Episode description

Dylan is joined by Ben Wellings, Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at Monash University, to dig into France’s political future following the leftist coalition beating out Marine Le Pen’s far-right party in the country’s parliamentary election. (1:14)

Clare Corbould, Associate Professor of History at Deakin University, discusses the uncertain path ahead in US politics amid calls for President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race, and the Supreme Court’s decision to grant immunity to future presidents from criminal prosecution. (13:48)

Dave Nichols, Professor in Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne, chats about the new Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece and the major priority issues he has outlined, including housing in the CBD and the Green Line project. (34:05)

Plus, Matt Kunkel, CEO of the Migrant Workers Centre, visits to unpack the organisation’s new research report ‘Pathways and Pitfalls’ which investigates the challenges faced by migrant workers navigating the migrant advice sector in Australia. (50:20)

And finally, musician Evelyn Ida Morris drops by to catch up on their journey in music and voice ahead of their performance at ‘Esoteric Voice Practices’ on July 26, presented by Liquid Architecture, which will be the debut of their voice since transitioning and undergoing hormonal affirmation treatment. (1:03:45)