Hamilton, which premiered on Broadway in 2015, tells the story of America’s once-forgotten founding father Alexander Hamilton who rose from poverty to become an indispensable aide to George Washington during the American Revolutionary War before becoming the first treasury secretary of the United States.

Ticket sales for the Australian production, which officially opens on March 27, has broken box office records before a single audience member has seen the show. 

Today on Please Explain, Nathanael Cooper is joined by Hamilton's original Broadway producer Jefferey Seller and Australian producer Michael Cassel to discuss how this multi-award winning musical came together during the global pandemic.

Hamilton, which premiered on Broadway in 2015, tells the story of America&rsquo;s once-forgotten founding father Alexander Hamilton who rose from poverty to become an indispensable aide to George Washington during the American Revolutionary War before becoming the first treasury secretary of the United States.
Ticket sales for the Australian production, which officially opens on March 27, has broken box office records before a single audience member has seen the show.&nbsp;
Today on Please Explain, Nathanael Cooper is joined by Hamilton's original Broadway producer Jefferey Seller and Australian producer Michael Cassel to discuss how this multi-award winning musical came together during the global pandemic.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

Australian production of Hamilton sets box office record

A new geopolitical order has been slowly rearranging itself, beneath our feet. Though many of us might not have been looking closely enough to notice it. It’s a new, so-called “axis of evil”, made up of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.

For the first time since the Cold War ended, these four autocracies are working together in an aggressive military partnership. In the latest instance, it’s to fight a proxy war against Ukraine. 

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher, on how a Donald Trump presidency might impact the West’s fight against this “axis of evil”. And the events in the last week that illustrate what Australia and its allies are up against.

A new geopolitical order has been slowly rearranging itself, beneath our feet. Though many of us might not have been looking closely enough to notice it. It’s a new, so-called “axis of evil”, made up of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
For the first time since the Cold War ended, these four autocracies are working together in an aggressive military partnership. In the latest instance, it’s to fight a proxy war against Ukraine. 
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher, on how a Donald Trump presidency might impact the West’s fight against this “axis of evil”. And the events in the last week that illustrate what Australia and its allies are up against.

Peter Hartcher on the new 'axis of evil' that threatens the West

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Health officials have warned us of the potential health risks of vaping for a while now. But, a joint investigation by The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and 60 Minutes has uncovered an even bigger problem. Organised criminals, infuriated pharmacists and a government struggling to crack down on vaping, particularly among young Australians, are at war.

Today, investigative journalist Eryk Bagshaw, on whether this perfect storm is creating a new generation of nicotine addicts. And undoing decades of work by health officials, who have, until now, caused cigarette usage to plummet.

Health officials have warned us of the potential health risks of vaping for a while now. But, a joint investigation by The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and 60 Minutes has uncovered an even bigger problem. Organised criminals, infuriated pharmacists and a government struggling to crack down on vaping, particularly among young Australians, are at war. Today, investigative journalist Eryk Bagshaw, on whether this perfect storm is creating a new generation of nicotine addicts. And undoing decades of work by health officials, who have, until now, caused cigarette usage to plummet.

How illegal vapes end up in teenage hands, and the dilemma for pharmacists

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On the same radio station that Alan Jones wielded his extraordinary power, his arrest played out live on air.

Just after 8am, during the middle of his old radio spot, investigative journalist Kate McClymont broke the news that the former broadcaster - who was the most successful and feared of his time - was in the custody of police. 

McClymont, whose work sparked the police investigation, revealed in our mastheads last year that the controversial broadcaster allegedly indecently assaulted, groped or inappropriately touched multiple young men.

Today, Kate McClymont brings us the latest on this significant development and what happens from here.

And just a warning, this episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault.

Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service(1800RESPECT) on 1800 737 732.

On the same radio station that Alan Jones wielded his extraordinary power, his arrest played out live on air.
Just after 8am, during the middle of his old radio spot, investigative journalist Kate McClymont broke the news that the former broadcaster - who was the most successful and feared of his time - was in the custody of police. 
McClymont, whose work sparked the police investigation, revealed in our mastheads last year that the controversial broadcaster allegedly indecently assaulted, groped or inappropriately touched multiple young men.
Today, Kate McClymont brings us the latest on this significant development and what happens from here.
And just a warning, this episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault.
Support is available from the <a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/">National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service</a><a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/"> </a>(1800RESPECT) on 1800 737 732.

‘A stunning development’: Kate McClymont on the arrest of Alan Jones

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Australian production of Hamilton sets box office record

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