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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 54 MIN

Tobacco lobbying in Australia, plus the secret dinners of the Cold War

from Late Night Live — Full program podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As Australia grapples with a surging illicit tobacco trade, the Coalition and One Nation have called for a substantial cut to Australia's excise on legal tobacco. Professor Becky Freeman says the tobacco industry has long backed a tax cut, and continues to wield significant political influence. Plus, how did Washington journalists gain access to information during the Cold War, and why did they keep secrets? Guests:Professor Becky Freeman, school of public health, University of SydneyKathryn McGarr, Associate Professor at the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Madison, Wisconsin

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