Episode description

Dylan is joined by David Mejia-Canales, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, to break down his new report ‘Protest in Peril’, which looks at anti-protest trends across various jurisdictions in Australia. (1:11)

Juanita Sherwood, Professor in Indigenous Policy at the University of Technology Sydney, discusses the snap curfews recently imposed to curb youth violence in Alice Springs, and concerns about how such powers discriminate against First Nations people and communities. (16:29)

Food historian Dr Lauren Samuelsson provides a history of the Australian Women’s Weekly cookbook series and its impact on Australian food culture ahead of her talk as part of Melbourne Rare Book Week on July 19. (33:26)

Plus, Lowanna Grant, NITV Radio Executive Producer, discusses her new podcast series Ngiyang, which tells the story of how the Wiradyuri language has been reclaimed and rejuvenated, and the continued efforts to ensure its survival (44:55)

And finally, singer-songwriter Darren Hanlon chats about his experiences gigging over the years and his current tour celebrating 22 years of his debut album Hello Stranger, including a stop at the Brunswick Ballroom on July 26. (57:11)