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Updated 02/06/2025
Society & Culture

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Updated 02/06/2025
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Updated Apr 14

APR 14

Go On A Global Fungi Foray With Ecologist And Nature Photographer Dr Alison Pouliot

After an extended (reluctant, but necessary) hiatus Amy Mullins returns to the Triple R airwaves with long-time friend of the show and fungi expert Dr Alison Pouliot! She speaks about her two latest visually stunning books, Funga Obscura: Photo Journeys Among Fungi (NewSouth Publishing) – a book about fungi and the photography of fungi, and Mushroom Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Fungal Lives (University of Chicago Press). Enchantingly illustrated by Stuart Patience, Alison’s book takes us on a global tour of some highly peculiar and fascinating fungi across a 24-hour period. Amy’s current favourite; the Hairy Nuts Disco (Lanzia echinophila) lives in the spine of a chestnut and is based in Europe – take a look for yourself! Or go on a tour with Alison in person and attend one of her workshops, fungi forays, talks, and other events this autumn between April and June. Alison is a headline speaker at the fourth annual Moorabool Mushroom Festival in Bacchus Marsh, organised by MYCOmmunity, which takes place this weekend on April 18–19 2026. PS. A little note from me to say, thank you for your patience and kindness while I've been on leave and for all the generous messages of support and encouragement on the textline welcoming me back on air. Community radio, and specifically this show for me is about having independent, earnest, and stimulating conversations, with a foundational shared passion for beauty, critical-thinking, and justice. It's a listening, learning, and creative corner of the radio-verse for people who care. Much love back to all who listen xx

Apr 14

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49 min
09/23/2021

Science Communication Special

New research explains that cats are more stressed in new environments when their owners aren’t with them; Researchers have infused bacteria with silver to improve power efficiency in fuel cells; Scientists have discovered that galaxies can receive and exchange matter with their external environment, due to galactic winds created by stellar explosions. And the team examine pseudoscience, which has been around for many years, marketing claims to people with no scientific backing. This episode is a special hosted by science communication students, with regular presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, and Dr. Linden.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

09/23/2021

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49 min
07/01/2024

Spotlighting Kelly Reichardt (CERTAIN WOMEN, SHOWING UP)

This week in the studio, Jack Ralph and Kelsey Pettifer join Flick Ford in the 3RRR studio to delve into the subtle yet profound body of work created by Kelly Reichardt. They discuss films such as First Cow (2019), the political thriller Night Moves (2013), and Wendy and Lucy (2008). The conversation covers Reichardt's challenges in getting her films made, her resistance to mainstream conventions, and her ability to develop indie films with strong casts delivering natural performances. They also explore the recurring actors and the themes that weave through each of her films. The discussion features the 2016 film CERTAIN WOMEN, a triptych of stories centred on women leading local lives in middle America, based on the writing of Maile Meloy. The Guardian’s Wendy Ide describes Reichardt’s approach in Certain Women as going ‘beyond naturalism and landing somewhere between painful introversion and acute empathy.’They also touch on Reichardt's 2022 film SHOWING UP, which follows Portland-based sculptor Lizzy as she prepares for an upcoming show. The film is celebrated by die-hard Reichardt fans for its strong adherence to the director’s signature anti-dramatic style. Showing Up presents an artist working in real-time, without her process being filtered through a romanticised lens, resulting in a very grumpy yet authentic Michelle Williams comedy-drama.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/primal-screen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_screen_show/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/primal_screen

07/01/2024

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44 min
12/19/2023

Voice to Parliament: What Went Wrong?

Daniel James is joined by Yorta Yorta man Ian Hamm, who reflects on the failure of the Voice to Parliament referendum and what was a tumultuous year for First Nations communities.

12/19/2023

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43 min
07/07/2024

Digital Tai Chi, Parkinson’s Disease and Childhood Stuttering

Presenter Dr Shane brings the latest science news; Julia Zhu, a physiotherapist and PhD candidate in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne talks about how the traditional Chinese exercise of Tai Chi has shown great benefits for improving the symptoms of osteoarthritis when done in-person, and her research looks into the benefits of following it online; Chiara Pavan, who is currently a PhD candidate at the Florey Institute discusses the potential to use stem cells to replace damaged cells in Parkinson’s patients to alleviate symptoms; and Dr Georgie Johnson, Lecturer from the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Melbourne talks about childhood stuttering and its effects on mental health, and highlights an annual summer camp to connect young people who stutter and to improve their psychological health. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

07/07/2024

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53 min
08/14/2022

Professor Brett Sutton, Art Meets Science, and Saving Species

Professor Brett Sutton, Victorian Chief Health Officer, talks about his role, why and how he became involved in public health, and the best preventions against COVID; Artists Emme Orbach and Noah Spivak discuss their exhibition at the Counihan Gallery for National Science Week; and in weekly science news, the team discuss ideas assisting endangered species from extinction. With presenters Dr. Shane and Dr Euan. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

08/14/2022

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52 min
12/03/2024

Organoids, legumes and lambs

What’s the point of science if you can’t communicate what you’ve discovered? This week Dr Shane spends time with four of Australia’s FameLab finalists: early career scientists who present their original findings with just 3 minutes (and a prop)! Dr Clair Richards from the University of Technology Sydney expands on her work on preeclampsia and growing placental organoids, so that research can be conducted without further risk to mothers or their babies. Murdoch University animal production scientist, Georgia Welsh discusses her work on winter lambing management by providing different feed and shelter options. Auriane Drack, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne and Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, shares her work navigating the complexities of treating heart disease. Finally, FameLab 2024 winner and PhD candidate Johannes Debler from Curtin University and the Centre for Crop and Disease Management discusses the arms-race between fungus and many of the legumes that are critical part of our agriculture. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

12/03/2024

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49 min
11/17/2020

Family Matters Report 2020 and Racism in the Workplace

Sue-Anne Hunter, Chair of Family Matters, talks about 'The Family Matters Report 2020' findings of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children taken away from their families at alarming rates; and Lisa Annese CEO, Diversity Council Australia, speaks about the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australian workplaces. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

11/17/2020

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36 min
08/14/2024

Woo Woo by Ella Baxter

Mel speaks to the author of 'Woo Woo', a feminist thriller about making art, online performance, and voyeurism.

08/14/2024

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39 min
09/27/2021

Women and Power

Presenter Flick Ford, guest film critic Lisa Kovacevic, and writer and academic Dr Tresa Leclerc, spotlight women and power on screens, including an interview with Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion, the showrunners of BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOUR, and reviews of BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOUR (2021) and I MAY DESTROY YOU (2020). Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_screen_show/Twitter: https://twitter.com/primal_screen

09/27/2021

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51 min

Talks and interviews from across the station.