Ideas at the House

Bushfires, flooding, extreme weather: the Australian landscape is changing in frightening ways. Meet three furious and unstoppable women fighting for climate justice. Speakers Yael Stone, Amelia Telford, Jean Hinchliffe.  Hosted by Maddison Connaughton.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Annabel Crabb and Adam Liaw for a glorious romp through the perils of the pantry, the hazards of the hotplate, and the celebration that greets the perfect sourdough. Mealtimes are the centrepiece of many social events, how has that changed with restaurants closed and visiting banned? With many of us working from home, have traditional gender roles in the kitchen been reinforced? With the pand...

Join bestselling, award winning novelist Charlotte Wood as she reflects on this extraordinary moment in time. In a restricted physical world, what place does a rich inner life have when scheduled in between a frenzy of Zoom meetings, hypervigilance, existential dread and online yoga? Hosted by Edwina Throsby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking a telescope to the night sky and a critical eye to our past, astrophysicist Jo Dunkley explores the universe while unearthing a line of stellar female astronomers who ran the risk of being consigned to the black hole of history. Hosted by Rae Johnston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of women emigrated to Syria to create an Islamic state. Why? Join Pulitzer nominated journalist, Azadeh Moaveni, as she dissects the stereotype of the ISIS bride. Hosted by Jacqueline Maley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join powerhouses Clementine Ford and Flex Mami, both of whom found the courage to call out injustice, and be inspired to find your own voice.   Hosted by Edwina Throsby  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join this inspiring survivor for a triumphant account of how one brave voice can begin to change the system.   Hosted by Edwina Throsby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Governments across the globe are cracking down on press freedom. Get to know the courageous journalists who are sacrificing everything to tell the truth. Recorded at Antidote 2019 this episode features Maria Ressa, Lina Attalah, Irina Borogan, Steve Coll and is hosted Peter Greste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a fair society, everybody has what they need - but prejudice against people with disabilities creates barriers to economic independence. Join this necessary panel to learn about what needs to change.  Recorded at Antidote 2019 this episode features Damian Griffis, Samantha Connor, Bruce Bonyhady and is hosted by Jackie Leach Scully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Africa is home to vibrant film industries, local talk shows, and a digitally-obsessed population. But what are the challenges journalists face when the government is controlling? And how can independent media be protected? Recorded at Antidote 2019 this episode features Mausi Segun, Catherine Gicheru, Prue Clarke and is hosted by Elaine Pearson.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Justice is regarded as fundamental to civilised society, but ideas around what is fair and just reflect the values of a culture. Is it possible to reach a universal understanding of justice? And  if it is, what happens when that justice fails? Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019 this episode features Kimberley Motley, Melissa Lucashenko, Peta Blood and is hosted by Larissa Behrendt. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Habiburahman has encountered torture, detention and statelessness. This moving session is a testimonial to the strength of human spirit, and a look at some truths behind the global refugee crisis. Hosted by Olivia Rousset.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Session 1: Relief & Response This event brings together community members and experts for a discussion about the way forward. From small community fundraisers, to wildlife recovery, to land management, politics and the economy, what sort of future do we want to rebuild? Hosted by Julia Baird with Lorena Allam, Christine Morgan, Erin Riley, Nick Ritar, Dr. Larry Vogelnest, Elizabeth Mossop and Juli...

Session 2: Future Thinking As the scale of the loss and devastation continues to mount, our communities have pulled together, and our politics and policies have been called into question. But the biggest question of all is, what do we do now? Is this a turning point in our nation's history? Hosted by Lenore Taylor, editor of The Guardian Australia with Oliver Costello, John Connor, David Bowman, D...

Thae Yong-ho is one of the highest-ranking officials to defect from North Korea. What can he tell us about the secrets and lies of one of the world's most repressive regimes?   Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019 this episode features Thae Yong-ho & Anna Fifield and is hosted by Peter Hartcher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our most recent federal election shocked almost everyone. Join Bela Stantic, Rebecca Huntley, Antony Green and David Speers for insight on why the polls missed it, whether polling will ever be trusted again, and what it might look like in the future. Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV binges, wellness trends - is that all we ever talk about anymore? Our culture experts get to the bottom of what, exactly, we're trying to tune out. Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019, this episode features Zing Tsjeng, Brigid Delaney and Patrick Lenton, and is hosted by Faustina Agolley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world of polarised politics, how do we have difficult conversations; and what are the responsibilities of those with a public platform? Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019, this episode features Sisonke Msimang, Lina Attalah and Bruce Shapiro, and is hosted by David Speers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once upon a time, the people of Sydney were in need of a good story. The Saturday Paper editor in chief, Erik Jensen, gathers Australia's brightest writers to retell today's events as fables. Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019, this episode features Erik Jensen, Kate Holden, Fiona Wright, Wendy Harmer & Debra Adelaide.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LGBTQI activist, and Cantopop singer, Denise Ho has become a prominent figure in Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution. In this exhilarating conversation, she talks about what's happening in Hong Kong, and resistance to state control. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Annabel Crabb as she takes a fresh look at work and gender in conversation with Edwina Throsby. While women have revolutionised the way they live and work, Annabel investigates why the habits of men remains largely unchanged. Watch an excerpt of this conversation: https://youtu.be/lu__1zJryV4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neo fascists, white nationalists - antisemitism is the hate that will not die. Join historian Deborah Lipstadt as she explains what it looks like, and how to stand up to it. Hosted by Ramona Koval. Watch this talk and more from ANTIDOTE on SOH Talks & Ideas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKKWbWvkO0GBMxpPhA7V-5hI0A3ZEYcyP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the face of violence and racism, how do we keep believing in change? Black Lives Matter leader and Pod Save the People host DeRay Mckesson spoke at ANTIDOTE 2019 with Faustina Agolley about justice, action and hope.  Watch more from ANTIDOTE 2019: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKKWbWvkO0GBMxpPhA7V-5hI0A3ZEYcyP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Western countries are seeing a resurgence in xenophobic populism, where national identities are constructed around fear of outsiders. In a world obsessed with borders, how do we define ourselves? Irish writer Fintan O'Toole, Goorie writer Melissa Lucashenko and American historian Deborah Lipstadt lead this essential panel discussion on the complex idea of national identity. Hosted by Edwina Throsb...

How should journalists present the climate emergency? In this session from Antidote 2019, Kerry O'Brien hosts an exploration into the urgent ethics of climate journalism with Kyle Pope, Tim Flannery, Desi Anwar & Anna Rose. Session supported by Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.