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A program for lifelong learners seeking to expand their general knowledge, the Wide Open Air Exchange is a place to meet people with fascinating vocations, interesting ideas and special interests.

Hosted by Christine Gallagher.

Wide Open Air Exchange CHRISTINE GALLAGHER

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A program for lifelong learners seeking to expand their general knowledge, the Wide Open Air Exchange is a place to meet people with fascinating vocations, interesting ideas and special interests.

Hosted by Christine Gallagher.

    Heart transplant specialist, Professor Peter Macdonald

    Heart transplant specialist, Professor Peter Macdonald

    Professor Peter Macdonald MBBS FRACP PHD MD FCSANZ is a world-leading cardiologist with a speciality in heart transplants who has made significant contributions to translational medical research including the "Heart in a Box" technology".

    • 1 hr
    Sharing a few things, 16th March 2024

    Sharing a few things, 16th March 2024

    Sharing music and film recommendations for St Patrick's Day, a podcast preview with cardiologist Professor Peter Macdonald, life news, and an invitation to support the Wide Open Air Exchange.

    • 17 min
    Basketball and the NBA, William Lyttle

    Basketball and the NBA, William Lyttle

    An introduction to the five player positions in basketball with reference to legendary NBA players along with an explanation of the NBA conference and division structures and historical rivalries. William Lyttle is a sports commentary enthusiast with a special interest in basketball. Will presents the Community Armchair sports segment on community radio station 2SER and co-hosts the Jnr & Snr: 2 Views podcast with his father.

    • 41 min
    Naomi Lewis, Homelessness NSW

    Naomi Lewis, Homelessness NSW

    A wide-ranging conversation about the problem of homelessness and the potential for Housing First policies and principles to lead on to greater economic empowerment.

    Naomi Lewis is Senior Project Officer, Together Home at Homelessness NSW and a former senior case manager for the Salvation Army.

    This episode includes a discussion of what it means to have an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, person-centred approach to social work.

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Generalist, Pauline Futeran

    Generalist, Pauline Futeran

    A discussion of what it can mean to be a generalist in your vocational life with Pauline Futeran whose skills and attributes have transferred across professions in different sectors and in various kinds of roles.

    This conversation includes a discussion of some of the problems with recruitment processes.

    • 42 min
    Christine Gallagher, Wide Open Air Exchange host

    Christine Gallagher, Wide Open Air Exchange host

    2SER's Danny Chifley is a special guest host this week turning the tables to interview me (Christine Gallagher) on my own program.

    The episode covers the origins of the Wide Open Air Exchange podcast and includes the story of when I visited the home of an Elvis tribute performer in Memphis to record an early episode of the podcast.

    This conversation comes as I commence in a PhD program doing doctoral research on socioeconomic identification in workplace diversity and inclusion plans.

    • 31 min

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