Annabelle Quince

Sydney

Producer and Presenter at ABC News (Australia)

Producer and Presenter at Rear Vision

Producer/presenter Rear Vision, ABC Radio National

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Articles

Could Australia learn about prepardness from Finland, the prepper nation of the Nordics?

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Lucia Stein |Annabelle Quince

Cheerful and alert don't seem like characteristics that go hand in hand. But in Finland, they do. Often ranked as one of the happiest places in the world, the country is also known by another title, as the "prepper nation of the Nordics". During the Cold War era, Finland built up stockpiles of medical and military equipment as well as fuel and food — and never stopped.
‘Party like it’s 1939’. Why Germany’s far-right is back - ABC listen

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Siobhan Marin |Jessie Kay |Annabelle Quince

Between Elon Musk’s questionable “hand salute” and Germany's far-right party doubling its share of votes, it feels like there are a lot of red flags in global politics. How are far-right leaders weaponising fears? Are their extreme beliefs becoming more mainstream? And what could happen next? Guest: Annabelle Quince, host of Rear Vision.
In the shadow of slavery: The events that led to the Civil Rights movement

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Annabelle Quince

In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made a point of purging the federal government of D.E.I. - Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. For many Americans the message is clear – women, African Americans and non-white communities are less capable, and if they are in positions of power or authority in business or government, it’s because the standards were lowered.The story of race relations and inclusion in America has a long history.
In the shadow of slavery: From the civil war through reconstruction to 1900

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Annabelle Quince

In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made a point of purging the federal government of D.E.I. - Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. For many Americans the message is clear – women, African Americans and non-white communities are less capable, and if they are in positions of power or authority in business or government, it’s because the standards were lowered.The story of race relations and inclusion in America has a long history.
Once the most political stable nation in Europe and an economic powerhouse__ Germany is now in trouble

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Annabelle Quince

Historically Germany has been one of the most politically stable nations in Europe and an economic powerhouse. But over the past few year’s things have changed – the German economy has started to slow; politics has become more fragmented and the extreme far right party the Alternative for Germany or AfD has doubled its political support. Last year the centre left three-party coalition government of Olaf Scholz collapsed.
Donald Trump isn't the first US president to offer to buy Greenland, but he might be the most determined

Feb 13, 2025 | abc.net.au | Lucia Stein |Annabelle Quince

Until Donald Trump Jr touched down in the capital city of Nuuk onboard Trump Force One in early January, Greenland's locals had every reason to believe life would continue as normal. Usually, the world's largest island has very little to do with the daily churn of US politics. But in late December, President Donald Trump claimed American ownership and control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, was an "absolute necessity" in a Truth Social post.
Greenland Donald Trump and the politics of empire

Feb 1, 2025 | abc.net.au | Annabelle Quince

President Trump wants to buy or take control of Greenland from Denmark. But Denmark has made very clear, they don’t have the right to sell Greenland because Greenland is owned by the people of Greenland. Donald Trump is not the first US president to try and buy Greenland. The story of Greenland and America’s many attempts to gain control of the largest island on the planet. Guests Rachael Lorna Johnstone Professor of Law at the University of Akureyri.in Iceland and the University of Greenland.
Joe Biden the man who wanted to be President

Jan 8, 2025 | abc.net.au | Annabelle Quince

Joe Biden became the 46 President of the United States. Twice before he ran for the Democrat presidential nomination and both times he lost - but he didn't give up. Born in 1942 he has spent most of his working life in the US Senate, except for the eight years as Vice President in the Obama administration. What does his record in the Senator, and his previous attempts at the presidency tell us about Joe Biden the man and the politician.
Can you compare America in 2024 with Germany in 1930 or Donald Trump to a Fascist?

Dec 7, 2024 | abc.net.au | Annabelle Quince

Does history rhyme? Should we make comparison between Germany in the 1930 and America in 2024? Are there parallels between the rise of Adolf Hitler and Donald Trump. Or are such comparison – ahistorical and ridiculous. GuestsRichard J Evans, former Regius Professor of history at Cambridge University and author of Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich. Stephan Malinowski, Professor of Modern European History at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Abortion law reform—And the fight for access - ABC listen

Nov 16, 2024 | abc.net.au | Annabelle Quince

For over a century having or performing an abortion was a crime across Australia – but over the past decade it’s been decriminalised every state and territory. Yet despite being legal - access to an abortion is not equally available to all women. The story of abortion reform in Australia and the fight for access.