A weekly conversation about politics and current events, international affairs, history, art, books, and the natural world, to illuminate the issues faced by society and explore them in new ways.
Professor Raina Macintyre talks about her new book on pandemics & biosecurity, Dark Winter. A world-leading epidemiologist and biosecurity expert Raina MacIntyre provides insights into historical biological attacks, lab accidents and epidemics…
With the pandemic far from over, Professor Brendan Crabb, CEO and Director of the Burnet Institute speaks in-depth about the scientific reality of COVID-19 for everyone in Australia right now. Professor Chris Wallace…
Writer, broadcaster, and musician, Sian Prior joins Amy to discuss her book, Childless, A Story of Freedom and Longing. It's about Sian's seven-year-long quest to become a mother, and how that failure affected…
Acclaimed novelist, poet, and musician Gregory Day joins Amy to speak about his latest book, Words Are Eagles: Selected Writings on the Nature and Language of Place. Gregory's book is a collection of…
Journalist and filmmaker Karl Malakunas joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about the environmental defenders risking their lives on the island of Palawan (Philippines) to save some of the most biodiverse forests and…
Amy is joined by Thai cave rescue diver, retired veterinary surgeon, and 2019 Australian of the Year Dr Craig Challen ahead of his upcoming keynote address at Stoicon-x Melbourne. Craig speaks of his…
Broadcaster and guest columnist for The Politics Jonathan Green talks all things federal politics. Dr Joëlle Gergis, an Australian Lead Author of the UN’s IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, delves into her new book…
Professor Chris Wallace stops by to talk about federal politics, including the introduction of federal ICAC legislation, the impending federal budget, Labor's management of the COVID pandemic, progress on the Voice to Parliament…
Leading forest scientist Professor David Lindenmayer joins Amy to discuss his book, The Great Forest: The Rare Beauty of the Victorian Central Highlands. David will also discuss his most recent scientific research…
ABC radio host and former Triple R broadcaster Jacinta Parsons joins Amy for an in-depth discussion about her new book, A Question of Age: Women, ageing and the forever self. Jacinta asks, how…
Economist Dr Richard Denniss from The Australia Institute demystifies what’s happening with the economy right now and why times are so tough for workers. He also explains what happened at the Jobs and…
It's Amy's sixth Radiothon for Uncommon Sense and she'll be joined by a huge line-up of regulars and favourite guests, including federal politics experts Dr Chris Wallace and Rachel Withers, straight-talking economist Dr…
British musician and environmental activist Nick Mulvey joins Amy for a special in-depth conversation about his latest album, New Mythology. Nick goes deep into the songs on the album and the life philosophies…
Best-selling British author Johann Hari is in the country and chats with Amy live on Uncommon Sense for part two of their conversation on his book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention…
Fiona Patten MLC, Reason Party Leader and representative for the Northern Metropolitan Region joins Amy, historian Henry Reynolds discusses his award-winning book 'Forgotten War' – on the frontier wars between First Nations people…
Philosopher Dr Matthew Sharpe joins Amy to discuss the rise of the far right in Europe and the recent controversial speech made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on 'racial mixing,' where he…
Epidemiologist Adrian Esterman joins Amy to discuss the winter COVID-19 wave of cases we are currently experiencing. With Australia's COVID cases and death rates the third highest in the world per capita in…
Amy's back and is joined by American biologist Professor David G. Haskell who talks about his new book on the evolution of sound, Sounds Wild and Broken: Sonic Marvels, Evolution's Creativity and the…
Carrillo Gantner on Australia's dismal diplomacy towards China; epidemiologist Nancy Baxter on COVID & the flu this winter; plus Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass dials in.
Jo Dyer, independent candidate for Boothby at the federal election, reflects on her experiences campaigning as an independent in a marginal seat and the rise of the independents in politics. Jo discusses the…
Dr Chris Wallace joins Amy for a special post-federal election analysis. They examine the federal election results in-depth, including the massive wins for the Greens and independents. They also assess the extent of…
Dr Richard Denniss joins Amy for the final instalment in Uncommon Sense's federal election policy series – on the economy and all that goes with it (housing, superannuation, taxation, social security, and more)…
Stephen Charles AO QC, former Judge of Appeal in the Supreme Court of Victoria & Catherine Williams, research director of the Centre for Public Integrity, join Amy to discuss their book, Keeping Them…
Journalist and author Louisa Lim discusses her new book, Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hong Kong. Nic Maclellan, Pacific affairs correspondent for Inside Story, talks about Australia's foreign policy, including its…
Veteran broadcaster and author, Jon Faine joins Amy to discuss his new book, Apollo & Thelma: A True Tall Tale. Jon tells the astonishing true story of legendary strongman Paul Anderson ‘The Mighty…
Scottish paleobiologist Thomas Halliday joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about his debut book, Otherlands: A World in the Making. Dr Chris Wallace discusses the federal election and previews Labor's chances of winning…
Writer and farmer Bruce Pascoe and historian Bill Gammage join Amy to discuss their new book, Country: Future Fire, Future Farming. Professor Brendan Crabb, CEO and Director of the Burnet Institute talks about…
John Keane, Professor of Politics at University of Sydney joins Amy to discuss his latest book, The Shortest History of Democracy. Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist and author Jess Hill speaks about her podcast…
Philosopher and ethicist Peter Singer (Princeton University) joins Amy for a special wide-ranging chat ahead of his appearance in Melbourne this week for 'An Evening With Peter Singer'! They discuss the philosophy of…
Director Jennifer Peedom discusses her new film, RIVER, written by Robert Macfarlane. Writer James Bradley explores the cultural history of swimming through his essay in the SRB, 'Full Body Immersion.' Plus, Rachel…
Amy speaks in-depth with best-selling author Johann Hari about his new book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention. Susanna Freymark, editor of northern NSW community newspaper indyNR.com, talks about the floods crisis…
