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01/09/2009

Ross Fitzgerald on the dangers of drinking, and woodblock artist Cressida Campbell

Ross Fitzgerald hasn't touched alcohol for many years now. But it has been on his mind a lot recently, having co-written a fascinating account of alcohol in Australia. It's a relationship that's both lively and volatile. His new book is titled Under the Influence: a history of alcohol in Australia. Authors - Ross Fitzgerald and Trevor L. Jordan. Cressida Campbell is famous for her distinctive woodblock paintings and prints. The book that caused her so many sleepless nights (literally!) is simply titled The Woodblock Painting of Cressida Campbell. Broadcast date Tuesday 1st September 2009 To binge even more great episodes of the ‘Conversations podcast’ with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you’ll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, singers, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.
04/09/2009

Mia Freedman discusses the unglamorous reality of the magazine world

Broadcast date Friday 4th September 2009
30/07/2015

Middle East correspondent Martin Chulov reports from inside IS and Syria

Martin was awarded the 2015 Orwell Prize for his exceptional reportage as The Guardian's Middle East correspondent.
07/05/2015

David Christian's Big History approach to the story of our universe

Professor David Christian is from Macquarie University and he's been teaching a dynamic version of the history of humanity for 25 years.
15/09/2015

Steve Harris with the story of Tasmania's longest serving hangman

Solomon was transported from England in 1837 for the crime of counterfeiting.
02/06/2010

Julian Bickersteth on conserving Earth's most precious objects

Broadcast date: Tuesday 1 June 2010
24/08/2015

Dr Bryan Fry's venomous career

Bryan was four years old when he announced his intention to study venomous snakes when he grew up.
26/05/2010

Trevor Jackson explores the mighty depths of the ocean

Broadcast date: Wednesday 26 May 2010
03/04/2013

Journalist Anne Deveson: tackling taboos, understanding peace

Anne was raised in England at first, but was evacuated to the jungles of Malaya after the onset of war.
02/09/2010

Val McDermid and Jake Adelstein on writing crime

Broadcast date: Thursday 2 September 2010

To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you’ll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.