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Dopamine fasting the latest Silicon Valley craze
The latest fad to hit Silicon Valley is 'dopamine fasting' where people take time off from the world - in some cases avoiding all external stimuli, including food and contact with people, in a bid to… Audio
Open concept room for rent
An advertisement for a room in a three--story house in Philadelphia caught our eye ... Audio
US correspondent David Smith
Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith talks to Susie Ferguson about the latest in the President Trump impeachment inquiry, and the buzz around billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who is set… Audio
US will lose Pacific influence over Paris decision - Forum
The US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement will undermine its influence and credibility in the Pacific, the Pacific Islands Forum says.
White House restricted Trump call transcripts - US media
The White House has restricted access to transcripts of some of US President Donald Trump's calls with foreign leaders, US media report.
Explainer: What does impeachment really mean?
A formal impeachment hearing will be opened against President Donald Trump. There's has been a lot of reaction to the news, but what is impeachment and what can history tell us about the process? Audio
Formal impeachment inquiry launched into President Donald Trump
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that the House will begin a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. The move comes after it emerged that he withheld aid to Ukraine, pressing… Audio
China exporting surveillance state technology
China has raised the ire of countries throughout the world for building an all-seeing surveillance state, but some nations are now looking to follow in its footsteps by using the same technology. Dr… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan - sharpie storm mapping
Susan Milligan with an erosion of facts surrounding the path of Hurricane Dorian, including the sharpie altered map which erroneously had Alabama in its path. And a look at who is still in the running… Audio
People who eat dark chocolate less likely to be depressed
A new study suggests eating dark chocolate may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms. Dr Joseph Firth was involved in the research and joins the show to discuss the findings. Audio
Sitting for nine and a half hours a day linked to early death
Research has found that people spending nine and a half hours or more each day sedentary are associated with a significant increased risk of death. Professor Ulf Ekelund of the Norwegian School of… Audio
Scott Higham - Big Pharma's role in the US opioid crisis
Drug overdose is now the most common cause of death for Americans under 50, with nearly 50,000 people dying each year after taking opioids. Pulitzer-prize winning Washington Post journalist Scott… Audio
Hurricane Dorian bears down on Florida
Residents from St Johns County which is part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area in Floridan have been ordered to evacuate. This affects 148-thousand residents who live the the path of Hurricane… Audio
Pacific correspondent Johnny Blades
Johnny and Lynn look at Australia's battle to keep China out of the Pacific and the latest in the West Papua protests. Audio
Trump continues China trade tirades
US President continues outbursts and tirades on China trade at the G7. Executive Director of the NZ China Council, Stephen Jacobi joins the panel to talk about the trade war. Audio
NK fires short-range missiles, complicating US talks
North Korea missiles have been fired again as US attempts to restart talks with Korea are stalled.
US firms 'hereby ordered' to quit China - Trump
US President Donald Trump says he has "hereby ordered" American companies to leave China, after Beijing announced plans to slap new tariffs on US goods.
Professor Robert Wade - Trump and the rise of the "Strongman"
Professor Robert Wade argues that the Trump presidency is a symptom of an emerging syndrome in the world-at-large, which he thinks may last for 30 years. He links the spread of 'strongman' leaders… Audio
Port of influence: China's controversial lease in Darwin
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at the issue of Darwin's port, which is leased for 99 years by China, as the US seeks to expand its military base there, leaving Australia stuck in the… Audio
No impeachment for Trump's race-based tweet
The US president won't be impeached for sending what's considered to be a racist Tweet. The House of Representatives voted against the accusation that he had brought "ridicule, disgrace and disrepute"… Audio
