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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 Economics with Gareth Hutchens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 10:02


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

    The Making of the Modern Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 46:35


    Kings, warriors, poets, terrorists and peacemakers are all covered in The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East by Simon Sebag Montefiore, who joined Philip Clark. 

    Nightlife Food - Josh Niland - Saint Peter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 16:15


    Josh Niland  joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss his much coveted 'three hat' ranking in the Good Food Guide as well as international accolades for his approach to cooking. 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - Political Analyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 18:06


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, chief political analyst for The Australia Institute and independent political commentator.

    Musquito the Legendary Colonial Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 16:55


    When a convoy of British ships assembled in the waters of Port Jackson in January 1788, a young boy from the Eora Nation watched from the shores. Seventeen years later, he was a resistance fighter, battling for Country west of Sydney. 

    Nightlife Screen Stuff with Bruce Isaacs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 12:46


    Critic of screens large and small, Bruce Isaacs joins Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with reviews of the latest flicks to watch. 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 16:23


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

    The Challenge: Who was the British Monarch on this date 100 years ago?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 51:49


    The Future of Australian Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 46:31


    Australian fashion and apparel is worth up to $50 billion a year as an industry and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs. But cheap imports from online giants are reshaping consumer habits. 

    Dr Norman Swan on The Brain Cliff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 43:26


    Cognitive decline is a concern for us as we age and we're keen to find out what might work to counter it, even prevent it. Are we thinking about brain aging the wrong way? 

    Where are the best places to visit in September?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 10:47


    Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife are joined by Jessica Lockhart, Lonely Planet's Oceania Destination Editor with a few suggestions and great tips for travellers.

    Nightlife Science with Charlie Lineweaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 16:18


    Associate Professor Charley Lineweaver, Astrophysicist at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, 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 Aug 31, 2026 18:16


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

    American Insight with Ray Bonner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 19:00


    Former foreign correspondent with New York Times, Pulitzer and Emmy award winner, Ray Bonner joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with all the latest news from the US. 

    The Challenge: Which river runs through Paris?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 55:41


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday August 31 edition to see if you have the answer!

    The History Quiz: Which Italian river did Julius Caesar cross, signalling his break with the Roman Senate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 53:18


    Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 30th of August, history of break ups edition, to find out if you have the answer correct! 

    Dolly Parton, the great collaborator and mentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 37:21


    From Kenny Rogers to the Wiggles to Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton knew how to shine in her collaborations without taking away from others. 

    98 years, countless stars and one iconic Adelaide stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 19:52


    For 98 years Thebarton Theatre has created countless memories for South Australians

    The Pop Quiz: Who wrote "The Magic Pudding"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 56:35


    Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz, Saturday August 29th edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!

    Lesbia Harford: one of Australia's greatest poets.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 35:19


    She's been called one of Australia's greatest poets by Les Murray. Who is Lesbia Harford?

    What makes a portrait truly memorable

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 46:11


    What does it take to turn a human subject into a portrait that stands the test of time.

    The Challenge: What is the capital city of Bangladesh?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 53:19


    Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Friday the 28th of August Mighty Challenge!

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Greg Jericho - The Guardian

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 19:25


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Greg Jericho, Columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist with The Australia Institute.

    Motortorque with Toby Hagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 47:51


    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: Tim Curry made his film debut in which 1975 musical?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 69:00


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday August 27 edition to see if you have the answer!

    Foreign Correspondent - Steven Erlanger - New York Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 27:38


    Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times joins Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife from Berlin, with the latest on the latest unfolding world news.

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Clare Armstrong - ABC News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 16:42


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

    The Challenge: Dolly Parton was born in which US state?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 65:30


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday August 26 edition to see if you have the answer!

    Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 14:01


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

    Hard New World: Our Post-American Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 48:31


    Philip Clark is joined by Hugh White, Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies ANU to discuss where Australia turns for security in a world where the U.S. is no longer in charge?

    Nightlife Food - The Lunchbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 13:29


    George Georgievski, better known online as the School Lunchbox Dad, thinks he's cracked the code for one of the biggest daily dilemmas for parents. 

    The Challenge: What is the catchphrase of the Daleks in Doctor Who?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 59:40


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday August 25 edition to see if you have the answer! 

    Where is Australia heading in the 21st century?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 48:39


    Philip Clark is joined by one of our greatest political journalists George Megalogenis to discuss the Three Shocks that will define our national politics into the 21st century. 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Mark Kenny - The Canberra Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 15:05


    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.

    Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 14:55


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

    Nightlife History - Handover of Australian Antarctic Territory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 18:04


    Michael Adams, Creator and host of the Forgotten Australia podcast, joins Philip Clark on Nightlife for another terrific historical flashback.

    Could the moon be preserving ancient traces of life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 14:03


    Joining Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife, Dr Sara Webb Author, Astrophysicist from Swinburne looking at what's making news in the world of Science.    

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Quentin Dempster - Former ABC Presenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 21:55


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

    Nightlife Travel - Exmouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 15:14


    Travel writer Fleur Bainge with Philip Clark on the site, not the easiest site to reach if you want to scratch your 'remote places' travel itch, but the rewards can be remarkable.

    American Insight with Hayley Channer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 20:26


    Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news on what is happening in America with Philip Clark joined by Hayley Channer, Director Economic Security Program US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.

    The Challenge: Which country's territory includes the greatest number of islands?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 69:59


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday August 24 edition to see if you have the answer!

    Who were the 'Sea People' referred to in Christopher Nolan's Odyssey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 35:00


    While the "Sea People" existed in the ancient world, their role in the collapse of mighty empires has long been overstated.

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