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Australian Literature 101: Christina Stead: The Man Who Loved Children

Ramona Koval is joined by Michelle de Kretser, who examines Christina Stead's classic novel, The Man Who Loved Children.

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Mikey Cahill on Waxing Lyrical: The Good, The Bad and The Gaga

Music critic Mikey Cahill pits modern lyricists against old masters as he tests the true quality of words in music.

WikiLeaks, Assange and Defending Democracy

O'Shea, Barns, Keane, Ludlam and Dreyfus discuss the role of media and government, and what the war on WikiLeaks repr...

Texts in the City: Collected Poems of Gwen Harwood

In this video-only Texts in the City, Jenny Niven and Chris Wallace-Crabbe look at Collected Poems of Gwen Harwood.

Texts in the City: Cosí

Lorin Clarke joins Ruby Murray to discuss Louis Nowra's Australian classic, Cosi.

AWG 50th Anniversary: David Williamson State of the Industry Address

David Williamson celebrates the Australian Writers Guild's 50th anniversary with his State of the Industry Address.

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Chris Stedman: Faithiest: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious

Chris Stedman argues the importance of atheists and the religious engaging in thoughtful, compassionate ways to addre...

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Bettina Arndt on Why Sex Matters So Much to Men

Controversial author, therapist and social commentator Bettina Arndt polemicises on sex in long-term heterosexual rel...

Australian Literature 101: Judith Wright: Poems

Chris Wallace-Crabbe joins Ramona Koval to discuss the poems of Judith Wright.

George Megalogenis: The Australian Moment

George Megalogenis discusses his incisive book on Australia's place in the global economy. With Annabel Crabb.

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Ken Haley on Why Everyone Should Be in a Wheelchair

Ken Haley leads us on a wheeled journey through the philosophical principle of mutual incomprehension.

The Fifth Estate: Educational Principles

Sally Warhaft is joined by Lesley Lamb, Paul Sheahan and David Zyngier to discuss the Gonski report on education.

Texts in the City: Interpreter of Maladies

Editor and publisher Kabita Dhara joins Ruby Murray to discuss Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies.

Australian Literature 101: Henry Handel Richardson: The Getting of Wisdom

Rodney Hall joins Ramona Koval to explore *The Getting of Wisdom* by Henry Handel Richardson.

Texts in the City: Growing Up Asian in Australia

Growing Up Asian In Australia contributor Benjamin Law discusses the text and its topic with Andrew McDonald.

Alom Shaha: The Young Atheist's Handbook

British-Bangladeshi Alom Shaha discusses atheism, secularism, Alain de Botton and independent thinking with John Safran.

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Michael Shmith: Away with Cliché

Writer and critic Michael Shmith takes clichés to task in this humorous critique of lazy language and woeful writing.

Hilary McPhee: Memoirs of a Young Bastard

Publisher and master researcher Hilary McPhee discusses film-maker Tim Burstall's diaries with Wendy Tuohy.

Eliza Griswold: The Tenth Parallel

Journalist and poet Eliza Griswold discusses ideology, politics and geography - within and between faiths.

Texts in the City: The Crucible

In this instalment of Texts in the City, Andrew McDonald and Tanya Goldberg discuss Arthur Miller's The Crucible.

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Glyn Davis: Leader of The Gang: How Political Parties Choose Numero Uno

With political leadership constantly in question, Glyn Davis draws on history and sociology to suggest why this may be.

Jamie Oliver

In an extensive discussion with Matt Preston, Jamie Oliver discusses his ambitious food campaigns and their challenges.

The Fifth Estate: The Numbers Game

In the series debut, Lindsay Tanner and Sally Warhaft discuss political parties, democratic process and media culture.

Janette Turner Hospital: Turbulent Voices

Janette Turner Hospital discusses her distinguished career as a writer and educator of literature with Jo Case.

Intelligence Squared: Animals Should Be Off the Menu

In Intelligence Squared's first debate of 2012, six expert speakers argue compellingly for and against eating meat.

Australian Literature 101: Watkin Tench: A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay

In the series debut, Ramona Koval and Michael Williams explore the generous historical voice of Watkin Tench.

David Rieff: The Ethics of Intervention

David Rieff and Gareth Evans discuss justifications and nuances of military intervention.

Quarterly Essay - Man-Made World: Choosing Between Progress and Planet

Andrew Charlton discusses the conflicting interests of wealthy and developing nations in the global energy crisis.

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Michael Gawenda on The Journalist as Betrayer

Do people who have been the subject of media coverage invariably feel betrayed? Michael Gawenda presents his case.

An Evening with Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton brings his light touch and intellectual pirouettes to the topic of religion and its atheistic utility.

The Wheeler Centre Gala 2012: Stories to Believe In

In our 2012 Gala Night, eleven writers took to the stage to explore the concept of belief from an angle of their choo...

Lunchbox/Soapbox: Thomas Keneally on Australians from Eureka to the Diggers

Thomas Keneally tells a story of racism, wartime politics, empire and the life and death of White Australia.

Paul Keating

In a marathon session, Paul Keating talks cultural vision, reconciliation, reform and creativity with Robert Manne.

You Say You Want a Revolution: The Arab Spring

In partnership with the Melbourne Festival, our expert panel explores the achievements and impact of the Arab Spring ...

Susan Mitchell on Tony Abbott: Too Dangerous to Lead

The leader of the federal opposition is too combative, conservative and selfish to rule, argues Susan Mitchell.

No One Understands Me: Teen Diary Readings

Nick Coyle and Justin Heazlewood relive the shame, angst and ecstasy of their teen diaries.

Jon Ronson

UK journalist Jon Ronson talks psychopathy, sleuthing and having a fragile sense of certainty with Sam Pang.

Does WikiLeaks Matter?

Guy Rundle, Eleanor Townsley, Peter Vale and Robert Manne explore the origins, effects, strengths and failures of Wik...

David Marr: Power Trip - The Political Journey of Kevin Rudd

Essayist David Marr assesses Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's inspirations, methods and political temperament.

David Astle Re-works Words

Crossword maker David Astle remixes language

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