The Splash

Latest Episodes:

The land with no beer Jun 09, 2020

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The Herald Sun's UK correspondent Steven Drill talks about the fallout from Britain's response to the virus. Meanwhile, News.com.au's Samantha Maiden talks about troubles with the government's COVIDSafe app

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After the protests Jun 08, 2020

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The AMA and other groups have rushed to ask protesters at the weekend's Black Lives Matter rally to self isolate. Reporter Kieran Rooney talks about the political fallout. He and James also discuss the growing numbers of entrepreneurs emerging from isolation. News.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden and China expert Alex Joske also join the show.

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Protests and public health Jun 04, 2020

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As thousands prepare to protest on the streets of Melbourne, authorities are concerned about the exposure risks of having so many people at the same place at the same time. Tom Minear joins the show with more. Meanwhile food writer Wendy Hargreaves discusses the latest easing of restrictions in the hospitality industry.

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What we've leaned on the front lines Jun 03, 2020

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Intensive care specialist Professor Steve Webb joins the show to talk about how the treatment for COVID-19 has evolved over the short time it's been affecting our lives. Meanwhile, Tom Minear explains the government's home builders boost plan.

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Dire straits for local music Jun 02, 2020

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Entertainment reporter Cam Adams joins James to explain how the local music scene is being affected by the virus. Sue Dunlevy talks about the problem of 'sticky blood', super-spreaders and COVID 19. Meanwhile Tom Minear goes through the latest political moves.

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Public transport and pandemic Jun 01, 2020

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Transport reporter Kieran Rooney joins the show to talk about how public transport operators in Melbourne are struggling to balance services with social distancing. Sue Dunlevy talks about the latest in vaccine research and Samantha Maiden and James discuss the politics of a renovation-based recovery.

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PM's plan for tradies as restrictions ease May 31, 2020

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News.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden joins the show to talk about Scott Morrison's plan for tradie jobs and home renovations. Meanwhile health reporter Sue Dunlevy updates the latest in the medical fight against the virus. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus

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Public transport in crisis and a new cold war May 28, 2020

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Tom Minear joins the show to talk about Melbourne's public transport woes and tensions between the states. Meanwhile in part two of James' interview with economic historian Niall Ferguson, the two talk about the rise of China and a post-pandemic cold war. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus

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Power, tourism and junior sport May 27, 2020

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Economic historian, author and documentary maker Niall Ferguson joins the show to talk about the effect of the virus on the world economy. Tim Minear gives an update how smaller energy retailers are struggling in the pandemic and the good news that junior footy is on the road back in Victoria. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus

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The lockdown variables for Victoria May 26, 2020

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Epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely joins the show to talk about the options for easing lockdowns in the state, while Tom Minear talks about the government and unions talking to ways to move forward in the post pandemic world. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus

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