Ideas at the House

Western countries are seeing a resurgence in xenophobic populism, where national identities are constructed around fear of outsiders. In a world obsessed with borders, how do we define ourselves? Irish writer Fintan O'Toole, Goorie writer Melissa Lucashenko and American historian Deborah Lipstadt lead this essential panel discussion on the complex idea of national identity. Hosted by Edwina Throsby. Recorded at Antidote 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should journalists present the climate emergency? In this session from Antidote 2019, Kerry O'Brien hosts an exploration into the urgent ethics of climate journalism with Kyle Pope, Tim Flannery, Desi Anwar & Anna Rose. Session supported by Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Data is being used to influence elections and invade our privacy. In this episode of Ideas of the House, whistleblower Christopher Wylie and Russian investigative journalist Andrei Soldatov explain why this is one of the most important issues of our age. Hosted by Lenore Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calls are increasing for settlers in Australia to acknowledge and confront the ongoing fallout from our country's history. There's an urgent need for a national truth-telling process about the violence and dispossession upon which colonial Australia founded. In this episode of Ideas of the House, we bring you an important session from ANTIDOTE called Australian Genocide, featuring Larissa Behrendt, Nayuka Gorrie & Julie Gough in conversation.  Hosted by Rhoda Roberts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this live recording of The Sydney Morning Herald’s podcast, Please Explain, journalists David Crowe, Shane Wright and Jacqueline Maley and host Tory Maguire take a look at the first 100 days of the Morrison Government, and discuss what we can expect to see as the new PM really gets comfortable in Parliament house. Read more: https://www.smh.com.au/please-explain   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American journalist Michael Pollan is best-known for his food writing, but in the seven years since his last Sydney appearance his research has changed direction. His latest book, How to Change your Mind, investigates the use of psychedelics in the treatment of a range of issues and illnesses. He was in conversation with ABC broadcaster Dr Norman Swan on the Concert Hall stage. Show notes: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/backstage/talks-ideas/michael-pollan-psychedelics.html https://youtu.be/B7tbvzn9vOo   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ladies We Need to Talk tackles taboo yet essential topics for the thinking woman. In this live recording from All About Women 2018, host Yumi Stynes leads a discussion about the orgasm gap. Along with Dr Melissa Kang (aka Dolly Doctor), playwright Nakkiah Lui and sexologist Tanya Koens they ask two very important questions: why is there a gender gap when it comes to pleasure? And, how can we have more?   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women are far more likely to have their health concerns belittled by GPs, get diagnosed with anxiety more often than men, and can struggle to have their health concerns taken seriously. Debilitating diseases like endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome are shockingly under-diagnosed, and yet they affect the lives of millions of women.  This special live event of Guardian Australia's podcast Witch Hunt unpacks some of these crucial issues with hosts and journalists Melissa Davey and Gabrielle Jackson, plus a panel of experts featuring:  Dr Susan Evans, gynecologist, pain physician and founding member of the Pelvic Pain Foundation of AustraliaDr Hannah Dahlen, professor of Midwifery at University of Western Sydney Dr Megan Williams, head of Indigenous health discipline at University of Technology Sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the next few weeks on the podcast we're featuring live recordings of podcast events from All About Women festival. First up is The Cut On Tuesdays, a new podcast from Gimlet Media. Take a look at the evolution of women's media with host Molly Fischer, guests Sarah McVeigh, Clementine Ford and Nakkiah Lui.  Recorded live at All About Women 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During his 2014 visit to the Sydney Opera House Michael Pollan said “I write books about what I’m interested in”. And at that point, he was interested in food production, diet, and ways we eat. Now he’s turned his attention to a different type of edible, with his new book about psychedelics, and the effects they can have on depression, addiction, and on our very sense of self. Reacquaint yourself with this visionary thinker ahead of his return to Sydney Opera House on Saturday 20 July. Read more about Michael https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/backstage/talks-ideas/michael-pollan-psychedelics.html Get tickets here https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/ideas-and-talks/2019/michael-pollan.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.