From the Summary Podcast - Global conflicts are offering an unsettling preview of what modern warfare actually looks like in the twenty-first century. With growing geopolitical instability and rapid technological evolution, serious doubts are emerging about whether our defence force is equipped, staffed, and prepared for a sudden conflict.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates Australia’s military preparedness, recruitment hurdles, and the high-tech innovations reshaping the battlefield. Michael Shoebridge, Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, examines what would happen if a major conflict erupted tomorrow, the recruitment shortfall compounded by veteran care debates, the startling claim that one in four personnel may not be fit for deployment, and whether Australia will even have the workforce to crew future AUKUS nuclear submarines. Then, Dr. Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, breaks down the drone warfare and autonomous systems seen in Ukraine, assessing whether long-range unmanned tech works across vast Pacific distances and whether the soldiers of tomorrow need coding skills over physical strength.

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From the Summary Podcast - Global conflicts are offering an unsettling preview of what modern warfare actually looks like in the twenty-first century. With growing geopolitical instability and rapid technological evolution, serious doubts are emerging about whether our defence force is equipped, staffed, and prepared for a sudden conflict.
On this episode of&nbsp;The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates Australia&rsquo;s military preparedness, recruitment hurdles, and the high-tech innovations reshaping the battlefield. Michael Shoebridge, Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, examines what would happen if a major conflict erupted tomorrow, the recruitment shortfall compounded by veteran care debates, the startling claim that one in four personnel may not be fit for deployment, and whether Australia will even have the workforce to crew future AUKUS nuclear submarines. Then, Dr. Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, breaks down the drone warfare and autonomous systems seen in Ukraine, assessing whether long-range unmanned tech works across vast Pacific distances and whether the soldiers of tomorrow need coding skills over physical strength.
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From the Summary Podcast - Is Australia Ready for War?

From the Summary Podcast - Terms like "mogging" and "maxxing" have surged from niche internet forums into everyday vocabularies, earning recognition as defining words of 2026 while shedding light on the expanding influence of online male subcultures. While playfully applied to everything from gym routines to daily habits, their origins trace back to communities that promote rigid and sometimes damaging ideals of masculinity.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how these concepts crossed into popular culture and how we can cultivate healthier conversations around young men's wellbeing. Dr. Naomi Pfitzner, Director of the Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Hub, unpacks how online subcultures enter mainstream language, how parents can distinguish between harmless internet slang and harmful ideologies, and when to intervene if teenagers absorb toxic narratives. Then, Dr. Zac Seidler, Global Director of Men’s Health Research at Movember, discusses the risk of backsliding on mental health progress, why the appeal of online echo chambers points to a deeper hunger for connection, and how initiatives like Movember are working to build genuine support networks for men.

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From the Summary Podcast -&nbsp;Terms like "mogging" and "maxxing" have surged from niche internet forums into everyday vocabularies, earning recognition as defining words of 2026 while shedding light on the expanding influence of online male subcultures. While playfully applied to everything from gym routines to daily habits, their origins trace back to communities that promote rigid and sometimes damaging ideals of masculinity.
On this episode of&nbsp;The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how these concepts crossed into popular culture and how we can cultivate healthier conversations around young men's wellbeing. Dr. Naomi Pfitzner, Director of the Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Hub, unpacks how online subcultures enter mainstream language, how parents can distinguish between harmless internet slang and harmful ideologies, and when to intervene if teenagers absorb toxic narratives. Then, Dr. Zac Seidler, Global Director of Men&rsquo;s Health Research at Movember, discusses the risk of backsliding on mental health progress, why the appeal of online echo chambers points to a deeper hunger for connection, and how initiatives like Movember are working to build genuine support networks for men.
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From the Summary Podcast - Mogging and Maxxing : The Manosphere Goes Mainstream

From the Summary Podcast - Across Australia and the Commonwealth, services have marked the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, pausing in silence to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. Yet as decades pass and direct links to twentieth-century conflicts fade, the nature of national commemoration continues to evolve. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how Remembrance Day was shaped into a pillar of national memory and how modern veterans view its significance today. Dr. Karl James, Head of Military History at the Australian War Memorial, explains the origins of the tradition, the history behind the poppy symbol, and the ongoing challenge of connecting younger generations to sacrifices they never witnessed. Then, Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Garth Callender, who now leads the veteran support charity Bravery Trust, shares what the day means to contemporary defence personnel, the personal drive that saw him redeploy after being wounded in Iraq, and whether Australia is doing enough to support its living service community.

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From the Summary Podcast - Across Australia and the Commonwealth, services have marked the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, pausing in silence to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. Yet as decades pass and direct links to twentieth-century conflicts fade, the nature of national commemoration continues to evolve. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how Remembrance Day was shaped into a pillar of national memory and how modern veterans view its significance today. Dr. Karl James, Head of Military History at the Australian War Memorial, explains the origins of the tradition, the history behind the poppy symbol, and the ongoing challenge of connecting younger generations to sacrifices they never witnessed. Then, Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Garth Callender, who now leads the veteran support charity Bravery Trust, shares what the day means to contemporary defence personnel, the personal drive that saw him redeploy after being wounded in Iraq, and whether Australia is doing enough to support its living service community.
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From the Summary Podcast - Lest We Forget: The Modern Face of Remembrance

From the Summary Podcast - As the national economy slows and household budgets remain under sustained pressure, economists and policymakers keep pointing to a single silver bullet to turn things around: boosting productivity. Yet for many workers, the term often sounds like corporate jargon for doing longer hours for the same pay.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant unpacks what productivity actually means in the modern era and why Australia has hit an economic stalemate. Dr. Alex Robson, Deputy Chair of the Productivity Commission, explains why productivity is about working smarter rather than Harder, how rapidly changing technology and digital roles make economic output difficult to measure, and the major structural barriers holding the nation back. Then, Chief Societal Economist at UNSW Professor Richard Holden explores why national growth has flatlined, what is dragging down Australian business dynamism, and what governments and companies must do to unlock long-term prosperity.

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The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

From the Summary Podcast - As the national economy slows and household budgets remain under sustained pressure, economists and policymakers keep pointing to a single silver bullet to turn things around: boosting productivity. Yet for many workers, the term often sounds like corporate jargon for doing longer hours for the same pay.
On this episode of&nbsp;The Summary, host Josh Bryant unpacks what productivity actually means in the modern era and why Australia has hit an economic stalemate. Dr. Alex Robson, Deputy Chair of the Productivity Commission, explains why productivity is about working smarter rather than Harder, how rapidly changing technology and digital roles make economic output difficult to measure, and the major structural barriers holding the nation back. Then, Chief Societal Economist at UNSW Professor Richard Holden explores why national growth has flatlined, what is dragging down Australian business dynamism, and what governments and companies must do to unlock long-term prosperity.
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The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

From the Summary Podcast - Australia’s Productivity Puzzle

From The Summary Podcast - Affecting roughly one in seven women and girls, endometriosis remains one of the most widespread yet historically underfunded and misunderstood medical conditions in the world. Now, Australia is taking a major step forward as the world-first Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute names its inaugural director to fast-track answers.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores why critical questions around diagnosis and treatment persist and how systemic bias continues to shape modern medicine. Inaugural Chair and Director Professor Kate Lawrenson explains what a dedicated research facility means for uncovering the root causes of the condition and outlines her key priorities starting in January. Then, Australian Women’s Health Alliance Chair Bonney Corbin discusses the broader gender divide in healthcare and why clinicians need to look well beyond reproductive health to treat women effectively. Finally, reproductive health sociologist Kate Fisher from QENDO details the immense everyday reality for those living with the disease, from diagnostic delays to the anxiety of managing fertility windows while in chronic pain.

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From The Summary Podcast - Affecting roughly one in seven women and girls, endometriosis remains one of the most widespread yet historically underfunded and misunderstood medical conditions in the world. Now, Australia is taking a major step forward as the world-first Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute names its inaugural director to fast-track answers.
On this episode of&nbsp;The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores why critical questions around diagnosis and treatment persist and how systemic bias continues to shape modern medicine. Inaugural Chair and Director Professor Kate Lawrenson explains what a dedicated research facility means for uncovering the root causes of the condition and outlines her key priorities starting in January. Then, Australian Women&rsquo;s Health Alliance Chair Bonney Corbin discusses the broader gender divide in healthcare and why clinicians need to look well beyond reproductive health to treat women effectively. Finally, reproductive health sociologist Kate Fisher from QENDO details the immense everyday reality for those living with the disease, from diagnostic delays to the anxiety of managing fertility windows while in chronic pain.
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From The Summary Podcast - Why Is Endometriosis Still So Misunderstood?

Ian Collis - Retro Television

Before streaming, before binge-watching and before smartphones, television brought Australians together like no other medium. New book Retro Television, by acclaimed Australian author Ian Collis, celebrates the first 25 years of television and explores how the small screen transformed Australian households and popular culture forever.

Hitting bookstores this August, this richly illustrated pictorial history takes readers back to television's formative years, from the arrival of the "new medium" through to the shows and moments that captivated a generation. Featuring iconic programmes including I Love Lucy, The Brady Bunch, Little House on the Prairie and coverage of the 1969 Moon Landing, the book explores how television became the centrepiece of family life and one of the defining cultural forces of the 20th century.

Packed with archival television photography, rare behind-the-scenes images and meticulously researched stories, Retro Television also uncovers fascinating lesser-known facts from television history. Among them is the memorable moment when Countdown host Molly Meldrum told Prince Charles he had seen "your mum" while in London, prompting the future King to politely reply, "Are you referring to Her Majesty, The Queen?"

Ian Collis is an Australian rugby league historian, vintage photograph collector and the author of more than 30 books, including Retro Sydney. He is available for interview to discuss television's golden era, the programmes that shaped a generation and what the early years of TV can still teach us about today's media landscape.

Before streaming, before binge-watching and before smartphones, television brought Australians together like no other medium. New book Retro Television, by acclaimed Australian author Ian Collis, celebrates the first 25 years of television and explores how the small screen transformed Australian households and popular culture forever.

Hitting bookstores this August, this richly illustrated pictorial history takes readers back to television's formative years, from the arrival of the "new medium" through to the shows and moments that captivated a generation. Featuring iconic programmes including I Love Lucy, The Brady Bunch, Little House on the Prairie and coverage of the 1969 Moon Landing, the book explores how television became the centrepiece of family life and one of the defining cultural forces of the 20th century.

Packed with archival television photography, rare behind-the-scenes images and meticulously researched stories, Retro Television also uncovers fascinating lesser-known facts from television history. Among them is the memorable moment when Countdown host Molly Meldrum told Prince Charles he had seen "your mum" while in London, prompting the future King to politely reply, "Are you referring to Her Majesty, The Queen?"

Ian Collis is an Australian rugby league historian, vintage photograph collector and the author of more than 30 books, including Retro Sydney. He is available for interview to discuss television's golden era, the programmes that shaped a generation and what the early years of TV can still teach us about today's media landscape.

Ian Collis - Retro Television
Before streaming, before binge-watching and before smartphones, television brought Australians together like no other medium. New book Retro Television, by acclaimed Australian author Ian Collis, celebrates the first 25 years of television and explores how the small screen transformed Australian households and popular culture forever.
Hitting bookstores this August, this richly illustrated pictorial history takes readers back to television's formative years, from the arrival of the "new medium" through to the shows and moments that captivated a generation. Featuring iconic programmes including I Love Lucy, The Brady Bunch, Little House on the Prairie and coverage of the 1969 Moon Landing, the book explores how television became the centrepiece of family life and one of the defining cultural forces of the 20th century.
Packed with archival television photography, rare behind-the-scenes images and meticulously researched stories, Retro Television also uncovers fascinating lesser-known facts from television history. Among them is the memorable moment when Countdown host Molly Meldrum told Prince Charles he had seen "your mum" while in London, prompting the future King to politely reply, "Are you referring to Her Majesty, The Queen?"
<a href="https://au.newhollandpublishers.com/authors/iancollis.html">Ian Collis</a> is an Australian rugby league historian, vintage photograph collector and the author of more than 30 books, including Retro Sydney. He is available for interview to discuss television's golden era, the programmes that shaped a generation and what the early years of TV can still teach us about today's media landscape.
Before streaming, before binge-watching and before smartphones, television brought Australians together like no other medium. New book Retro Television, by acclaimed Australian author Ian Collis, celebrates the first 25 years of television and explores how the small screen transformed Australian households and popular culture forever.
Hitting bookstores this August, this richly illustrated pictorial history takes readers back to television's formative years, from the arrival of the "new medium" through to the shows and moments that captivated a generation. Featuring iconic programmes including I Love Lucy, The Brady Bunch, Little House on the Prairie and coverage of the 1969 Moon Landing, the book explores how television became the centrepiece of family life and one of the defining cultural forces of the 20th century.
Packed with archival television photography, rare behind-the-scenes images and meticulously researched stories, Retro Television also uncovers fascinating lesser-known facts from television history. Among them is the memorable moment when Countdown host Molly Meldrum told Prince Charles he had seen "your mum" while in London, prompting the future King to politely reply, "Are you referring to Her Majesty, The Queen?"
<a href="https://au.newhollandpublishers.com/authors/iancollis.html">Ian Collis</a> is an Australian rugby league historian, vintage photograph collector and the author of more than 30 books, including Retro Sydney. He is available for interview to discuss television's golden era, the programmes that shaped a generation and what the early years of TV can still teach us about today's media landscape.

Ian Collis, Retro Television, 08 November 2026

Matt Woods – That Astronomy Guy
Scientists discover a possible new dwarf planet beyond Pluto 
A star system with a cat's tail stretching 200 trillion cats long! 
2026 Leonid meteor shower – Viewing from Perth, WA

Matt Woods &ndash; That Astronomy Guy
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<li aria-level="1">Scientists discover a possible new dwarf planet beyond Pluto&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A star system with a cat's tail stretching 200 trillion cats long!&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">2026 Leonid meteor shower &ndash; Viewing from Perth, WA</li>
</ul>

That Astronomy Guy, Matt Woods, 08 November 2026

Ming Johanson - Tech History
History of the Battery

Ming Johanson - Tech History History of the Battery

Tech History with Ming Johanson, 08 November 2026

From the Summary Podcast - After 188 years of trading, Australian department store institution David Jones has collapsed into voluntary administration, leaving thousands of workers in limbo and major brands stripping stock from store shelves ahead of the crucial Christmas rush. The sudden crisis has sent shockwaves across the retail landscape, raising urgent questions about whether traditional shopping models can endure in the digital era.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates how the historic retailer reached this point and what the fallout means for the future of suburban malls and CBD high streets. Clinton Maynard, host of Money News, breaks down the rapid unraveling of the business, the immediate outlook for thousands of staff, and whether this collapse hands an advantage to longtime rival Myer or serves as an ominous warning of things to come. Then, retail expert Barry Urquhart explores the broader pressures crushing department stores worldwide, dissecting whether massive physical footprints and rising overheads are simply unsustainable in the age of online shopping.

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From the Summary Podcast -&nbsp;After 188 years of trading, Australian department store institution David Jones has collapsed into voluntary administration, leaving thousands of workers in limbo and major brands stripping stock from store shelves ahead of the crucial Christmas rush. The sudden crisis has sent shockwaves across the retail landscape, raising urgent questions about whether traditional shopping models can endure in the digital era.
On this episode of&nbsp;The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates how the historic retailer reached this point and what the fallout means for the future of suburban malls and CBD high streets. Clinton Maynard, host of Money News, breaks down the rapid unraveling of the business, the immediate outlook for thousands of staff, and whether this collapse hands an advantage to longtime rival Myer or serves as an ominous warning of things to come. Then, retail expert Barry Urquhart explores the broader pressures crushing department stores worldwide, dissecting whether massive physical footprints and rising overheads are simply unsustainable in the age of online shopping.
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From the Summary Podcast - The Collapse of David Jones

From the Summary Podcast - American voters have delivered a sweeping "Blue Wave" in the US Midterm elections, flipping control of both houses of Congress in a resounding rebuke of Donald Trump's administration. With the White House facing gridlock for the remainder of the presidential term, the political shockwaves are set to reach well beyond Washington.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates how the balance of power has shifted and what a divided America means for key allies like Australia. White House reporter Naomi Lim from the Washington Examiner explains the voter dissatisfaction that fueled the Democratic victory, the immediate hurdles facing the Trump agenda, and whether this marks the beginning of the end for the MAGA movement's dominance over the Republican party. Then, Associate Professor David Smith from the United States Studies Centre examines whether an increasingly unpredictable president complicates diplomatic ties, shifts public trust in the alliance, and alters how Canberra manages the relationship moving forward.

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From the Summary Podcast -&nbsp;American voters have delivered a sweeping "Blue Wave" in the US Midterm elections, flipping control of both houses of Congress in a resounding rebuke of Donald Trump's administration. With the White House facing gridlock for the remainder of the presidential term, the political shockwaves are set to reach well beyond Washington.
On this episode of&nbsp;The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates how the balance of power has shifted and what a divided America means for key allies like Australia. White House reporter Naomi Lim from the Washington Examiner explains the voter dissatisfaction that fueled the Democratic victory, the immediate hurdles facing the Trump agenda, and whether this marks the beginning of the end for the MAGA movement's dominance over the Republican party. Then, Associate Professor David Smith from the United States Studies Centre examines whether an increasingly unpredictable president complicates diplomatic ties, shifts public trust in the alliance, and alters how Canberra manages the relationship moving forward. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

From the Summary Podcast - US Blue Wave: What It Means for Australia

Remember When – an entertaining romp through bygone days every Sunday night. Join Harvey Deegan and guests as they bring history and our heritage back to life.

Remember When with Harvey Deegan

Looking for rainbows: US journalist on a mission to highlight everyday heroes

The Gourmet Godfather John Maiorana, 19 July 2026

A Trip Along The Golden Pipeline with Richard Offen, 12 July 2026

Perth Observatory's Matt Woods, 12 July 2026

Tech History with Ming Johanson, 12 July 2026

Mathew Pavlinovich reveals the incredible history of the Midland Railway Company as it celebrates its 60th Anniversary. 

Mathew Pavlinovich reveals the incredible history of the Midland Railway Company as it celebrates its 60th Anniversary.

Remembering the Midland Railway Company with Matthew Pavlinovich

Don Martin and Ernie Manning reminiscences on the days of SP Bookmaking

Don Martin and Ernie Manning reminiscences on the days of SP Bookmaking

The History of SP Bookmaking in Perth with Don Martin and Ernie Manning

Dr Kate Gregory - Battye Historian

State Library of Western Australia -SLWA

 John and Ray Oldham.

The Oldham’s made a significant contribution to the preservation of Perth’s built heritage and environment in the mid twentieth century. They were early conservationists recognising the value of Western Australia’s unique heritage and the importance of connection with our landscape. John, Landscape Architect, designed many of the landscapes we now take for granted around the city of Perth and beyond. Ray, a writer & journalist and collaborator with John’s landscape design. The State Library has a large private archive collection relating to the Oldhams and it is now undergoing some exciting conservation work in our preservation lab.

Dr Kate Gregory - Battye Historian
State Library of Western Australia -SLWA
 John and Ray Oldham.
The Oldham’s made a significant contribution to the preservation of Perth’s built heritage and environment in the mid twentieth century. They were early conservationists recognising the value of Western Australia’s unique heritage and the importance of connection with our landscape. John, Landscape Architect, designed many of the landscapes we now take for granted around the city of Perth and beyond. Ray, a writer &amp; journalist and collaborator with John’s landscape design. The State Library has a large private archive collection relating to the Oldhams and it is now undergoing some exciting conservation work in our preservation lab.

Battye Historian Kate Gregory,  19 November 2023

Music Quiz with Clyde Bevan, 19 November 2023

Music Quiz with Clyde Bevan, 19 November 2023

Tech History with Ming Johanson,  19 November 2023
Push Button Phones
Conception of the World Wide Web
The day music was reborn (Ipod)

Tech History with Ming Johanson,  19 November 2023
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<li>Push Button Phones</li>
<li>Conception of the World Wide Web</li>
<li>The day music was reborn (Ipod)</li>
</ul>

Remember When with Harvey Deegan

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