The Conversation Hour

It was a big night in Frankston last night as the Melbourne born Chicago Bulls player subbed in at a local A-grade competition in Frankston last night, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk the significance of the appearance with Melbourne's basketball community. Also in this edition, how much can Victoria's new chief police commissioner Mike Bush change the culture, what are the best looks at this year's Met Gala and why are some elite athletes been warned against having one night stands.

New research reveals that children are disproportionately represented in e-scooter deaths, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the risks e-scooters pose to young people and what needs to happen to keep kids safe on the roads. We also look at just how significant influences where in determining the election result. Plus, we look at just how unusual it is to have temperatures in the mid 20s in May.

As Gen Z are said to embrace the 'joy of missing out' aka JOMO — where does that leave Melbourne's nightlife? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask just how significant the generational shift is in how young people socialise. We also look at the social impacts of Married at First Sight and celebrate the talk toilets of Victoria.

If you are breastfeeding and a sports fan — have you stopped going to live sporting events because it is just too hard? In this edition of The Conversation we look at some research from Deakin that reveals the extent of just how challenging attending sporting events can be for new families. We also talk jobs of the future and why eco-protestors are sending their clothes back to the shops they bought them from.

Faced with a parental dilemma, you may have found yourself asking what would parenting author and educator Maggie Dent do. In this edition of The Conversation Hour Maggie Dent talks parenting in the social media age and why she takes issue with the term toxic masculinity. We also look at what it would mean for participation if period products were made free at all sporting facilities and what it takes to get a tier two sport into the Olympics.

There were chaotic scenes in Melbourne over the weekend as protesters clashed on a range of issues. So, what does it mean to protest effectively and is the cause getting lost amid the chaos? Also in this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at the recent success of the screen industry in Victoria and celebrate a win for Women's basketball.

A new survey of dentists has revealed that there is significant support for dental to be included in Medicare, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the report findings and look at just how much people are falling behind with their dental checks. Also, surveys by ABC NEWS and the Royal Australian College of GPs show only a small proportion of doctors believe they could bulk-bill more patients, despite government commitments incentivising it. Plus we get all the latest from Bells Beach and learn about a resource for motorcyclists to assess the safety of their gear.

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the impact of role models in guiding, influencing and inspiring who we are and our social values. 

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we delve into the legacy of Pope Francis and reflect on his work in changing the Catholic Church for women.Also in this edition, what impact could climate change have on blood donations and are employers changing their attitudes towards employees working from home.

As Dutton launched his election policy on reducing crime today , in this edition of the Conversation Hour, we look at how social media is changing when politicians campaign. We also look at the issue of what happens to your data when you recycle your tech plus, we look at TikTok's cookie challenge and what it tells us about our children's propensity to share.