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UK politics with Chloe Ward; Peter Godfrey-Smith delves into animal minds and the birth of consciousness; Reviewing Australia’s environmental laws – the verdict

Philosopher and diver Peter Godfrey-Smith speaks in-depth about his new book, Metazoa: Animal Minds and the Birth of Consciousness. Peter explains how conscious experience evolved from animals in the sea millions of…

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Peter Godfrey-Smith on how consciousness evolved from sea animals

Philosopher and scuba diver Peter Godfrey-Smith speaks in-depth about his new book, Metazoa: Animal Minds and the Birth of Consciousness. Peter explains how conscious experience evolved from animals in the sea millions…

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Emma Shortis with US politics; Charles Massy on ‘Call of the Reed Warbler’ – a new regenerative agriculture; Remembering Joy Hester – a pioneering Australian modernist artist

Amy returns for her first show of 2021! Dr Emma Shortis, Research Fellow at the EU Centre of Excellence, RMIT, delivers the US Politics Wrap talking about the Capital coup and media reporting…

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Charles Massy on ‘Call of the Reed Warbler’ – a new regenerative agriculture

Author and regenerative farmer Charles Massy joins Amy to discuss the re-release of his acclaimed book, Call Of The Reed Warbler: A New Agriculture, A New Earth. We talk about the extensive environmental…

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2020 Australian and US politics wrap; Kate Manne on sexism, misogyny, and her book 'Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women'; Chris Moore from Sailors Grave Brewing talks Gippsland craft beer collaborations

Kate Manne, Australian philosopher at Cornell University (NYC), joins Amy to discuss her new book, Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women, and her ground-breaking previous book, Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny…

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Kate Manne on sexism, misogyny, and her book 'Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women'

Kate Manne, Australian philosopher at Cornell University (NYC), joins Amy to discuss her new book, Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women, and her ground-breaking previous book, Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny.

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Matthew Cobb talks The Idea of the Brain: A History

Historian and evolutionary neurobiologist Dr Matthew Cobb joins Amy for a deep conversation on The Idea of the Brain: A History.

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Skye Cleary explains existential philosophy and how to live a good life

Dr Skye Cleary, philosopher at Columbia University, NYC, explores the essential features of existentialism from her co-edited book, How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy.

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UK politics with Chloe Ward; Matthew Cobb talks The Idea of the Brain: A History; Skye Cleary explains existential philosophy and how to live a good life

Historian and evolutionary neurobiologist Dr Matthew Cobb joins Amy for a deep conversation on The Idea of the Brain: A History. Dr Skye Cleary, philosopher at Columbia University, NYC, explores the essential…

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Former ambassador Geoff Raby on China's grand strategy & Australia-China tensions

Former Australian Ambassador to China Geoff Raby joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about his new book, China's Grand Strategy and Australia’s Future in the New Global Order, which examines China’s place in…

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Federal politics; Former ambassador Geoff Raby on China's grand strategy & Australia-China tensions; Mary-Louise McLaws on COVID-19 science – aerosols, ventilation, and 'long COVID'

Former Australian Ambassador to China Geoff Raby joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about his new book, China's Grand Strategy and Australia’s Future in the New Global Order, which examines China’s place in…

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Federal politics; US Presidential Election results and analysis with Emma Shortis; air pollution and bushfire smoke – a silent killer.

US politics expert Dr Emma Shortis from RMIT joins Amy for an in-depth and extensive analysis of the US election – what happened, what does it mean for the US, and what does…

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US Presidential Election results and analysis with Emma Shortis

US politics expert Dr Emma Shortis from RMIT joins Amy for an in-depth and extensive analysis of the US election – what happened, what does it mean for the US, and what does…

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Craig Lapsley talks bushfires and the climate emergency

Former Victorian Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley speaks with Amy about the findings of the Bushfire Royal Commission report that was just handed down and what we must do to prepare for the…

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Richard Denniss on the state of Australia's economy; supporting native pollinators in your garden; Craig Lapsley talks bushfires and the climate emergency

Former Victorian Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley speaks with Amy about the findings of the Bushfire Royal Commission report that was just handed down and what we must do to prepare for the…

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Federal politics; A Vision For A Post-Capitalist Society With Yanis Varoufakis; Inspiration from the Mouths and Minds of Women Artists

Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis joins Amy for a special conversation about his vision for a post-capitalist society. They discuss Yanis's political influences, his time as Finance Minister seeking to negotiate a…

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A Vision For A Post-Capitalist Society With Yanis Varoufakis

Former Greek finance minister and economist Yanis Varoufakis joined Amy Mullins for a long-form conversation about his vision for a fair, just, and competitive post-capitalist society, as detailed in his new book Another…

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Federal politics; UK politics with Chloe Ward; Why we must value and fund universities and the humanities

Guardian Australia inequality and welfare reporter Luke Henriques-Gomes discusses how the reductions in JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments have been affecting Australians, as well as the difficulties faced in this recession, particularly by older…

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Katerina Bryant explores her memoir, 'Hysteria'

Writer Katerina Bryant delves into mental illness and bias in the medical system in her new book, Hysteria: A Memoir of Illness, Strength and Women’s Stories Throughout History.

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Federal politics and the 2020 Budget; Katerina Bryant explores her memoir, 'Hysteria'; Brendan Wintle on how to fight a decade of biodiversity loss

Writer Katerina Bryant delves into mental illness and bias in the medical system in her new book, Hysteria: A Memoir of Illness, Strength and Women’s Stories Throughout History. Professor Brendan Wintle, conservation ecologist…

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Guillaume Pitron exposes the dark side of clean energy and the rare metals war

French journalist and author Guillaume Pitron talks about his eye-opening new book, The Rare Metals War: The Dark Side of Clean Energy and Digital Technologies.

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Guillaume Pitron exposes the dark side of clean energy and the rare metals war; US politics with Emma Shortis; Chris Wallace tells us 'How to Win an Election'

French journalist and author Guillaume Pitron talks about his eye-opening new book, The Rare Metals War: The Dark Side of Clean Energy and Digital Technologies. Dr Chris Wallace from the University of…

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Federal Politics; Vida Goldstein – suffragist, feminist, social reformer; David Lindenmayer on the forest ecology of the Central Highlands

Amy talks to biographer and journalist Jacqueline Kent about the life of courageous suffragist, politician, and social reformer of the 20th century, Vida Goldstein. Professor David Lindenmayer from the ANU Fenner School of…

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Vida Goldstein – suffragist, feminist, social reformer

Amy talks to biographer and journalist Jacqueline Kent about the life of courageous suffragist, politician, and social reformer of the 20th century, Vida Goldstein.

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Federal politics; US politics and the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg with Emma Shortis; New Caledonia votes again on independence

RMIT’s Dr Emma Shortis joins Amy to discuss the life of feminist icon and US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - who died on Friday. They will also discuss the implications of…

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New Caledonia votes again on independence

Nic Maclellan, Pacific affairs correspondent for Inside Story magazine, talks about the upcoming independence referendum in New Caledonia – what would a yes or no vote mean for the island nation? As well…

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Federal politics; Becoming Simone de Beauvoir – philosopher, feminist, original thinker; David Brophy on deteriorating Australia–China relations

Philosopher Dr Kate Kirkpatrick discusses her recent biography, Becoming Beauvoir: A Life. Kate examines with great precision, insight, and balance, the life of French writer, feminist, and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir. Beauvoir’s…

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Becoming Simone de Beauvoir – philosopher, feminist, original thinker

Philosopher Dr Kate Kirkpatrick discusses her recent biography, Becoming Beauvoir: A Life. Kate examines with great precision, insight, and balance, the life of French writer, feminist, and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir. Beauvoir’s…

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The Mysterious Fungi Kingdom With Merlin Sheldrake

Biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake joins Amy from London for an in-depth conversation about his new book, Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds, and Shape Our Futures. They discuss…

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Federal politics; Exploring The Mysterious Fungi Kingdom With Merlin Sheldrake; COVID-19 Crisis in Victoria's Aged Care Homes

Biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake joins Amy from London for an in-depth conversation about his new book, Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds, and Shape Our Futures. They discuss…

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Federal politics; Into the Underland with Robert Macfarlane; A landmark court case win for our forests

British writer Robert Macfarlane joins Amy for a special long-form conversation about the connections between landscape, language, people, and place. They delve into Robert’s latest book, Underland: A Deep Time Journey, and…

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Into the Underland with Robert Macfarlane

British writer Robert Macfarlane joins Amy for a special long-form conversation about the connections between landscape, language, people, and place. They delve into Robert’s latest book, Underland: A Deep Time Journey, and…

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Cordelia Fine on the real science of sex differences and gender bias in neuroscience

Psychologist Professor Cordelia Fine from the University of Melbourne talks about the real science behind sex differences, drawing on her 2017 book, Testosterone Rex, and her Aeon Magazine essay 'Sexual Dinosaurs'. Cordelia debunks…

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Federal politics; Cordelia Fine on the real science of sex differences and gender bias in neuroscience; Restoring Victoria's threatened native grasslands and wildflowers

A special National Science Week show! Psychologist Professor Cordelia Fine from the University of Melbourne talks about the real science behind sex differences, drawing on her 2017 book, Testosterone Rex, and her Aeon…

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UK politics with Chloe Ward; The Hiroshima Cover-up and the Reporter Who Revealed it to the World; Saving the Metallic Green Carpenter Bee on Kangaroo Island

LA-based journalist Lesley Blume speaks about her new book, Fallout: the Hiroshima cover-up and the reporter who revealed it to the world. Dr Katja Hogendoorn, an entomologist and native bee expert from…

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The Hiroshima Cover-up and the Reporter Who Revealed it to the World

LA-based journalist Lesley Blume speaks about her new book, Fallout: the Hiroshima cover-up and the reporter who revealed it to the world

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Escalating gender inequality in the wake of COVID-19; Anthony Ham talks about The Last Lions of Africa; US politics with Emma Shortis

Freelance writer Anthony Ham discusses his new book, The Last Lions of Africa: Stories from the Frontline in the Battle to Save a Species. Dr Emma Shortis from RMIT talks about the latest…

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Anthony Ham talks about The Last Lions of Africa

 Freelance writer Anthony Ham discusses his new book, The Last Lions of Africa: Stories from the Frontline in the Battle to Save a Species.

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Jenny Hocking on the "Palace Letters" – what they reveal about the Whitlam Dismissal

Professor Jenny Hocking discusses her High Court win to have the "Palace Letters" released by the National Archives of Australia, and what they reveal about the 1975 Whitlam Dismissal.

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De-mystifying the COVID-19 economy in Australia; how Marcus Aurelius and Stoic philosophy can help us through the pandemic; The Palace Letters – what they reveal about the Whitlam Dismissal

Professor Jenny Hocking discusses her High Court win to have the "Palace Letters" released by the National Archives of Australia, and what they reveal about the 1975 Whitlam Dismissal. Deakin University philosopher Dr…

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