Today, author Don Watson will be reading his piece from the June issue of The Monthly, reflecting on WW2 ace pilot Sir Douglas Bader.

Bader was a remarkable Royal Air Force pilot in the second world war. Brazen and courageous, he managed to escape death countless times, scored dozens of victories, and was even redeployed as a pilot after having both legs amputated.

However, in the words of Don Watson, Sir Douglas Bader was also a bit of a ‘stinker’, and an ‘unreconstructed racist’. Yes, it turns out Bader is a classic 20th century hero, who is ripe for a classic 21st century cancellation. 




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Guest: Author Don Watson

Today, author Don Watson will be reading his piece from the June issue of The Monthly, reflecting on WW2 ace pilot Sir Douglas Bader.Bader was a remarkable Royal Air Force pilot in the second world war. Brazen and courageous, he managed to escape death countless times, scored dozens of victories, and was even redeployed as a pilot after having both legs amputated.However, in the words of Don Watson, Sir Douglas Bader was also a bit of a ‘stinker’, and an ‘unreconstructed racist’. Yes, it turns out Bader is a classic 20th century hero, who is ripe for a classic 21st century cancellation.  Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Author Don Watson

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The Weekend Read: Don Watson on cancelling a war hero

In the 1990s, a small group of men in Silicon Valley imagined a world without governments or rules – a world run by code. They called themselves the cypherpunks, and they believed technology could replace politics entirely.

Those ideas didn’t stay online. They shaped the culture of the tech industry, which in turn has reshaped Western civilisation itself. Now, the billionaires behind it all are trying to remake democracy in their image.

Today, writer and contributor to The Monthly, Elmo Keep, on how Silicon Valley’s most dangerous philosophy escaped the internet and entered the real world.

 

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Guest: Writer and contributor to The Monthly, Elmo Keep

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In the 1990s, a small group of men in Silicon Valley imagined a world without governments or rules &ndash; a world run by code. They called themselves the cypherpunks, and they believed technology could replace politics entirely.
Those ideas didn&rsquo;t stay online. They shaped the culture of the tech industry, which in turn has reshaped Western civilisation itself. Now, the billionaires behind it all are trying to remake democracy in their image.
Today, writer and contributor to The Monthly, Elmo Keep, on how Silicon Valley&rsquo;s most dangerous philosophy escaped the internet and entered the real world.
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Guest: Writer and contributor to The Monthly, Elmo Keep
Photo:&nbsp;REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Have the techno-libertarians taken over?

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In just one year, Donald Trump has transformed America's government and its institutions.

His actions and agenda reflect a far more emboldened president in his second term – and the guardrails designed to keep a president in check, from the courts to Congress, are buckling.

Trump’s success in reshaping the system raises deeper questions about exactly what kind of country the United States will become.

Today, Director of the Australia Institute's International & Security Affairs Program, Dr Emma Shortis, on how Trump is remaking American politics – and whether there is any way back from here.

 

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Guest: Director of the Australia Institute's International & Security Affairs Program Dr Emma Shortis

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In just one year, Donald Trump has transformed America's government and its institutions.
His actions and agenda reflect a far more emboldened president in his second term &ndash; and the guardrails designed to keep a president in check, from the courts to Congress, are buckling.
Trump&rsquo;s success in reshaping the system raises deeper questions about exactly what kind of country the United States will become.
Today, Director of the Australia Institute's International &amp; Security Affairs Program, Dr Emma Shortis, on how Trump is remaking American politics &ndash; and whether there is any way back from here.
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Guest: Director of the Australia Institute's International &amp; Security Affairs Program Dr Emma Shortis
Photo:&nbsp;ANP KOEN VAN WEEL /ANP/Sipa US

How has Donald Trump changed America?

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After decades of spectacular growth built on property and heavy industry, China has tried to chart a new path – one driven by electric vehicles, green technology and AI. 

But as those bets begin to falter, there are questions about whether China has reached its peak, with stubborn problems like high youth unemployment and an ageing population seemingly intractable.

So as the new year begins, what is Xi Jinping’s plan to course correct? And if he can’t pull it off, what does that mean for Australia?

Today, essayist, translator and author of eleven books on China, Linda Jaivin, on what’s next for one of the world's great superpowers.

 

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Guest: Essayist, translator and author of eleven books on China, Linda Jaivin

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After decades of spectacular growth built on property and heavy industry, China has tried to chart a new path &ndash; one driven by electric vehicles, green technology and AI.&nbsp;
But as those bets begin to falter, there are questions about whether China has reached its peak, with stubborn problems like high youth unemployment and an ageing population seemingly intractable.
So as the new year begins, what is Xi Jinping&rsquo;s plan to course correct? And if he can&rsquo;t pull it off, what does that mean for Australia?
Today, essayist, translator and author of eleven books on China, Linda Jaivin, on what&rsquo;s next for one of the world's great superpowers.
&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: Essayist, translator and author of eleven books on China, Linda Jaivin
Photo:&nbsp;REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool

Has China peaked?

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The Weekend Read: Don Watson on cancelling a war hero

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