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Nightlife with Phil Clark and Suzanne Hill has everything you need to get you through the night, seven nights a week.

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Mark Kenny - The Canberra Times
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Today at 11:00 AM

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, The Canberra Times political analyst and a professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute. 


Foreign Correspondent - US Elections Special
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Today at 11:00 AM

Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife are joined by ABC Correspondent in Washington DC Elias Clure to discuss the wash-up from the US Midterm Elections.


The History of Tuna and Future of its Sustainability
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Today at 11:00 AM

Tuna is one of the world's most popular foods, supporting a billion-dollar industry and the harvest of millions of fish each year. But for most of human history, tuna were caught on a much smaller scale than they are today. 


Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
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Today at 11:00 AM

Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with all the latest in economic, business and finance news. 


The Challenge: Where do the Kerrigans go on holiday in The Castle?
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Today at 11:00 AM

Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday November 4 edition to see if you have the answer!


The Pop Quiz: Who directed "The Shining"?
The Pop Quiz: Who directed "The Shining"? episode artwork
Today at 1:15 AM

Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz, Saturday 31st of October, to find out if you have the answer correct!  


Last Days of the Lotus: a portrait of Saigon ahead of the Tet Offensive
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Today at 1:00 AM

Andrew Edwards' new book paints a complex picture of Saigon in the mid-phase of the Vietnam War.


Nightlife News Breakdown - Ron Mizen - Australian Financial Review
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Yesterday at 11:00 AM

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.


Tradies - Are We Skilling Up Enough?
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Yesterday at 11:00 AM

Listeners to Nightlife and Philip Clark are joined by CEO of National Australian Apprenticeships Association, Ben Bardon to discuss future employment prospects.


Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks
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Yesterday at 11:00 AM

Peter Marks, software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics, joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with the latest tech news and information.


Emily the Duchess of Dubbo - Funeral Details
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Yesterday at 11:00 AM

For everyone who has been following our updates on the arrangements for our lovely Emily Lyons, affectionately known as the Duchess of Dubbo, here is the link to her funeral.


The Challenge: Which state is Australia's leading producer of apples?
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Yesterday at 11:00 AM

Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday November 3 edition to see if you have the answer!


Political Heat in Australia 60 years ago
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Yesterday at 11:00 AM

In the wake of the incident that saw MP Helen Haines severely injured last month, Michael Adams discusses with Philip Clark events from this time of year through our history.


Emily the Duchess of Dubbo - Funeral Details
Emily the Duchess of Dubbo - Funeral Details episode artwork
Last Monday at 11:00 AM

For everyone who has been following our updates on the arrangements for our lovely Emily Lyons, affectionately known as the Duchess of Dubbo. 


Nightlife Science with Dan Lambeth
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Last Monday at 11:00 AM

Dan Lambeth, Associate Director of Science Education at the  Australian National Centre for Public Awareness of Science, joined Philip Clark with the latest in science news.


American Insight with Bill Wyman
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Last Monday at 11:00 AM

Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news on what is happening in America with Philip Clark joined by Bill Wyman, former assistant managing editor of National Public Radio in Washington, and columnist for SMH and the AGE.


Nightlife Health - Urology
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Last Monday at 11:00 AM

Philip Clark is joined by Dr Ashani Couchman, Urological surgeon, Deputy Head of Urology at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Vice President of Urological Association of Australia and NZ.


The Challenge: Which US First Lady was famous for her pillbox hats?
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Last Monday at 11:00 AM

Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday November 2 edition to see if you have the answer! 


Saudi Arabia to become world's biggest holiday destination?
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Last Monday at 11:00 AM

Travel journalist Anthony Dennis joins Philip Clark  and Nightlife listeners to unpack Saudi Arabia's ambitions and find out whether it can deliver on its extraordinary promises. 


Nightlife News Breakdown - Clare Armstrong - ABC News
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Last Monday at 11:00 AM

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Clare Armstrong, the ABC's chief digital political correspondent, based at Parliament House in Canberra.


Emily the Duchess of Dubbo - Funeral Details
Emily the Duchess of Dubbo - Funeral Details episode artwork
Last Monday at 11:00 AM

For everyone who has been following our updates on the arrangements for our lovely Emily Lyons, affectionately known as the Duchess of Dubbo. 


Is there wonder to be found in the emergency department?
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Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

What can the average hospital emergency department teach us about the wonders of the human body and what it means to be alive?


Which city hosted the first modern Olympic games in 1896?
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Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

Join the guest host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 1st of November, the letter ‘A’ edition, to find out if you have the answer correct! 


Harry Houdini: The unlikely death of the world's greatest escape artist
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Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

He escaped from handcuffs, prison cells and underwater tanks, but what drove Harry Houdini to risk his life for an audience? We explore the man behind the magic, a century after his death.


How impersonating Elton John saved one tribute singer's life
Last Saturday at 12:00 PM

1973 was a great year for music -- especially if you happen to be an Elton John impersonator, as Sir El Tom Is, though the year didn't just belong to the man born as Reginald Kenneth Dwight.


Rooms that Rock: The Moulin Rouge
Last Saturday at 11:00 AM

The Moulin Rouge has been entertaining audiences for nearly 140 years. Nightlife goes backstage to discover the people, traditions and extraordinary work behind the spectacle.


From wicked witches to powerful women: A history of witches on screen
Last Saturday at 11:00 AM

From evil villains to powerful heroines, how have witches evolved on our screens — and what does that tell us about society?


Swimming pools to dogs: the art of David Hockney
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Last Saturday at 11:00 AM

Originally from Yorkshire, David Hockney became known for his light filled Californian paintings, his versatility, and commitment to embracing new techniques throughout his career.


More than shopping: Our love affair with the mall
Last Friday at 11:00 AM

How did shopping malls transform Australian life, and what happens to them in the age of online shopping? The history and cultural impact of the modern mall.


Kiss and tell: a thousand years of passion and power
Last Friday at 11:00 AM

Historian Katie Barclay traces a thousand years of kissing, from medieval peace treaties to the 1960s "kissometer", and finds it was never just about romance.


The Mighty Challenge: Which Star Trek captain did Patrick Stewart play?
Last Friday at 11:00 AM

Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday October 30th edition to see if you have the answer! 


Nightlife News Breakdown - Paul Bongiorno - The Saturday Paper
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Last Thursday at 11:00 AM

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


Water Transition
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Last Thursday at 11:00 AM

Water is one of those things most of us rarely think about until there's a drought, a flood or a burst pipe. What happens when rainfall becomes less predictable? 


Jet Lag
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Last Thursday at 11:00 AM

Philip Clark is joined by Professor Sean Cain, a sleep and circadian rhythm expert at Flinders University, with the science behind a new app he's helped develop for travellers. 


Foreign Correspondent - Caitlin Kelly - ABC Middle East
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Last Thursday at 11:00 AM

Israel has voted, but the country still doesn't know who its next prime minister will be. Early results show a close contest, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, securing the numbers needed to form a government. 


The Challenge: Who founded the Macedonian Empire?
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Last Thursday at 11:00 AM

Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday October 29 edition to see if you have the answer! 


The Challenge: The Eureka Stockade took place in which Victorian town?
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10/28/2026

Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday October 28 edition to see if you have the answer!


The Butter Cookbook
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10/28/2026

Australians are fond of butter, but it has become much maligned in recent times. It can transform many a dish and sauce, but it's copped a bad rap over the last few years. 


Nightlife News Breakdown - Malcolm Knox - Sydney Morning Herald
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10/28/2026

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Malcolm Knox, author and columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald, known for his investigative and sports journalism.


Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
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10/28/2026

Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with all the latest in economic, business and finance news.