The Conversation Hour
Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.
Latest episodes
Sep 5, 2024 • 50min
Are we developing a resistance to antibiotics?
There is growing concern that excessive prescription of these drugs could be making us resistant to their benefits.
Sep 4, 2024 • 52min
Victoria’s video game music industry
The Conversation Hour team explores how these musicians make it in the gaming business.
Sep 3, 2024 • 53min
Do we take grandparents for granted?
Becoming a grandparent can be an exciting new phase of life, but it can also come with unwanted pressure.
Sep 2, 2024 • 51min
Should cemeteries be for the living as well as the dead?
What should a cemetery look like, and what should they be used for? Is it disrespectful to use them for recreation? Would it be alright to support biodiversity by planting native plants?
Aug 30, 2024 • 51min
Is crowd behaviour at sporting events improving?
Bad behaviour in sporting crowds takes many forms: racist sexist or homophobic slurs, swearing, booing, even throwing punches or bottles.From the grassroots to elite sport, why does being in the crowd bring out the worst in some of us?
Aug 29, 2024 • 52min
What does an athlete look like anyway?
Is there an expectation that people need to be a certain shape to do certain sports?
Aug 28, 2024 • 54min
Film and TV production in Melbourne and Victoria
How healthy is the local film and television industry? Do you still have to move overseas to have a viable career?
Aug 27, 2024 • 44min
Is online shopping losing its appeal?
Is the online shopping trend cooling? We loved it during lockdown, but are we still buying online?
Aug 26, 2024 • 53min
From cannabis gummies to chocolate shrooms, what's the deal with microdosing?
Exploring the issues that affect all Victorians.
Aug 23, 2024 • 53min
What's your station like? Could it be better?
With railway stations in the news as Sydney opens some new ones and Melbourne wonders how long it will take to travel between Parkville and Arden, The Conversation Hour team asks about your station.
