message, or email your recording to podcast@HeresHow.ie. All views are welcome, and two- to three-minute with a single clearly-argued point are preferred.Find full details and tips on how to leave a good message at www.HeresHow.ie/callMORE Host William Campbell
Producer/Network William Campbell
Email ****@hereshow.ie
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 47Facebook 374Twitter 3.6K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Jan 2015 Get Email Contact

24. Stance Podcast with Chrystal Genesis

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Stance is an independent award-winning arts, culture and current affairs podcast run by New York based journalist and curator Chrystal Genesis. An episode is released on the 1st of every month. Stance is produced by Chrystal Genesis, Zara Martin and Saskia Sewell. stancepodcast.com @stancepodcastGuests so far include musicians Four Tet, Jamila Woods, Róisín Murphy, Amber Mark, Caribou, Kaytranada, Jessie Ware, Tricky and Nao, authors Yaa Gyasi, Sayaka Murata, Elif Shafak & Valeria Luiselli, lawyer and campaigner Gina Miller, politician Bobi Wine, poets Fatimah Asghar, John Cooper Clarke & ..MORE Host Chrystal Genesis
Producer/Network Stance Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 153Facebook 16.8KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 3.9K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Women on the Line

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A national feminist current affairs program for community radio. A gender analysis of contemporary issues, as well as in-depth analysis by a range of women and gender diverse people around Australia and internationally. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network (CRN).MORE Producer/Network Cleis Hart, Kannagi Bhatt, Phuong Tran, Xen Nhà & Scheherazade Bloul.
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 1.4KTwitter 1.3K Get Email Contact

26. ZiFM Stereo Current Affairs

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Stay up to date with the most topical and interesting current affairs discussions in the country, from in-depth looks at Zimbabwe's history and culture, to hard-hitting talk shows with the country's leaders, this is how you keep up to date with what's going on around you!MORE Host Brian Sithole
Producer/Network ZiFM STEREO
Email ****@africau.edu
Facebook 468.6KTwitter 170.8KInstagram 259.2K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. The Daily Friend Show

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The Daily Friend Show is a 30-minute current affairs podcast featuring our analysts and writers. It presents a liberal perspective on the political, social and economic issues of the day on Monday and Friday.The Daily Friend Wrap is a 10-minute show that rounds up the news events of the day 3 times a week Tuesday to Thursday. No topic is taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa's fastest-growing liberal news site - dailyfriend.co.za.#InNoUncertainTermsMORE Host Nicholas Lorimer
Producer/Network SA Institute of Race Relations
Email ****@outlook.com
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 66.1KTwitter 4.2KInstagram 1K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. New Naratif's Political Agenda

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A fortnightly discussion on Singapore politics and current affairs, featuring PJ Thum and guests, brought to you by New Naratif.
Email ****@newnaratif.com
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29. 2 Skeptical Chaps

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Welcome to the Two Skeptical Chaps, with three Skeptical Chaps; Dr Dan, Spike and Ollie. Everything from news, politics, current affairs and social media. Anything that annoys or delights us. And if you are easily offended or underage, you probably shouldn't be listening. But we want you to!MORE Hosts Dr. Dan, Spike, Ollie
Producer/Network Spike and Dan
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34Facebook 187Twitter 294 Avg Length 103 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

30. The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

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A small independent Australian podcast about news, politics, sex and religion. An easy and entertaining way to keep up to date with the weekly news.
Host Trevor Bell
Producer/Network The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove
Email ****@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 536Twitter 79 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. The Irish Passport

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A podcast about the culture, history and politics of Ireland by Naomi O'Leary and Tim Mc Inerney. Taking on the knowledge gap since 2017.
Hosts Naomi O Leary, Tim Mc Inerney
Producer/Network The Irish Passport
Email ****@theirishpassport.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 783Twitter 12.4K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams

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Current Affairs, Politics, Irish Unity, History and Culture.
Host Gerry Adams
Producer/Network Gerry Adams
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 97 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

33. MEDIA INDIGENA : Indigenous current affairs

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A weekly roundtable about Indigenous issues and events in Canada and beyond. Hosted by Rick Harp.
Host Rick Harp
Producer/Network Rick Harp
Email ****@mediaindigena.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 457Twitter 32.2KInstagram 2.9K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. FunTAQA Junction

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Your go-to junction for everything Entertainment, Current Affairs, Politics and Sports! Tune in every week to catch hosts LA and Resh chop it up!For Advert Placements and Mentions Call: 234-806-639-6702, or mail: info@funtaqa.comMORE Producer/Network funtaqa
Email ****@funtaqa.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 2.6KTwitter 584 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. The Sydney Institute

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The Sydney Institute is a privately funded not-for-profit current affairs forum devoted to encouraging debate and discussion.
Producer/Network The Sydney Institute
Email ****@thesydneyinstitute.com.au
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 600 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast

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As one of the industry's premiere interviewers, Ed Gordon brings his hard-hitting, inspiring, intelligent, honest, and direct style to the weekly conversations on One Hundred. Discussions delve into politics, pop culture, current affairs and more via iconic guests and in-depth one-on-ones as only Ed Gordon can deliver.MORE Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@howstuffworks.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 146.7KTwitter 24.4KInstagram 115.9K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

37. #AskCanadianSikhs the Podcast

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A monthly podcast from the World Sikh Organization of Canada, covering current affairs, politics, and media from the Sikh Canadian perspective.
Producer/Network World Sikh Organization
Email ****@worldsikh.org
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 25.7KTwitter 32KInstagram 29.3K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

38. shoepodcast

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A sneaker podcast where two average dudes cover new releases, current affairs, and everything in between. Check us out on Instagram @shoepodcast or online at shoepodcast.com.
Producer/Network shoepodcast
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 13Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. Political Darkside Podcast

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REGULAR SPECIAL GUESTS JOIN HOST MATTHEW TO DISCUSS POLITICS, CURRENT AFFAIRS & HISTORY
Host Matthew Howland
Producer/Network Political Darkside Podcast
Email ****@politicaldarkside.com
Apple Rating 3.4/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 152Twitter 583Instagram 135 Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

40. NewzKidz

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Welcome to NewzKidz! A new weekly podcast covering global news stories and current affairs, presented by Rose (age 9) and Zara (age 11) along with co-presenters Aiza (age 9 ) and Laurie (age 7). Tune in to hear us talk about what's important in our world today, what's making the news headlines, and why kids should care. You can discuss our stories with your friends, parents and teachers, and let us know what you think.MORE Email ****@newzkidz.com
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41. Beyond the Headlines

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Beyond the Headlines is a weekly current affairs show that aims to make public policy discussions more accessible to you. We take you beyond the headlines of our daily news, bringing you access to current leaders through in-depth interviews. Produced by Master's Students at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.MORE Producer/Network beyondtheheadlines
Email ****@beyondtheheadlines.net
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 1.4KTwitter 1KInstagram 583 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

42. Craft Beer & Current Affairs

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Each week we keep you updated on whats happening in the world......While also drinking and reviewing Craft Beer ......>>>>>> NEWS, POLITICS, TECH, ENTERNAINMENT - all mixed with CRAFT BEER .... what can go wrong right?MORE Producer/Network Craft Beer & Current Affairs
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43. The Weekend Read

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Listen to Australia's best writers and thinkers read out longform essays from The Monthly magazine, the country's leading publication on politics, current affairs and culture.
Producer/Network Schwartz Media
Email ****@7ampodcast.com.au
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 35Twitter 6.5KInstagram 12.4K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

44. Current affairs by Jayanta Kumar

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Hello, my name is Jay. I am here to update you with the latest current affairs daily. If you are preparing for any type of competitive exam then this channel is for you.(For sponsorship contract - jm2586095@gmail.com) Thank you and have a bright future ahead.Upi id- jm2586095@yblMORE Host Jayanta Kumar
Producer/Network Jayanta kumar
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45. The Professor and The Hack

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The Professor and The Hack is a frank, relatable and always entertaining discussion about the state of politics and current affairs from two of the most experienced and trusted sources in Australia.Network 10's resident experts, National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton (The Hack) and Network Political Editor Peter Van Onselen (The Professor) are second to none when it comes to politics.They leave no stone unturned as they deep dive into what is happening in Australian politics and get to the bottom of what is really going on, always with their distinctive style, insights and a touch of humour...MORE Producer/Network Network Ten
Email ****@networkten.com.au
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 459 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

46. Arts, reviews & current affairs

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Mark Dowe's Journal (Scotland) ... Inception date: 3 June 2013
Producer/Network Mark Dowe
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