To Brexit or Not to Brexit, That is the Question, on Uncommon Sense
Philomena Murray from Melbourne University’s School of Social and Political Sciences joins Uncommon Sense to talk about the European Union and what the current situation is with Brexit. Going into more detail about…
Raising Consciousness with Dr Anne Summers on Uncommon Sense
During the 1960s, Women’s Liberationists considered feminism to be a politically conservative concept that was ill-equipped to really motivate the kinds of radical change that was needed to end women’s oppression. Dr Anne…
Uncommon Sense: Professor Emeritus Jürgen Tautz Explains the Sheer Awesomeness of Bees
Hate bees? Toss the bug spray and listen to professor emeritus Jürgen Tautz chat with Amy Mullins about the many things that make these yellow and black critters downright amazing. For example, did…
Beckett’s Watt on Uncommon Sense
Amy Mullins speaks to thespians Barry McGovern and Tom Creed, who’ve brought their adaptation of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist existential novel Watt to the Melbourne International Arts Festival. A meditation on the significance of…
Anne Manne on Uncommon Sense
Philosopher and author Anne Manne has just released a chapter in a new book, 'Mothers and the Quest for Social Justice', that explores the nuances of caregiving, which she says is a grossly…
Uncommon Sense: Author Johann Hari Talks About The War On Drugs
Is the drug war fuelled by concern for the general populace or is it just an excuse to attack certain demographics who are seen as deviating from the dominant status quo? British author…
Remembering Rick E. Vengeance
Some really sad news: former Triple R broadcaster Rick E. Vengeance passed away on Friday night. Our love and thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. Rick was on air for…
Julian Burnside on Uncommon Sense
Julian Burnside is a barrister and long-time human rights advocate. Barrister Julian Burnside QC joined Amy in the studio to discuss the threats to multiculturalism in Australia, which is the topic of his…
‘Best We Forget: The War for White Australia’ on Uncommon Sense
Peter Cochrane is an historian and renowned novelist. His latest book, Best We Forget: The War for White Australia 1914-1918, is a harrowing and eye-opening account of twentieth-century Australia’s grossly racist and…
Marta Dusseldorp and Zoe Terakes Join Uncommon Sense
The stars of A Doll’s House, Part 2, Marta Dusseldorp and Zoe Terakes, popped past the studio to chat to Uncommon Sense host Amy Mullins. ‘I’ve never experienced such huge laughs, and…
The Ghost Hands Over the Reins
Stephen 'The Ghost' Walker has just announced he's handing the Friday afternoon reins over to Woody McDonald, with his new program The Cave (named in honour of Stephen).
In Stephen's words: "The Skull…