Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

Could Andrew's arrest save the Royal Family from themselves?

With the possibility of charges against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, being removed from the line of succession could be the last of the former Prince's worries. But with the House of Windsor in freefall following the latest Epstein revelations, have King Charles and Buckingham Palace been transparent about what they knew, and when?  Andrew's unauthorised biographer, Andrew Lownie, knows what its like to navigate the British Royal Family's web of power. He joins Geraldine Doogue and Latika Bourke to talk about the financial corruption at the centre of the Royal power, whether Albanese has jumped the gun on removal calls, and why he's still a monarchist. Guest: Andrew Lownie, historian and author of Entitled: The rise and fall of the House of York Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au [global.roaming@abc.net.au] Find all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.

'Take a look in the mirror': ex-Pentagon official on why Australia should stand by the US

Should Australia turn its back on the United States? And what's at stake if it did?  This episode hosts Kylie Morris and Hamish Macdonald turn their attention to the Indo-Pacific as the US scrambles to project power in the increasingly volatile region. To find out more they speak with former high-ranking US official Dr Ely Ratner, who argues America's traditional allies should show some resolve and strengthen their military pacts even as Trump tears up the international rules based order.   Guest: Dr Ely Ratner, former US Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs  Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au [global.roaming@abc.net.au] Find all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Your Call: 'Chinamaxxing', dancing AI robots, and China's rising cultural popularity

There's a growing trend on TikTok of being in a "very Chinese era of life [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6eljqvyp1o]". It's associated with changing shoes indoors, drinking hot water, and preparing traditional Chinese meals. It's being called 'Chinamaxxing'. But what exactly is this indicating more broadly? China has been growing in 'soft power' -- the kind of power that comes from cultural influence and intrigue rather than more forceful geopolitical approaches. Kaiser Kuo, heavy metal rocker and host of the Chinese current affairs podcast, Sinica Podcast [https://www.sinicapodcast.com/], will join Hamish Macdonald and Geraldine Doogue to talk about the internal cultural shifts of China, including how much creative expression exists under Xi Jinping's regime. Guest: Kaiser Kuo, host of Sinica Podcast [https://www.sinicapodcast.com/]. Recommendations:  Geraldine – The Infrastructure of Jeffrey Epstein's Power [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-infrastructure-of-jeffrey-epsteins-power/id1548604447?i=1000749573912], The Ezra Klein Show  Hamish – L-FRESH The Lion, 2006 [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sundayextra/tytmm-l-fresh-the-lion/106261970], The Year that Made Me -------------  Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au [Global.Roaming@your.abc.net.au] Find all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.

US Senator Tim Kaine makes the case for AUKUS

It's not often we get the opportunity to ask a senior US official about AUKUS: Will the nuclear powered submarines be delivered? Can we trust Washington? Will America expect us to join them in any future conflict with China?  Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald are joined by serving Democrat Senator Tim Kaine to talk all things AUKUS. Kaine represents the state of Virginia, where our nuclear submarines will be built. Back in 2016, Kaine was the Vice Presidential candidate in Hilary Clinton's Presidential bid. Now, he's the lead Democrat on the armed services and foreign relations committee, and a passionate advocate of the Australia-US alliance.  Guest: Senator Tim Kaine Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au Find all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Emergency episode: Former Prince Andrew's arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with King Charles making clear “the law must take its course.”  Hamish, Latika and Kylie have jumped into a studio to discuss the shocking arrest of Prince Andrew and the allegations behind it. They examine the royal family’s response, the media scrutiny surrounding the case, and what it means for accountability. And they ask the bigger question: what could this moment mean for the future of the monarchy?