Sally Warhaft

As we enter the second half of this pivotal decade, what is the evolving role of citizens in shaping major political, social and cultural shifts in Australia?

One of Britain’s bestselling historians offers a meticulously researched account of the famously televised 1980 SAS storming of the Iranian embassy in London – better known as Operation Nimrod.

In an age of deep fakes and big tech, where can children find a haven online? As we step into the era of artificial intelligence, how do we ensure their protection?

As Donald J Trump embarks on his second term – and Australia prepares for its own tumultuous election – journalist Masha Gessen unpacks the state of democracy in an increasingly volatile world.

George Megalogenis is joined by Sally Warhaft for our final Fifth Estate of 2024.

Eric Beecher takes on media moguls and the health of our democracy in this special crossover between two long-running Wheeler Centre series, The Fifth Estate and Books and Ideas at Montalto.

Preeminent Australian writer and former political advisor Don Watson examines an event that will make modern history: the 2024 US election.

Bestselling historian Peter Frankopan appears in Melbourne to discuss climate change, catastrophe and the history of civilisation.

Two of Australia’s most decorated investigative journalists, Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters, unravel the story of Ben Roberts-Smith and the defamation trial of the century. 

‘When they see us [together], this puts the first crack in the wall. A little light comes in. No one can listen to us and remain the same.’ – Rami Elhanan

Investigate the ever-shifting cultural and political influence of China internationally, as Sally Warhaft sits down with d acclaimed author Louisa Lim for the June edition of the Fifth Estate.

In this special edition of the Fifth Estate, American author Jeff Goodell joins Sally Warhaft live at the Wheeler Centre for a clear-eyed, urgent conversation about the climate crisis.

Head to the inaugural Sorrento Writers Festival with the Wheeler Centre as broadcaster Sally Warhaft and a panel of esteemed experts investigate the strength of our contemporary democracy.

Celebrate the return of the Fifth Estate with Sally Warhaft and Craig Foster–retired soccer player and new chair of Australian Republic Movement–as they discuss Australia’s future with the monarchy.

Can understanding the past help us predict the future? Sir Antony Beevor, the number one bestselling historian in Britain, reflects on the past to analyse the present and speculate on what lies ahead.

Over lunch at Montalto, Norman Swan will discuss his career as a medical professional in the public eye and his latest book So You Want To Live Younger Longer? with host Sally Warhaft.