Tony Burke, the federal Shadow Arts Minister, joins Richard Watts to discuss the recent announcement by the federal government of a $250 million support package for the arts. 

Steve Ellen (aka Dr Doolittle from RRR’s Radiotherapy and Shrink The Virus) joins Daniel, Geraldine and Rachel Short (filling in for Sarah) to talk about the impacts the latest lockdown in Melbourne…

Simone Ubaldi joins Monique to chat about the Save our Scene campaign, run by independent Victorian music venue operators and bookers seeking support from the government in the wake of the pandemic. They…

Award-winning writer Sophie Cunningham joins Breakfasters to chat about her latest essay for Meanjin. In her piece, “If You Choose To Stay, We May Not Be Able To Save You”, Sophie meditates on…

Dermatologist Professor Rod Sinclair discusses hand washing and the impact of coronavirus on patient consultations; Cyber Sioux talks about the uptake of telehealth during the crisis; Dr Spock canvasses coronavirus in schools; and…

Renowned American science writer David Quammen joined Amy to discuss his prescient 2012 book, Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic. David explores why zoonotic spillovers that cause diseases like COVID–19…

The team reflect on life during the pandemic and discuss mandatory flu vaccines, Clive Palmer, studying during lockdown, the new Shrink The Virus podcast, managing mental health in this crisis, herd immunity, and…

Wondering how to connect with others during the unique time of a Pandemic?  This week, Areej Nur is joined by racial and economic justice campaign Roj Ahmedi, to talk about everything from good…

Director of the Migrant Workers Centre, Matt Kunkel, joins Areej to discuss the urgent need for migrant workers to be given access both healthcare and welfare support during the current pandemic and what…

Bill Bowtell, strategic health policy adviser and Adjunct Professor at UNSW, discusses the Australian government's handling of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and how it compares to the various approaches other countries are taking…