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Three sisters from Melbourne's insular Jewish Adass community return to Israel to investigate why it's taking so long to extradite their former headmistress Malka Leifer back to Australia to face sex abuse charges.

Lydia Williams grew up straddling two worlds. The goalkeeper for the Matildas speaks with Tracey Holmes about securing equal pay for the team and finding herself through sport.

This groundbreaking special combines new DNA technology with painstaking detective work, to finally help solve the mysteries of people with unknown beginnings who are desperate for answers.

Shane Jenek is the man behind drag queen superstar Courtney Act. It hasn't always been easy for Shane reconciling himself with Courtney's popularity but together they're conquering the world via reality television.

The daughter of a musician, author Mandy Sayer spent her early 20s tap dancing on the streets of America. She speaks with Melanie Tait about her childhood, her family, and her beloved Kings Cross.

Satirist Mark Humphries is known for sending up the foibles of politicians. He speaks to Melanie Tait about his passion for television, his life before comedy, and his obsession with musicals.

Author Christos Tsiolkas is well-known for exploring Australian culture in his writing. He speaks with Kathryn Robinson about his life, his family, and turning his attention to religion in his book Damascus.

Louise Adler is one of the most significant figures in Australian publishing. She speaks to Eleanor Hall about her love of books, her passion for publishing, and her resignation from Melbourne University Press.

In this special episode, we explore what it's like to be separated from your closest relative, born on the same day. Following the stories of three sets of separated twins.

The journalist and comedian paying a high price for dissent. Vicky Xu is an outspoken critic of China whose pursuit of stories about human rights and the mass detention of Uyghurs means she doesn't feel safe to return home.

Jane Needham used her time as the president of the NSW Bar Association to promote equality of opportunity for women in the law. She speaks to Emma Alberici about her journey and the difficulty in trying to effect change.

Throughout his career, Matt Okine has made comedy out of life's darkest moments. The former triple j breakfast presenter speaks to Kathryn Robinson about cracking jokes, his book, and becoming a father.

CEO of the Sydney Opera House and former lawyer Louise Herron speaks to Tracey Kirkland about being the caretaker of one of Australia's most iconic buildings, plus her very public stoush with broadcaster Alan Jones.

David Campbell is an actor, TV presenter, and musician whose career has taken him to Broadway and beyond. Raised by his grandmother, his life changed at age 10 when told his father was a rock star. He speaks to Melanie Tait.

This episode features stories of people reported missing to the police whose families are left behind, and we help a woman looking for answers as to why her mother disappeared.

When Marlion Pickett took to the field in the 2019 AFL grand final, it set the scene for one of the most heart-warming moments in sporting history. Follow the father of four's journey from three years in jail to AFL debut.

Four old friends reflect on their lives and careers, as they spend a weekend together at the retreat once shared by Joan Plowright and Laurence Olivier.

After 23 years presenting the Mornings show on ABC Radio Melbourne, Jon Faine is hanging up the headphones. He speaks to Virginia Trioli about his life and career behind the microphone.