The Conversation Hour

ABC
  • 3.5 (8)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Daily

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

  1. 15h ago

    Students across Australia protest against One Nation and Pauline Hanson

    Protest organiser Felix Hughes and the Longitudinal Head of Growing Up in Australia, Kirsten Campbell, discuss ways in which young people today are engaging in politics.  Following yesterday’s chat to provide free third spaces for young people, we catch up on the community pressure to stall the sale of Brunswick’s community centre Don Bosco.  And a new Neighbourhood Watch report on the importance of knowing thy neighbour.

  2. 1d ago

    WA trials mass AI surveillance to prevent crime, will Victoria follow suit

    We speak to Associate Professor Jake Goldenfein about the accuracy of AI facial recognition. And personal injury Lawyer Nick Mann offers a legal perspective on the Geelong concussion contract.

  3. 2d ago

    The Census: why everyone should be counted

    We talk about the hidden and ongoing costs of childhood cancer with Redkite CEO Monique Keighery, and mother of two Samantha Leffler, whose 1-year-old daughter Florence was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour. Liz Allen takes your Census questions and shares her personal connection to the Census, why she became a Demographer and why she believes every Australian should be counted. And Paul Simon’s Graceland celebrates its 40th Anniversary. We take a look back at the joy and controversy surrounding its release and the legacy that lives on with Sisonke Msimang.

  4. 3d ago

    Joel Bowden on the AFL concussion scandal

    Former AFL player Joel Bowden brings a human perspective to the Geelong concussion saga.

  5. 6d ago

    Understanding the repercussions of the Geelong concussion deal

    In this edition of The Conversation Hour we continue to discuss the Geelong concussion deal and ask what the AFL and Players Association should be doing in response. Also in this edition, improving fatigue warnings for new parents. Plus a new theatre production delves into Melbourne's night life.

  6. Aug 6

    AFL club makes player liable for concussion risk

    A Victorian AFL club has reportedly made a secret deal where a player was made liable for their own concussion risk. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask what the AFL should be doing to prevent this happening again. Also in this edition, how dental health impacts self esteem, has gambling reform become to hard? Plus, FIFA backs Infantino after failed plans for partial sale.

  7. Aug 5

    The pressure on boys and men meet body image ideals

    Yesterday on the Conversation Hour we discussed whether it is ok to comment on someone's looks. In this edition we look at the pressures that men and boys face in maintaining body image ideals. Also in this episode, concerns about how carry on luggage costs will impact people living with a disability, the latest on IBAC, plus as British 90s trip hop outfit Massive Attack tour Australia we give you a refresher on their cannon of work.

  8. Aug 4

    Is it ever ok to comment on how someone looks?

    There has been much media scrutiny around Ariana Grande's weight and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore is it ever ok to make a comment on another's physical appearance. Also in this edition, aged care affordability, claims of historic sexual abuse at a Melbourne alternative school. And why the indoor cats are doing ok.

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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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  • Creator
    ABC
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.6K
  • Rating
    Clean
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