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Kids, classes and COVID-19 Apr 27, 2020

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News.com.au's political editor Samantha Maiden joins the show to talk about the effects of school closures on vulnerable children. Meanwhile The Australian's Adam Creighton debates with James whether the lockdowns have been worth it. Get the latest coronavirus news at heraldsun.com.au

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Neighbours in peril Apr 26, 2020

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Erin Cook is an Australian journalist who covers Southeast Asia for a number of publications. Today she talks with James about how the region is dealing with the crisis. Also joining the show is News Corp political reporter Samantha Maiden to talk about the latest from Canberra. Get updates at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus

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Bonus episode: Malcolm Turnbull interview Apr 25, 2020

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Yesterday on the show, Malcolm Turnbull joined the show to talk about leadership and poliyics in the time of pandemic. Listen now to an extended interview with the former prime minister. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au

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Turnbull's views on the virus Apr 24, 2020

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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins the show to talk leadership, spending and the world view in this time of pandemic. Hearld Sun health editor Grant McArthur also drops by to update the latest health news. Go to heraldsun.com.au for the latest news

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Seismic changes in the financial world Apr 22, 2020

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Economic historian Professor Adam Tooze joins the show to do a deep dive on how the virus has radically altered markets around the world. Herald Sun national political editor speaks with James Campbell about the latest in Victoria and Australia. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au

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Rental realities in the virus age Apr 21, 2020

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James Higgins from Gordon Legal joins the show to talk about what the covid crisis means for both landlords and renters. Meanwhile News Corp Technology editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson talks with James about the federal government's proposed app and the controversy around it. Get the latest updates from heraldsun.com.au

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The spectre of reinfection Apr 20, 2020

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News Corp personal finance writer Sophie Elsworth joins the show to talk about accessing superannuation early during the coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile Grant McArthur talks in-depth about the possibility of reinfection. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au

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The virus and our kids Apr 19, 2020

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Joining the show today is Associate Professor Margie Danchin from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, to talk about the effects of the virus and isolation on Victoria's children. Grant McArthur and Tom Minear also join to talk about the latest health and political news. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au

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Know your enemy Apr 16, 2020

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Health Editor Grant McArthur has visit hospitals on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. He reports on what he saw. Infectious diseases expert Sarah Garner also joins James to take an in-depth look at the virus and how it works. Get latest updates at heraldsun.com.au

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A post-pandemic Melbourne on the move? Apr 15, 2020

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Journalist and author George Megalogenis and James Campbell debate the effect the pandemic will have on the different cities in Australia. Tom Minear also joins to talk about the rocky start to home schooling in Victoria. Get the latest updates at heraldsun.com.au

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