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In conversation with Bo Seo
Two-time world debating champion, Bo Seo will be in conversation with Andrew Leigh on Bo's new book, Good Arguments, which reveals the timeless secrets of effective communication and persuasion, at a time when every disagreement turns toxic.
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In conversation with Hugh White
Hugh White was in conversation with Allan Gyngell on his new quarterly essay, Sleepwalk to War. Australia's Unthinking Alliance with America. In this gripping essay, Hugh White explores Australia's fateful choice to back America to the hilt and oppose China.
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In conversation with Robert Dessaix
Robert Dessaix will be in conversation with Andrew Leigh on his new book Abracadabra, which brings together, for the first time, talks he has given at literary festivals around Australia and overseas, along with a handful of short journalistic reflections on the quirkier sides to life.
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In conversation with Elizabeth Tynan
Elizabeth Tynan was in conversation with Frank Bongiorno on Elizabeth's new book The Secret of Emu Field, the story of a cataclysmic collision between an ancient Aboriginal land and the post-war Britain of Winston Churchill and his gung-ho scientific advisor Frederick Lindemann.
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In conversation Dervla McTiernan
Best-selling author, Dervla McTiernan, was in conversation with Chris Hammer on Dervla's new novel, The Murder Rule, her first ever standalone thriller.
The final countdown
On this episode of Democracy Sausage, journalist Kieran Gilbert, author Judith Brett, and political scientist Marija Taflaga join Mark Kenny fire up the barbecue one last time before Australians head to the polls.
In conversation with Toby Walsh
Toby Walsh was in conversation with Andrew Leigh, on Machines Behaving Badly: The Morality of AI, in which Professor Walsh, a world-leading researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, examines the ethical issues we face in a future dominated by artificial intelligence.
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Democracy Sausage X Policy Forum Pod | Election policy peril
In this live Democracy Sausage and Policy Forum Pod crossover episode, Nicholas Biddle joins Sharon Bessell, Arnagretta Hunter and Mark Kenny to talk about what issues matter to voters and why good policy so often gets lost in translation in Australia’s political system.
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In conversation with Anita Heiss
Anita Heiss was in conversation with Ann McGrath on Anita's new book, Am I Black Enough For You? 10 Years On, the story of an urban-based high achieving Wiradyuri woman working to break down stereotypes and build bridges between black and white Australia.
Listen to podcast »Democracy Sausage: Federal election special
On the 200th episode of Democracy Sausage, recorded live at The Australian National University, youth advocate Yasmin Poole, journalist Ross Solly, and political scientist Marija Taflaga joined Mark Kenny to discuss the first week of the election campaign and what it means for Australia.
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In conversation with Joe Hockey
Joe Hockey was in conversation with Paul Kelly on his new book Diplomatic. A Washington memoir, written with Leo Shanahan, covering Joe Hockey's time as Australia's Ambassador to the United States during Donald Trump's presidency.
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In conversation with Kylie Moore-Gilbert
British -Australian academic, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, was in conversation with Mark Kenny on her book, The Uncaged Sky, the extraordinary true story of her fight to survive 804 days imprisoned in Iran's Evin and Qarchak prisons after her sentence in 2018 to 10 years jail on unsubstantiated charges.
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In conversation with Matthew Ricketson and Patrick Mullins
Catch Matthew Ricketson and Patrick Mullins in conversation with Frank Bongiorno on their new book, Who needs the ABC. Why taking it for granted is no longer an option,
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In conversation with Troy Bramston
Listen to Troy Bramston in conversation with Paul Kelly on Troy's new book, Bob Hawke. Demons and Destiny, the definitive full-life biography of Australia's 23rd prime minister; the only one that Hawke cooperated with after exiting the prime ministership.
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In conversation with Gareth Evans
Listen to Gareth Evans in conversation with Michelle Grattan on Gareth's new essay, Good International Citizenship. The Case for Decency.
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In conversation with Wendy McCarthy
Wendy McCarthy, one of Australia's most influential women, was in conversation with Virginia Hausseger on Wendy's new book, Don't Be Too Polite, Girls, a personal and political memoir about life, love, family and politics - as experienced by Wendy over eight decades.
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ANU75 Student debate
Tune into this ANU student debate that explores - if the present condition of humanity is better than it will be in 100 years time.
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In conversation with Van Badham
Van Badham was conversation with Andrew Leigh on Van's best-selling book, QAnon and On: A Short and Shocking History of Internet Conspiracy Cults.
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In conversation with Jess Hill
Award-winning author, Jess Hill was in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on Jess's Quarterly Essay, The ReckoningHow #MeToo is Changing Australia.
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In conversation with Amy Remeikis
What happens when usual political tactics of deflect and dodge are no longer enough? A reckoning. Amy Remeikis was in conversation with Katharine Murphy on Amy's long essay, On Reckoning, which tells of the moment when the personal became very political, when rape became the national conversation.
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