RN Drive Podcast

He's the national hero who reached the pinnacle of boxing, then transitioned into politics in his native Philippines. Manny Pacquiao has now thrown his hat into the ring to become the country's next President, but even though current President Rodrigo Duterte won't be contesting, his shadow looms large. Guest Camille Elemia, senior political reporter at Rappler

Throughout the pandemic OnlyFans has provided a safe way for sex workers to earn an income. Kelly, a sex worker and content creator on OnlyFans, reveals the huge impact that this decision will have on sex workers in Australia. Guest Kelly, sex worker and content creator

Australians so readily identify with their common tongue, but when was the last time you called your mate 'cobber'? Researchers are setting out to find out more about the life cycle of Aussie slang, what it is influenced by and what slang we're exporting to the world. Guest Professor Kate Burridge, School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics, Monash University’

Five vaccination teams made up of Australian Defence Force personnel will be sent to western New South Wales from tomorrow to boost immunisation rates, particularly among vulnerable Aboriginal communities. An AUSMAT team will also be sent to assist with vaccinations. There were a further 16 covid cases in the Dubbo region today. Broken Hill recorded one case. Guest: David Gillespie, Regional Health Minister

With the deadline for Allied Forces to evacuate heading towards the final 24 hours, is there a chance it could be extended? European nations including France, Britain and Germany are calling on the UN Security Council to establish more safe zones to allow more Afghans to flee. Guest Lydia Khalil, The Lowy Institute West Asia Program

Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker told RN Drive that the comparisons being made between the Taliban's advance on Kabul and the 1975 fall of Saigon are wrong. "It's not like the last days of the fall of Saigon, its worse," said Ambassador Crocker. "There is no reason to think that somehow this is a kinder, gentler Taliban...

Victoria's Chief Health Officer today revealed 50 children under the age of 10 have tested positive to the delta strain of the coronavirus. Professor Brett Sutton says there is evidence the virus has been transmitted in classrooms, walking home and at playgrounds. Guest: Professor Robert Booy, Infectious Diseases Paediatrician at The University of Sydney and Westmead Children's Hospital.

In light of a 31-per cent increase in emergency department visits for self-harm and suicidal ideations in New South Wales, the CEO of the National Mental Health Commission Christine Morgan has warned the pandemic's effect on mental health won't stop after we hit key vaccination targets. She's urging all levels of Government to 'pull out all stops' in trying to tackle the problem as lockdowns are extended in several states and territories.

A Dubbo man in his 50s is believed to be the first Indigenous Australian to die from covid-19. His death was one of four reported in NSW today as the state recorded 1,290 cases, its highest daily number. New South Wales Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant says the man died in hospital. Guest: Linda Burney, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians

It could very well be s the biggest sporting story of all time. Day 6 of the Paralympics started with the news that Afghan Paralympians Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli had arrived in Tokyo after making their escape from Kabul. Guest Tracey Holmes, ABC Sport reporter and host of The Ticket