Dr Karen Jones, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Melbourne, came in to talk about trust – what is it, and how can we trust wisely? Karen believes that misplaced distrust can be every bit as costly as misplaced trust. Broadcast on 14 August 2018.
Judith Brett, Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University, discussed her new book, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin, which details the curious life and charismatic character of Australia's second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin. Judith won the prestigious 2018 National Biography Award for this book. Broadcast on 12 September, 2017.
Richard Todd, Director and Producer of Dying to Live, came into the studio to discuss his documentary about organ and tissue donation in Australia – looking at the donors and the recipients. It is part of the 2018 Melbourne International Film Festival. Broadcast on 14 August 2018.
Author, academic and essayist, Kate Rossmanith joined Amy in the studio to discuss how we might define and measure remorse, particularly in the courtroom. They explore this and more from her hybrid memoir 'Small Wrongs: How We Really Say Sorry in Love, Life and Law.' Broadcast on 26 June, 2018.
Historian Professor David Christian discusses a shared, secular origin story for humanity in his new book, 'Origin Story: A Big History of Everything'. Broadcast on 19 June, 2018.
Writer Don Watson discussed his essay ‘A Pack Of Bankers’ – on the Banking Royal Commission and the pervasive and moral vacuousness of "corporate-speak", published in The Monthly. Don Watson was Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating's speechwriter and is a prolific author. Broadcast on 5 June, 2018.
Dr Andrew McGregor and Roberta Ciabarra discuss all things Jean-Luc Godard, including the films featured in the double-bill Godard season at ACMI, 'Redoutable (Godard Mon Amour)' and 'Le Mépris (Contempt)'. Andrew McGregor is a Lecturer in French Studies at the University of Melbourne and Roberta Ciabarra is a Film Programmer at ACMI. Broadcast on June 5, 2018.
Nic Maclellan came into the studio to discuss his book, Grappling With The Bomb: Britain’s Pacific H-Bomb Tests (ANU Press). Nic is a pacific islands journalist and Adjunct Researcher at Swinburne University of Technology. Broadcast on 15 May, 2018.
US President Barack Obama’s former Senior Writer and Deputy Director of Messaging, Pat Cunnane, joined Amy to chat about his forthcoming book, 'West Winging It: An Un-Presidential Memoir' (out via Affirm Press). Broadcast on March 20, 2018.
Dr Daniel Halliday joined Amy in the studio to talk about his book, 'The Inheritance of Wealth: Justice, Equality and the Right to Bequeath.' Daniel is a political philosopher at the University of Melbourne. Broadcast on 10 April, 2018.
Stuart Kells and Professor Ian D. Gow, discussed the surprising history of accounting, which is detailed in their book, 'The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly.' Stuart Kells is a Melbourne-based author and Ian D. Gow is the Director of the Melbourne Centre for Corporate Governance and Regulation. Broadcast on 24 April, 2018.
Daniel Chamovitz spoke with Amy about his book, What A Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses (out via Scribe Publications). Daniel is Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences at Tel Aviv University. Broadcast on June 5, 2018.
Conservation Ecologist and Director of the Threatened Species Recovery Hub, Professor Brendan Wintle discussed Australia’s major impending bird and mammal extinctions and what we must do about it. Broadcast on May 1, 2018.
Hugh Mackay AO joined Amy in the studio to talk about his new book, Australia Reimagined: Towards A More Compassionate, Less Anxious Society. Hugh Mackay is an eminent social researcher and author. Broadcast on 29 May 2018.
Author Bri Lee joined Amy in the studio to discuss her memoir, Eggshell Skull, which details her time as a Judge's Associate at the Queensland District Court and then as the complainant in her own case. Broadcast on 29 May 2018.
Author Johann Hari joined Amy in the studio to talk about his book, 'Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions' (Bloomsbury). Broadcast on 8/5/2018.
Musical improvisation troupe Spontaneous Broadway joined the show to talk about their latest season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and to improvise some musical songs inspired by listener suggestions. Amy was joined by cast members Gillian Cosgriff and Sally Bourne, with pianist/composer John Thorn and MC Russell Fletcher.
Amy was joined in the studio by former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs. She came in to talk about, 'The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in a Post-Truth Era'.
US film director Jennifer Brea spoke to Amy about her Oscar-shortlisted documentary Unrest, which chronicles her experience and the experiences of others who have gone "missing" – the sufferers of the significantly debilitating illness Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), aka "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". Activist and ME sufferer Anna Kerr, Emerge CEO Dr Heidi Nicholls and Bio21 Institute researcher Dr Chris Armstrong then joined Amy to talk about the situation for Australians with ME, and the research...
New York Times science journalist and author Jim Robbins came in to the studio to talk about his latest book, The Wonder of Birds.
Actor Joe Petruzzi chatted with Amy about his role in the one-hander play at Red Stitch Actors' Theatre, 'American Song', by playwright Joanna Murray-Smith. Broadcast on 24/10/17.
Presenter Amy Mullins spoke with Founding CEO of ClientEarth, James Thornton about his new book co-authored with Martin Goodman, 'Client Earth.' James shared his story from US litigator to UK solicitor representing the most important client of all – the Earth.
David Vine, Associate Professor in Anthropology at American University, Washington D.C., spoke to Amy Mullins about his book 'Base Nation: How U.S. Military Bases Abroad Harm America and the World.' He was in Melbourne for the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network's National Conference. [Broadcast on 12/9/2017]
Historian and author Rutger Bregman joined Amy in the studio to talk about his new book, 'Utopia for Realists.' Rutger advocates for some big ideas, such as the universal basic income and a shorter working week, and gives compelling evidence that they work and could become a reality. (Broadcast on 5/9/2017)
American science writer Jennifer Ackerman joined Amy in the studio to talk about her new book, The Genius of Birds (out via Scribe Publications).
Professor David Lindenmayer AO from the ANU delved into the unique and critically endangered Mountain Ash forests and their ecosystems in Victoria's Central Highlands with presenter Amy Mullins. Broadcast on August 1, 2017.
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.
