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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.

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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.


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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...

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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.


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Texts in the City: Cosí

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

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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.


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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...

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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...


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Australian Literature 101: Judith Wright: Poems

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

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George Megalogenis: The Australian Moment

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


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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.

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The Fifth Estate: Educational Principles

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


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Texts in the City: Interpreter of Maladies

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

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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.


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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.

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Alom Shaha: The Young Atheist's Handbook

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


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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.

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Hilary McPhee: Memoirs of a Young Bastard

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


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Eliza Griswold: The Tenth Parallel

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

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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.


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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.

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Jamie Oliver

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


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The Fifth Estate: The Numbers Game

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

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Janette Turner Hospital: Turbulent Voices

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


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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.

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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.


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David Rieff: The Ethics of Intervention

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

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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.


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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.

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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.


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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...

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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.


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Paul Keating

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

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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 ...


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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.

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No One Understands Me: Teen Diary Readings

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


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Jon Ronson

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

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Does WikiLeaks Matter?

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


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

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

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David Astle Re-works Words

Crossword maker David Astle remixes language


 

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