

The Conversation Hour
ABC listen
Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 52min
Should kids be exposed to bad news?
It's never been easier for children to access news, which can mean exposure to devastating events such as natural disaster, conflict and disease in real time.

Oct 8, 2024 • 52min
Who wins when it comes to dynamic ticket pricing?
With the growing use of dynamic ticketing, or in demand pricing as it's also known, we take a deep dive into the trend.

Oct 4, 2024 • 50min
Is freedom from bullying a human right?
Some advocates are calling for stronger terminology to re-classify bullying as a form of violence to capture the harm it causes.

Oct 3, 2024 • 51min
What makes a cold case run hot?
A crucial cog in cracking any cold case is forensic science and investigation.

Oct 2, 2024 • 51min
Is new car technology a force for good?
Some experts are warning that the integration of data into our cars is allowing manufacturers to demand too much personal information from car owners.

Oct 1, 2024 • 51min
How do we create a sustainable water future?
From water licensing, to drought resilience and everyday access, how our water supply is controlled is an issue that affects everyone.

Sep 30, 2024 • 49min
How can we help endangered species?
Across the country, remarkable efforts are ongoing to protect at-risk species.

Sep 26, 2024 • 52min
A Parkinson's diagnosis can come sooner than you think
When Rebekah Lowe first searched for answers to a strange tremor in her foot, she dismissed the most common result: Parkinson's disease.

Sep 24, 2024 • 48min
Is your local council important to you?
Close to 50 candidates have been elected unopposed to Victoria councils.

Sep 23, 2024 • 52min
What makes a good public park?
Nick Reece has pledged to to deliver an extra 10 new parks across the City of Melbourne if he's re-elected as Melbourne’s lord mayor next month.