Professor Andrea Carson: Facebook, Falsehoods and the Cost of Misinformation

Sally Nicholes examines proposals to redefine sex in the Sex Discrimination Act, the case supporters make for sex-based protections and concerns that changing the law could alter existing protections for women, trans and intersex people. Guests: Sally Nicholes, founder and Principal at Nicholes Fa…

Eliza Shephard explores the thrill and freedom of premiering Joe Chindamo’s new flute concerto written especially for her, and how her playful approach to performance is pushing classical music beyond its traditional boundaries. Guest: Eliza Shephard, award-winning flautist and Melbourne Symphony …

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores why dinner parties and spontaneous visits are disappearing, from cost and exhaustion to social media perfection and digital entertainment, and whether lowering our expectations could help bring informal friendship back into our homes. Guest: Dr Lauren …

Dr Mia Cobb explains why humping often has more to do with excitement, play or stress than sex or dominance, and what we should actually do when our dog chooses another dog, a cushion or someone’s leg. Guest: Dr Mia Cobb, Chaser Innovation Research Fellow (Canine Welfare Science) at the University…