The Buzzer – Twenty Thousand Hertz

Since World War One, countries around the world have been broadcasting mysterious numerical messages via shortwave radio. These coded messages are meant for undercover agents operating abroad. And one particular Russian station may have an even more sinister purpose. Featuring computer engineer Andrus Aaslaid, historian Maris Goldmanis, and documentary photographer Lewis Bush.

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May 2021

Wakefield - ABC TV (yes a tv show!) I know I'm breaking the rules here - this is strictly a listening list. The reason I'm allowing myself to include this…

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February 2021

'The Forgotten Sense': The Sunday Read - The DailyOne of the more unusual symptoms of Covid-19 is the loss of the sense of smell. While this often occurs temporarily during…

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November 2020

The WaitThis series is among the best things I've listened to this year. In-depth interviews, field reporting, audio diaries and conversations are expertly weaved together to tell the stories of…

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The Conspiracy Virus – Channel Ten

The Conspiracy Virus looks at the proliferation of misinformation and conspiracy theory, through two topical and vitally important issues: vaccines and climate change. The series reveals the diverse reasons people come to distrust science and mainstream media, and the complex networks of information that draw people deeper in.

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