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Backchat

by FBi Radio


http://fbiradio.com/podcast/backchat/
@BackchatFBi Facebook

Backchat is FBi Radio’s ‘alternative to talkback’. Hosted by Osman Faruqi and Heidi Pett, the show delivers weekly news as well informed and approachable politics and current affairs. You’ll hear interviews, discussion, news, laughs and longform features – with a different guest co-host each week.


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  • Heidi Pett


    Heidi has reported for ABC Radio’s AM, PM and The World Today and works as a producer on RN Breakfast. At FBi…

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  • Osman Faruqi


    Osman is the co-host of Backchat– FBi Radio’s alternative to talkback radio.  He is a Sydney-based writer, broadcaster and former political campaigner….

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