This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Tim Norton from Digital Rights Watch about the recent Facebook data breach. Then, musician Kim Salmon comes on the show to talk about an upcoming benefit for fellow musician, Brian Hooper. Finally, climate scientist and writer, Dr. Joelle Gergis, comes on the show to talk about her new book The Sunburnt Country: The History and Future of Climate Change in Australia
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with author and journalist, Paul Daley, about the historical accuracy of some Australian monuments. Finally, former deputy prime minister, Brian Howe, comes on the show to talk about universal basic income.
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with the commissioner for the Victorian Treaty Advancement Commission, Jill Gallagher, comes on the show to give an update on the treaty process in Victoria. Finally, Middle East researcher, Marika Sosnowski and photojournalist, Darrian Traynor come on the show to talk about their work with Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
This week Kulja and Holly speak with journalist, Martin Flanagan about his new book A Wink From The Universe , about the Western Bulldogs 2016 Premiership. Then, the director of city design and projects for the city of Melbourne, Rob Adams, comes on the show to talk about the new book he edited called Urban Choreography . Finally, the director of the Victorian Women's Trust, Mary Crooks, comes on the show to talk about the me too movement and the lasting effects on society....
This week Kulja and guest host, Holly, speak with Billy Griffiths, an Australian historian and author about his new book Deep Time Dreaming: Uncovering Ancient Australia. Then, Siobhan Mcginnity, the founder of Musicians for Hearing comes on the show to talk about hearing loss that can affect musicians. Finally, Giles Parkinson from Renew Economy comes on the show to talk about all the different aspects of South Australian energy.
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr Sarah Hayes Research Fellow in Archaeology and History at La Trobe University about the history of prostitution in 19th century Melbourne. Then, author and humanitarian aid expert, Dennis Dragovic, comes onto the show to discuss his new book No Dancing, No Dancing: Inside the Global Humanitarian Crisis. Finally, former Australian Children's Laureate, Leigh Hobbs returns with Sally Rippin for the Reading Room.
This week Kulja and Dylan speak to Dr. Dave Nichols about the Apple store proposal for Federation Square. Then, the lead reporter for the new VICE series 'High Season', Maddison Connaughton, comes on the show to talk about the different facets of drugs in Australia. Finally, playwright Neil Cole comes on the show to talk about his new production, Nina Simone: Liberian Dreams at the Chapel Off Chapel.
Kulja and Dylan return for another year of exciting and informative interviews beginning with Stephen Darley from The Independent and Peaceful Australia who will be coming on the show to talk about the government's plan to increase arms exports. Then, Professor Carolyn Whitzman from the Melbourne School of Design at the University of Melbourne, comes on the show to talk about government plans for public housing. Finally, Erica Dunn from MOD CON comes on the show to talk about the band and music ...
This week, the final Grapevine for 2017, Kulja and Dylan speak with Tilman Ruff about being Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his work with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Finally, Tony Wilson from Speakola talks about awarding his prestigious Speakolies. ...and that's it until 2018!
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Cam Walker about the Queensland election and the role Adani played as well as issues from 2017. Then, author Rupert Mann comes in to talk about his new book Pentridge: Voices from the Other Side. Finally, Nic Oogjes from the band NO ZU, comes on the show to talk about the band and the inspiration for their latest album.
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Shahleena Musk from the Human Rights Law Centre about the findings of the royal commission into the protection and detention of children in the Northern Territory. Then, husband & wife team Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish come on the show to talk about their new show The Drop-Off , about parents interacting after dropping their kids off at school. Finally, Micheal Leunig comes on the show to talk about his new book of cartoons Ducks for Dark Times....
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr Celia McMichael about climate change refugees. Then, comedian Titus O'Reily comes on the show to talk about his new book A Thoroughly Unhelpful History of Australian Sport. Finally, Sally Rippin returns to the Reading Room with Nova Weetman talking about her new book The Secrets We Share.
This week Dylan speaks with Dr. Dave Nichols from the University of Melbourne about the future of Boiler House. Then, Marian Wilkinson from the ABC comes on the show to talk about a Four Corners report on the leak of the Paradise Papers Finally Laura Jean comes on the show to talk about her music and supporting gay marriage
This week Dylan and Kulja speak to historian and authorDr Tony Birch about the federal government's rejection of a key proposal coming out of the 2017 National Constitutional Convention at Uluru. Plus, lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology Dr Troy Innocent talks about 'playable cities' and his role as this year's City of Melbourne Knowledge Fellow. Finally, ClimateWorks Project Manager Claire Painter provides an update on where we're at with vehicle emissions standards and the transitio...
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth about various environmental issues around Victoria and Australia Then, Dr Lara Anderson from the University of Melbourne comes on the show to talk about the recent attempt of succession of Catalonia from Spain Finally, The artistic director of the Village festival, Suzanne Kalk, comes on the show to talk about what to expect from the festival.
This week Kulja speaks with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at REA Group, about the growing trend of build-to-rent property Then, Laura Khanna from the Community Grocer comes on the show for World Food Day and talks about providing an affordable pop-up market to communities in need Finally, Giles Parkinson from Renew Economy comes on the show to talk about Australian policy and investment in renewable energy
This week Kulja speaks with Dr. Dave Nichols about Melbourne City Council's plan to be more skateboard friendly Then, Anne Martinelli from Environment Victoria comes on the show to talk about rental reform Finally, Amanda Dunn talks about her book The New Puberty , about puberty occurring earlier in a child's life and how to talk to them about it
This week Kulja speaks with David Manne from refugee legal about the resettling of refugees in the United States Then, Emma Dawson from Per Capita comes on the show to talk about the new initiative, Money For Jam, which helps financially vulnerable middle-aged women Finally, Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth comes back on the show to talk about Australia's energy concerns
This week Dylan speaks with associate professor at the Nossal Institute for Global Health, Tilman Ruff returns to the show to talk about a nuclear weapons treaty Then, Liz Mitchell from Totally Mild comes on the show to talk about performing for Girls Rock! Melbourne Finally, Dr. Bruce Lindsay from Environmental Justice Australia comes on the show to talk about the new legislation to protect the Yarra River
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Katharine Murphy, the political editor at The Guardian, about people turning away from news services Then, Historian Claire Higgins comes on the show to talk about her new book, Asylum by Boat: Origins of Australia's Refugee Policy Finally, The Reading Room returns with Sally Rippin and Alexandra Yatomi-Clarke who owns the publisher Berbay Books
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Phil Robertson from Human Rights watch about the recent humanitarian crisis happening on the Burmese/Bangladeshi border Then, Matt Watson from Taipan Tiger Girls comes on the show to talk about the bands unique sound and upcoming show Finally, Giles Parkinson from the online newspaper, Renew Economy, comes on the show to talk about the state of energy supply in Australia
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Reni Eddo-Lodge about her new book Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race Finally, Father Frank Brennan from Australian Catholic University returns to the show to talk about the breakthrough in the maritime borders dispute between East Timor and Australia and the marriage equality debate
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Jason Ball, 2017 young Australian of the Year, about the upcoming postal vote on same-sex marriage Then, Ronald Holmes, associate professor of political science at De La Salle University comes on the show to talk about the president of the Philippines and his controversial anti-drug policies Finally, Hamish McLachlan from Victoria Legal Aid, comes on the show to talk about representing people in the supreme court over the Mental Health Act
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Professor George Williams from the University of New South Wales to talk about his new book, A Charter of Rights for Australia Then, Sally Rippin returns to the show with Judy Horacek to talk about her 9th collection of cartoons and their social implications
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with director, Naina Sen, about her new documentary The Song Keepers, about the Central Australian Women's Choir Finally, Dr Elizabeth Taylor and Dr Elliot Fishman come on the show to talk about futre disruption in transport
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with lawyer and author, Julian Burnside, to talk about his new book Watching Out: Reflections on Justice and Injustice Finally, Producer Samantha Dinning comes on the show to talk about her new documentary, Guardians of the Strait , about a narrow but busy shipping lane in between the Mediterranean and Black Sea
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Marcus Westbury, Collingwood Arts CEO, about architectural protections in Melbourne Then Emma Dawson from Per Capita, an independent think tank dedicated to promoting equality, comes on the show to talk about the disparity between male and female superannuation Finally, Andrew Kavanagh, the director of the new Vice documentary, Rage in the Cage, comes on the show to talk about burn out competitions in regional Australia
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with film maker, Warwick Thornton, about his new film We Don't Need a Map, going over his comments of the symbolism of the Southern Cross Finally, Tony Morton from the Public Transport Users Association about Melbourne's changing public transport system
This week Kulja and Dylan speak with The Hungry Ghosts before their upcoming reformation show Then, John Lawrence from Electronic Frontiers Australia, comes on the show to discuss proposed changes to copyright law Finally, Cam Walker returns to the show to talk about changes to energy and climate policy internationally
This week Dylan speaks with Associate Professor at the Nossal Institute at University of Melbourne, Tilman Ruff, about the recent talks for nuclear disarmament in New York Then, Dr Lauren Rosewarne comes on the show to talk about how the naked human body is perceived in public spaces Finally, Paul Patton from the Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages about running workshops to let people discuss their language learning journey
