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An unauthorised biography of US broadcaster Tucker Carlson shows how he wields his influence. And it's 100 years since the creation of Winnie the Pooh.

Ian Dunt does not spare Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the US who was pictured in his underwear in Jeffrey Epstein's mansion and accused of sharing "market-sensitive information" with Epstein. That's just one of the bombshells from the latest tranche of documents from Epstein's files. In other world news, India has cut two huge trade deals recently; the first with the European Union, followed by one with the United States. Then: a new documentary that exposes the trade in polar bear fur.

US politics commentator Bruce Shapiro looks at the aftermath of the ICE killing of Alex Pretti. President Trump's intended intervention in Iran seems less clear. Professor Ali Ansari, from St Andrews University, canvasses the geopolitical implications of any international interventions. And artist Peter Drew, who is responsible for the 'Aussie' posters around our cities, wants to engage with young right wing men.

As parliament returns, the conservative side of politics is in a moment of upheaval. Leadership questions hang over Littleproud and Ley, and One Nation surges in the polls. Also visiting Canberra next week will be Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, in a trip to mourn the victims of the Bondi attack — but it's a visit that's drawing scrutiny from critics of Israel's war in Gaza. Then: the story of the Colleano family, who gained international fame as circus stars... while hiding their Aboriginal identity on the world stage.

"Our politics is dumb and completely short-sighted and personally obsessed." At 93 Barry Jones, former ALP National President, writer and public intellectual, has a thing or two to say about politics and society. He sits down with David Marr for a long discussion on the nature of parliament, his frustrations about climate inaction, his relationship with Bob Hawke, his view on AUKUS and the numinous experience of hearing the music you love, performed exquisitely. 
Guest: Barry Jones, former ALP politician, writer and social activist.
Producers: David Marr and Catherine Zengerer 
Barry's music list: 
Maria João Pires playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 4 with Herbert Blomstedt conducting the NHK Symphony Orchestra. 
Barry says: “It's like one of the great experiences. Your heart beat changes, your breathing changes, everything changes. It's such a wonderful work.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_juGZePAxpQ
Pires playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3 with Frans Brüggen and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century. 
Barry says: “A stunning recording.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR95EK9fEKo&list=RDhR95EK9fEKo&start_radio=1
Alfred Della singing Esurientes implevit bonis from Bach’s Magnificat in D major with the Kalmar Orchestra conducted by Pierre Colombo. 
Barry says: “Esurientes is just extraordinary.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Amko575QCE
Bach’s Fuge à la Gigue BWV 577. Tom Koopman on the organ of the Walloon Church of Amsterdam
Barry says: “A sort of hustling thing. Get out, get out, get out, get out and do things.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FHb4d8TwIE