Radio National
ABC Radio National is an Australia-wide radio network with many various programs, involving news and current affairs, arts, music, society, science, drama, comedy. Some programs are mirrored on Radio Australia, Australia's shortwave service.
Radio National as it is known today has had a long history. The callsign 2FC (Farmers Company) was first broadcast in 1927, the Australian Broadcasting Commission took over the frequency in 1937. In 1985 ABC renamed Radio 2 to Radio National. Its current callsign (in New South Wales) is 2RN.
Typical programs
News
- The World Today: midday news and current affairs
- AM/PM: current national affairs
- Asia Pacific: current regional affairs in the Asia Pacific region, mirrored on Radio Australia
News and analysis
- Late Night Live: (hosted by Phillip Adams)
- The National Interest: regional analysis
Arts and music
- Airplay: radio plays
- Poetica: poetry featured and produced for radio
- Live on Stage: live concerts of music
- The Music Show: latest developments in music, featured music and interviews with performers/composers
- Sound Quality: latest new music in the genre of electronica and others
- The Planet: music from all around the world
- Radio Eye: Radio National's flagship documentary programme
Society
- The Spirit Of Things: features and explores all kinds of religions and spirituality
- All In The Mind: all matters about the mind and mental health
Science
- The Science Show: recent developments in the field of science
- The Buzz: recent developments in science relevant to daily life
See also
