George Saunders is one of literary fiction's most acclaimed living writers. Along with his many collections of short stories, he also published the Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo. To celebrate Read This' first birthday, we're bringing you Michael Williams' interview with George Saunders. They talk about his life and career and the three words that made him a writer.

George Saunders is one of literary fiction's most acclaimed living writers. Along with his many collections of short stories, he also published the Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo. To celebrate Read This' first birthday, we're bringing you Michael Williams' interview with George Saunders. They talk about his life and career and the three words that made him a writer.

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Read This: The Three Words That Made George Saunders a Writer

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One of the big stories of the 2025 election campaign was the wipeout of the Australian Greens. 

In a stunning defeat, they lost three out of their four lower house MPs, including their leader Adam Bandt.

It left the party with big questions, about why they weren’t growing at a time when young people are more progressive than ever.

Now, more than six months out from the election, and under the leadership of Larissa Waters, they are beginning to show some signs of where the party wants to go next. 

Today, Crikey columnist Rachel Withers, on whether the Greens can claw back support, or if they’ve taken the wrong message from their defeat.

 

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Guest:Crikey columnist Rachel Withers 

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One of the big stories of the 2025 election campaign was the wipeout of the Australian Greens.&nbsp;
In a stunning defeat, they lost three out of their four lower house MPs, including their leader Adam Bandt.
It left the party with big questions, about why they weren&rsquo;t growing at a time when young people are more progressive than ever.
Now, more than six months out from the election, and under the leadership of Larissa Waters, they are beginning to show some signs of where the party wants to go next.&nbsp;
Today,&nbsp;Crikey columnist Rachel Withers, on whether the Greens can claw back support, or if they&rsquo;ve taken the wrong message from their defeat.
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Guest: Crikey columnist Rachel Withers&nbsp;
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What happened to The Greens this year?

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This year, Anthony Albanese promised to make big changes — on childcare, on Medicare, on the cost of living.

But while the government delivered some wins, it also quietly stepped back from the fights it didn’t want to have — on gambling, housing, and corporate power.

Today, contributing editor of The New Daily, Amy Remeikis, looks back on yet another huge year in politics, on the deals Labor made, the reforms it shelved, and what it reveals about how this government really works.

 

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Guest: Contributing editor of The New Daily Amy Remeikis

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This year, Anthony Albanese promised to make big changes &mdash; on childcare, on Medicare, on the cost of living.
But while the government delivered some wins, it also quietly stepped back from the fights it didn&rsquo;t want to have &mdash; on gambling, housing, and corporate power.
Today, contributing editor of The New Daily, Amy Remeikis, looks back on yet another huge year in politics, on the deals Labor made, the reforms it shelved, and what it reveals about how this government really works.
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Guest: Contributing editor of The New Daily Amy Remeikis
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Lukas Coch

What did Albanese achieve this year?

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It’s been a huge year for video games. Small developers are leading a renaissance of original ideas breaking through into the mainstream. They are going up against blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty – and winning.

The 7am team debated adding “games” to our ‘best of’ features this year – but the numbers don’t lie. More than four out of five Australians game and the industry is at least three times the size of the film industry.

Games can be so many things: high art, pop art – and pure dopamine. Sometimes all at once.

Today, video games critic and tech journalist at the ABC, Rad Yeo, on her top five favourite games of the year.


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Guest: Video games critic and tech journalist at the ABC, Rad Yeo

It&rsquo;s been a huge year for video games. Small developers are leading a renaissance of original ideas breaking through into the mainstream. They are going up against blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty &ndash; and winning.
The 7am team debated adding &ldquo;games&rdquo; to our &lsquo;best of&rsquo; features this year &ndash; but the numbers don&rsquo;t lie. More than four out of five Australians game and the industry is at least three times the size of the film industry.
Games can be so many things: high art, pop art &ndash; and pure dopamine. Sometimes all at once.
Today, video games critic and tech journalist at the ABC, Rad Yeo, on her top five favourite games of the year. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>
Guest: Video games critic and tech journalist at the ABC, Rad Yeo

The best games of 2025

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Read This: The Three Words That Made George Saunders a Writer

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