Uncommon Sense – Triple R FM
Long-form conversations covering politics, current events, international affairs, history, art, books, and the natural world. Presented by Amy Mullins, the show airs Tuesdays from 9am to noon on Triple R 102.7FM. Each episode explores topics in depth with a focus on thoughtful discussion.
Episodes
Interview with Lynette Silver AM MBE, The Untold, Uncensored Story Of WWII Nurse Vivian Bullwinkel (Extended Interview)
For ANZAC Day, historical detective, author, and distinguished military historian Lynette R. Silver AM MBE delves into the evidence she has uncovered to piece together the untold, uncensored story of Australian nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel. Sister Bullwinkel was the sole survivor of a massacre of 21 Australian nursing sisters at the hands of Japanese soldiers on Radji Beach on Bangka
Interview with Kos Samaras, Taking The Political Pulse Of Australian Voters
RedBridge director, political pollster, and analyst Kos Samaras talks about their latest research and polling data as he reveals the issues that matter to Australians right now and how and why the voting landscape has changed drastically, with parties like Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party back on the rise, and the two-party system in absolute disarray. In fact, according to Redbridge;s latest pol
Interview with Alison Pouliot on her exquisite photography & global forays with fungi
After an extended (reluctant, but necessary) hiatus Amy Mullins returns to the Triple R airwaves with long-time friend of the show and fungi expert Dr Alison Pouliot! She speaks in-depth about her two latest visually stunning books, 'Funga Obscura: Photo Journeys Among Fungi' (NewSouth Publishing) – a book about fungi and the photography of fungi, and 'Mushroom Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Fung
Interview with Don Watson, Trump, Harris, and America on the Brink
Amy Mullins chats with Don Watson, acclaimed author and former speechwriter to Paul Keating, about his Quarterly Essay, 'High Noon: Trump, Harris and America on the Brink.' In this historically rich and incisive account, Watson explores Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and a nation approaching its democratic high noon. As part of his research, Don travelled across the U.S. earlier this year, exploring
Interview with A. C. Grayling, Philosophy And Life: Exploring the Great Questions of How to Live
British philosopher and best-selling author A. C. Grayling joins Amy in the Triple R studios for a very special in-depth conversation. Anthony tells us how we can consciously build our own philosophy of life, and why it is so important that we have one of our own.
Grayling doesn't want to be prescriptive, but rather says we should take what's best for us from a range of philosophical schools and
From The Vault – Interview with Robert Macfarlane, Underland: A Deep Time Journey
A very special interview is brought out of the archives as acclaimed British writer Robert Macfarlane joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about the connections between landscape, language, people, and place. This expansive conversation begins with an exploration of the aspects of nature, landscape, and place that motivate Robert’s writing.
Robert says, “We can think of thought itself as site-
Interview with Satyajit Das, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals
Author and former financier Satyajit Das joins Amy for a long-form conversation about the rise of ecotourism, the joys and wonders of seeing animals "in the wild," along with ecotourism's very problematic effects, as explored in his latest book, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals (Monash University Publishing).
Is Das witnessing the end of the natural world as we kno
Interview with Kate Manne, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia
Author and philosopher Dr Kate Manne returns to speak in-depth with Amy about her excellent new book, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia. As Kate describes it; "part memoir, part polemic, and part (all?) philosophy, this book aims to show why fatphobia is a vital social justice issue, and provide an analysis of what fatphobia is and how it works." She proposes "a radical reevaluation of who our b
Interview with A. C. Grayling, Who Owns the Moon? In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space
Amy is joined by Professor of Philosophy A. C. Grayling for a deep examination of his new book, 'Who Owns The Moon? In Defence of Humanity’s Common Interests in Space.'
With rare earths and natural resources that are essential for future technology from microprocessors to EV batteries running out on the Earth – humanity is now looking towards its closest solar neighbours for future resources. Mov
Interview with Bertrand Bourgeois, Macron's Gamble: The 2024 French Elections
Dr Bertrand Bourgeois speaks in-depth about the snap French elections for the National Assembly (lower house) called by President Emmanuel Macron. With the far-right National Rally (led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella) leading in the polls, closely followed by the far left coalition, the New Popular Front (comprising 'La France Insoumise' or France Unbowed, the Greens, Communists, and Sociali
Interview with James Curran, Is AUKUS Really Viable & Is There A Plan B?
Professor James Curran delves into the discussions and real intentions behind the AUKUS agreement and Australia's plan to obtain nuclear submarines from the US and the UK. How exactly does the US perceive AUKUS? James reveals how the US' view differs greatly from the Australian government's view. With so many practical questions weighing around the delivery of the submarines and the cooperation of
Interview with Andrew Walter, Examining The 2024 UK Election Campaign
Professor Andrew Walter from the University of Melbourne updates us about the UK election campaign, which is in its third week. With voting to be held on July 4th, will the UK population show up and vote according to what the polls presently indicate, which is a landslide victory to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party? Or will there be an increase in the popularity of minor parties, or an unlikely res
Interview with Richard Denniss, Inequality In Australia And How We Can Fix It
Dr Richard Denniss talks all about inequality in Australia and how we fix it – the topic of his current national speaking tour. Richard is Executive Director of The Australia Institute. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/
To listen back to Amy's past interview with Richard about his book, Econ
Interview with Ceridwen Dovey, Only The Astronauts
Acclaimed writer Ceridwen Dovey brings real space objects to life in her new collection of short stories, Only The Astronauts (Penguin Books). Ceridwen reflects on the stories and inner lives she creates for Elon Musk's rocket test mannequin, 'Starman,' as well as the International Space Station, the first sculpture ever taken to the Moon, the Voyager 1 space probe carrying the Golden Record, and
Interview with Bruce Pascoe And Lyn Harwood, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra
Amy speaks with Bruce Pascoe and partner Lyn Harwood about their new book, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra (Thames & Hudson), which is a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce and Lyn’s farm. Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays and children's literature. He is th
Interview with Johann Hari, Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill?
British best-selling author Johann Hari joins Amy Mullins to talk about his excellent new book, Magic Pill, which examines the benefits and risks of controversial new weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy. Johann has in fact tried this medication himself and is conflicted about whether they are the miracle solution for obesity that they appear to be. We get into all the nuances of the science
Interview with Gabriel Shipton, The Fight For Julian Assange's Freedom & A Free Press
Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton joined Amy Mullins to update us as to Julian's state of mind and health ahead of the UK High Court's impending decision, which is to be handed down tonight 9.30pm AEDT (10.30am London time). The court will decide whether Wikileaks founder and journalist Julian Assange will be able to appeal the decision to extradite him from Britain to the United States whe
Interview with Nick Feik, Uncovering Tasmania's Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Scandal
Freelance journalist Nick Feik speaks in-depth about his essay for The Monthly, 'The Rotten Core', which details his own investigations and the findings of a Tasmanian commission of inquiry uncovering decades of abuse towards young people in the state's care, including at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre and Launceston General Hospital. Nick also talks about the damning Richardson Report into the
Interview with Greg Jericho, Tax "Reform" In Australia & Transforming The Stage 3 Tax Cuts
Amy speaks with long-time blogging friend, turned journalist and economist Greg Jericho. Greg is a Guardian columnist and Chief Economist at The Australia Institute and he dives into the dubious political and policy debates around tax "reform" in Australia and the Stage 3 tax cut changes announced by the Albanese Labor government. He also talks about Australia's slowing inflation and the extent of
Interview with John Pilger, Remembering Journalist & Filmmaker John Pilger (1939–2023)
We remember John Pilger, renowned Australian independent journalist and filmmaker, who passed away on 30 December 2023, by re-airing an interview Amy conducted with John at the Triple R studios in February 2017 on his prescient documentary, The Coming War On China (free to watch here: https://johnpilger.com/videos/the-coming-war-on-china). John was age 84.
Re-broadcast on 6 February 2024.
Interview with Sara Dowse, The History Surrounding Israel's War On Gaza
Born in Chicago in 1938, author, artist, feminist, and commentator Sara Dowse speaks in-depth about her Jewish family history and how it is intertwined with the history of Zionism and specifically the dissenting voices within it who disagreed with the establishment of the state of Israel at the expense of Palestinians – those such as Asher Hirsch Ginsberg who wrote under the pen name Ahad Ha’am ("
Interview with Angela Saini, The Patriarchs: How Men Came To Rule
For International Women's Day, award-winning author and science journalist Angela Saini joins Amy from New York to talk about her latest book, The Patriarchs: How Men Came To Rule. Angela delves into the origins of "the patriarchy" and gendered oppression and finds that patriarchal societies are a far more recent historical development than we might imagine. She also talks about our fascination wi
Interview with Adrian Martin, Jean-Luc Godard's Cinematic Masterpiece LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963)
Renowned Australian-born film critic Adrian Martin joins Amy to discuss the brilliance of Jean-Luc Godard’s cinematic masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963), starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll, and Fritz Lang. Filmed in Capri, Italy, LE MÉPRIS depicts the breakdown of a marriage, but it is also about much more than that as you'll hear. It has been newly restored
Interview with Andrew Quilty, Reflecting On 9 Years As A Photojournalist In Afghanistan
Award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty joins host Amy Mullins for an in-depth conversation about his latest book, This Is Afghanistan: 2014–2021. The stunning book is a visual record of the nine years Andrew spent living and working in the complex, beautiful, and war-torn country. Andrew talks about his experiences photographing the War in Afghanistan, capturing life, destruction, conflict an
Interview with Dr Richard Denniss On The Simple Truth About Tax Reform
Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute talks about his new essay in The Monthly on tax reform – Richard says tax reform is about democracy, not economics, and reforms should not be centred on what we want, but on who we want to be. He also talks about the intertwined issues of rising company profits, interest rates, the supermarket duopoly, and price gouging. Read Richar
Interview with Ray Stefani, The Tiny But Legendary Fish Creek Football Netball Club Rebuilds
Amy speaks with Ray Stefani, Co-President of the Fish Creek Football Netball Club. They chat about the small and very special farming town of Fish Creek in South Gippsland and the footy club’s long and successful history. The Fish Creek Football Netball Club is the most successful country footy club in the state, with its Seniors team winning 37 premierships since its inception in 1903 (well 38, r
Interview with Judith Brett and Tom Harley, Saving Ballara – Former PM Alfred Deakin's Historic Point Lonsdale Home
Amy speaks with Tom Harley, great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, and Emeritus Professor of Politics Judith Brett. They talk about the Save Ballara campaign (https://saveballara.godaddysites.com/). Ballara is a historically significant home and property, which is under threat of auction and development. Tom is seeking to protect the 1.68 hectare bush garden and historic home of Au
Interview with James Curran, Is China A Genuine Threat To Australia?
James Curran, international editor of the Australian Financial Review and Professor of Modern History at the University of Sydney, speaks in-depth about his latest essay for Australian Foreign Affairs, 'Excess Baggage: Is China A Genuine Threat To Australia?' James writes that, "Australia’s fears of China... are profoundly shaped by what is being said and discussed in Washington." Are Australia's
Interview with Sean Reynolds on Melbourne's Ghost Signs & Protecting Chiltern's Archival Heritage
Sean Reynolds, cultural archaeologist and founder of Melbourne Ghost Signs on Instagram, speaks about his passion for ghost signs in Melbourne and Victoria more broadly, and tells us what they reveal about our local histories. He also tells us about a community fundraising campaign for the Chiltern Athenaeum Museum building to get a climate control system. This will enable the Victorian gold rush
Interview with El Gibbs, The Disability Royal Commission And Its Findings
El Gibbs, writer and disability advocate, joins Amy to talk about the Disability Royal Commission's final report. The commissioner's handed down their their 222 recommendations in September after extensive hearings detailing the violence, abuse, and neglect of disabled people in Australia. El Gibbs analyses the Royal Commission's activities, its findings, and what should happen next. El also addre
Interview with Claire Deak, Recovering & Reimagining The Work Of Baroque Women Composers
Melbourne-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Claire Deak talks about her debut solo album, Sotto Voce, and the two women composers of the Baroque whose music she recovered and reimagined – Francesca Caccini (1587-c. 1645) and Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677). Some of their compositions are intuitively sensed and worked into new neoclassical compositions by Claire using a range of Baroque and mode
Interview with Elizabeth Tynan, The 70th Anniversary Of Britain's Atomic Tests At Emu Field
To mark the 70th anniversary of Britain's atomic weapons tests at Emu Field in South Australia – the first on terrestrial land in Australia – author and academic Dr Elizabeth Tynan speaks about her book, The Secret of Emu Field: Britain’s forgotten atomic tests in Australia. It was at Emu Field, SA on October 15, 1953 that a terrifying black mist spread across the land after an atomic bomb detonat
Interview with Don Watson & Chris Wallace On The Voice Referendum Outcome, Israel-Palestine & AUKUS
Don Watson and Chris Wallace analyse the outcome of the Voice to Parliament referendum in-depth. They also examine Australia's response to the Israel-Palestine conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and Labor's unwavering support of AUKUS, as outlined in Don's recent essay in The Monthly (link below). Don Watson is an award-winning author and former speechwriter to Paul Keating. His books inclu
Interview with Thomas Mayo and Kerry O'Brien, Understanding The Voice To Parliament
Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and award-winning journalist Kerry O'Brien sit down with Amy for a special in-depth conversation about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, which Australians will vote on in a referendum this Saturday 14th October 2023. Thomas and Kerry explain the history behind the Voice, why we should support it, and the consequences if we don't. They also
Interview with David Marr, Killing For Country – The Frontier Wars & Queensland Native Police
Acclaimed writer and journalist David Marr speaks in-depth about his new book, Killing for Country: A Family Story, which details Marr's great-great grandfather Reg Uhr's involvement in Australia's frontier wars of the nineteenth century as an officer of the Queensland Native Police. Uhr also recruited his two sons into the Native Police. Marr explains how the dispossession of land and massacres o
Interview with Daniel James and Rachel Withers, The Voice to Parliament Referendum Roundtable
Triple R's very own Daniel James and The Monthly's Rachel Withers sit down with Amy to delve into the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, providing an in-depth analysis and answer to every question you might have about it before you vote at the upcoming referendum. Daniel James is a Yorta Yorta man, writer, broadcaster, and host of The Mission on Triple R FM. Rachel Withers is Contributing Editor of T
Interview with Peter Wohlleben, The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us If We Let Them
Amy's first ever interview for Uncommon Sense was with Peter Wohlleben on his debut book, The Hidden Life of Trees. Now. the German forester, conservationist, and best-selling author returns to discuss his latest book, 'The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us If We Let Them.' Amy and Peter delve into a wide-range of themes from the book. Peter reveals how trees can create their own cli
Interview with Cathy Leahy & Caitlin Breare, Rembrandt: True to Life – At The NGV
The NGV’s Cathy Leahy, Senior Curator of Prints & Drawings and Conservator of Paintings Caitlin Breare join Amy to discuss the exhibition, Rembrandt: True to Life, featuring the work of 17th century Dutch master, Rembrandt van Rijn. They give us insights into Rembrandt's fascinating life, his print-making, oil paintings, and drawing practice, as well as the pioneering materials and techniques he u
Interview with Thomas Mayo & Kerry O'Brien, The Voice To Parliament: All The Detail You Need
Indigenous leader and 'Voice' advocate Thomas Mayo and award-winning journalist Kerry O'Brien sit down with Amy for a special in-depth conversation about the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, which Australians will vote on in a referendum later this year. Thomas and Kerry explain the history behind the Voice and why we should support it. They also debunk some of t
Interview with Alison Pouliot, Underground Lovers: Encounters With Fungi
Ecologist, natural historian, and environmental photographer Dr Alison Pouliot returns to discuss her fascinating new book, Underground Lovers: Encounters with Fungi. Alison takes us into the fungi kingdom and shares her vast knowledge and global experiences of fungi with us. She talks about the conservation of fungi, indigenous uses of fungi, the role of women in fungal lore, and much more. Broad
Interview with David Lindenmayer, The End of Native Forest Logging in Victoria
World renowned forest scientist Professor David Lindenmayer discusses the breaking news that the Andrews Labor state government has announced that Victoria will end native forest logging and native forest timber production by January 2024 – 6 years ahead of schedule. David talks about the decades long campaign to end native forest logging in Victoria and the economics and science that supports cea
Interview with Dorothy Wickham, What Life Is Really Like In Solomon Islands
Solomon Islander journalist Dorothy Wickham speaks from Honiara about what life is really like for people in Solomon Islands. Dorothy expands on the themes of her essay, The View From Solomon Islands: Our Priority Is Running Water, Not Geopolitics. She explains the serious political realities and domestic concerns of Solomon Islanders as their country finds itself in the middle of a geopolitical t
Bob Brown, Giant Of The Conservation Movement, Reflects On His Life, Activism & Connection To Nature
Former Leader of the Australian Greens, environmentalist, and giant of the conservation movement Bob Brown speaks in-depth with Amy Mullins. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bob reflects on his life of activism, protest, and deep personal connection with nature including the giant native trees of Tasmania, as depicted in an inspiring documentary, THE GIANTS (in cinemas April 20). THE GIANTS explore
Interview with Pianist Sophie Hutchings and Sofia Ilyas On Piano Day 2023
It's Piano Day across the world on Wednesday 29th March 2023. Composer and contemporary classical pianist Sophie Hutchings and FLOAT Founder and Piano Day organiser Sofia Ilyas delve into their love for the piano and contemporary piano music in its many forms. An annual worldwide celebration of the piano, Piano Day is held on the 88th day of the year in reference to the 88 keys on a standard piano
Interview with Brian Toohey and Emma Shortis, The Problems With AUKUS & Nuclear Submarines
Historian Dr Emma Shortis and veteran political journalist Brian Toohey delve into the multi-faceted problems with the AUKUS alliance, Australia's $368 billion nuclear submarines announcement, and former PM Paul Keating's significant intervention in the debate at the National Press Club. They draw out and explore the big picture strategic issues Keating raised. Brian has been writing extensively o
Interview with Michelle Arrow, Elizabeth Reid & Sara Dowse: Revisiting The Feminist Revolution
Professor Michelle Arrow, Elizabeth Reid AO, and Sara Dowse discuss a new book of essays called, 'Women and Whitlam: Revisiting the Revolution.' In 1973, Elizabeth Reid was appointed Women's Advisor to the Prime Minister, a first for Australia and the world. From 1974-1977, Sara Dowse was the inaugural head of the Women's Affairs section of the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, which was est
Interview with Alix Biggs, Life in Kyiv, One Year Into Russia's War On Ukraine
Australian 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 to regular air raid offensives with missiles and drones. She shares how Ukrainians perceive the war and the level of military and humanitarian support provided by Western countries, as well as the wa
Interview with Dawn LaValle Norman, Where Are The Women In Ancient Philosophy?
Why is philosophy so male-dominated? Did female philosophers exist in ancient times? (Yes.) Dr Dawn LaValle Norman talks about the presence and role of women in Ancient philosophical dialogues and how it relates to her project, The Diotima Prize. This playwriting competition seeks to address the lack of women featured in philosophical dialogues. Dawn explains who the priestess and philosopher Diot
Interview with Damian Smith, Exploring The Geoff Raby Collection of Contemporary Chinese Art
Dr Geoff Raby AO was Australia’s Ambassador to China between 2007 and 2011, and has donated 174 contemporary Chinese art works to La Trobe University. Raby arrived in Beijing in the 1980s where he first encountered the emerging contemporary art scene and soon became an avid collector. Dr Damian Smith, art historian, curator, and art critic, speaks about a new book he edited, The Geoff Raby Collect
Interview with Tania Wolff & Lizzie O'Shea, Victoria’s Proposed No Opt-Out Digital Health Record
Tania Wolff, President of the Law Institute of Victoria and Lizzie O'Shea, Chair of Digital Rights Watch sit down with Amy to delve into the Victorian government's proposed digital health record with no opt-out provision – the Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023, which passed the lower house last week. Additional concerns around cybersecurity, privacy, data misuse, and tha
Interview with Richard Denniss, The Real Causes Of Inflation In Australia & COVID-19 Policy Silence
Dr Richard Denniss tells us what the real causes of inflation and rising interest rates are and he takes us through the failures of federal and state COVID-19 policy. Why is there silence and a policy impasse? Richard is Executive Director of The Australia Institute. Broadcast 28 February 2023.
Interview with David Larkin, How Music Can Powerfully Evoke Nature And The Sublime
Musicologist Dr David Larkin explores Richard Strauss's epic tone poem, An Alpine Symphony (1915) and shows how music can represent and evoke nature and the sublime. With musical excerpts, David shares how Strauss depicts a waterfall, a flowery meadow with cows, a sunrise, a thunderstorm, a hiker reaching an alpine summit, an experience of the sublime, and much more. He explains the historical, ph
Interview with Marina Benjamin, A Little Give: the unsung, unseen, undone work of women
Acclaimed London-based writer Marina Benjamin speaks in-depth about her latest memoir, A Little Give: the unsung, unseen, undone work of women. Marina talks about these interlinked essays and verse, in which she examines in her own life the tasks once termed, ‘women’s work’. From cooking and cleaning to caring for an ageing relative, Marina shows this kind of unsung and invisible caring work is a
Interview with Luke Henriques-Gomes, Robodebt Royal Commission: What We've Learned So Far
Luke Henriques-Gomes, the Guardian Australia's social affairs and inequality editor, speaks in-depth about what have learned from the Robodebt Royal Commission hearings between December 2022 and February 14, in particular the evidence from top public servants and the responsible ministers at the time. He tells us what we’ve learned so far and what we are yet to learn. The final round of hearings c
Interview with Judy Ryan, The Battle For Victoria's First Safe Injecting Facility
Activist and campaigner Judy Ryan discusses her new book, You Talk We Die: The Battle For Victoria’s First Safe Injecting Facility. Judy, alongside fellow residents, successfully campaigned for the first safe injecting facility in the state after witnessing decades of tragic and frequent cases of lethal overdoses from drugs in the Richmond and Abbotsford areas. She delves into her advocacy journey
Interview with Bridie Cotter & Tom Gaunt, Kinsfolk Farm On Kitchen Gardening & Regenerative Farming
Kinsfolk Farm duo Bridie Cotter and Tom Gaunt speak with Amy about their regenerative and organic farming practices in Moriac and their new pocket card guide to kitchen gardening, Home Harvest (Hardie Grant Books). They share a few tips and tricks to help you build your own thriving kitchen garden, as comprehensively featured in their beautiful card guide. Broadcast on 14 February 2023.
Interview with Chris Wallace, Political Lives: Australian Prime Ministers and Their Biographers
Professor Chris Wallace returns to speak in-depth about her new book, 'Political Lives: Australian Prime Ministers and Their Biographers.' Chris tells Australian political history anew through her account of prime ministers, their biographies and their biographers – examining their motivations and relationships. Chris tells of the biographical neglect of our earliest PMs, the use of psychoanalysis
Interview with Kendrah Morgan, Acclaimed Modernist Sculptor Barbara Hepworth At The Heide
Kendrah Morgan, Head Curator at the Heide Museum of Modern Art speaks in-depth about the first survey exhibition in Australia of modernist sculptor Barbara Hepworth's (1903–1975) work. Inspired by the landscape and human form, Hepworth was one of the leading British artists of her generation and the first woman sculptor to achieve international recognition. She was also the first Western artist to
Interview with Emma Shortis and Andrew Walter, 2022: The Year In US, UK, And Global Politics
Regulars historian Dr Emma Shortis and Professor Andrew Walter sit down with Amy to reflect on the major political trends and developments of 2022 in the US, UK, and global geopolitical flashpoints like, US and China tensions over Taiwan, Russia’s war against Ukraine, AUKUS, and more. They also discuss the breaking developments of the January 6 Committee Report, key diplomatic appointments, and mo
Interview with Frank Bongiorno, The Dreamers And Schemers Of Australian Political History
Acclaimed historian Professor Frank Bongiorno returns for an in-depth conversation about his epic new book, Dreamers and Schemers. It's the first full political history of Australia, presenting a social and cultural history of our political life from pre-colonial Aboriginal political and governance systems to the current day. Frank is a Professor of History at ANU and is the President of the Austr
Interview with Raina MacIntyre, Dark Winter: An Insider's Guide to Pandemics & Biosecurity
World-leading epidemiologist and biosecurity expert Professor Raina Macintyre talks in-depth about her new book on pandemics and biosecurity, Dark Winter. Raina delves into the dangers of information warfare during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, as well as the history of biological attacks, lab accidents and epidemics, synthetic biology, and the high-risk world of gain of function research. She
Interview with Brendan Crabb, The Scientific Reality Of COVID-19 For All Australians
Professor Brendan Crabb AC, Director and CEO of the Burnet Institute, speaks directly and in-depth about the scientific reality of COVID-19 for everyone in Australia right now. Now in our fourth wave this year and with cases in the past week estimated at between 500,000 to 1 million (5 to 10 times the reported cases), what are the consequences of the unmitigated spread of COVID-19? What makes COVI
Interview with Sian Prior On Being Childless, But Not By Choice
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 every part of her emotional life. Sian explores how society could better support those who are childless not by choice, which has become an issue for a rising number of Australians. Broadc
Interview with Kevin Bonham, Victorian State Election – Why You Should Vote Below The Line
Dr Kevin Bonham, psephologist, polling analyst, and political commentator, drops by to discuss the problem with Group Voting Tickets and preference harvesting, how this affects who gets elected and distorts voter intention, and why we should vote below the line in the Upper House. Kevin also gives us an update on the Victorian state election polling figures thus far. Broadcast on 22 November 2022.
Interview Jordan Crook, The Victorian Government's Environmental Report Card
Jordan Crook, Nature Conservation Campaigner at the Victorian National Parks Association, evaluates the Victorian Government's record on some key environmental policy areas and issues ahead of the election and updates us on the latest campaigning wins for native forests. *Note: This is by no means a comprehensive look at all environmental policies of all parties at the state election. It looks at
Interview with Matthew Sussex, The Reality of Russia's War Against Ukraine
Russia and international security expert Dr Matthew Sussex gives us clarity on what's happening in Russia's war against Ukraine, the "worldview" of President Putin, the effect of Russia's withdrawal from Kherson on the war strategy of both sides, plus their use of munitions, drones, and more. Matthew is an Associate Professor at the Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University and Senior Fellow at
Interview with Zena Cumpston, Centring Aboriginal Knowledge And Our Custodial Obligations To Country
Barkandji researcher and storyteller Zena Cumpston talks about indigenous plant use and the deep cultural significance of plants for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Zena also speaks in-depth about the ongoing effects of colonisation in institutions like universities and the ways in which Aboriginal knowledge has been treated as an "add-on" to the scientific study of plants and the ma
Interview with Craig Challen On The World Of Cave Diving, The Thai Cave Rescue, And Stoicism
Amy is joined by Thai cave rescue diver, retired veterinary surgeon, and 2019 Australian of the Year Craig Challen. Craig speaks of his fascinating experiences as a technical cave diver setting records and travelling around the world diving with his mate Dr Richard 'Harry' Harris. Craig also shares how their involvement in the famous Tham Luang cave rescue in northern Thailand has extended the cav
Interview with Michelle Arrow & Frank Bongiorno, Australia's New History Wars
Historians Professor Michelle Arrow and Professor Frank Bongiorno speak about the disturbing new history wars, which have seen several of Australia's national cultural institutions suffer severe cumulative federal funding cuts over decades with damaging effects. For example, the National Library of Australia has taken an unprecedented step and closed access to its manuscript collections for seven
Interview with Bob Gartland & Jason Smith, The History Of Aussie Rules And The Geelong Football Club
From the archives: Former Vice-President of the Geelong Football Club Bob Gartland and Geelong Gallery Director Jason Smith discuss the history of Aussie rules football and the second oldest continuous sporting organisation in the world – the Geelong Football Club. They explore the inextricable link between the Geelong Football Club and the city of Geelong, and talk about Bob’s massive historical
Interview with Jacinta Parsons, A Question of Age: Women, Ageing & The Forever Self
ABC radio host and former Triple R broadcaster Jacinta Parsons joins Amy for an in-depth discussion about her new book, 'A Question of Age: Women, ageing and the forever self.' Jacinta asks, how do we adjust our perceptions of getting older? What does it mean to age as a woman? And what is our currency now? Jacinta's previous book is called, 'Unseen: The secret life of chronic illness.' Broadcast
Interview with Karl Malakunas, Delikado: The Environmental Defenders Risking Their Lives In Palawan
Journalist and filmmaker Karl Malakunas speaks in-depth about the volunteer environmental defenders risking their lives on the island of Palawan (Philippines) to save some of the most biodiverse forests and oceans in the world from illegal logging and fishing. The story of the Palawan NGO Network Inc's(PNNI) brave members and supporters is featured in Karl's award-winning enviro-thriller documenta
Interview with Joëlle Gergis, Humanity's Moment: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope
Award-winning climate scientist and writer Dr Joëlle Gergis, delves into her new book, Humanity's Moment: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope. Joëlle is an Australian Lead Author of the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report and an advisor to the Climate Council.
Interview with Richard Denniss, Inflation, Interest Rates & Wages: Demystifying Australia's Economy
What's really causing inflation in Australia and will jacking up interest rates fix it? Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute explains Australia's current economic woes and demystifies the confusion and arguments around the role of the RBA, rising interest rates, increasing inflation, Stage 3 tax cuts, and low wages growth. Richard tells us exactly how these issues affe
Interview with David Lindenmayer, Great Forest: The Rare Beauty of the Victorian Central Highlands
World-leading forest scientist Professor David Lindenmayer AO joins Amy to discuss his book, The Great Forest: The Rare Beauty of the Victorian Central Highlands. David will also discuss his most recent scientific research on the mountain ash forests and the ongoing problems with native forest logging in Victoria. Professor David Lindenmayer is a world-renowned expert in forest ecology and resourc
Interview with Andrew McGregor, The Cinematic Legacy of French New Wave Director Jean-Luc Godard
Cinematic legend and icon Jean-Luc Godard died at age 91 recently, so it was apt that Dr Andrew McGregor returned to delve deeply into the life and legacy of the revolutionary auteur.
Andrew and Amy discuss the nouvelle vague movement that originated in the late 1950s into the 1960s in France and Godard's prominent place within it. They explore the innovative film-making techniques and artistic g
Interview with Nick Mulvey, On Exploring The Planetary Through The Personal In His Music
British musician and environmentalist Nick Mulvey joins Amy for a special in-depth conversation about his latest album, New Mythology. Nick explains how he's "always trying to explore the planetary through the personal" with his music. From his early years as a founding member of Portico Quartet to his solo career, Nick shares the many spiritual, cultural, musical, and environmental influences on
Interview with Nick Feik, The Ongoing Fallout From Morrison's Multiple Secret Ministries
Nick Feik, former Editor of The Monthly, delves into the latest in federal politics with an incisive analysis of all the developments and questions arising from former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's ministerial power grab, including the complicity of those who knew, the role of the Governor-General, and much more. Broadcast on 23 August 2022.
Interview with Kishore Mahbubani, Australia: A Bridge To Asia Or A "Trojan Horse" For The U.S?
Highly regarded geopolitical thinker and former Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani talks about his essay, 'Australia's Choice: Can It Be A Bridge To Asia?', which is published in Australian Foreign Affairs Magazine (July 2022). Kishore explains how Australia needs to face up to the geopolitical reality of the 21st century – that China will become the number 1 global power. In order to find eff
Interview with Johann Hari, Dismantling The Unjust Social Systems That Have Stolen Our Focus
Best-selling British author Johann Hari chats in-depth with Amy live on Uncommon Sense for part two of their conversation on his book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention. Johann discusses the crisis of attention in both children and adults, how 'big tech' saps our ability to focus, as well as the insidious environmental factors that affect our attention, like pollution and chemicals. Most i
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