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.
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…
Join Amy for a special International Women's Day line-up! U.S. politics expert Dr Emma Shortis discusses the latest in U.S. politics, including America's role in responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and more…
Eliza Hull joins Amy to talk about what life is like being a disabled parent in Australia – the joys and complexities. Dr Andrew Godwin explores the fascinating life and work of William…
Amy talks to author and historian Dr David Brophy about his book, China Panic: Australia’s Alternative to Paranoia and Pandering. Jo Dyer, independent candidate for Boothby (federal, SA) and cultural curator talks about…
Dr Richard Denniss talks about his new book, Big: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy. Dr Sarah Holland-Batt discusses the crisis in aged care. Plus Dr Ben Wellings on the…
Judith Peppard fills in. Hear from Human Rights Watch Australia Director Elaine Pearson, Professor Anna Hickey-Moody, Professor Mitchell Whitelaw, and more.
Emma Shortis and Luke Henriques-Gomes review the year in Australian and international politics. Epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws on everything you need to know about the Omicron variant, the current COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria and…
Dr Richard Denniss debunks the political spin from Canberra during the last sitting week of parliament. Richard looks at the modelling and "plan" behind the Coalition's 'Net Zero by 2050' target, as well…
Judith Brett reflects on over 40 years spent writing about Australian politics, as she discusses a new book of her finest essays, Doing Politics: Writing on Public Life. Historian Emma Shortis talks about…
