Conversations (radio program)

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Conversations, formerly Conversations with Richard Fidler, is an Australian radio program broadcast on the ABC's local radio stations (except in Victoria) and Radio National every weekday. It is hosted by Richard Fidler (on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and Sarah Kanowski (on Thursdays and Fridays).

History and description

The program has been running since 2006 on ABC Local Radio and since 2012 on Radio National, [http://theweekendedition.com.au/the-locals/richard-fidler/ Richard Fidler Interview] The Weekend Edition Retrieved May 11, 2016 and {{as of|lc=yes|2021}} is broadcast each weekday on ABC Local Radio{{cite web | title=ABC announces 2020 lineup including replacements for Chris Bath and Myf Warhurst | website=Mumbrella | date=4 December 2019 | url=https://mumbrella.com.au/abc-announces-2020-lineup-including-replacements-for-chris-bath-and-myf-warhurst-609327 | access-date=15 February 2021}} in all Australian states except Victoria,{{cite web | last=Lallo | first=Michael | title=Victoria to keep local Conversation Hour, ABC confirms | website=The Age | date=2 December 2019 | url=https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/victoria-to-keep-local-conversation-hour-abc-confirms-20191202-p53g3q.html | access-date=15 February 2021}} and on ABC Radio National.{{cite web | title=Broadcast Schedule | website=ABC Radio National | url=https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/guide/ | access-date=15 February 2021}} It has over many years been one of the top five most downloaded podcasts in Australia, according to iTunes charts. Since 2016 it has been the Most Downloaded Australian podcast on iTunes Australia. {{Cite web|url=http://www.itunescharts.net/aus/artists/podcast/abc-radio/podcasts/conversations/|title=iTunesCharts.net: 'Conversations' by ABC Radio (Australian Podcasts iTunes Chart)|website=www.itunescharts.net|language=en|access-date=28 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525033241/http://www.itunescharts.net/aus/artists/podcast/abc-radio/podcasts/conversations/|archive-date=25 May 2017|url-status=live}}

In 2018, the program's name changed to Conversations, and former Radio National arts journalist Sarah Kanowski joined Fidler as a regular host.{{cn|date=February 2021}} The two presenters share duties, with Fidler usually presenting on Monday to Wednesday and Kanowski on Thursday and Friday.{{cite web | title=Conversations | website=ABC Radio | url=https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/ | access-date=15 February 2021}}

References

Category:Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio programs

Category:Australian talk radio programs