Tim Winton, a four-time Miles Franklin Award winner and celebrated Australian author, shares insights on his latest novel, Juice. He delves into the profound connection between his writing and the Australian landscape, tackling themes of environmental degradation and activism. The conversation touches on the challenges of addressing tough subjects in literature and the balance of individualism versus community. Winton also explores the emotional aspects of writing within the climate crisis, blending hope with realism while celebrating human goodness and collective creativity.

Tim Winton, renowned Australian writer and climate activist, discusses topics such as toxic masculinity, fossil fuel sponsorship of the arts, and the preservation of Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef. They explore the influence of Australia's colonial past and capitalist fixation on its progression. The podcast also touches on the need to protect sacred places and highlights the ongoing fight to conserve Ningaloo Reef.