250 episodes

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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    • Society & Culture
    • 3.9 • 352 Ratings

Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.

    What will the Caitlin Clark effect mean for women's basketball in Australia?

    What will the Caitlin Clark effect mean for women's basketball in Australia?

    It’s an exciting time for college women’s basketball, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team explores what it means for women’s basketball locally.

    • 51 min
    Is it fair to blame baby boomers for society's woes?

    Is it fair to blame baby boomers for society's woes?

    Baby boomers often bear the brunt when issues of generational significance develop. But is that blame justifiable? 

    • 50 min
    How do we destigmatise schizophrenia?

    How do we destigmatise schizophrenia?

    In this edition of The Conversation Hour the team explore what needs to happen to prevent stigma and stereotyping around schizophrenia. 

    • 52 min
    Why is the onus still on women to keep themselves safe in public spaces?

    Why is the onus still on women to keep themselves safe in public spaces?

    There are calls for women to have the right to carry capsicum spray, but how to we move past band-aid solutions in preventing violence against women in public spaces?

    • 52 min
    What happens when you are diagnosed with a rare cancer?

    What happens when you are diagnosed with a rare cancer?

    Being diagnosed with any form of cancer is distressing – but what happens when that cancer is rare one?

    • 50 min
    What is the future of live music in Victoria?

    What is the future of live music in Victoria?

    From the rising cost of living to the impact of climate change, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk what needs to happen to keep music festivals and live music thriving.

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
352 Ratings

352 Ratings

Debbo18 ,

Great information

I think this is a really terrific show. Living in the city for many years - I love getting stories from the country as well as my own home town.

Eliza_1976 ,

So rural centric

Belongs on a regional station.

cc cobs ,

The Conversation Hour

I enjoy listening to the conversations about nature and the environment, however it is very annoying the way that the women talks over and cuts off the guests and her co-host.

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