On the Las Vegas strip, in a sea of casinos, sits an enormous dome that lights up the sky.

It’s called The Sphere and it’s a performance venue where punters are dazzled by 54 thousand metres of LED screens capable of showing 256 million colours, in a display so overwhelming that some concertgoers faint. 

Writer Elmo Keep travelled to Vegas to see her favourite band U2 play at The Sphere in their inaugurating residency. There she found in equal parts, a religious experience and a hyper capitalist nightmare.  




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On the Las Vegas strip, in a sea of casinos, sits an enormous dome that lights up the sky.It’s called The Sphere and it’s a performance venue where punters are dazzled by 54 thousand metres of LED screens capable of showing 256 million colours, in a display so overwhelming that some concertgoers faint. Writer Elmo Keep travelled to Vegas to see her favourite band U2 play at The Sphere in their inaugurating residency. There she found in equal parts, a religious experience and a hyper capitalist nightmare.   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: Writer, Elmo Keep

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.

The Weekend Read: Elmo Keep on the insane spectacle of U2 at the Las Vegas sphere

It’s not often politicians are taken to task by regular Australians on the issues that fill them with rage.

But that’s exactly what happened at this week’s senate inquiry into taxing Australia’s gas companies for their windfall war profits. 

Konrad Benjamin, a former high school teacher, gave evidence at the hearing – and he didn’t hold back

The self proclaimed “citizen’s lobbyist” is making headlines around the country.

Today in a special bonus episode, founder of Punter’s Politics Konrad Benjamin on why he thinks gas companies are ripping off Australia – and the government is letting them get away with it.

 

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Guest: Punter’s Politics founder Konrad Benjamin

It&rsquo;s not often politicians are taken to task by regular Australians on the issues that fill them with rage.
But that&rsquo;s exactly what happened at this week&rsquo;s senate inquiry into taxing Australia&rsquo;s gas companies for their windfall war profits.&nbsp;
Konrad Benjamin, a former high school teacher, gave evidence at the hearing &ndash; and he didn&rsquo;t hold back
The self proclaimed &ldquo;citizen&rsquo;s lobbyist&rdquo; is making headlines around the country.
Today in a special bonus episode, founder of Punter&rsquo;s Politics Konrad Benjamin on why he thinks gas companies are ripping off Australia &ndash; and the government is letting them get away with it.
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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: Punter&rsquo;s Politics founder Konrad Benjamin

Bonus Ep: Punter’s Politics and the gas tax “ripping off” Aussies

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/132c3bd0-8faa-4a3b-b606-b4340066ba25/transcript

This week, accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith, who is out on bail for five charges of murdering unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners in 2009 and 2012, came out swinging.

The highly decorated soldier categorically denied the allegations against him, saying he will never give up the fight. Roberts-Smith insists he’s proud of his service in Afghanistan, and of the men and women who served alongside him.

Men like Glenn Kolomeitz – a defence force lawyer deployed with Ben Roberts-Smith’s squadron in Afghanistan – whose take on the charges, the investigation and the impending trial may not be what you’d expect.

Today, war veteran and defence lawyer Glenn Kolo meitz, on how the defence community feels about Ben Roberts-Smith, and what comes next for his former squadron mate.

 

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Guest: Veteran and lawyer Glenn Kolomeitz

Photo: AAP Image/Jason O’Brien

This week, accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith, who is out on bail for five charges of murdering unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners in 2009 and 2012, came out swinging.
The highly decorated soldier categorically denied the allegations against him, saying he will never give up the fight. Roberts-Smith insists he&rsquo;s proud of his service in Afghanistan, and of the men and women who served alongside him.
Men like Glenn Kolomeitz &ndash; a defence force lawyer deployed with Ben Roberts-Smith&rsquo;s squadron in Afghanistan &ndash; whose take on the charges, the investigation and the impending trial may not be what you&rsquo;d expect.
Today, war veteran and defence lawyer Glenn Kolo meitz, on how the defence community feels about Ben Roberts-Smith, and what comes next for his former squadron mate.
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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: Veteran and lawyer Glenn Kolomeitz
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Jason O&rsquo;Brien

A fellow war vet on Ben Roberts-Smith and the long legal road ahead

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/4bb08075-8f17-4d54-a34d-b4340063330f/transcript

This year a Russian documentary filmed at a school in Russia won an Academy Award.

Its hero? A Russian Primary school teacher, Pasha Talankin.

After Russia invaded Ukraine Mr Talankin found himself trapped in the job of teaching propaganda to students.

He filmed it all until he was forced to flee the country.

And what he captured offers a rare glimpse into Putin’s Russia, and the classroom propaganda program indoctrinating Russian kids.

Today, Andrei Soldatov a Russian investigative journalist, who also fled - and is living in exile in London on how the Kremlin is indoctrinating kids, Putin’s plan to re-write history .. and Russians – are they buying it?

 

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Guest: Russian journalist Andrei Soldatov

Photo: Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

This year a Russian documentary filmed at a school in Russia won an Academy Award.
Its hero? A Russian Primary school teacher, Pasha Talankin.
After Russia invaded Ukraine Mr Talankin found himself trapped in the job of teaching propaganda to students.
He filmed it all until he was forced to flee the country.
And what he captured offers a rare glimpse into Putin&rsquo;s Russia, and the classroom propaganda program indoctrinating Russian kids.
Today, Andrei Soldatov a Russian investigative journalist, who also fled - and is living in exile in London on how the Kremlin is indoctrinating kids, Putin&rsquo;s plan to re-write history .. and Russians &ndash; are they buying it?
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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: Russian journalist Andrei Soldatov
Photo:&nbsp;Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Inside Putin’s classroom propaganda push

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/730e6457-5b32-46b8-9855-b43300664be9/transcript

The Weekend Read: Elmo Keep on the insane spectacle of U2 at the Las Vegas sphere

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