The Policy Shop
Politics & Society
Podcast
Fighting for recognition
What are the best legal avenues for moving beyond rhetoric about Indigenous self-determination, to genuine action and empowerment?
Sciences & Technology
Podcast
How does gender diversity improve science?
Men continue to outnumber women in science, technology, engineering and maths professions; what has been the effect of this predominantly male lens?
Education
Podcast
Academic freedom & free speech in Universities
Professor Adrienne Stone and John Roskam debate the freedom to offend, the nature of expertise and the state of academic freedom in Australia and around the world
Politics & Society
Podcast
A new model for public policy?
Examining Nicholas Gruen’s proposal for an Evaluator General to ensure policy is genuinely evidence-based
Politics & Society
Podcast
Is democracy dying before our eyes?
Yascha Mounk considers what the international rise of populism means for the future democracy, and how we can save it
Politics & Society
Podcast
Does Australia have a gambling problem?
Australia is the world’s most prolific gambling nation
Politics & Society
Podcast
Why we shouldn’t fear old age
As many of us look forward to living a healthy life for longer, Martha Nussbaum and Saul Levmore say it’s time to think differently about ageing
Sciences & Technology
Podcast
Is any job safe from the march of the machines?
Richard Susskind argues professions are a relic from print-based society, and white collars workers like lawyers, consultants and accountants need to brace for change
Politics & Society
Podcast
The problem with being young in India
India has the world’s largest youth population but over 30 per cent of 15 - 29 year olds are unemployed, presenting a huge challenge