RN 2013 Program Schedule | Amanda Vanstone on Counterpoint | Science Show Innovation Series

If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please try the online version at the ABC Radio National website Thursday 24 January 2013 Let 2013 begin! As RN Breakfast's Fran Kelly says, "I think the nation is primed for an intense contest in this election year, and I can't wait to get back on air with the RN Breakfast team to cover every little bit of it." But it doesn't end there. Every program on RN is primed and ready to take on a big year of ideas and issues, debate and exploration. We'll have it covered, from arts and culture to science, religion, design, technology and beyond. Our new schedule launches next Monday 28 January. To find out what's new on RN in 2013 download the new program guide visit the info page. Coming Up The Science Show: Innovation in Australia Part 1 of 3 Are bright ideas diminishing in number? Is 'lucky' Australia missing out again? A fresh debate about innovation is erupting and this week The Science Show starts a brand new three-part series about our history, recent achievements and challenges to come. It is presented by Professor Mark Dodgson from the Business School at the University of Queensland. Saturday 26 at 12pm repeat Monday 28 January at 2pm Counterpoint: New Presenter in 2013—Amanda Vanstone Amanda Vanstone is back at RN following her stint as guest presenter of Counterpoint last year. Amanda brings her inimitable style and some different points of view to a broad range of political, social and cultural issues. Join her every Monday at 4pm as she promises to ruffle a few feathers. Monday 28 January 4pm Breakfast: Fran Kelly Returns A hearty thanks to John Doyle and the RN Summer Breakfast team for keeping us entertained and informed over summer. Thanks also to the many of you who wrote in to tell us how much you enjoyed it. Next week kicks off with Jonathon Green hosting an Australia Day holiday special edition, and Fran Kelly will be back in the chair from Tuesday 29 January. Monday 28 January 6am Late Night Live: A Horsey Australia Day Special With four guests we explore the unique relationship between people and horses, from 18th century British dressage to the American Wild West; and contemporary Australian horse-racing to raising Appaloosas in Wales. We also find out why Phillip Adams has such fond memories of 'Blossom'. Monday 28 January 10pm By Design: The Panel—Money Makes The World Go Round The panel asks: what are our future options for making payments? How long will we use real money? Is it becoming a kind of 'heritage' payment system? And what will that do to its value? Plus, Design Files looks at the classic Brogue, and we visit an exhibition that couples fiction with fashion. Wednesday 30 December 2pm Most Popular Breakfast: The PM's Year Ahead (with video) Prime Minister Julia Gillard faces 2013 with a daunting list of challenges. She spoke to RN Summer Breakfast's John Doyle about the year ahead, and how knit one, purl one helps her unwind. You can also watch the video of the interview on RN's You Tube channel. Inside Sleeve: David Byrne and St Vincent Currently in Australia playing live versions of their brass-infused collaborative album Like a Giant, former Talking Heads front man David Byrne and St Vincent (Annie Clarke) visited The Inside Sleeve studio to discuss their work together, their philosophy of music, their working relationship and the technique that Byrne's been using to write lyrics for decades. News, Competitions and Events Australia Day on RN Tune in at 5pm on Saturday 26 January for the Australia Day address by champion athlete Kurt Fearnley. On the Australia Day public holiday, we bring you Cooee: The History of a Call at 6am, followed by RN Breakfast with Jonathan Green on the Australian Identity at 7.30am and cap off the day's celebrations with the 2012 Annual History Lecture with Professor Mark McKenna: Australia, a Foundational Past? at 6pm Monday 28 January. Australia Day Across the ABC Whether you're in the city, on the coast or in the bush, there is something for everyone on the ABC to help celebrate everything that is great about being Australian. So stay with the ABC this 2013 Australia Day weekend on television, on radio, online and on your mobile - we have got it covered. Visit www.abc.net.au/australiaday and follow twitter hashtag #ozdayabc   RN Drive returns Waleed is back from Tuesday 29 January with a brand new year of in-depth coverage of events and issues of the day. And Julian Morrow returns for his special Friday edition of the show, which he says is best described as Radio National's version of Friday night drinks. The first round is on him... Lucky Oceans at TEDx RN's Daily Planet presenter Lucky Oceans gave a talk on music and improvisation at the recent TEDx Perth. You can watch the video here. Spread the Word Did you find this information interesting? If so, please forward this email to your friends and family. Use the Subscribe , Facebook , and Twitter links to join the conversation. Choose the time you listen There's never been more ways to engage with RN's refreshed programming and great mix of new and established voices. Connect at abc.net.au/radionational for podcasts , live streams , transcripts , special features , and much more. If you want to stay mobile, download the ABC App here or tune in through digital radio . 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