Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

Soldiers of Fortune—The history of mercenaries and their impact on warfare

White oil: the story and politics of lithium and how Australia became the world's greatest supplier

Vienna’s housing strategy—How this city became one of the most equitable and affordable in Europe

When Hollywood met China – the battle for the big screen

When Hollywood met China – the battle for the big screen

This podcast episode examines the historical relationship between Hollywood and China, elucidating the complexities and challenges associated with cultural exchange between these two entities. It traces Hollywood's presence in China over several decades, analyzing its influence and the limitations imposed by censorship...

The jet stream: rivers of air in the sky

Retirement and the story of funding old age

Ozempic and the history of weight loss in a pill

Moldova and Transnistria—the uncomfortable bedfellows on Ukraine’s border

On a mission—women in space

The life and death of political parties

Belarus and its role in the war in Ukraine

The economics of Inflation—Science, Craft, or Snake Oil

Edward and Harry—the men who left the royal family

What’s wrong with Australia’s tax system and can we fix it?

Household waste—do we dump or recycle?

The AUKUS subs and the nuclear waste we’ve never stored

Medicare—is it still fit for purpose?

Giving a voice to Indigenous Australians — why has it always failed?

The 1967 referendum — a vote to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as part of the Australian population