John Keane, Professor of Politics at the University of Sydney joined Amy in the studio to talk about the new despotism of the 21st century. Broadcast on 18 July 2017.
Philosopher Clive Hamilton joined Amy Mullins in the studio to talk about his new book, 'Defiant Earth: The Fate of Humans in the Anthropocene,' and how human activity has created a new and dangerous epoch. Broadcast on 11/7/2017.
Jolyon Hoff and Muzafar Ali joined Amy in the studio to talk about their documentary The Staging Post. The film follows Ali, Khadim, and fellow refugees awaiting UNHCR processing at Cisarua, Indonesia. The refugee community created their own school, the Cisarua Refugee Learning Centre, for children and adults. It has become a model for others and has impacted Australians and refugees in an immensely positive way.
Professor Andrew Walter, Interim Director of the Melbourne School of Government joined Amy in the studio to discuss the UK election campaign, the two major parties, the historical and current UK political landscape, and a looming election day (Thursday 8th June, 2017). Broadcast on June 6th, 2017.
Professor Robert (Bob) Jensen from the University of Texas at Austin joined Amy in the studio to talk about his new book, The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men. Broadcast on May 30th 2017.
Laura Tingle, author and political editor of the Australian Financial Review, joined Amy to discuss her new book of selected essays, 'In Search Of Good Government'. Amy and Laura delve into her Quarterly Essay, 'Great Expectations' which looks at why we are so angry with our politicians, plus how and why they don't and can't possibly meet our historically ingrained expectations of state paternalism. Plus Laura's new essay on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull which challenges the dominant narrative...
University of Melbourne political scientist Dr Maryse Helbert joined Amy on Uncommon Sense to discuss the outcome of the 2017 French presidential election and what's next for the incoming president Emmanuel Macron.
British author and conservationist Dame Fiona Reynolds joined Amy on Uncommon Sense to discuss her new book, 'The Fight For Beauty: Our Path To A Better Future.' Fiona was Director-General of the UK's National Trust for 11 years and is committed to bringing beauty and our deep appreciation for the natural landscape back into our political and public discourse. Broadcast on May 9th, 2017.
Bell Shakespeare actors Meredith Penman and James Evans joined Amy in the studio to discuss their critically acclaimed production of Richard 3. Broadcast on April 25, 2017.
Photographer Harry Borden joined Amy in the studio to look back at the 10 years of photographs and interviews he conducted to create, 'Survivor: A Portrait of the Survivors of the Holocaust.' Broadcast on April 18th 2017.
British philosopher and best-selling author A.C. Grayling joined Amy in the studio to discuss the origins and future of humanism, the age of genius, and war. Broadcast on April 18th 2017.
Best-selling author and University of Melbourne psychologist Professor Cordelia Fine spoke about her new book Testosterone Rex: Unmaking The Myths of Our Gendered Minds. Cordelia and Amy discussed whether biology really explains the behaviour of the sexes.
Dr Angela Hesson, curator of the NGV International's 'Love: Art of Emotion 1400-1800' exhibition, shares how the art in this exhibition expresses and represents the complex and multifaceted emotion, love. The exhibition is a collaboration between the National Gallery of Victoria and the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions. Broadcast on 4th April 2017.
Professor Andrew Walter, Interim Director of the Melbourne School of Government joined us in the studio to discuss Brexit, the triggering of Article 50 by PM Theresa May, and the fall-out for Britain, the EU, Scotland and Ireland. Broadcast on 4th April 2017.
Prof. David Lindenmayer AO (ANU) called in from Lamington National Park in Queensland to discuss the proposed Great Forest National Park in Victoria, and the dire consequences for our flora, fauna, water catchments, and climate, if we don't protect the Central Highlands forests. Broadcast on 28th February 2017.
Film director Eoin Hahessy joined us to discuss his documentary, Michael, They've Shot Them, which details the impact of Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising in Australia during World War I. It screens on SBS at 5.30pm AEDT on Saturday 18th March 2017 as 'The Rise of Irish Australia.'
Australian singer-songwriter Carus Thompson joined Amy live in the studio to talk about his poignant new album 'Island,' the social and political commentary in his songs, and to play a few of them for us; 'Beach Fires', 'Lies', and 'Gone But Not Forgotten.'
Joining Amy on Uncommon Sense is former US Republican Congressman Bob Inglis, the founder of RepublicEN.org. He has an in depth discussion with Amy on his conversion to climate action, his advocacy for a carbon tax in the US and why Trump may take up the proposal.
John Pilger, renowned investigative journalist and filmmaker joined Uncommon Sense to discuss his new film, The Coming War On China, detailing what is really happening in the Asia-Pacific between the US and China.
Author Barry Dickins joins Uncommon Sense to discuss his most recent book Last Words: The Hanging Of Ronald Ryan: 50 Unanswered Questions 50 Years On. Released last week to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the event, Dickins’ book covers the early life of Ryan as well as his various crimes, escape and ultimately his hanging – the last in Australia. Dickins discusses what he believed happened on the fateful day in 1965, as well as why there was such outrage around the country.
Lars Kraume, director of the film, The People vs Fritz Bauer (Der Staat Gegen Fritz Bauer) joined Uncommon Sense to discuss his film based on the true story and life of Fritz Bauer – the German Jewish Attorney General behind the capture of Adolf Eichmann.
Forester, Conservationist and Author Peter Wohlleben joins Uncommon Sense to discuss his book ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’. Detailing the complex ways that trees communicate and feel, how the roots are a brain like structure, how mothers can recognise their children, and even how trees form supportive communities within their own species. Broadcast on 17 January 2017.
