Nightlife

Foreign Correspondent - Thorsten Benner - Global Public Policy Institute

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

China and Germany are trying to keep their economic relationship stable while redefining terms of competition. At the centre of these trade ties is G...

Rare record collectables as an investment

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Music streaming has become the norm, but there's still a healthy interest in physical media for collecting. An ultra-rare record -- a one of a kind p...

Nightlife News Breakdown - John Black - Australian Development Strategies

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by John Black of political profiling firm Australian Development Strategies, with the latest news ...

The Challenge: Which English plain is home to Stonehenge?

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday May 28 edition to see if you have the answer!

Changes to superannuation and estate planning explained

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife delves into superannuation and estate planning, and how you can plan out your finances and end of life affairs with the use of trusts. 

This Week in History: The End of the Boer War

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Long before Gallipoli, The Boer War shaped Australia's identity, but how many people still remember it, over a century later?

Nightlife News Breakdown - Jack Quail - The Australian

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Jack Quail, political reporter for The Australian in their Parliament House bureau in Canberra....

Do you really need extra fries with that?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over-ordering fast food, and the waste that follows when you bin the leftovers, is costing Australians $36.6 billion a year according to new RMIT res...

Australia's First Female Major Commercial Airline Pilot: Deborah Lawrie

27 May 2026

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In an era when flight attendants were dismissed as 'trolley dollies', Deborah Lawrie broke barriers to become Australia's first female pilot for a ma...

Nightlife Economics with Gareth Hutchens

27 May 2026

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Gareth Hutchens, ABC Business and Economics reporter joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.

The Challenge: Phar Lap's skeleton is on display in which city?

27 May 2026

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Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday May 27 edition to see if you have the answer!

The History Quiz: Who was held in Kerobokan Prison from 2005 to 2014?

27 May 2026

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Play the History Quiz, Sunday 24 May edition to find out if you have the answer correct!

Changes Shaking Up Australian Housing: Will They Work?

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Clark on Nightlife is joined by two close observers of Australia’s housing market, economist Cameron Murray and spokesperson for Everybody's...

Hunting the Last of the Nazis

26 May 2026

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Dan Goldberg, is producer and director of a new documentary, titled "Hunt for the Last Nazis", which uncovers new material and eye witness testimony....

Nightlife News Breakdown - Quentin Dempster - Former ABC Presenter

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Quentin Dempster AM, award winning journalist, author and former host of ABC’s Stateline. 

The Challenge: How many stars appear on the Australian $2 coin?

26 May 2026

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Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday May 26 edition to see if you have the answer!

Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wen Lei Ma

26 May 2026

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Nightlife critic of screens large and small, Wen Lei Ma joins Philip Clark to review the latest to watch.

American Insight with Bruce Wolpe

25 May 2026

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Philip Clark is joined on Nightlife by Bruce Wolpe, Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre, formerly with the Democratic staff in the US Congress in ...

Interstellar Space Mysteries Uncovered

25 May 2026

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Belinda Smith, Co-Host the Science Show discussed with Philip Clark on Nightlife why Earth collects rare radioactive isotopes, and how it is used by ...

The Great Pyramids of Giza New Discoveries Uncovered

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Great Pyramids of Giza have survived millennia, and despite being the focus of countless studies, continue to raise questions. 

Nightlife News Breakdown - Emily Barrett - The Saturday Paper

25 May 2026

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor of The Saturday Paper. 

The Power of Hormones

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hormones play a vital role in the way our body regulates just about every system. However the role that they can play in health therapy is less well ...

The Challenge: Which country won the first FIFA World Cup?

25 May 2026

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Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday May 25 edition to see if you have the answer! 

The Italian Choir Bringing Memories Back

24 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you moved across the world decades ago, could hearing music in your first language reach parts of memory that everyday conversation no longer can?...

What Weight Loss Drugs Could Mean for Heart Disease

24 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if weight loss medication could also help protect your heart?

The Secret Lives of Animal Fanciers

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us stop at cats and dogs, but some of us go beyond this by choosing the life of an animal fancier

Music Special: ABC Classic 100

23 May 2026

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To celebrate 50 years o9f ABC Classic, Presenter Russel Torrance shared some of his favourite classical tracks

The Nightlife Pop Quiz: When was the video game Pac-man first released?

23 May 2026

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Play Pop Quiz, Saturday 23 May edition to find out if you have the answer correct!

How spending time in nature can combat loneliness

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the next prescription you got from a doctor told you to go on a bushwalk with strangers?

Roddy Doyle on the character he's been writing since 1994

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 A TV show made in 1994 began Irish writer Roddy Doyle on a journey he's still on today

How to Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How does childhood, taste and habit shape some people's love of vegetables, and is it ever too late to change the way we eat?

The Challenge: Which country won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest?

22 May 2026

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Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday May 22 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!

Resting Places: Chinese Ancestry

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if your family history was sitting in plain sight, carved into a gravestone you couldn't read? For many Chinese Australians, that’s about to c...

International Affairs - Xi, Putin, Trump

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bang Xiao, Nightlife correspondent at ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom joins Philip Clark with a look at which nation will prove to be the biggest winner ...

Motortorque with Toby Hagon

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you're trying to decide which car to buy or want to learn more about the latest EVs on the market, Motortorque can help. 

The Challenge: Who defeated Muhammad Ali in the 1971 Fight of the Century?

21 May 2026

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Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday May 21 edition to see if you have the answer!

Are you there? Mobile Reception: Can it be improved?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Clark is joined by Tech Journalist Alex Kidman, for a deep dive into Australia’s mobile signal variations, from kind-of-sketchy to missing-p...

Nightlife News Breakdown - Katina Curtis - The West Australian

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal pol...

Nightlife Economics with Michael Janda

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Days following Budget 2026, a look at the small business and investor furore around the government's new tax proposals and changes flagged ahead. 

The Challenge: Nomophobia is the fear of losing what?

20 May 2026

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Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday May 20 edition to see if you have the answer! 

Earth Geodynamics and Understanding Earthquakes

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hrvoje Tkalčić is Head of Geophysics at ANU, and a world leading authority on earthquakes, who joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife wit...

Your brain structure affected by bad eating habits?

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As concern grows about the long-term health effects of modern diets, new research led by UTS has examined how changes in what we eat also affect memo...

Nightlife News Breakdown - Ellen Ransley - Courier Mail

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ellen Ransley, the Courier Mail’s federal politics reporter, based in the Canberra press gall...

Hey boofhead! How did we get that term?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Boofhead, is it a term used with affection, or used as an insult? 

The Challenge: The Heartbreakers were which singer's backing band?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday April 19 edition to see if you have the answer!

Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Google's annual developer "I/O" event is on this week with rumours there will be new technologies to change the way we use the internet. 

Nightlife News Breakdown - Sara Tomevska - ABC Political Reporter

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Sara Tomevska, federal political reporter for ABC based in Canberra.

Nightlife Finance with Stephen Koukoulas

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Capital gains tax changes, negative gearing. What does it mean for revenue and the bottom line? 

What can vampires teach us about investing?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to their immortality, vampires tend to have long investment horizons 

The Challenge: What is the name of Superman's home planet?

18 May 2026

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Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday May 18 edition to see if you have the answer!

Nightlife Science with Dr Sara Webb

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Science commentator Dr Sara Webb has been spending the last two weeks preparing two experiments for the international space station, and witnessed a ...

Nightlife Travel - Melanesian Expeditions

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australian travellers are increasingly discovering the near north to our country. The Melanesian region, Papua New Guinea , Bougainville, The Solomon...

Dr Norman Swan - Latest Health News

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Norman Swan of the ABC's Health Report and the podcast, What's That Rash? joined Philip Clark and Nightlife Listeners with the latest health news....

Nightlife News Breakdown - Josh Butler - Guardian Australia

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Josh Butler, Chief of staff and political reporter at Guardian Australia in Canberra.

American Insights with Bill Wyman

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news on what is happening in America with Philip Clark joined by Bill Wyman, former assistant mana...

The Dambusters Raid: Courage, controversy and the mission that captivated the world

17 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Low-flying bombers, bouncing bombs and one of the most audacious missions of World War II.

Rivals Trump and President Xi all smiles in China

17 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife's resident geopolitics expert Dr Ben Zala discusses the US President's recent visit to China

History Quiz: What year did the Beatles perform on the roof of Apple Headquarters?

17 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play the History Quiz, Sunday 17 May edition to find out if you have the answer correct!

Do Albums Still Matter in the Age of Spotify?

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do artists still produce unforgettable albums, in a time when albums seem to be forgotten? 

This Musical Life: Creedence Clearwater Revival 

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Music journalist Jeff Apter takes us into the world of Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of the biggest bands of the late 60s and early 70s. 

Resting Places: Waverley Cemetery

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Waverley Cemetery is perhaps the most photogenic Australian cemeteries and is home to some notable Australian heroes. 

The Nightlife Pop Quiz: Who wrote the famous 1961 novel 'Catch-22'?

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play Pop Quiz, Saturday 16 May edition to find out if you have the answer correct!

Ever feel sick when you hear there's a virus going around? Welcome to the nocebo effect

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This Book May Cause Side Effects by Helen Filcher examines stories of people feeling sick, and even dying,  based on the power of suggestion

Are zero-alcohol drinks changing drinking habits?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Drinking no longer means what you think it does...we go behind the boom in booze-free bevvys.

Canadian author Yann Martel on the Greek Gods and their anger management issues

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What parallels can we draw between our modern lives and the stories told by Homer?

The Challenge: The Bismarck was sunk in which ocean?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday May 15 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!

Natures Echo: Tom Crowther on ecosystem interconnectivity

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eco restoration projects around the globe show the spectacular way nature can restore itself despite adversity, especially through the interconnect...

Foreign Correspondent - Rob Watson - BBC

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Keir Starmer faces growing calls from colleagues to step down, but who could possibly be in line to become Britain's next Prime Minister? 

Is your neighbourhood gym equipment fit for purpose?

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Clark on Nightlife is joined by Dr Alyson Crozier, Senior Lecturer, Exercise & Sport Psychology, University of Adelaide, who conducted a s...

Nightlife News Breakdown - Paul Bongiorno - The Saturday Paper

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Paul Bongiorno, veteran political reporter with 30+ years of experience and columnist for The S...

The Challenge: Which country tops the Olympic golf medal tally?

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday May 14 edition to see if you have the answer!

The Challenge: Which French chanteuse was nicknamed Little Sparrow?

13 May 2026

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Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday May 13 edition to see if you have the answer! 

The Challenge of the Future: A.C. Grayling

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A. C. Grayling is a philosopher, author, and joined Philip Clark to ponder over and discuss his latest book, The Challenge of the Future - What Shoul...

Nightlife Food - Easy Italian

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Melanie Lionello was inspired by her own Nonna to get into food in a serious way and joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to reveal the basics with her ...

Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Krishani Dhanji, political reporter and live blogger for Guardian Australia, based in Canberra....

Nightlife Economics with Gareth Hutchens

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Hutchens, ABC Business and Economics reporter joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.

The true ‘sea change’: The retirees who gave up their home for cruise ship life

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From onboard “hacks” to the hidden costs and unexpected joys of life at sea, Heather and Paul share what it’s really like to make a cruise ship...

The Challenge: Who is the best friend of Bullwinkle the moose?

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday May 12 edition to see if you have the answer! 

Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to review the latest to watch.  

Quiet Protests of the Vietnam War

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new book delves extensively into the archives of the wide diversity in the protest movement, with women especially taking part in what's called Qu...

Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - Political Analyst

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, contributing editor for The New Daily and chief political analyst for The Austral...

Nightlife Budget 2026 Panel: What it Means for You

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Albanese government has handed down its fifth budget, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers calling it the most ambitious and responsible yet. The focus, i...

Preventive Cardiology

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Clark is joined by Dr Stephen Fenton, has developed The 5 CH Lifestyle, also the title of his new book, to discuss how early detection combine...

Nightlife Travel - Best Towns in Australia

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Imogen Eveson from Australian Traveller speaks with Philip Clark about finding the best destinations for your next trip, and what makes one place a m...

Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News First

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Hugh Riminton, National Affairs Editor, Ten News First. 

Nightlife Science with Belinda Smith

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Clark is joined by Belinda Smith, Co-Host the Science Show with the latest from the week’s science news on Nightlife.  

The Challenge: What does URL stand for?

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday May 11 edition to see if you have the answer!

American Insight with Ray Bonner

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news on what is happening in America with Philip Clark joined by Ray Bonner, former foreign corres...

The spy plane that shattered a summit

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A secret spy mission, a surviving pilot, and a collapsing cover story combined to produce one of the greatest diplomatic scandals of the Cold War.

The History Quiz: Who did Cleopatra get smuggled in a rolled carpet to meet?

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday May 10th (History of floors) edition, to find out if you have the answ...

The Pop Quiz: Who wrote Waltzing Matilda?

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play The Pop Quiz, Saturday May 9th edition to see if you have the answer!

Love Sicily's mosaics? You can thank the Vikings

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sicily's capital Palermo is full of churches featuring jaw dropping golden mosaics which date back to the time when the Vikings ruled the island

Why Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley love the blues

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It might be seen as an unlikely duo - with Ian Moss - largely associated with rock music, and country singer Troy Cassar-Daley teaming up for a tour ...

The colour and humour of Romania's Merry Cemetery

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Intricate carvings and thoughtful, often humorous details tell the stories of the people buried in this extraordinary cemetery.

Can travelling be accessible to everyone?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Through his YouTube channel and advocacy work, Shane Hyrnocec shows the realities of travelling, exploring the outdoors, and navigating public spaces...

How David Attenborough changed documentary filmmaking forever

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Film expert Daryl Sparkes discusses Attenborough's best nature documentaries as listeners share their favourite moments.

Argentinian author Mariana Enriquez's fascination with the macabre and supernatural

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Enriquez swapped the chaos of Buenos Aires for the quiet of Tasmania last year. How will this affect her writing?

The Challenge: Where can you find the volcano Krakatoa?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday May 8 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!

Foreign Correspondent - Steven Erlanger - The New York Times

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times joined Philip Clark to discuss whether it’s too soon to assume the war in Ir...

Motortorque with Toby Hagon

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you're trying to decide which car to buy or want to learn more about the latest EVs on the market, Motortorque can help.