Ian Rankin introduced Detective John Rebus in his 1987 novel Knots and Crosses. Since then, Rankin has published another two dozen books in the series and has sold almost 40 million books to date. Unsurprisingly, he’s now Sir Ian Rankin. This week, Michael sits down with Ian at Sydney Writers’ Festival for discussion about his latest Rebus book, Midnight and Blue.

Ian Rankin introduced Detective John Rebus in his 1987 novel&nbsp;Knots and Crosses. Since then, Rankin has published another two dozen books in the series and has sold almost 40 million books to date. Unsurprisingly, he&rsquo;s now Sir Ian Rankin. This week, Michael sits down with Ian at Sydney Writers&rsquo; Festival for discussion about his latest Rebus book,&nbsp;Midnight and Blue.

An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

An independent daily news show. We feature the country&rsquo;s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

Read This: John Rebus Will Outlive Ian Rankin

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Late yesterday, four women and nine children arrived in Australia from Syria. 

The women, who originally left the country to be part of the Islamic State caliphate, have spent the years since its collapse in Syrian refugee camps. 

Many of their children, who are Australian citizens too, have never been here before. 

But they aren’t the first to come back – since 2019, women and children like them have been returning. 

What they’re returning to has become more and more hostile, with politicians maintaining they aren’t welcome, and police threatening arrest.  

Today, Professor Michele Grossman, expert on violent extremism from Deakin University, on our responsibility to these citizens and the danger of politicising their position. 

 

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And special credit for the audio of Australian children inside al-Roj refugee camp goes to William Christou and the Guardian.

 

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Guest: Expert on violent extremism from Deakin University, Professor Michele Grossman

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Late yesterday, four women and nine children arrived in Australia from Syria.&nbsp;
The women, who originally left the country to be part of the Islamic State caliphate, have spent the years since its collapse in Syrian refugee camps.&nbsp;
Many of their children, who are Australian citizens too, have never been here before.&nbsp;
But they aren&rsquo;t the first to come back &ndash; since 2019, women and children like them have been returning.&nbsp;
What they&rsquo;re returning to has become more and more hostile, with politicians maintaining they aren&rsquo;t welcome, and police threatening arrest.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Today, Professor Michele Grossman, expert on violent extremism from Deakin University, on our responsibility to these citizens and the danger of politicising their position.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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And special credit for the audio of Australian children inside al-Roj refugee camp goes to William Christou and the Guardian.
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Guest: Expert on violent extremism from Deakin University, Professor Michele Grossman
Photo:&nbsp;AP Photo/Baderkhan Ahmad

The danger of shunning the ‘ISIS brides’

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A flotilla of boats carrying aid towards Gaza was still hundreds of kilometres from the coast when the Israeli navy moved in.

Australian activist Zack Schofield was on one of the 50 boats. He says the first sign something was coming was the sound of drones overhead; then radio warnings, military vessels, and soldiers boarding the ship.

What happened next is now the subject of serious allegations and competing accounts. 

Today, Zack Schofield on the interception at sea, what he says happened in Israeli custody, and why the flotilla may still try to reach Gaza. 

 

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Guest: Australian activist, Zach Schofield

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A flotilla of boats carrying aid towards Gaza was still hundreds of kilometres from the coast when the Israeli navy moved in.
Australian activist Zack Schofield was on one of the 50 boats. He says the first sign something was coming was the sound of drones overhead; then radio warnings, military vessels, and soldiers boarding the ship.
What happened next is now the subject of serious allegations and competing accounts.&nbsp;
Today, Zack Schofield on the interception at sea, what he says happened in Israeli custody, and why the flotilla may still try to reach Gaza.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Australian activist, Zach Schofield
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Beatings and rubber bullets: Onboard the flotilla intercepted by Israel

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The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates again. The cash rate is now 4.35%, after the third rate hike in a row. 

For Australians already stretched by the cost of living, it means another hit to mortgage repayments, rents and household budgets. 

And while the decision was widely expected, the reason behind it is more complicated. Some economists are calling it the “Hormuz hike”, a response to global oil prices, the war in Iran and fears inflation could skyrocket.

Today, economist and co-CEO of the Australia Institute, Dr Richard Denniss, on why the Reserve Bank is making Australians pay more to contain inflation, and the risk that it goes too far. 

 

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Guest: Economist and Co-CEO of the Australia Institute, Dr Richard Denniss

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The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates again. The cash rate is now 4.35%, after the third rate hike in a row.&nbsp;
For Australians already stretched by the cost of living, it means another hit to mortgage repayments, rents and household budgets.&nbsp;
And while the decision was widely expected, the reason behind it is more complicated. Some economists are calling it the &ldquo;Hormuz hike&rdquo;, a response to global oil prices, the war in Iran and fears inflation could skyrocket.
Today, economist and co-CEO of the Australia Institute, Dr Richard Denniss, on why the Reserve Bank is making Australians pay more to contain inflation, and the risk that it goes too far.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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Guest: Economist and Co-CEO of the Australia Institute, Dr Richard Denniss
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Dean Lewin

Could the RBA’s rate rise send Australia into recession?

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Read This: John Rebus Will Outlive Ian Rankin

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