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.
Kirby fills in for Amy. Author and geography academic Lesley Head talks about human/'nature' relationships via plants and suburban backyards. Musician Lee Hannah chats field recording and ecological composition.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man and leading 'Voice' advocate Thomas Mayo and veteran broadcaster Kerry O'Brien sit down for an in-depth conversation about the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to…
Ecologist, fungi expert, and nature photographer Alison Pouliot returns to discuss her fascinating new book, Underground Lovers: Encounters with Fungi. World renowned forest scientist Professor David Lindenmayer talks about the breaking news that…
Politics regulars Chris Wallace and Rachel Withers with a full federal budget analysis. Solomon Islander journalist Dorothy Wickham speaks from Honiara about the political realities and domestic concerns of Solomon Islanders as their…
Former Leader of the Australian Greens Party Bob Brown joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about his life as an environmentalist campaigning to save the Tarkine Forest, the Franklin River, and many other…
Composer and contemporary classical pianist Sophie Hutchings speaks alongside FLOAT Founder Sofia Ilyas as they discuss Piano Day: Wednesday 29th March 2023 – an annual worldwide celebration of the piano held on…
Amy chats with historian Dr Emma Shortis and veteran journalist Brian Toohey as they delve into the multi-faceted problems with the AUKUS alliance, Australia's $368 billion nuclear submarines announcement, and former PM Paul…
Canberra-born Alix Biggs speaks to Amy while sheltering from a major air raid conducted by Russia in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Alix explains what life is like on the ground for everyday Ukrainians subject…
Rachel Withers, Contributing Editor to The Monthly and columnist for The Politics chats about the latest in federal politics, including The Voice to Parliament referendum, Labor's proposed amendments to the climate change "safeguard…
Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute, returns to discuss federal COVID policy and the real causes of inflation and rising interest rates. Tania Wolff, President of the Law Institute of…
Acclaimed London-based writer Marina Benjamin speaks in-depth about her latest book, A Little Give: the unsung, unseen, undone work of women. In a set of interlinked essays and verse, Marina examines in her…
Activist and campaigner Judy Ryan discusses her new book on the battle for Victoria's first safe injecting facility, You Talk We Die. Luke Henriques-Gomes, the Guardian Australia's social affairs and inequality editor, speaks…
Dr Ben Eltham from Monash University and Associate Professor Jo Caust from The University of Melbourne join Amy to delve into the detail of Australia's new arts and cultural policy, REVIVE. They talk…
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…
