14 August 2018
Episode 1764
30 minutes
We discuss the security situation in London following a suspected terrorist incident outside the Houses of Parliament, ask why Australia’s public appears to have fallen out of love with its two main political parties and hear about the competition-winning design for next year’s Dulwich Picture Gallery pavilion.
14 August 2018
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