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

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    Nightlife News Breakdown - Karen Barlow - The Saturday Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 17:28


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Karen Barlow, Chief Political Correspondent for The Saturday Paper. 

    The Business of Shipping

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 47:33


    With a country girt by sea, Nightlife takes a look at the world of shipping, joined by Philip Clark and international freight expert Jason Williams, a Director of WillShip who has worked in the freight industry for over 30 years.  

    Foreign Correspondent - Eric Tlokez - Jerusalem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 14:30


    Funerals have begun for dead Israelis returned from Gaza in the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, as the nation received the remains of two more former captives. 

    Nightlife True Crime - The Mushroom Murderer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 18:09


    It's been one of the most shocking and disturbing true crime cases Australia has seen in recent years - the story of Erin Patterson, a.k.a the mushroom murderer. 

    The Mighty Challenge Thursday October 16th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 180:58


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    Nightlife Food - French Delights Made Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 13:03


    Isabelle Dunn was born and raised in France, but describes herself now as a ‘Sydney-based Frenchie' and wants to help make the gastronomy more accessible. 

    The Mighty Challenge Wednesday October 15th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 62:48


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News First

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 20:58


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

    The Conversation about Caring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 48:07


    Aging and preferences for care, whether for ourselves or our parents, when discussing with loved ones, most of us remain hopelessly avoidant. They are tricky and often highly emotional conversations to navigate.  

    Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 11:55


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

    Sports Analysis with Warwick Hadfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 19:24


    Sports Broadcaster and Author Warwick Hadfield joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.    

    The Mighty Challenge Tuesday October 14th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 58:56


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    Food Security in a Turbulent World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 46:43


    When was the last time you went to the supermarket, and the item you wanted wasn't there? 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - David Killick - Hobart Mercury

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 15:09


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by David Killick, Political Editor of the Hobart Mercury.

    Nightlife History - Oliphant the Australian Genius

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 18:00


    Roland Perry, who had met and interviewed Mark Oliphant in the 1990s discusses his new book, Oliphant - The Australian Genius who developed Radar and Showed Oppenheimer how to Build the bomb.

    Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wen Lei Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 12:24


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

    Nightlife Science with Charley Lineweaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 15:56


    Associate Professor Charley Lineweaver, Astrophysicist at the ANU's Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in science and space.     

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Emily Barrett - The Saturday Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 20:29


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

    Nightlife Health - The Kidneys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 43:51


    What do we know about our kidneys? Nightlife takes a deep dive into one of our most vital organs and discusses all things kidney-related.  

    Nightlife Travel - Papua New Guinea

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 10:34


    How many of us consider our closest neighbour, Papua New Guinea, as a tourism destination? 

    The Mighty Challenge Monday October 13th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 59:11


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    Are we in another nuclear arms race? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 30:30


    The US, Russia and China are the top players of the new nuclear arms race

    The fourth contender in 1066's battle for England's throne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 28:06


    Edgar the Atheling was never a serious contender to take the English crown, even through he was appointed by medieval England's official selection committe 

    What's driving China's remarkable pivot to renewable energy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 20:47


    Air pollution, energy independence and the prospect of technological domination are all part of China's drive to embrace green energy

    The Nightlife History Quiz (of the letter 'H')

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 49:55


    Test your knowledge of all things historical with the 100% original, custom-built Nightlife History Quiz! 

    Huge Cartier exhibition featuring Grace Kelly's engagement ring heading to Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 22:28


    A roomful of tiaras is just one of the highlights of a new exhibition coming to Melbourne next year celebrating the global jewellery house Cartier and its history. 

    Australian TV viewers' enduring love of game shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 51:57


    They're cheap to make and rate well, so why do people enjoy game shows?

    The Pop Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 53:35


    Test your knowledge on the music, movies, tv and art of the 1990s

    The Mighty Challenge - Friday 10th October

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 59:52


     Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Mighty Challenge!  

    How cats snuck into the literary canon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 23:14


    Meet the cats behind your favourite books

    International Affairs - French Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 16:18


    Leadership in France is in a state of turmoil, with another Prime Minister resigning. The political landscape has become increasingly unstable since Immanuel Macron's re-election in 2022.  

    Corporate Tax Avoidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 12:50


    Greg Jericho, Chief Economist from The Australia Institute, joined Philip Clark to look at who and how companies are getting out of paying corporate tax in Australia. 

    Motortorque with Toby Hagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 48:15


    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.             

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 18:39


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

    The Mighty Challenge Thursday October 9th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 61:37


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    The Mighty Challenge Wednesday October 8th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 62:30


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    Nightlife Food - Steak Houses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 12:16


    Myffy Rigby is a food writer for Good Food and joins Philip Clark to discuss what separates a steak house from a restaurant that sells steaks. 

    Bob Brown - A Life of Defiance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 47:47


    Bob Brown has been battling for a cause most of his life. Steadfast against powerful interests. In pursuing a goal to save the irreplaceable beauty and value of nature, he has been assaulted, insulted, arrested and jailed.  

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Quentin Dempster - Former ABC Presenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 19:08


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Quentin Dempster, Former ABC Presenter and Freelance Journalist.   

    Nightlife Economics with Rhiana Whitson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 11:51


    Rhiana Whitson, ABC Business reporter, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife with the latest economic and business news.

    History quiz: teachers, schools and education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 52:26


    Which Australian state was the first to mandate free education? Which Ancient Greek founded The Academy? Test your knowledge. 

    The Property Market - Spring 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 48:37


    What is the residential property market looking like in the last few months of 2025?   

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