Nightlife
Nightlife with Phil Clark and Suzanne Hill has everything you need to get you through the night, seven nights a week.
Episodes
Can renewables really transform national electricity grids?
Renewables are supplying more electricity to the grid, setting new records. More Australians are getting their power from rooftop solar panels and batteries.
Nightlife History - Sinophone Australia
As a multi cultural settler colony, with a huge array of languages spoken, as well as those of indigenous nations, a new book looks at the rich trove of fresh translations and analysis.
Nightlife News Breakdown - Jack Quail - The Australian
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Jack Quail, political reporter for The Australian in their Parliament House bureau in Canberra.
Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma
Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to review the latest to watch.
The Challenge: After the US, NATO's second-largest army belongs to which country?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday June 23 edition to see if you have the answer!
Simple steps to help stave off Dementia
Co-founder of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, and Australia's 2026 Senior Australian of the Year, Professor Henry Brodaty AO, joined Philip Clark with more on Nightlife.
The Challenge: Which film series is primarily set on the fictional moon of Pandora?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday June 22 edition to see if you have the answer!
American Insight with Bruce Wolpe
The memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran was signed last week, but was never going to be the end of the war. Negotiating is needed to reach a final peace.
Why Armenia should be on your holiday bucket list
Nightlife takes listeners to a nation famous for its dramatic landscapes, incredible hospitality and ancient history, and yet it largely continues to fly under the radar.
Nightlife News Breakdown - Emily Barrett - The Saturday Paper
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor of The Saturday Paper.
UFOs - New revelations from US government
UFOs have been apart of our collective imagination since the 1950s, and info from the US government has just been released. Are the little green men really out there?
The History Quiz: Which famous building in London's Southwark area burned down in 1613?
Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 21st of June, history of fire, to find out if you have the answer correct!
The U.S. capture of Guam: One of history's strangest military operations
Gunfire mistaken as a salute, a bloodless conquest and a history spanning four millennia. This is the story of Guam.
Commercialisation of cannabis leads to increase in use, new research finds
An international review of policy changes over the last 25 years urges caution about allowing cannabis to be sold commercially.
Does the full moon make us crazy?
A full moon has long been blamed for unusual behaviour. Is this a myth, and if so why does the belief remain so powerful?
Robin Hood's tree: Farewell to Sherwood Forest's ancient giant
It survived kings and queens, civil wars and industrialisation. After more than 1,000 years, what killed Sherwood Forest's Major oak?
Pop Quiz - What band made the mop top haircut famous?
Play Pop Quiz, Sunday June 20 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!
Brisbane’s Balmoral Cemetery is an historic oasis of green
From Harry Bruce of Bruce Highway fame to the man who gave Mackay its name, Balmoral Cemetery has plenty of historical figures buried within its grounds
What makes a great world cup song?
There have been hits and misses in the years since FIFA started officially commissioning World Cup theme songs
From Jaws to Disclosure Day: The films of Steven Spielberg
The films of the amateur movie maker who went on to director some of the most loved films ever made
The Rise of the Graphic Novel
What makes graphic novels such a powerful storytelling medium, and why has it taken so long for them to gain recognition?
Being an only child has its benefits
Only children have a bad reputation, but what does the research say?
The Challenge: What date is St Stephen's Day?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday June 19 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!
UK by-election paves way for Starmer challenge
The Makerfield by-election could pave the way for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party.
Cheap fakes and counterfeit goods
Aussies love a bargain, and for many of us, whether it was right or wrong, the allure of a cheap knock-off of a big-name, big-ticket item was too compelling to ignore.
Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - Political Analyst
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, contributing editor for The New Daily and chief political analyst for The Australia Institute.
Motortorque with Toby Hagon
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: What is the famous last line of The Wizard of Oz?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday June 18 edition to see if you have the answer!
Visit the resting place of the Witch Queen of New Orleans
Marie Laveau is buried in New Orleans' St Louis Cemetery 1 where actor Nicholas Cage has already made plans to spend eternity
Nightlife News Breakdown - Ellen Ransley - Courier Mail
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ellen Ransley, the Courier Mail’s federal politics reporter, based in the Canberra press gallery.
Australia and the Pacific Islands: Diplomacy and Defence
Philip Clark with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Global, Culture and Engagement at the University of Melbourne and his discussion on our national diplomacy and defence.
Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.
Nightlife Health - Stroke Recovery
The statistics around strokes are staggering. There's over 100 recorded in Australia every single day. How we can improve the outcomes?
The Challenge: What is the largest terrestrial venomous snake in Australia?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday June 17 edition to see if you have the answer!
Why a 1970s Australian soapie about a women's prison became a ratings success
Prisoner's global fans included the notorious English criminal Reggie Kray.
Nightlife News Breakdown - Katina Curtis - The West Australian
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade.
Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks
Philip Clark is joined by Tech Guru Software Developer and Technology Commentator from Access Informatics, Peter Marks on Nightlife.
The unlikely Australian Olympian-of-sorts
Donald Mackintosh was a champion shooter, and did quite well, but his events were the most shocking in Olympic Games history. Live pigeon shooting!
The Challenge: Which TV family lived at 1313 Mockingbird Lane?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday June 16 edition to see if you have the answer!
The Politics of The World Cup
Nightlife discusses the month of football ahead, with Philip Clark joined by Ned Hall from ABC Sport, Sports Ambassador podcast host Tracey Holmes, and former Socceroos captain, broadcaster and human rights activist Craig Foster.
Nightlife News Breakdown - Michael Pascoe - Michael West Media
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Michael Pascoe, Independent commentator filing for Michael West Media & author of The Summertime of Our Dreams.
The Challenge: What are the names of the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday June 15 edition to see if you have the answer!
200 years of WA's oldest permanent European settlement
Travel writer Fleur Bainger joins Philip Clark to share how Albany is remembering its past and celebrating its future.
Busting the myths around hair loss and recovery
Nightlife separates the myths from the realities around hair loss with Philip Clark joined by Dr Rod Sinclair, with the newest and latest dermatological research.
What spaceborne viruses could astronauts bring back to Earth?
As our explorations towards the moon and out into space commence again, it brings with it the spectre of space-born viruses and other nasties.
American Insight with Bill Wyman
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.
The History Quiz: Did the rest of Ned Kelly's gang wear helmets?
Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 14th of June, history of hats edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!
Arthur Boyd's Francis of Assisi tapestries are on display together for the first time
It's hoped this exhibition could see the tapestries eventually displayed in St Francis' home town of Assisi in Italy.
The Night Witches: The female Soviet aviators who terrorised the Nazis
They flew slow, unarmed wooden aircraft into the darkness and became one of the most feared air units of World War II.
Pop Quiz: What is Molly Meldrum's first name?
Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz, Saturday 13th June edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!
Inside the world of Tom Waits
Why has a gravel-voiced singer of dreamers, drifters and outsiders inspired such devotion for more than 50 years?
A glimpse into the world of Kalgoorlie's historical sex workers
Anthea Hodgson's Palace of Lost Virtue is set in Kalgoorlie at the turn of the 20th century in which both men and sex workers flocked to the area
Scams: spotting fake texts and getting your money back
As the technology behind scams is gets smarter every year, protections are being put in place by the government. But can Australia's defences keep up?
The Challenge: Which primate species has the longest gestation period?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday June 12th edition to see if you have the answer!
The first climbers to take on Mount Everest
Hundreds make it to the summit of the world's highest mountain each year. They have the pioneering efforts of the early courageous climbers to thank.
Foreign Correspondent - Tingting Liu - Taiwan
President Trump has yet to decide on a $14 Billion Dollar arms package for Taiwan. Such arms sales are a persistent source of friction with China.
Tambora - The Eruption That Changed the World
Professor Gillen D'Arcy Wood is the author of several historical works, and joined Philip Clark to discuss Tambora's impacts in Australia outlined in his book, Tambora: The Eruption That Changed the World.
The Challenge: Which year did the Socceroos first compete at the World Cup?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday June 11 edition to see if you have the answer!
Nightlife News Breakdown - Paul Bongiorno - The Saturday Paper
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Paul Bongiorno, veteran political reporter with 30+ years of experience and columnist for The Saturday Paper.
The Secret World of Ants
Ants are everywhere, with an estimated 20 quadrillion, that's 20 followed by fifteen zeros, surviving on the planet. But what you know, or think you know, about how ants manage to be quite so abundant and organised might not be quite right.
Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Hugh Riminton, National Affairs Editor, Ten News First.
The First Inventors - Indigenous Innovation, Ingenuity and Culture
Indigenous Australians shaped the continent of Australia in ways we are still only beginning to understand and appreciate. Only uncovered and explored in the last few decades.
Nightlife Health - Allergies
Allergic reactions can vary. Everything from cat fur to avocados can be delightful for some and downright harmful for others. Do you or a member of your family have an allergy?
The Challenge: Bringing Australia Together was a slogan for which Australian PM?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday June 10 edition to see if you have the answer!
Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.
The Challenge: Which US highway was known as the Mother Road?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday June 9 edition to see if you have the answer!
Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Krishani Dhanji, political reporter and live blogger for Guardian Australia, based in Canberra.
Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma
Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to review the latest to watch.
Why Colonial Australia adopted Brass Bands
A British tradition that was enthusiastically adopted by colonial Australians was the brass band. They became an integral part of community life in the coal mining regions of NSW.
Nightlife Finance with Roger Montgomery
Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investments, joined Philip Clark to discuss the latest finance news and take questions from listeners to Nightlife.
Meaningful Travel for Deeper Understanding
Travel can create new perspectives. There's a growing trend towards wanting to make our getaways not just a relaxing break. A fast track to finding yourself can be to spend time somewhere you’ve never been.
The Challenge: Which Oscar-winning actor played petty criminal Jimmy in Two Hands?
Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday June 8 edition to see if you have the answer!
International Space Station Evacuation Alert
The International Space Station has been leaking air since 2019. A persistent and troubling problem, and despite years of attempts, engineers have never fully solved it.
Hips and Ankles, Knees and Toes
Nightlife takes a deep dive into our hips and ankles, knees and toes. These are the lower body joints that need attention as they wear, tear and sometimes require replacement.
American Insight with Bruce Wolpe
Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news with what is happening in America with Bruce Wolpe, Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre, formerly with the Democratic staff in the US Congress in President Obama's first term.
Nightlife News Breakdown - Emily Barrett - The Saturday Paper
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor of The Saturday Paper.
Alexander the Great: The man who conquered the ancient world before 33
How did a young king from a small northern Greek kingdom become one of history's most influential figures and what might have happened if he had lived another twenty years?
The History Quiz: Who created the Little Black Dress?
Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 7th of June, history of the colour black edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!
The history of Australian postcodes
One year after decimal currency was introduced, Australia adopted another change to daily life.
Sex, satire & sequins: Reuben Kaye's conversion to cabaret
The Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival shares the music, legends and live-performance magic that make cabaret unlike anything else.
