The Conversation Hour

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.

As issues around housing and cost of living relief dominate the headlines in the lead up to the election, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how much foreign policy will influence the way people vote. Plus, we look at how video games lure young people into gambling via video games and as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival draws to a close we look at what it takes to crack it in comedy

The Coalition has labelled Labor's promise to wipe 20 per cent off HECS debt if it's re-elected elitist and unfair. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore who should be picking up the tab for tertiary study.We also talk travel discuss why some are hesitating to travel to the US and look at one of the ways some online forums might be effectively nudging individuals away form it.

Housing has been in the spotlight with Labour and the coalition launching their housing polices over the weekend to help new home buyers get into the market — but some say renters have been overlooked in all the new policy announcements — so what could and should a Federal Government be doing by way of improving the lives of renters?We also talk tax policy, the call for free school lunches and how virtual reality is being used to train first responders to birth emergencies.

Labor and the Coalition launched new housing policies over the weekend including a pledge from Anthony Albanese for $10bn to build up to 100, 000 new homes for first home buyers. But it begs the question, but some say there is a gap in both policies with neither of the parties doing enough to bolster the workforce to build the new residential properties. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss if more needs to be done to attract and retain workers in building and construction industry,Also in this edition, we talk what is the best way to engage young people in maths, how to prevent access to harmful video games plus how patients can navigate IVF extras .

A Monash IVF mix-up that saw a woman give birth to stranger's baby after the wrong embryo was used could potentially lead to a legal landmark case. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the legal and ethical complexities around the case. Also, is it ever ok to compliment someone on their appearance,  if so, what are there d's and don'ts, and is it generally better to err towards don't? Plus, we look at the importance of swimming pools to local communities.

As the Night Cat in Fitzroy faces closure if they can't afford to upgrade their sound system to avoid breaching noise level limits, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at what it means to co-exist with noise and why some noises are more annoying than others. We also talk motor cycle safety, off the back of ABS stats that reveal that motorcyclists are over-represented in road deaths. We also discuss whether complementary therapies should be included in private health insurance.

Pat McGorry, a psychiatrist and former Australian of the Year, advocates for stricter regulation of ADHD diagnoses, addressing concerns about rising rates and potential commercial influences. Alan Pearce, a seasoned neuroscientist and concussion researcher, joins the discussion on sports-related concussions, emphasized by a young cricketer's retirement due to persistent symptoms. They tackle the complexities of ADHD diagnoses, including misuse of medications, societal pressures, and the urgent need for better mental health services, especially for marginalized communities.