Overnight With Michael Mclaren

Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for April 1st.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast: - Friday, 29th of March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike discusses "popcorn brain" with Dr. Marny Lishman, a Health & Community Psychologist, who describes it as a scattered attention span caused by excessive digital device use. This phenomenon makes it difficult for people to engage in sustained activities like reading or watching movies without becoming distracted. Dr Lishman reveals strategies to regain focus and live more in the moment amidst constant distractions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Jeffreys is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of ‘Spiked’ and host of the ‘Spiked’ podcast, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week. You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast: - Friday, 29th of March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie historian, author & entertainer Jim Haynes joins Overnight each week for his unique knowledge of Aussie Wit, Words and Wisdom from Australia’s history. This week Jim shines the spotlight on William Henry Ogilvie – ‘My Hat'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Jeffreys has a weekly chat with Sue Dodd from the Sydney Markets about what bargains are on offer at the markets this week…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for March 29th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast: - Thursday, 28th of MarchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Jeffreys’ weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast: - Thursday, 28th of MarchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike speaks with Dr Ruari Elkington, Senior Lecturer in Creative Industries & Chief Investigator at QUT Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC), Queensland University of Technology, about his recent study featured  in 'The Conversation' that reveals Australians' enduring love for cinema over the last century. Alongside Tess Van Hemert, his research of cinema cultures and practices emphasises how cinemas serve as hubs for social, cultural, and economic activities. Despite challenges like cost and inconvenience, Australians consistently support cinemas, as evidenced by the billion-dollar box office in 2023 and continued popularity post-COVID.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for March 28th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Jeffreys’ weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike discusses with Dennis Shanahan, The Australian Newspaper’s National Editor, the government's extensive use of non-disclosure agreements to silence organisations and conceal legislative plans. Mr Shanahan notes how this practice contradicts Anthony Albanese's pledge of transparency and distorts the original intentions of the Rudd government - highlighting instances where industry groups were compelled to sign such agreements, limiting public discourse on critical issues like resources tax and environmental laws. These agreements stifle dissent and disrupt negotiations, ultimately undermining bipartisanship and transparency in legislative processes, including recent proposals concerning religious freedom laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike is joined by Professor Greg Barton, Chair in Global Islamic Politics, Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship & Globalisation, Deakin University, to discuss the recent terrorist attack in Moscow, where gunmen stormed a rock concert venue, leaving 133 dead and many injured. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, believed to be the work of its branch, ISIS-K, established in Afghanistan. Professor Barton delves into the identity of ISIS-K, their motives for targeting Russia, and the implications for the broader terrorism threat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for March 27th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor David Flint chats to Mike Jeffreys on the week’s important issues & political news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.