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We asked for workers and got people — inside the temporary visa scheme putting food on your plate - ABC listen

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Christian Huff-Johnston |David Le May

Who picks and processes those yummy strawberries you're about to put in your shopping trolley, or the crisp veggies you might stir-fry tonight? Did you know it could be a nurse or a police officer from a Pacific Island or Timor Leste on a temporary seasonal visa? A workforce we rarely hear about, lives in limbo, and stories from the coalface.
The painting that changed Australia — the story of Blue Poles - ABC listen

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Claire Slattery |Christian Huff-Johnston |David Le May

It's been called a coming-of-age story for a nation. The Whitlam Government's purchase of Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles in 1973 helped to bring down the government. So how did this abstract expressionist masterpiece become the most famous, most controversial artwork in Australia? Then: how does political portraiture affect how we feel about politicians — and how we vote? Jacqueline Maley looks at The Art in the Optics — and explains why political portraiture is more important than ever today.
Uncovering Pompeii - 300 years of archaeology - ABC listen

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Claire Slattery |Christian Huff-Johnston |David Le May

Two thousand years ago, life in Pompeii stood still when Mount Vesuvius erupted, preserving the town in volcanic ash for centuries. Today, this ancient Roman city captures the imagination like few others. This event was recorded at the National Museum of Australia on 14 December 2024.
Together? Or together alone? Debating the harms and benefits of social media

Nov 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Claire Slattery |Christian Huff-Johnston |David Le May

The federal government wants to restrict social media to Australians aged over 16. But will it work? Hear from the adults and kids in the know as they debate the arguments for and against. The Great Debate was presented by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia as part of Social Sciences Week, recorded at the National Library of Australia on 10 September 2024.
SOS Democracy with Scott Stephens — saving democracy with decency - ABC listen

Oct 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Claire Slattery |Christian Huff-Johnston |David Le May

Democracy is in retreat, authoritarianism on the rise. But this has happened before. So how did big thinkers of the past respond to the threats to democracy, and what can we learn from them? The Humanities Research Centre 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture was recorded at the Australian National University on 31 July 2024.
Spielberg, a tuba, and a shark named Bruce — the cultural impact of Jaws - ABC listen

Oct 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Claire Slattery |Christian Huff-Johnston |David Le May

When you're swimming in the ocean, do you ever startle at a piece of seaweed? Mistake a wave for a fin? Does the thought of sharks cross your mind at all? Nearly 50 years ago, a little movie by the name of Jaws, changed everything. This event was recorded at the National Film and Sound Archive, in partnership with the Australian National University, on 28 February 2024.
How history shapes who we are — with Frank Bongiorno and Peter Stanley - ABC listen

Sep 17, 2024 | abc.net.au | Michael Williams |Claire Slattery |David Le May |Christian Huff-Johnston

History is the stories we choose to tell about ourselves and others. So how have those stories changed over time? And how has that shaped new understandings of our national identity? Presented by the Friends of the National Library of Australia.
How valid is the Australian Constitution today?

Sep 10, 2024 | abc.net.au | Michael Williams |Anita Barraud |David Le May |Christian Huff-Johnston

It's the living force of the nation, but how much do we understand our Constitution? Twenty five pages sets out our laws, roles of government and political structure. Enacted by a people's vote of white men over 120 years ago it does not include rights for all citizens, for Indigenous Peoples or environmental protections. So how does the Constitution work for a contemporary Australia?
Without gender equality everyone loses

Apr 21, 2024 | abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Karin Zsivanovits |David Le May |Christian Huff-Johnston

Gender equality isn't just about equal pay, it's a health and safety issue. Women perceive safety very differently to men, and that's why they need a seat at the table when policies are being nutted out.