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In his new book, George Monbiot says the trend towards neoliberalism began in the 1930s, and has so dominated the political narrative that its now seen as the natural way of things. So as the far-right once again marches to power, is this moment a political tipping point in the direction of fascism? And can this be reversed before the planet reaches its own ecological tipping point? 

Guardian columnist and author, George Monbiot. His new book The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism (& How It Came to Control Your Life) is co-authored with filmmaker Peter Hutchison and published by Penguin Australia. 

How should we consider the the work of celebrated French artist Paul Gaugin in 2024, in the light of accusations of sexual predation of young women and colonial exploitation and appropriation. A new book attempts to "rescue Gaugin's art from the artist himself".

Guest: Anthropologist Nicholas Thomas, author of Gaugin in Polynesia (Bloomsbury)

Geoffrey Watson SC had high hopes for the National Anti-Corruption Commission, but when their first decision was not to proceeed with an investigation into possible corruption in relation to the Robodebt disaster, he was more than just disappointed.

Guest: Geoffrey Watson SC, Director of The Centre for Public Integrity 

Literary historian Jonathan Schroeder has unearthed a rare and remarkable story written in 1855 by John S. Jacobs about his fight for freedom from slavery and his fierce denunciation of the American laws that allowed it.

President Biden has got the approval from the UN Security Council for a three stage peace deal, but can he get Israel and Hamas on board? Bruce Shapiro on the latest from America.

Guest: Bruce Shapiro, contributing editor with The Nation magazine; Executive Director of the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma at Columbia University. 

Kay Kinane was a school-teacher from Perth who went on to become Deputy Director of the ABC’s Education Department in the 1960s – the first woman to hold such a position. And she did it with cheek, determination, and a remarkable eye on the future of broadcasting.