Best Amy Mullins Podcasts (2024)

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Living as the Beloved with Sr. Mary Madeline 1:09:22

10h ago1:09:22

1:09:22

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of identity as the beloved daughter of God. Our guest, Sister Mary Madeline OP, shares her profound insights on finding one's true self through prayer, community, and trust in God's love. We'll explore how to overcome unrelenting standards and learn to embrace our unique, God-given purpose. Join us for…

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Interview with Andrew Walter, Examining The 2024 UK Election Campaign 34:22

2h ago34:22

34:22

Professor Andrew Walter from the University of Melbourne updates us about the UK election campaign, which is in its third week. With voting to be held on July 4th, will the UK population show up and vote according to what the polls presently indicate, which is a landslide victory to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party? Or will there be an increase in t…

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Interview with Richard Denniss, Inequality In Australia And How We Can Fix It 36:04

1d ago36:04

36:04

Dr Richard Denniss talks all about inequality in Australia and how we fix it – the topic of his current national speaking tour. Richard is Executive Director of The Australia Institute. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/To listen back to Amy's…

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Interview with Ceridwen Dovey, Only The Astronauts 56:39

1d ago56:39

56:39

Acclaimed writer Ceridwen Dovey brings real space objects to life in her new collection of short stories, Only The Astronauts (Penguin Books). Ceridwen reflects on the stories and inner lives she creates for Elon Musk's rocket test mannequin, 'Starman,' as well as the International Space Station, the first sculpture ever taken to the Moon, the Voya…

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Richard Denniss Talks Inequality In Australia And How We Can Fix It 36:04

2d ago36:04

36:04

Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute, joins Amy as he talks all about inequality in Australia – the topic of his current national speaking tour. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/ To listen back to Amy's past inter…

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Ceridwen Dovey Brings Real Space Objects To Life In 'Only The Astronauts' 56:39

2d ago56:39

56:39

Acclaimed writer Ceridwen Dovey brings real space objects to life in her new collection of short stories, Only The Astronauts (Penguin Books). Ceridwen reflects on the stories and inner lives she creates for Elon Musk's rocket test mannequin, 'Starman,' as well as the International Space Station, the first sculpture ever taken to the Moon, the Voya…

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From Busy to Blessed: Finding Family Harmony with Amy Karney 1:00:45

3d ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Join Karen Doyle and special guest Amy Karney as they delve into the journey of balancing family dynamics, faith-centered living, and holistic wellness. Amy shares her transformative experience of transitioning from a hectic, sports-filled family schedule to embracing a slower, intentional lifestyle focused on quality time and spiritual growth. Tog…

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Interview with Bruce Pascoe And Lyn Harwood, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra 1:09:37

4d ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Amy speaks with Bruce Pascoe and partner Lyn Harwood about their new book, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra (Thames & Hudson), which is a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce and Lyn’s farm. Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, …

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Interview with Johann Hari, Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill? 54:34

4d ago54:34

54:34

British best-selling author Johann Hari joins Amy Mullins to talk about his excellent new book, Magic Pill, which examines the benefits and risks of controversial new weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy. Johann has in fact tried this medication himself and is conflicted about whether they are the miracle solution for obesity that they appear…

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Cultivating a Life of Prayer in the Busyness of Everyday Life with Mary Beth Jackson 1:03:54

15d ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Join Catholic speaker Karen Doyle and her guest Mary Beth Jackson for an inspiring conversation on navigating the challenges of busyness and cultivating a life of prayer in Catholic motherhood. Mary Beth shares insights from her apostolate, "Warriors for the Sacred Heart," and offers practical tips for guarding against busyness while remaining rece…

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Parenting for Character with Dr. Andy Mullins 1:03:33

18d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

On this week's episode The Genius Podcast Karen is joined by Dr. Andy Mullins, an expert in character education and author. In this episode, they explore the challenges of modern parenting, exploring how to cultivate resilience, virtue, and a deep prayer life in children. Dr. Mullins shares profound wisdom on raising children to be self-reliant, at…

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The End of Woman with Dr. Carrie Gress 1:15:20

28d ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Join Catholic Speaker Karen Doyle and special guest Dr. Carrie Gress for a thought-provoking discussion on the essence of Catholic womanhood. In this episode, Karen and Dr. Gress explores what it means to be created as a woman in God's image and likeness and how understanding our dignity and identity informs our mission. Drawing from her book and h…

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Greg Jericho Previews The Federal Budget; Johann Hari Asks Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill? Saving The Slender Tree-Fern 2:02:15

1M ago2:02:15

2:02:15

With pressure on the government (again) to raise the rate of JobSeeker, will they finally prioritise the welfare of those on the lowest incomes in the country? Greg Jericho, Guardian columnist and Chief Economist for The Australia Institute previews the upcoming Federal Budget with Amy, which is to be delivered on Tuesday 14th May. Greg tells us wh…

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Johann Hari Asks, Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill? 54:34

1M ago54:34

54:34

British best-selling author Johann Hari joins Amy Mullins to talk about his excellent new book, Magic Pill, which examines the benefits and risks of controversial new weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy. Johann has in fact tried this medication himself and is conflicted about whether they are the miracle solution for obesity that they appear…

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Rising in Resilience: Overcoming Adversity with Mary Lenaburg 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

This week Catholic speaker Karen Doyle is joined by her guest Mary Lenaburg. In this episode, Mary shares her profound journey of faith, navigating through suffering, loss, and finding purpose amidst life's trials. Discover how Mary's experiences led her to develop a transformative mentoring program, "Resilience Rising," designed to empower women t…

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Black Duck – A Year At Yumburra With Bruce Pascoe And Lyn Harwood 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Amy speaks with Bruce Pascoe and partner Lyn Harwood about their new book, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra (Thames & Hudson), which is a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce and Lyn’s farm. Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, …

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Journey of Faith and Service: Insights with Annie Carrett 46:45

2M ago46:45

46:45

In this week's episode, Catholic speaker Karen Doyle is joined by guest Annie Carrett. Together they discuss the intersection of faith, service, and purpose within the Catholic Church. Annie candidly shares her experiences and challenges as a woman seeking to contribute her gifts in various roles within the Church. They delve into the importance of…

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7 Lessons of a Christian Swiftie with Berna Toohey 45:52

3M ago45:52

45:52

Join Catholic speaker Karen Doyle and her guest Berna Toohey, Sister with The Missionaries of God's Love as they discuss 7 lessons from a Christian Swiftie. In this episode, Karen and Berna unpack a recent youth workshop Berna presented which she has now turned into a blog exploring the themes, lessons and ideas in much of Taylor Swift's music and …

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Interview with Gabriel Shipton, The Fight For Julian Assange's Freedom & A Free Press 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton joined Amy Mullins to update us as to Julian's state of mind and health ahead of the UK High Court's impending decision, which is to be handed down tonight 9.30pm AEDT (10.30am London time). The court will decide whether Wikileaks founder and journalist Julian Assange will be able to appeal the decision to e…

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Gabriel Shipton On The Ongoing Fight To Free His Brother Julian Assange 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton joined Amy Mullins to update us as to Julian's state of mind and health ahead of the UK High Court's impending decision, which is to be handed down tonight 9.30pm AEDT (10.30am London time). The court will decide whether Wikileaks founder and journalist Julian Assange will be able to appeal the decision to e…

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Interview with Nick Feik, Uncovering Tasmania's Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Scandal 49:38

3M ago49:38

49:38

Freelance journalist Nick Feik speaks in-depth about his essay for The Monthly, 'The Rotten Core', which details his own investigations and the findings of a Tasmanian commission of inquiry uncovering decades of abuse towards young people in the state's care, including at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre and Launceston General Hospital. Nick also …

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Interview with Greg Jericho, Tax "Reform" In Australia & Transforming The Stage 3 Tax Cuts 39:29

3M ago39:29

39:29

Amy speaks with long-time blogging friend, turned journalist and economist Greg Jericho. Greg is a Guardian columnist and Chief Economist at The Australia Institute and he dives into the dubious political and policy debates around tax "reform" in Australia and the Stage 3 tax cut changes announced by the Albanese Labor government. He also talks abo…

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Born for such a time as this: A Call to Arms in Today's Battle with January Donovan 57:30

4M ago57:30

57:30

Join Catholic Speaker and Coach Karen Doyle and her guest, January Donovan, in a profound conversation about the urgent need for women to awaken their feminine strength in today's tumultuous world. Delving into the depths of faith, womanhood, and societal challenges, Karen and January explore the necessity of inner transformation and the call to ac…

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Interview with John Pilger, Remembering Journalist & Filmmaker John Pilger (1939–2023) 26:18

3M ago26:18

26:18

We remember John Pilger, renowned Australian independent journalist and filmmaker, who passed away on 30 December 2023, by re-airing an interview Amy conducted with John at the Triple R studios in February 2017 on his prescient documentary, The Coming War On China (free to watch here: https://johnpilger.com/videos/the-coming-war-on-china). John was…

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Interview with Sara Dowse, The History Surrounding Israel's War On Gaza 51:27

3M ago51:27

51:27

Born in Chicago in 1938, author, artist, feminist, and commentator Sara Dowse speaks in-depth about her Jewish family history and how it is intertwined with the history of Zionism and specifically the dissenting voices within it who disagreed with the establishment of the state of Israel at the expense of Palestinians – those such as Asher Hirsch G…

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Interview with Angela Saini, The Patriarchs: How Men Came To Rule 1:00:02

4M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

For International Women's Day, award-winning author and science journalist Angela Saini joins Amy from New York to talk about her latest book, The Patriarchs: How Men Came To Rule. Angela delves into the origins of "the patriarchy" and gendered oppression and finds that patriarchal societies are a far more recent historical development than we migh…

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Interview with Adrian Martin, Jean-Luc Godard's Cinematic Masterpiece LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963) 1:11:09

4M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Renowned Australian-born film critic Adrian Martin joins Amy to discuss the brilliance of Jean-Luc Godard’s cinematic masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963), starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll, and Fritz Lang. Filmed in Capri, Italy, LE MÉPRIS depicts the breakdown of a marriage, but it is also about much more tha…

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Environment News With Graham Readfearn; Angela Saini On The Patriarchs – How Men Came to Rule; Adrian Martin On Godard's Cinematic Masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963) 2:55:40

4M ago2:55:40

2:55:40

Graham Readfearn, the Guardian Australia’s Environment Reporter gives us the latest on local and global environmental news, including a coral bleaching event taking place right now on the Great Barrier Reef. He also tells us about Antarctica’s sea ice reaching alarmingly low levels, a mystery paralysis syndrome afflicting lorikeet populations, and …

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Adrian Martin On Jean-Luc Godard's Cinematic Masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963) 1:11:09

4M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Renowned Australian-born film critic Adrian Martin joins Amy to discuss the brilliance of Jean-Luc Godard’s cinematic masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963), starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll, and Fritz Lang. Filmed in Capri, Italy, LE MÉPRIS depicts the breakdown of a marriage, but it is also about much more tha…

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Angela Saini On The Patriarchs – How Men Came to Rule 1:00:02

4M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

For International Women's Day, award-winning author and science journalist Angela Saini joins Amy from New York to talk about her latest book, The Patriarchs: How Men Came To Rule. Angela delves into the origins of "the patriarchy" and gendered oppression and finds that patriarchal societies are a far more recent historical development than we migh…

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Renewing Your Spirit: With the Broken Windows Theory 30:23

4M ago30:23

30:23

Join Catholic speaker Karen Doyle in an insightful exploration of the Broken Windows Theory in the first episode of Season 5 . Discover how this theory, originally applied to urban planning, holds profound implications for our spiritual lives. In this episode, Karen reflects on the concept of visible signs of disorder and neglect in our lives, like…

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Richard Denniss On The Simple Truth About Tax Reform; Photojournalist Andrew Quilty On 9 Years In Afghanistan; US Politics With Emma Shortis 2:11:43

4M ago2:11:43

2:11:43

Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute talks about his new essay in The Monthly on tax reform – Richard says tax reform is about democracy, not economics, and reforms should not be centred on what we want, but on who we want to be. He also talks about the intertwined issues of rising company profits, interest rates, the s…

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Andrew Quilty Reflects On 9 Years As A Photojournalist In Afghanistan 53:44

4M ago53:44

53:44

Award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty joins host Amy Mullins for an in-depth conversation about his latest book, This Is Afghanistan: 2014–2021. The stunning book is a visual record of the nine years Andrew spent living and working in the complex, beautiful, and war-torn country. Andrew talks about his experiences photographing the War in Afg…

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Nick Feik On Tasmania's Child Sexual Abuse Scandal; The Campaign To Save Ballara – Alfred Deakin's Historic Home; The Fish Creek Footy Club Rebuilds 2:19:14

4M ago2:19:14

2:19:14

Please note the first interview of this episode contains topics that may distress some listeners, including allegations of child sexual abuse and harm to children. Please see helpline information below. Host Amy Mullins speaks with Nick Feik, freelance journalist and former editor of The Monthly, about his essay in The Monthly which details his own…

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The Campaign To Save Ballara – Alfred Deakin's Historic Point Lonsdale Home 51:27

4M ago51:27

51:27

Amy speaks with Tom Harley, great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, and Emeritus Professor of Politics Judith Brett. They talk about the Save Ballara campaign, which is under threat of auction and development. Tom is seeking to protect the 1.68 hectare bush garden and historic home of Australia’s second Prime Minister Alfred Deakin. …

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The Fish Creek Football Netball Club Rebuilds 38:09

4M ago38:09

38:09

Amy speaks with Ray Stefani, Co-President of the Fish Creek Football Netball Club. They chat about the small and very special farming town of Fish Creek in South Gippsland and the footy club’s long and successful history. The Fish Creek Football Netball Club is the most successful country footy club in the state, with its Seniors team winning 37 pr…

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Greg Jericho On Tax "Reform" In Australia & Stage 3 Tax Cuts; Sara Dowse On The History Surrounding Israel's War On Gaza; Remembering John Pilger 1:56:21

5M ago1:56:21

1:56:21

Amy Mullins returns to the airwaves. She speaks with Greg Jericho, Guardian columnist and Chief Economist for The Australia Institute, who dives into tax "reform" and the Stage 3 tax cut changes announced by the Albanese Labor government, as well as Australia's slowing inflation and the extent of the RBA's role in controlling it. Born in Chicago in…

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Sara Dowse On The History Surrounding Israel's War On Gaza 51:27

5M ago51:27

51:27

Born in Chicago in 1938, author, artist, feminist, and commentator Sara Dowse speaks in-depth about her Jewish family history and how it is intertwined with the history of Zionism and specifically the dissenting voices within it who disagreed with the establishment of the state of Israel at the expense of Palestinians – those such as Asher Hirsch G…

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Remembering John Pilger (1939–2023) 26:18

5M ago26:18

26:18

We remember John Pilger, renowned Australian-born independent journalist and filmmaker, who passed away on 30 December 2023, by re-airing an interview Amy conducted with John at the Triple R studios in February 2017 on his prescient documentary, The Coming War On China (free to watch here).By RRR - Triple R

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Embarking on a Transformative Journey: Unveiling the Power of SoulCore with Colleen Scariano and Deanne Miller 47:47

7M ago47:47

47:47

Join Catholic speaker Karen Doyle in a profound conversation with Colleen Scariano and Deanne Miller, the visionary founders of SoulCore. SoulCore is an apostolate that intentionally engages the whole person in the sacred experience of the rosary. Integrating the prayers of the rosary with core strengthening, stretching and functional movements to …

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From Brokenness to Grace: A Journey of Redemption with Laila 43:10

7M ago43:10

43:10

Join Catholic speaker Karen Doyle and special guest Laila in this heart-to-heart conversation about the journey from brokenness to grace. In this episode, they dive deep into Laila's personal story, sharing raw experiences, lessons, and the transformative power of God's redemption. From struggles with unplanned pregnancy to the beauty of motherhood…

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Fostering Spiritual Maternity: Cultivating Meaningful Connections with other women with Cynthia Psencik 41:55

8M ago41:55

41:55

Join Catholic speaker Karen Doyle and our guest, Cynthia Psencik, in this week's episode of the genius Podcast as we delve into the world of fostering spiritual maternity, building authentic connections, and nurturing meaningful relationships with other women. Cynthia, an expert in this area, shares her wisdom and experiences, offering invaluable i…

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Interview with James Curran, Is China A Genuine Threat To Australia? 58:39

8M ago58:39

58:39

James Curran, international editor of the Australian Financial Review and Professor of Modern History at the University of Sydney, speaks in-depth about his latest essay for Australian Foreign Affairs, 'Excess Baggage: Is China A Genuine Threat To Australia?' James writes that, "Australia’s fears of China... are profoundly shaped by what is being s…

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Interview with Sean Reynolds on Melbourne's Ghost Signs & Protecting Chiltern's Archival Heritage 22:40

8M ago22:40

22:40

Sean Reynolds, cultural archaeologist and founder of Melbourne Ghost Signs on Instagram, speaks about his passion for ghost signs in Melbourne and Victoria more broadly, and tells us what they reveal about our local histories. He also tells us about a community fundraising campaign for the Chiltern Athenaeum Museum building to get a climate control…

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Interview with El Gibbs, The Disability Royal Commission And Its Findings 59:38

8M ago59:38

59:38

El Gibbs, writer and disability advocate, joins Amy to talk about the Disability Royal Commission's final report. The commissioner's handed down their their 222 recommendations in September after extensive hearings detailing the violence, abuse, and neglect of disabled people in Australia. El Gibbs analyses the Royal Commission's activities, its fi…

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Interview with Claire Deak, Recovering & Reimagining The Work Of Baroque Women Composers 30:02

8M ago30:02

30:02

Melbourne-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Claire Deak talks about her debut solo album, Sotto Voce, and the two women composers of the Baroque whose music she recovered and reimagined – Francesca Caccini (1587-c. 1645) and Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677). Some of their compositions are intuitively sensed and worked into new neoclassical compos…

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Interview with Elizabeth Tynan, The 70th Anniversary Of Britain's Atomic Tests At Emu Field 54:29

8M ago54:29

54:29

To mark the 70th anniversary of Britain's atomic weapons tests at Emu Field in South Australia – the first on terrestrial land in Australia – author and academic Dr Elizabeth Tynan speaks about her book, The Secret of Emu Field: Britain’s forgotten atomic tests in Australia. It was at Emu Field, SA on October 15, 1953 that a terrifying black mist s…

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James Curran Explains Whether China Is A Genuine Threat To Australia 58:39

8M ago58:39

58:39

James Curran, international editor of the Australian Financial Review and Professor of Modern History at the University of Sydney, speaks in-depth about his latest essay for Australian Foreign Affairs, 'Excess Baggage: Is China A Genuine Threat To Australia?' James writes that, "Australia’s fears of China... are profoundly shaped by what is being s…

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The Disability Royal Commission & Its Findings; Is China Is A Genuine Threat To Australia?; Melbourne Ghost Signs & Protecting Chiltern's Archival Heritage 2:20:51

8M ago2:20:51

2:20:51

El Gibbs, writer, disability advocate, and editor of Bluntshovels.au joins Amy to talk about the Disability Royal Commission's final report. The commissioner's handed down their their 222 recommendations in September after extensive hearings detailing the violence, abuse, and neglect of disabled people in Australia. El analyses the Royal Commission…

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Fierce Faith and Courage: Women Taking a Stand with Monica Doumit 49:33

8M ago49:33

49:33

Join Catholic speaker Karen Doyle and her guest, Monica Doumit, as they discuss the challenges women face in a rapidly changing world and the crucial role they play in protecting their faith. Sometimes we can feel that the forces are against us and there is little we can do to make a difference. In this conversation we speak about why it is so impo…

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