Ideas at the House

2020 was a chaotic and transformative year. Beginning with the catastrophic bushfires that incinerated any last doubts around the impacts of climate change, to international fury at structural and violent racism, and then on top of everything else, the devastation of a global pandemic that completely collapsed economies, relationships, and social norms.  But destruction and uncertainty present an opportunity to radically change the way we think, and this panel, called “Resetting the World”, was a discussion about what we want to rebuild from the wreckage. It’s hosted by journalist and broadcaster Tom Tilley.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's rare that a debut novel makes the sort of impact of Kiley Reid's book Such a Fun Age, which has quickly become a favourite of book clubs world wide, has been the subject of much talk and debate, and was longlisted for the Booker Prize. But it's also rare that a novel encapsulates the big themes of our times as perfectly as this one does.  In this session, Kiley is joined by journalist and television presenter Jan Fran for a discussion about privilege, class and race, in a world that is never black and white.  Thumbnail image by Daniel Boud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 will likely be viewed by future historians as a watershed in US history. The coronavirus crisis, the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the deeply polarised Presidential election campaign have all laid bare inequalities and dysfunction in health, social security, and law enforcement systems. But with disruption and chaos comes space for renewal, reform, and change. How has a world-leader found itself in this desperate state, what is the historical and cultural background that we need to make sense of it all, and what is next for the USA? Historian, academic and New Yorker staff writer, Jill Lepore, joins New York Times Australian bureau chief Damien Cave for a discussion that attempts to anchor this cultural moment in historical context, explore deeper meanings of current events, and ask: does the fight for racial equality, eradication of police violence, and reform of unjust systems truly mean the end of America as we know it? This electric post-election session recorded at Antidote 2020 examines what might well be a new world order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re launching our new season of the podcast “it’s a long story”, where you can go deep with iconic writer Zadie Smith, Cantopop superstar and human rights activist Denise Ho, Miles Franklin winner Melissa Lukashenko, and loads more. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncover fascinating stories of the Opera House’s rich cultural heritage and design legacy in our new podcast series exploring the building as a work of art, the artwork within it, as well as the decade of renewal and how we are transforming our icon for the 21st century and future generations. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  sydneyoperahouse.com/digital/podcasts/house-stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darcey Steinke was furious nobody warned her about the true experience of menopause. Hear this raw, honest and intelligent exploration of the prejudice and power in this significant time in women's lives. Hosted by Jane Caro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be beautiful - and how can we change our own definitions? Join writers Bri Lee & Carly Findlay OAM on a deep dive into how we think about appearance, beauty and the female body. Hosted by Flex Mami Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1970s, a group of women decamped to Amazon Acres in northern NSW, with a policy of no men, no meat, no machines. Far away from the male gaze, safe from assault and harassers, they created a separate space for women. They were part of a global trend where women around the world were creating their own, idealistic societies.  Join panelists Amber Jackson, Kerryn Higgs & Sophie Robinson and host Fenella Souter for a glimpse into a sequestered world and learn about the politics and vision that created it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess Hill and Sanam Maher, expert journalists on gendered abuse, come together in a cross cultural discussion about the universal emergency of violence against women. Hosted by Gina Rushton, as part of All About Women 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tea Uglow is the Creative Director of Google Creative Lab. Her work focuses on pushing boundaries in global tech and creative industries. She is also a trans woman. So what does it mean to fight for representation in an industry dominated by white men? What are the false binaries we assume about the skills of men and women? And how can we transcend tokenism in the search for a truly diverse workplace? Don't miss this brilliant event on true intersectionality in the tech world.  Hosted by Maddison Counaughton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.