Podcasts
25 May 2012Computational mathematics, Transcript Computational mathematics
PODCAST: Arieh Iserles on how computers influence mathematics
17 May 2012Greek burials in Sicily, Transcript Greek burials in Sicily
PODCAST: Gillian Shepherd on changes in ancient burial practices
11 May 2012Will plain-packaging on cigarettes work?, Transcript Will plain-packaging on cigarettes work?
PODCAST: Harry Clarke on upcoming changes to the tobacco industry
08 May 2012Private Lives, Transcript Private Lives
PODCAST: Liam Leonard on surveying the wellbeing of GLBT Australians
27 Apr 2012What makes a classic children's book?, Transcript What makes a classic children's book?
PODCAST: David Beagley on the characteristics of a classic
20 Apr 2012Hospital chaplains and organ donations, Transcript Hospital chaplains and organ donations
PODCAST: Organ procurement and health care chaplaincy
13 Apr 2012Differential equations, Transcript Differential equations
PODCAST: Reinout Quispel on how maths works in the real world.
05 Apr 2012The Myall Creek Massacre, Transcript The Myall Creek Massacre
PODCAST: Richard Broome on the war between Aborigines and settlers
30 Mar 2012A Talk with Mick Malthouse, Transcript A Talk with Mick Malthouse
PODCAST: Mick Malthouse on his upcoming contribution to La Trobe
23 Mar 2012A Talk with Eric Beecher, Transcript A Talk with Eric Beecher
PODCAST: Crikey publisher on the future of quality journalism
15 Mar 2012A Talk with Paul Ramadge, Transcript A Talk with Paul Ramadge
PODCAST: The Age editor-in-chief on the future of quality journalism
08 Mar 2012Unearthed 2011: top archaeological finds, Transcript Unearthed 2011: top archaeological finds
PODCAST: Tim Murray discusses some of the great finds of 2011
24 Feb 2012The human right to water, Transcript The human right to water
PODCAST: Francine Rochford on the law and rights to water
17 Feb 2012Diamond surfaces, Transcript Diamond surfaces
PODCAST: David Hoxley on the structure and uses of diamonds
09 Feb 2012Supporting rural paramedics, Transcript Supporting rural paramedics
PODCAST: Peter O'Meara on changing practices of rural paramedics
03 Feb 2012The Australian whaling industry, Transcript The Australian whaling industry
PODCAST: Susan Lawrence on the history of whaling in Australia
24 Jan 2012Voting biases in music polls, Transcript Voting biases in music polls
PODCAST: Liam Lenten on successful songs in the Triple J Hottest 100
20 Jan 2012Homosexual: Oppression and Liberation, Transcript Homosexual: Oppression and Liberation
PODCAST: Dennis Altman on the re-release of his ground breaking book
17 Jan 2012Finding truth in biblical narratives, Transcript Finding truth in biblical narratives
PODCAST: Anne Gardner on the reality of David and Solomon
13 Jan 2012Welcoming the new Vice-Chancellor, Transcript Welcoming the new Vice-Chancellor
PODCAST: Getting to know the new VC, John Dewar
06 Jan 2012Multiculturalism in Australia, Transcript Multiculturalism in Australia
PODCAST: Larry Marshall on issues of ethnic diversity.
22 Dec 201172 is the new 65, Transcript 72 is the new 65
PODCAST: John McCormack on aging populations
16 Dec 2011Patronages: the funding of culture and progress, Transcript Patronages: the funding of culture and progress
PODCAST: Lisa Beaven on the history of patronages
09 Dec 2011The social impact of sport, Transcript The social impact of sport
PODCAST: Russell Hoye on the benefits of sport on the local community
02 Dec 2011The Great Melbourne Telescope, Transcript The Great Melbourne Telescope
PODCAST: Richard Gillespie on Melbourne's astronomical marvel
29 Nov 2011Understanding cell death in plants, Transcript Understanding cell death in plants
PODCAST: Roger Parish on improving agricultural production
24 Nov 2011Our earliest ancestors, Transcript Our earliest ancestors
PODCAST: Dr Andy Herries on the dating of fossil finds from Africa
22 Nov 2011Political turmoil in Greece, Transcript Political turmoil in Greece
PODCAST: Dr Michális Michael on Greece's predicament
18 Nov 2011The remix culture, Transcript The remix culture
PODCAST: Mark Amerika tells us we are all natural remixers
15 Nov 2011AIDS activism in Australia, Transcript AIDS activism in Australia
PODCAST: Dr Jennifer Power on the community based response to AIDS
11 Nov 2011Australian-Pacific indentured labour trade, Transcript Australian-Pacific indentured labour trade
PODCAST: Tracey Banivanua Mar on the labour used in Queensland sugar
08 Nov 2011The Arab revolution, Transcript The Arab revolution
PODCAST: Luca Anceschi on political turmoil in the Middle East
03 Nov 2011Child body image development, Transcript Child body image development
PODCAST: Emma Spiel on how children perceive their body image.
28 Oct 2011Vitamins and supplements, Transcript Vitamins and supplements
PODCAST: Ken Harvey on the marketing of complimentary medicines
21 Oct 2011Right-brain teaching is half-witted, Transcript Right-brain teaching is half-witted
PODCAST: Annukka Lindell on the neuromyth of half-brain thinking
14 Oct 2011Australian women and their gardens, Transcript Australian women and their gardens
PODCAST: Katie Holmes on her book Between the Leaves
11 Oct 2011The Gospel of Barnabas, Transcript The Gospel of Barnabas
PODCAST: Rod Blackhirst on agnostic gospels
07 Oct 2011A talk with Luisa Etxenike, Transcript A talk with Luisa Etxenike
PODCAST: Lilit Thwaites talks to Spanish author about her writing
30 Sep 20119/11 and the Lone Wolf Terrorist, Transcript 9/11 and the Lone Wolf Terrorist
PODCAST: Ramon Spaaij on lone wolf terrorism
27 Sep 2011Ancient wallaby protein is a powerful antibiotic, Transcript Ancient wallaby protien is a powerful antibiotic
PODCAST: Ben Cocks on a breakthrough using reconstructed genes
23 Sep 2011How 9/11 is Reflected in Journalism, Transcript How 9/11 is Reflected in Journalism
PODCAST: Lawrie Zion on the news and the war on terror
21 Sep 2011Economics of everyday life, Transcript Economics of everyday life
PODCAST: Wayne Geerling on economics applied in everyday situations
16 Sep 2011How 9/11 influenced politics, Transcript How 9/11 influenced politics
PODCAST: Nick Bisley on politics and the war on terror
09 Sep 2011How 9/11 effected dialogue, Transcript How 9/11 effected dialogue
PODCAST: Joseph Camilleri on international relations
05 Sep 2011Bad News: Rupert Murdoch's Australian, Transcript Bad News: Rupert Murdoch's Australian
PODCAST: Robert Manne on how a newspaper tries to shape the nation
26 Aug 2011Batavia: Australia's darkest tale, Transcript Batavia: Australia's darkest tale
PODCAST: Mark Staniforth on the archaeological wreck of the Batavia
19 Aug 2011City planning in Australia, Transcript City planning in Australia
PODCAST: Trevor Budge on managing city growth and resources
16 Aug 2011Emotionally intelligent technology, Transcript Emotionally intelligent technology
PODCAST: Rajiv Khosla on robots that can sense your feelings.
12 Aug 2011The first fleet: the real story, Transcript The first fleet: the real story
PODCAST: Alan Frost on Australia's strategic beginnings
05 Aug 2011Prosthetics and orthotics, Transcript Prosthetics and orthotics
PODCAST: Rowan English on developing and fitting prosthetics
29 Jul 2011Marine archaeology, Transcript Marine archaeology
PODCAST: Mark Staniforth on marine archaeology in Australia
22 Jul 2011A Talk with Mark Scott, Transcript A Talk with Mark Scott
PODCAST: ABC Managing Director talks journalism and News of the World
19 Jul 2011How Australians use hypocoristics, Transcript How Australians use hypocoristics
PODCAST: Evan Kidd on language differences and use
15 Jul 2011The rise of digital journalism, Transcript The rise of digital journalism
PODCAST: John Bergin of Sky News Australia talks digital media
12 Jul 2011Protecting ocean life, Transcript Protecting ocean life
PODCAST: Jeff Hansen on the Sea Shepherd and ocean biodiversity
08 Jul 2011The naked love theory, Transcript The naked love theory
PODCAST: James Giles on his theory of human hairlessness
30 Jun 2011A talk with Antony Funnell, Transcript A talk with Antony Funnell
PODCAST: ABC Radio National journalist Antony Funnell on his career
28 Jun 2011How Scientology works, Transcript How Scientology works
PODCAST: Rod Blackhirst on Scientology: is it a religion or cult?
17 Jun 2011Bronze age burials in Cyprus, Transcript Bronze age burials in Cyprus
PODCAST: Jennifer Webb on her work on bronze age burial graveyards
17 Jun 2011Fair Share, Transcript Fair Share
PODCAST: Judith Brett on country and city in Australia
14 Jun 2011The origins of Australian slang, Transcript The origins of Australian slang
PODCAST: Barry Blake on Australian language and accent
07 Jun 2011Authenticity in Shakespeare, Transcript Authenticity in Shakespeare
PODCAST: Rob Conkie on recreating Shakespeare in performance
02 Jun 2011Migration and the gold rush, Transcript Migration and the gold rush
PODCAST: Charles Fahey on the history of the goldfields
20 May 2011Frogs and tadpoles, Transcript Frogs and tadpoles
PODCAST: Richard Wassersug on amphibian anatomy
16 May 2011Obama vs Osama, Transcript Obama vs Osama
PODCAST: Nick Bisley on how Osama's death changes Obama's Presidency
16 May 2011The origins of Café Direct, Transcript The origins of Café Direct
Ethical choice and profit: A business model for the 21st century?
13 May 2011Sexuality education in primary schools, Transcript Sexuality education in primary schools
PODCAST: Jenny Walsh on sexuality education at a younger age
06 May 2011The power of alternative media, Transcript The power of alternative media
PODCAST: Raja Petra Kamarudin on press freedom in Malaysia
29 Apr 2011Saving rural health services, Transcript Saving rural health services
PODCAST: Prof Jane Farmer on issues of rural health.
21 Apr 2011The history of Gallipoli, Transcript The history of Gallipoli
PODCAST: Chris Mackie on the historical aspect of a sacred ANZAC site
15 Apr 2011Beyond homophobia, Transcript Beyond homophobia
PODCAST: Lynne Hillier talks sexual education and policy change.
11 Apr 2011The Lost Fleet of Kublai Khan, Transcript The Lost Fleet of Kublai Khan
PODCAST: Mark Staniforth on an archaeological mystery in Vietnam
01 Apr 2011Religious harmony in Australia, Transcript Religious harmony in Australia
PODCAST: Rod Blackhirst on how religions work in Australia.
25 Mar 2011Animals in space!, Transcript Animals in space!
PODCAST: Richard Wassersug on animals in zero gravity.
22 Mar 2011Treating addictions by treating spirit, Transcript Treating addictions by treating spirit
PODCAST: David Tacey on his new book 'Gods and Diseases'
18 Mar 2011Modern Men and Masculinity, Transcript Modern Men and Masculinity
PODCAST: Gary Dowsett on men's sexuality and gender roles
16 Mar 2011Julian Assange and Wikileaks, Transcript Julian Assange and Wikileaks
PODCAST: Robert Manne talks on this influential individual
09 Mar 2011How lizards use signals, Transcript How lizards use signals
PODCAST: Richard Peters on lizard signalling behaviour
04 Mar 2011The Future of Social Democracy, Transcript The Future of Social Democracy
PODCAST: Wolfgang Merkel on where social democracy went wrong
25 Feb 2011Sports journalism, Transcript Sports journalism
PODCAST: David Lowden on the ins and outs of sports journalism.
18 Feb 2011What makes a eunuch?, Transcript What makes a eunuch?
PODCAST: Richard Wassersug on modern day castration
11 Feb 2011Globalising education, Transcript Globalising education
PODCAST: Fazal Rizvi on globalising education policy.
04 Feb 2011Working with the Synchotron, Transcript Working with the Synchotron
PODCAST: Peter Kappen on working with beams of light.
28 Jan 2011The Australian Sex Party, Transcript The Australian Sex Party
PODCAST: Fiona Patten talks party policies and civil liberties.
21 Jan 2011Bush fire research in the Mallee, Transcript Bush fire research in the Mallee
PODCAST: Assoc. Prof Michael Clarke on controlled use of fires
14 Jan 2011Art at La Trobe, Transcript Art at La Trobe
PODCAST: Dr Vince Alessi on the university's art collection
07 Jan 2011Homer's Illiad, Transcript Homer's Illiad
PODCAST: Professor Christopher Mackie on ancient Greek literature.
23 Dec 2010How animals find home, Transcript How animals find home
PODCAST: Jochen Zeil on how animals recognise landmarks and navigate.
21 Dec 2010The War in Iraq, Transcript The War in Iraq
PODCAST: Ben Isakhan on the war in Iraq, and the aftermath
17 Dec 2010A cure for cancer within reach, Transcript A cure for cancer within reach
PODCAST: Nobel prize winner Harald zur Hausen on cancer research
15 Dec 2010River System Research, Transcript River System Research
PODCAST: Terry Hillman on research on the Murray-Darling river system
08 Dec 2010Obama's Midterm Report Card, Transcript Obama's Midterm Report Card
PODCAST: Nick Bisley looks at the setback suffered by Obama
07 Dec 2010X-Ray Science, Transcript X-Ray Science
PODCAST: Andrew Peele on the use of X-Rays to see the big picture
06 Dec 2010North Korea's nuclear weapons, Transcript North Korea's nuclear weapons
PODCAST: Ben Habib on political issues in North Korea
30 Nov 2010Historical obligations, Transcript Historical obligations
PODCAST: Janna Thompson on when a country needs to say sorry.
23 Nov 2010The DVCs: John Rosenberg, Transcript The DVCs: John Rosenberg
PODCAST: DVC John Rosenberg on La Trobe's appeal to future students
19 Nov 2010Asylum seekers and Australia, Transcript Asylum seekers and Australia
PODCAST: Julian Burnside on the mistreatment of those who ask for help
16 Nov 2010The DVCs: Tim Brown, Transcript The DVCs: Tim Brown
PODCAST: DVC Tim Brown on La Trobe's direction of research.
12 Nov 2010Researching walking and foot problems, Transcript Researching walking and foot problems
PODCAST: Hylton Menz on managing walking and foot disorders
09 Nov 2010Developing the video games of the future, Transcript Developing the video games of the future
PODCAST: La Trobe’s Games Tech. course places students at industry forefront
05 Nov 2010The contemporary philosophy divide, Transcript The contemporary philosophy divide
PODCAST: Jack Reynolds on analytical and continental philosophy
29 Oct 2010The future of Islamic Finance in Australia, Transcript The future of Islamic Finance in Australia
PODCAST: NAB’s Steve Lambert looks to the future of Australian Islamic Finance
15 Oct 2010Developing technology of the future, Transcript Developing technology of the future
PODCAST: Jack Singh on ground breaking projects at the Centre for Technology Infusion
14 Oct 2010The Dean Series: Health Sciences, Transcript The Dean Series: Health Sciences
PODCAST: Professor Hal Swerissen on where he's taking health.
22 Oct 2010The economics of climate change, Transcript The economics of climate change
PODCAST: Professor Ross Garnaut on how Australia is managing climate change issues
12 Oct 2010Van Gogh the collector, Transcript Van Gogh the collector
PODCAST: Dr Vince Alessi (LUMA) discusses the illustration collection of Van Gogh.
08 Oct 2010The lies of climate change denial, Transcript The lies of climate change denial
PODCAST: Professor David Karoly sets the climate change record straight.
05 Oct 2010The Dean Series: Education, Transcript The Dean Series: Education
PODCAST: Professor Lorraine Ling on the strengths of education
01 Oct 2010The Dean Series: Science, Technology and Engineering, Transcript The Dean Series: Science, Technology and Engineering
PODCAST: Professor Brian McGaw on faculty direction and future.
28 Sep 2010The psychological impact of AFL injury, Transcript The psychological impact of AFL injury
PODCAST: Dr Mandy Ruddock-Hudson talks about the emotional injuries in AFL
24 Sep 2010Aboriginal Australian history, Transcript Aboriginal Australian history
PODCAST: Richard Broome on writing, stolen generations and changing attitudes
21 Sep 2010Islamic banking in Australian banks, Transcript Islamic banking in the Australian banking system
PODCAST: Emmanuel Alfieris talks about islamic banking in Westpac
10 Sep 2010Crayfish and yabbies, Transcript Crayfish and yabbies
Dr Susan Lawler on crayfish and ecology on the Murray-Darling River
06 Sep 2010The Dean Series: Humanities and Social Sciences, Transcript The Dean Series: Humanities and Social Sciences
PODCAST: Professor Tim Murray on the growth of humanities.
03 Sep 2010A Talk with Richard Woolcott, Transcript A Talk with Richard Woolcott
PODCAST: Richard Woolcott on his career, foreign affairs, and the Australian mentality
30 Aug 2010The Dean Series: Law and Management, Transcript The Dean Series: Law and Management
PODCAST: Professor Carol Adams on the future direction of the faculty of Business, Economics and Law
27 Aug 2010Water management in Australia, Transcript Water management in Australia
PODCAST: Professor Lin Crase on water usage and policy. 100th podcast interview!
20 Aug 2010Ancient Egyptian bling, Transcript Ancient Egyptian bling
PODCAST: Dr Mark Eccleston on Egyptian industrial archaeology
13 Aug 2010The function of fungi, Transcript The function of fungi
PODCAST: Janice Williams explains the role of fungi in the carbon cycle
09 Aug 2010Oceanic Archaeology, Transcript Oceanic Archaeology
PODCAST: Prof Pat Kirch discusses archaeology of pacific island systems
03 Aug 2010Australian election 2010 special, Transcript Australian election 2010 special
PODCAST: Professor Robert Manne on the issues of the approaching Australian election
30 Jul 2010Raunch culture and sexual violence, Transcript Raunch culture and sexual violence
PODCAST: Dr Anastasia Powell on the unwritten rules of youth sex and consent
27 Jul 2010The Penalty of Football, Transcript The Penalty of Football
PODCAST: Liam Lenten and Jan Libich on their research into changing the rules of soccer.
21 Jul 2010Treating Malaria on the molecular level, Transcript Treating Malaria on the molecular level
PODCAST: Dr Alexander Maier discusses malaria treatment and biochemistry
16 Jul 2010The Importance of Social Inclusion, Transcript The Importance of Social Inclusion
PODCAST: Why social inclusion for people with an intellectual disability is vital
13 Jul 2010Linguistic typology, Transcript Linguistic typology
PODCAST: Professor Randy LaPolla on preserving languages of the world
09 Jul 2010The War on Fish, Transcript The War on Fish
PODCAST: Dr Denise Russell discusses ocean ethics and who rules the waves.
01 Jul 2010Is the European Union on the brink?, Transcript Is the European Union on the Brink?
PODCAST: Dr Stefan Auer believes the EU is in bad shape.
25 Jun 2010How Islamic banking works, Transcript How Islamic banking works
PODCAST: Dr Hayat Khan explains banking practices approved by Islamic law
17 Jun 2010The importance of breastfeeding, Transcript The importance of breastfeeding
PODCAST: Dr Lisa Amir tells us why breastfeeding is a better choice over formula.
09 Jun 2010The Short-Tailed Shearwater, Transcript The Short-Tailed Sheerwater
PODCAST: Mark Carey talks about his research in migration patterns of the Muttonbird
04 Jun 2010The future of corporate social responsibility, Transcript The future of corporate social responsibility
PODCAST: Dr Wayne Visser on why CSR isn't taken seriously, and needs to change.
28 May 2010Prosthetic Problems for Haiti, Transcript Prosthetic Problems for Haiti
PODCAST: Rowan English talks about prosthetics and the challenges presented by natural disasters
21 May 2010Why we Fail at Mental Health, Transcript Why we Fail at Mental Health
PODCAST: 2010 Australian of the Year Prof. Pat McGorry talks about Australia's mental health problems
17 May 2010Making the Market, Transcript Making the Market
PODCAST: VC Paul Johnson discusses the history of the modern market and the way it evolved.
14 May 2010The Global AIDS Crisis, Transcript The Global AIDS Crisis
PODCAST: Professor Dennis Altman discusses the global treatment and prevention of AIDS.
07 May 2010The Syrian Way, Transcript The Syrian Way
PODCAST: A talk with Syrian Ambassador to Australia, Tammam Sulaiman
28 Apr 2010Melbourne Archaeology, Transcript Melbourne Archaeology
PODCAST: Professor Tim Murray tells us what's below our feet in the city of Melbourne, Australia.
23 Apr 2010Hitler, Genocide and Evolution, Transcript Hitler, Genocide and Evolution
PODCAST: Tony Barta talks about the parallels between Hitler's belief and Darwin's theories.
23 Apr 2010Asia-Pacific MDGs, Transcript Asia-Pacific MDGs
PODCAST: Minar Pimple discusses the Millennium Development Goals
15 Apr 2010Food Security, Transcript Food Security
PODCAST: Professor Glenn Denning from Columbia University discusses the issues of world hunger.
30 Mar 2010The Evolution of Sex, Transcript The Evolution of Sex
PODCAST: Jenny Graves discusses how sex and gender are evolving
26 Mar 2010The Maori's Peaceful Resistance, Transcript The Maori's Peaceful Resistance
PODCAST: Dr Rachel Buchanan talks about her new book, The Parihaka Album
19 Mar 2010Designing the Millennium Development Goals, Transcript Designing the Millennium Development Goals
PODCAST: Dr Jan Vandemoortele discusses his work on the MDGs and hopes
16 Mar 2010The Evolution of Language, Transcript The Evolution of Language
PODCAST: Dr David Bradley discusses the importance of language, and how it has evolved.
12 Mar 2010How Sports are Funded, Transcript How Sports are Funded
PODCAST: Russell Hoye discusses the funding of sports and the Crawford Report.
05 Mar 2010The Future Teaching Shortage, Transcript The Future Teaching Shortage
PODCAST: Professor Lorraine Ling talks about Victoria's impending shortage of teachers.
26 Feb 2010Obama's Challenges, Transcript Obama's Challenges
PODCAST: Professor William Chafe talks about the challenges facing Barack Obama
19 Feb 2010Can Humanity Save the World?, Transcript Can Humanity Save the World?
PODCAST: David Spratt thinks things can change if we just put our minds to it.
11 Feb 2010Reading into Darwin, Transcript Reading into Darwin
PODCAST: Dr Alexis Harley talks about the life and writings of Charles Darwin
05 Feb 2010A Talk With Barry Jones, Transcript A Talk With Barry Jones
PODCAST: Former minister for science during the Hawke government talks about his career
02 Feb 2010Darwin's theory of evolution, Transcript Darwin's theory of evolution
PODCAST: Dr Ben Kear discusses evolution and natural selection.
29 Jan 2010How shark's blood can save lives, Transcript How shark's blood can save lives
PODCAST: Mick Foley talks about his research with shark antibodies
22 Jan 2010Teaching emerging journalists, Transcript Teaching emerging journalists
PODCAST: Dr Lawrie Zion talks about the next generation of media.
15 Jan 2010The Nature of Consciousness , Transcript The Nature of Consciousness
PODCAST: Neuroscientist Jason Mattingley discusses the nature of human consciousness.
08 Jan 2010White Asians: Australia's future?, Transcript White Asians: Australia's future?
PODCAST: Dr Farish Noor talks Asia's political relationship with Australia.
06 Jan 2010Coffee with a Conscience, Transcript Coffee with a Conscience
PODCAST: Fair Trade coffee has begun to make a huge difference to producers in the developing world.
21 Dec 2009Obama's First Year, Transcript Obama's First Year
Nick Bisley talks about first year of Barack Obama.
17 Dec 2009The Conflict in Cyprus, Transcript The Conflict in Cyprus
PODCAST: Dr Michális Michael talks the history and future of this disputed land.
11 Dec 2009Obama's health care reform, Transcript Obama's health care reform
PODCAST: Dr Tim Minchin discusses the American health care system.
04 Dec 2009Managing Environmental Sustainability, Transcript Managing Environmental Sustainability
PODCAST: An interview with Kate Auty, Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability
27 Nov 2009Why history matters with Marilyn Lake, Transcript Why history matters with Marilyn Lake
PODCAST: Why its important to learn from the past, and why history is no longer written by the victors.
17 Nov 2009Vaccines for the World's Poorest, Transcript Vaccines for the World's Poorest
PODCAST: Professor Michael Good talks the challenges of affordable vaccinations.
13 Nov 2009Using x-rays to see the small scale, Transcript Using x-rays to see the small scale
PODCAST: Leann Tilley and Andrew Peele talk the small scale of Malaria
06 Nov 2009A Talk With Malcolm Fraser, Transcript A Talk With Malcolm Fraser
PODCAST: The former prime minister of Australia talks politics
28 Oct 2009Gay rights with Dennis Altman, Transcript Gay rights with Dennis Altman
PODCAST: The world has extreme polarisation on this crucial issue
23 Oct 2009Climate change science with Andrew Glikson, Transcript Climate change science with Andrew Glikson
PODCAST: The science of climate change denialism
16 Oct 2009Defending Dan Brown with Chris Scanlon, Transcript Defending Dan Brown with Chris Scanlon
PODCAST: Dan Brown's success must surely be a good thing...
12 Oct 2009Internet Economics with David Prentice, Transcript Internet Economics with David Prentice
The internet has made business cheaper, faster, and larger
02 Oct 2009Climate change politics with Clive Hamilton, Transcript Climate change politics with Clive Hamilton
How can sceptics exist in such a global problem as climate change?
24 Sep 2009Constructive alignment with John Biggs, Transcript Constructive alignment with John Biggs
PODCAST: A new and progressive method of teaching
17 Sep 2009Cell death with David Vaux, Transcript Cell death with David Vaux
PODCAST: Putting destructive viruses to good use
14 Sep 2009Emissions Trading Scheme with Ian Tulloch, Transcript Emissions Trading Scheme with Ian Tulloch
PODCAST: Current and future events in Australian federal politics
28 Aug 2009Snail heart research with Dr Michelle Gibson, Transcript Snail heart research with Dr Michelle Gibson
PODCAST: Snails could be the key to reducing heart disease
19 Aug 2009Global melting point with John Russell , Transcript Global melting point with John Russell
PODCAST: An engineer's view on how to heal the global climate.
07 Aug 2009Exploring Biochemistry with Nick Hoogenraad, Transcript Exploring Biochemistry with Nick Hoogenraad
PODCAST: The length and breadth of the field from a lifelong biochemist
03 Aug 2009Future Teachers with Lorraine Ling, Transcript Future Teachers with Lorraine Ling
PODCAST: The future of teaching and the problems with schools
24 Jul 2009Rebuilding Somalia with Issa Farah, Transcript Rebuilding Somalia with Issa Farah
Podcast: Former student and Puntland minister in Africa
17 Jul 2009New Media Teaching with Chris Scanlon, Transcript New Media Teaching with Chris Scanlon
PODCAST: Twitter, iTunes, and blogs put to use with students
10 Jul 2009Australian Racism with Sandy Gifford, Transcript Australian Racism with Sandy Gifford
PODCAST: The racism in Australia is a problem, and needs to stop.
29 Jun 2009Fighting Corruption with Cobus de Swardt, Transcript Fighting Corruption with Cobus de Swardt
Corruption is an international issue of social justice.
19 Jun 2009Imaginary Friends with Evan Kidd, Transcript Imaginary Friends with Evan Kidd
Children with imaginary friends experience real benefits in their development
29 May 2009Obama's First 100 with Nick Bisley, Transcript Obama's First 100 with Nick Bisley
Nick Bisley discusses the early days of Obama's presidency.
25 May 2009What’s Rating with Sue Turnbull, Transcript What’s Rating with Sue Turnbull
'Packed to the Rafters' and 'Underbelly' are in a ratings battle.
15 May 2009Middle Eastern Peace with Joe Camilleri, Transcript Middle Eastern Peace with Joe Camilleri
The Middle Eastern conflict will only get worse without dialogue.
01 May 2009A talk with Mike Moore, Transcript A talk with Mike Moore
Interview with Mike Moore, former PM of New Zealand and head of WTO
23 Apr 2009Shattered Anzacs with Marina Larsson, Transcript Shattered Anzacs with Marina Larsson
Fallen ANZACS shouldn't be the only soldiers honoured
16 Apr 2009Corporate Response with Prakash Sethi, Transcript Corporate Response with Prakash Sethi
Prof. Sethi talks the need for social responsibility in corporations
03 Apr 2009Remaking Comedy with Sue Turnbull, Transcript Remaking Comedy with Sue Turnbull
What's missing from the US 'Kath and Kim' and 'The Office'?
27 Mar 2009Centre for Dialogue with Joe Camilleri, Transcript Centre for Dialogue with Joe Camilleri
The challenges of encouraging dialogue between different cultures
20 Mar 2009Prehistoric Life with Ben Kear, Transcript Prehistoric Life with Ben Kear
With a bit of time travel, Ben Kear looks at dinosaur ancestors
06 Mar 2009Plant Biotechnology with Roger Parish, Transcript Plant Biotechnology with Roger Parish
Roger Parish discusses his work in manipulating the genes of plants
25 Feb 2009Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary Tour, Transcript Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary Tour - an audio documentary of night tour of La Trobe's wildlife sanctuary
02 Feb 2009Sports Economics with Liam Lenten, Transcript Sports Economics with Liam Lenten
Liam Lenten discusses the ins and outs of analysing sports
16 Jan 2009Complementary Medicines with Ken Harvey, Transcript Complementary Medicines with Ken Harvey
Ken Harvey discusses medicine control and regulation
18 Dec 2008Ego and Soul with John Carroll, Transcript Ego and Soul with John Carroll
John Carroll discusses the desire for the soul to crave meaning
29 Nov 2008The Mona Lisa with Donald Sassoon, Transcript The Mona Lisa with Donald Sassoon
Professor Donald Sasson from the Uni of London on the famous portrait
24 Nov 2008Russian History with Adrian Jones, Transcript Russian History with Adrian Jones
Dr Adrian Jones of History talks about Russian culture
10 Nov 2008Terra Nullius with Daniel Richter, Transcript Terra Nullius with Daniel Richter
Professor Daniel Richter talks about native land rights
31 Oct 2008Maths Matters with Dr Marcel Jackson, Transcript Maths Matters with Dr Marcel Jackson
Dr Marcel Jackson: the practical applications of maths and La Trobe's successes
28 Oct 2008Aboriginal Sorcery with Henry Reynolds, Transcript Aboriginal Sorcery with Henry Reynolds
Henry Reynolds discusses the concept of Aboriginal sorcery.
17 Oct 2008A Talk With Carmen Lawrence, Transcript A Talk With Carmen Lawrence
The former WA Premier shares her views on her long career and current Australian and international poltics.
10 Oct 2008Native Authorities with Ben Silverstein, Transcript Native Authorities with Ben Silverstein
Influences of early administration policies on the Aboriginal population
02 Oct 2008U.S. Election lead-up, Transcript U.S. Election lead-up
Dennis Altman and Nick Bisley discuss the upcoming U.S. election between Barack Obama and John McCain
18 Sep 2008Same-Sex Attraction with Anne Mitchell, Transcript Same-Sex Attraction with Anne Mitchell
Homophobia induced bullying in schools, and students who experience same-sex attraction
12 Sep 2008Racial Identity with Tim Minchin, Transcript Racial Identity with Tim Minchin
Racial identity in America and the outcome of the U.S. election between Barack Obama and John McCain.
04 Sep 2008Paralympic Dreams with Chris Mullins, Transcript Paralympic Dreams with Chris Mullins
Chris Mullins takes the time to discuss his challenges and experiences before departing for Beijing.
25 Aug 2008Autism Research with Cheryl Dissanayake, Transcript Autism Research with Cheryl Dissanayake
Autism and the importance of understanding.
08 Aug 2008Olympian Physiotherapy with Mark Alexander, Transcript Olympian Physiotherapy with Mark Alexander
Mark talks about caring for athletes before flying to Beijing.
31 Jul 2008A talk with Tim Flannery, Transcript A talk with Tim Flannery
The environment and Australia's future.
23 Jul 2008Space Matters with Murray Parkinson, Transcript Space Matters with Murray Parkinson
Dr. Murray Parkinson of the Space Physics Group discusses the effects of space weather on Earth
30 Jun 2008A Talk with Jon Lee Anderson, Transcript A Talk with Jon Lee Anderson
International author, war and political correspondent Jon Lee Anderson talks to Assoc. Professor Nick Bisley
24 Jun 2008Zimbabwe Politics with David Dorward, Transcript Zimbabwe Politics with David Dorward
Robert Mugabe's despotic rule is plunging Zimbabwe deeper into crisis
23 Jun 2008Dental Health with Peter Wilson, Transcript Dental Health with Peter Wilson
Prof. Peter Wilson of La Trobe's Dental School discusses the challenges of bringing better dental care and services to Victoria
12 Jun 2008Work Balance with Donatella Cavagnoli, Transcript Work Balance with Donatella Cavagnoli
Donatella Cavagnoli of the Department of Economics and Finance discusses the issues of work life balance
23 May 2008Science Teaching with Vaughan Prain, Transcript Science Teaching with Vaughan Prain
Prof. Vaughan Prain discusses current approaches to developing deeper thinking in science in schools
14 May 2008Body Image with Sian McLean, Transcript Body Image with Sian McLean
Siân McLean discusses a healthy self opinion and La Trobe's 'Set Your Body Free Program'
07 May 2008Celebrity Culture with Christopher Scanlon, Transcript Celebrity Culture with Christopher Scanlon
Chris Scanlon explains why celebrities like Wayne Carey are just a product a sick culture
01 May 2008Sustainability Reporting with Carol Adams, Transcript Sustainability Reporting with Carol Adams
Prof. Adams explains why business must take environmental and sustainability concerns of staff and customers seriously
23 Apr 2008Water Trading with Lin Crase, Transcript Water Trading with Lin Crase
Dr Lin Crase talks about his new book on water policy and advocates some radical solutions to the problem