The Conversation Hour

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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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Have we forgotten how to behave at the theatre?

You may have seen the video of actor Rosamund Pike reprimanding an audience member for texting during a piece of theatre. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what considerate theatre behaviour should look like and just how much mobile phones are impacting our manners. Also in this edition, we cross the MCG ahead of Neale Daniher's state funeral, talk the popularity of bird watching plus, ask are people still playing squash?

52 Min.
vor 1 Tag

How much does social class determine who you vote for?

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the connection between social class and the way we vote , and whether politicians have misunderstood the so called working class. Also in this edition, new research into the mental health of renters, declining rates of young people having the HPV vaccine. Plus, a stoush in the magic community over the exclusion of a robot magician from The Magic Circle club.

49 Min.
vor 2 Tagen

Remembering Richard Scolyer

Former Australian of the Year and leading melanoma researcher and pathologist , Professor Richard Scolyer, has died aged 59. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we pay tribute to him and also reflect on what it is to live with a life threatening illness. Plus, later in the program combating marine trafficking, a guide to understanding the 'beautiful game' and we catch up with botanist Tim Entwisle who has been made an Officer of the Order of Australia.

50 Min.
vor 5 Tagen

Are female voters moving to the far-right?

Recent polling has indicated that Pauline Hanson is the most popular party leader among women voters, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore whether women voting for the far-right is part of a broader global trend. Also in this edition, staying safe in the snow, why park rangers are taking industrial action. Plus, do you keep a journal?

51 Min.
vor 6 Tagen

Is it good that house prices are dropping?

In this edition of The Conversation Hour independent economist Saul Eslake joins Mary Gearin to chat about how the recent drop in house prices could mark a shift towards seeing housing as a basic human right, over an investment opportunity. Also in this episode, should Victoria follow the NSW government's medicinal cannabis driving reforms? Plus, a fashion runway with a difference.

49 Min.
3. Juni

Is alcohol delivery reform in Victoria actually working?

The effectiveness of recent reforms aimed to reduce harm from alcohol delivery services has been subject to a new study from Monash University and Turning Point. The report found that four in ten Victorians surveyed had received an alcohol delivery while intoxicated, despite the reforms prohibiting delivering to consumers who are intoxicated or appear intoxicated. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore the report findings and also discuss the impact of on delivery drivers, who now face the pressures of having to assess whether the customer is intoxicated and whether they need to withhold the order. Also in this edition, philosopher Peter Singer on effective altruism. And later in the hour will cricket be privatised?

50 Min.
2. Juni

On getting students to complete year 12

Recent data indicates that almost 20 per cent of Australian students don't finish school, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore how schools are best placed to retain students. Also in this edition, tax tips with the ATO, the return of Serena Williams, birthdays in the age of social media and could Australia's scam prevention program be improved?

50 Min.
1. Juni

Is it ok to take your kid on holiday during the school semester?

New figures have indicated that Victorian students are missing more than seven million days of classes each year in part due to parents taking them on holiday. In this edition of The Conversation we look at just how prevalent this is becoming and why some parents opt to travel during the semester. Also in this edition, will we see the rise of progressive populism in Australia?Plus why Melbourne loves to wear black.

51 Min.

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