How royal commissions make a difference, plus cuisine in conflict zones
May 14, 2026•54 min
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Episode description
There have been 141 royal commissions in Australia since Federation, but not all of them have brought about meaningful policy change. Plus, a new book tells the stories of people who have struggled to protect their food culture in the face of war, genocide, and violence.
Guests:
- Michael Mintrom, Professor of public policy at Monash University
- Michael Shaikh, author of The Last Sweet Bite: when war changes the menu
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