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A current affairs program produced at Triple R in Melbourne, Australia. Exploring domestic issues in a global context, The Grapevine features interviews with those in the know, providing insights into our politics, cities, rights, cultures and the environment. Hosted by Kulja Coulston and Dylan Bird.

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Dylan and Kulja are joined by regular guest Cam Walker to unpack the Victorian Government putting an end to VicForests ahead of a native logging ban and what it means for the state’s ecological health, as well as new data from the World Meteorological Organisation on the relationship between climate change and weather following Australia’s hottest recorded summer.

Kieren Pender, Senior Lawyer for the Human Rights Law Centre, discusses the organisation establishing Australia’s first dedicated legal service for whistleblowers and the concern about the lack of protections currently available for whistleblowers in the country.

Bundjalung and Kullilli journalist Daniel Browning goes into his reflection published in Overland ahead of his essay collection Close to the Subject: Collected Works, which explores his decades-long career with the ABC, his responsibility as a storyteller, and the difficult experiences faced along the way.

Plus, Ruth Jeanes, Professor at Monash University, looks at what’s behind the increased participation in informal sport.

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For their special Radiothon edition of the show, Dylan and Kulja are joined by regular guest Dave Nichols who gives a history lesson on the longevity of Triple R and his own decades-long involvement at the station. Grapevine regular and Victorian State Correspondent for The Guardian, Benita Kolovos, chats about her community radio roots and reporting on state politics and government accountability.

Plus, Ben Harrington and Dan Morganti, current and former podcast editors for The Grapevine, get into working on the show and their involvement across the station, and regular guest Jeff Sparrow reports live from a strike for better working conditions for university staff at Melbourne Uni to chat about people power and the community spirit.

And finally, musician Emma Russack reflects on how her career has intersected with the station.

Dylan and Kulja sit down with Indy Johar, architect and founder of London-based Dark Matter Labs, who unpacks the thinking behind the organisation’s way of approaching global challenges and crises ahead of his keynote at Now or Never 2023.

Louise Milligan, award-winning investigative journalist, chats about what went into her investigation on the silence about homosexuality in the AFL for ABC's Four Corners, amid queer sexuality in sport being spotlighted and celebrated by the Women’s World Cup.

Plus, Dr Rod Davies, convener and lecturer at Monash University, gets into the calls to address the inequity in payment for session musicians in Australia, and why the country is lagging behind the rest of the world on the issue.

Dylan and Kulja are joined by Prof. John Woinarski, Professor at Charles Darwin University and Biodiversity Council member, who discusses the crisis facing Australian animal and plant species in light of reporting from a journal article in Science that the country’s biodiversity loss is among the worst in the world.

Also on the show, Journalist Peter Mares drops in to break down the state of the Federal Government's parent migration scheme and its challenges – as investigated in his analysis for the Scanlon Federation.

Plus, Naarm/Melbourne based writer and editor Savannah Hollis gets into the troubling implications for the Australian publishing industry following the merging of the last two major book printing companies in the country, explored in her article for Overland.

Dylan and Kulja are joined by regular guest Cam Walker who shares his thoughts on Victoria’s ban on new gas connections and its implications for emissions, as well recent concerns about the Great Barrier Reef and Antarctic Sea.

Kate Colvin, CEO of Homelessness Australia, unpacks the organisation’s new report confirming that Australia is in its worst housing crisis in living memory.

Graeme Turner, Emeritus Professor at the University of Queensland, discusses the socio-political issues tackled in his new book The Shrinking Nation: how we got here and what can be done about it.

Plus, Danny Jeffcote, Outreach Cluster Leader at coheatlh, discusses Victoria decriminalising public drunkenness and cohealth’s involvement in the state’s first sobering up centre.

Dylan and Kulja sit down with David Manne, Executive Director of Refugee Legal, who unpacks the state of Australia’s offshore detention regime following reporting from 9 News about dealings between the Department of Home Affairs and Pacific Island politicians.

Judith Brett, emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University, discusses her essay for The Monthly covering the PwC controversy and the Australian Public Service’s continued reliance on the ‘Big Four’ consultancy firms.

Todung Mulya Lubis, lawyer and human rights activist, gets into the issues investigated in his new book War and Corruption: An Indonesian experience.

Plus, Cameron Hurst, Co-Founder & Co-Editor of The Paris End - a new Melbourne arts and culture newsletter and where it fits within the current Melbourne media landscape.

On the final episode of The Grapevine for 2022, Kulja and Dylan explore the Victorian state election results with George Megalogenis; Writer and director for film and theatre, Kaylene Tan and the State Library Victoria's new CEO Paul Duldig discuss White Magic, a new research project as part of the SLV's 2023 Fellowships; and Petra Stock returns with some odd Freedom Of Information requests and funny files.

The Grapevine will return on January 30, 2023.

Kulja and Dylan return to The Grapevine to chat with Jeff Sparrow about the challenges facing universities in regards to the use of AI by university students; Stephen Mayne discusses Victoria's use of the Group Voting Ticket system and preferential voting in the upcoming state election; and Dr Tanya Russell, Senior Research Fellow at James Cook University explains what we can do to minimise mosquitoes in the home and protect ourselves against mosquito-borne diseases.

Kulja and Dylan explore the Brazilian election with Dr Deborah Barros Leal Farias, Senior Lecturer at UNSW's School of Social Sciences; Cam Walker covers the global climate talks at COP27; and Kharen Harper - the artistic director of independent theatre company Somebody's Daughter discusses their new podcast about lives and experiences of women in prison.

Kulja and Dylan talk with Emma Sherry, Professor and Co-director of the Sport Innovation Research Group at Swinburne University of Technology about the new report 'Out of Bounds: Coal, gas and oil sponsorship of Australian sports'; Spokesperson for Police Accountability Project, Ilo DIaz presents new research into lowered trust in the community towards vic police; and Dave Nichols discusses 50 years of South Parkville being declared a heritage precinct.

On this episode of The Grapevine; Kulja and Dylan are joined by Grapevine regular Giles Parkinson from Renew Economy to chat all things energy policy in both the upcoming Victorian state election and this week's Federal Budget; and Dr Marika Sosnowski, research fellow with the German Institute for Global Area Studies explores 'What's Going on in Syria'.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dylan and Kulja talk with Professor Clinton Fernandes about his new book Sub-Imperial Power: Australia in the International Arena; David Manne of Refugee Legal discusses refugees in Australia and those fleeing Ukraine; and Swinburne Uni's Professor Wendy Stone explores the impact of soaring rental prices in Melbourne.

On this week's episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan talk to Climate 200's Simon Holmes à Court about his new essay The Big Teal; The Grapevine's regular, Jeff Sparrow, explores the Russian-Ukraine war and escalating threat of Russia's use of nuclear weapons; and Victorian State Correspondent for The Guardian, Benita Kolovos, discusses the Essendon CEO saga in the context of the upcoming Victorian State Election.

Kulja rejoins Dylan on The Grapevine to discuss the rise of fascist politician Giorgia Meloni in Italy and the modern European far-right movement with PHD Researcher Sofia Ammassari, Kristine Ziwica talks about her book Leaning Out - A Fairer Future for Women at Work in Australia and Independent MP for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel explores the push for an inquiry into media diversity.

Kulja is away again this week, while Dylan talks infrastructure and planning with Dave Nichols in the lead up to the State Election. Uluru Youth Dialogue Co-Chair, Bridget Cama discusses the History Is Calling education campaign on voice to parliament. Chair of the VLRC, the Honourable Tony North QC, reviews the findings and recommendations from the Victorian Law Reform Commission's final report into stalking and Andreea S. Claude, Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Waikato, New Zealand explores the Plain Language bill and plans to improve Government and Public Sector communications.

Dylan flies solo this week while Kulja is away. Sumeyya Llanbey discusses her Dan Andrews Biography, Deputy Vice-Chancellor UNSW, Professor George Williams talks about the call for reforms to regulate truth in political advertising and Dr Raul Sanches-Urribarri, Senior Lecturer in Crime, Justice and Legal Studies at LaTrobe University explores the failed referendum in Chile, a progressive wave in South America and the upcoming elections in Brazil.

Dylan flies solo this week while Kulja is away. Sumeyya Llanbey discusses her Dan Andrews Biography, Deputy Vice-Chancellor UNSW, Professor George Williams talks about the call for reforms to regulate truth in political advertising and Dr Raul Sanches-Urribarri, Senior Lecturer in Crime, Justice and Legal Studies at LaTrobe University explores the failed referendum in Chile, a progressive wave in South America and the upcoming elections in Brazil.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan discuss the Wellbeing Agenda with VCOSS CEO, Emma King, in regards to policy for housing, homelessness and the rising cost of living. Jeff Sparrow explores what it could mean for an Australian Republic following the death of Queen Elizabeth, Author and Journalist Melissa Roberts talks about the new book Through Her Eyes, which details the work of female foreign correspondents on the front line.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan discuss the Wellbeing Agenda with VCOSS CEO, Emma King, in regards to policy for housing, homelessness and the rising cost of living. Jeff Sparrow explores what it could mean for an Australian Republic following the death of Queen Elizabeth, Author and Journalist Melissa Roberts talks about the new book Through Her Eyes, which details the work of female foreign correspondents on the front line.

On this episode of The Grapevine Kulja and Dylan talk to Siobhan McHugh, Honorary Associate Professor, University of Sydney, about the ethics of true crime podcasting following the guilty verdict of Chris Dawson. Regular guest on The Grapevine, Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth discusses new environmental regulations along with electric vehicles, building codes and biodiversity markets. Music Victoria Board Member, Nkechi Anele, covers a new white paper outlining the Priorities for the Victorian Music Industry.

On this episode of The Grapevine Kulja and Dylan talk to Siobhan McHugh, Honorary Associate Professor, University of Sydney, about the ethics of true crime podcasting following the guilty verdict of Chris Dawson. Regular guest on The Grapevine, Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth discusses new environmental regulations along with electric vehicles, building codes and biodiversity markets. Music Victoria Board Member, Nkechi Anele, covers a new white paper outlining the Priorities for the Victorian Music Industry.

Dylan is back this week and joins Kulja to discuss the upcoming State Election with Benita Kolovos, VIctorian State Correspondent for Guardian Australia; Regular guest on The Grapevine, FOI Correspondent Petra Stock reports on her findings into what happened with the proposed Uber Air launch; Housing activist and scholar, Dr David Kelly talks about The Forum for Dwelling Justice.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja flies solo with Dylan away for the week. She discusses new environmental and clean energy action with Giles Parkinson, Editor of Renew Economy; Stephanie Convery, Inequality Reporter for The Guardian reports on the rising cost of Medicare, Bulk-billing in critical condition and how these changes are impacting those most vulnerable; Executive Director of Refugee Legal, David Manne talks on the Refugee reform agenda.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan are joined by Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth to discuss the adequacy of the new Labor government's 43 percent emissions reduction target.

And, investigative journalist with The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Nick Mckenzie, to break down IBAC's revelations of branch stacking in the Victorian State Labor Party.

Then, lawyer with Maurice and Blackburn, Patrick Turner, gets on the line to discuss employees rights as the government urges people to work from home in the absence of health mandates.

This week on The Grapevine things get international.

Crikey's Amber Shchultz talks about her reporting on the Ukraine War - particularly around foreign fighters who've accused Ukraine of corruption and mismanagement. Nicole Curato talks about her essay in the latest edition of Foreign Affairs which is all about the return to power of the Marcos Family dynasty in The Philippines.

Plus, chats with Professor Charl Rhodes on his new book Woke Capitalism: How Corporate Morality is Sabotaging Democracy; and Richard Swain, Indigenous Ambassador with the Invasive Species Council talks about his role in film Where The Water Starts screening as part of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival..

with presenter Dylan Bird, hosting solo this week. Kulja will be back next week!

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Inala Cooper, director of Murrup Barak, The Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development at Melbourne Uni, to talk about her essay for the National Interest Marrul: Aboriginal Identity and The Fight For Rights.

And executive director at Refugee Legal, David Manne, steps into the studio to talk about the new Federal Government's refugee policy which could mean reforms to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Legal representatives for refugees and asylum seekers have identified the tribunal as a deeply problematic system, with appeals to protection visa refusals blowing out to up to three years.

On this episode of the Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies, Hugh White, to talk about Australia's America-centric approach to strategic policy in the Indo-pacific. Prof White explores the high stakes geo-politics of the Pacific in the latest edition of The Quarterly Essay, Sleepwalk to War: Australia's Unthinking Alliance with America.

And Guardian Australia’s Victorian state correspondent, Benita Kolovos, calls in to discuss the mass resignation of senior ministers in the Victorian Government and what it means for November's state election.

Petra Stock provides a progress update on her Freedom of Information research and reporting. Petra digs into the details of remote learning and teaching environments during the pandemic.

VCOSS CEO Emma King breaks down the 5.2 minimum wage rise in the context of Australia's housing and cost of living crisis.

Renew Economy’s Giles Peterson explains the unprecedented decision by the Australian Energy Market Operator – taking control of the direction of Australia’s power supply away from the private sector.

With presenter Kulja Coulston.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dylan gets on the line with the CEO of the Grattan Institute, Danielle Wood, to discuss the gender balance in parliament as the newly elected Labor Government installs record numbers of women to the Cabinet.

Then, as Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong jet all over the Pacific in the first days of governance, Director of the ANU Pacific Institute Dr George Carter helps analyse what the impact of the new federal government might be for Australia’s relationship with the Pacific.

And Political editor at Crikey, Bernard Keane, breaks down Labor's position on press freedom and whether the new government will halt the prosecution of Bernard Collaery, resist Julian Assange's extradition to the US and legislate for stronger whistleblower protections.

And to play us out, Baxter Dury had a chat with Dylan on his way to perform at RISING Festival.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with First People’s Assembly of Victoria co-chair, Marcus Stewart for an update on all things Vic Treaty. A Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation, Stewart gives his thoughts on the election of a federal government ostensibly committed to holding a referendum towards achieving the Treaty from the Heart this term.

Plus Grapevine regular, author, and journalist Jeff Sparrow, calls in to break down the first week of the new Labor government and author and editor Jennifer Mills unpacks unfair labour practices in the arts sector post-pandemic, and talks about what the Albanese government's approach to this issue might look like.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with journalist and author George Megalogenis to break down the outcome of this historic election which saw independents topple traditionally safe Liberal seats.

Then, Researcher and Policy Analyst with Migration Council Australia and an expert on Turkish democracy, Dr Tezcan Gümüş, gets on the mic to talk about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan opposing a bid by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. Dr Gümüş analyses the moves of these countries through the lens of the unfolding situation in Ukraine which prompted the traditionally neutral Nordic countries into geo-political action.

And Dylan chats with Scottish duo Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton of Arab Strap fame. After a 16 year hiatus, they return with their album 'As Days Get Dark', which they will be performing at the RISING Festival on June 3.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Council to Homeless Persons chief executive, Jenny Smith, to discuss the funding cuts to the From Homelessness to a Home initiative in the Victorian state budget and what that means for homelessness state wide.

Then, writer and academic, Dr Adrian De Leon, calls in to talk about the outcome of the Philippines' presidential election and what it means for the nations' democracy. The son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos is positioned to become the country's next president, with his running mate, Sara Duterte, the daughter of current President Rodrigo Duterte, also set to win the vice presidency by a landslide.

And the duo behind Melbourne dance house outfit Shouse, Jack Madin and Ed Service, step into the studio ahead of their Melbourne Music Week Extras performance at Melbourne Museum on May 21. They reflect on the experience of their 2017 track 'Love Tonight' becoming a global mega hit during the pandemic, and talk about their future plans.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert to discuss her resilience and courage in the face of her wrongful 804 days of incarceration in Iran's most notorious prison after being accused of espionage.

Then, Cam Walker from Friends of The Earth calls in to discuss federal election commitments from candidates. Walker predicts that the 2022 federal election would be a "climate election", and although it hasn't so far been a hot topic of debate by the fourth week he says the policies are there, albeit hidden.

And Benita Kolovos, Guardian Australia's Victorian state correspondent gives her analysis of the Victorian state budget in context of both the upcoming federal election and the November state election.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Walkley award winning journalist and author Jeff Sparrow to break down the geopolitical maneuvering between China and Australia in the Pacific region ahead of the federal election.

Then, CEO of Inclusive Australia Andrea Pearmen calls in to talk about their latest report that asks the question, "how inclusive is Australia?".

And will Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter really be the boon to free speech that his supporters contend? Executive Director of Digital Rights Watch James Clark joins the crew in the studio to talk about the implications of a billionaire owning "the digital town square".

On this episode of the Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with urban planning guru Dave Nichols to discuss the Montague St Bridge and it's calamitous history.

Then, author and journalism academic Andrea Carson breaks through the political spin, campaign lies and misinfomation of the federal election, and discusses the efficacy of political journalism in the current climate. Prof Carson is one of the panelists on a new podcast through The Conversation, ‘Below the Line’.

And Dr Anouk Ride calls in to discuss the tensions between Australia, China and the Solomon Islands and the country's attempt to move away from militarisation and focus on diplomacy.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with journalist and author, George Megalogenis to shed some light on the federal budget in the context of the current state of the economy and Australia's reliance on WA's mineral trade with China.

And then author and journalist Margaret Simons callsin to discuss the role that Independent candidates mayplay in the imminent federal election. Simmons explores the influence of the cross-bench in detail in her piece in The Monthly, 'Independants and the balance of power'.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja gets on the line with executive director of Refugee Legal, David Manne, to talk about the Federal Government finally accepting New Zealand's offer for resettling refugees and asylum seekers after nine years of offshore detention. Manne explains where things are currently at with the deal and what a new government should focus on if elected.

And Transport and Cities Program Director at the Grattan Institute, Marion Terril, calls in to discuss how “pork-barrelling politicians are wasting taxpayers’ money”, which the think tank breaks down in their new report, Roundabouts, overpasses, and carparks: Hauling the federal government back to its proper role in transport projects.

Then, Saudi Arabian activist, exile and cyber security expert, Manal al-Sharif, gets on the line to talk about how technology can be used to control populations and curtail their rights.

Presenter Dylan Bird is joined by Walkley Award winning journalist Jeff Sparrow to discuss whether battling back-to-back natural disasters is distracting Australians from fighting the climate crisis which he explores in his column in The Guardian.

Then, PhD candidate at Melbourne Graduate School of Education Alicia Flynn and climate youth activist Varsha Yajman explain the Australian Journal of Environmental Education special issue, which Flynn co-edited, on the impact that the school strikes had on climate politics and education in Australia.

Financier Satyajit Das talks about his new essay Fortune’s Fool: Australia’s Choices. Das looks at the fundamental issues facing Australia, leaving no stone unturned in his analysis of our economic and institutional woes.

And animal law expert Katy Barnett phones in to talk about the philosophy and practice of animal-related law that her new book, Guilty Pigs: The Weird and Wonderful History of Animal Law that she co-authored with Jeremy Gans explores.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan are joined on the line by CEO of VCOSS, Emma King, to discuss how the State government has backflipped on a proposed levy on property development that would be used to fund social housing.

They also talk with former secondary school principal Chris Bonnor about the book he co-authored with Tom Greenwell, Waiting for Gonski: How Australia failed its schools. The authors explore the growing correlation between social disadvantage and educational under-achievment, and look at some possible solutions to this worsening problem.

Then, senior researcher and writer for the Institute for Local Self Reliance, Ron Knox, gets on the air to break down the acquisition of Bandcamp by Epic Games and what that could mean for the “noble and sometimes successful attempt at recreating the brick and mortar record store online”.

Kulja and Dylan are joined by urban planning expert Dave Nichols, who delves into the significance of the names of places, the convoluted origin of the name of Melbourne, and the truth behind the English lord that is the city’s namesake.

AFLW player Libby Birch discusses the opportunity for the inequality in AFLW player wages to be addressed when the current AFLW collective bargaining agreement expires in October; Former Greens senator Scott Ludlam talks about how corporate interest has undermined democracy all over the world, and how new research from the Australian Democracy Network has analysed how state capture operates in Australia; And the king of the sticks Jim White calls in to talk about his new outfit Springtime with Gareth Liddiard from The Drones and Chris Abrahams from The Necks. White talks about their upcoming EP, and their upcoming shows as they hit the road around Australia.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Cam Walker to discuss Origin’s early closure of Australia’s largest coal fired power plant, Eraring in NSW which will now close in 2025.

Then, journalist and co-founder of Declassified Australia, Anthony Lowenstein, calls in to break down Australian corporate exploitation in Afghanistan, ‘Mystery surrounds how an Australian mining company sought access to Afghanistan’s 3-trillion treasure house of untapped minerals’.

And author Ed Coper talks about his book Facts & Other Lies: Welcome to the Disinformation Age and outlines some tips on how to combat misinformation, conspiracy theories and practicing good social media hygiene.

Finally, founder of Tibi Access, Dina Bassile, discusses improving accessibility in the live music scene for people with disabilities, and their upcoming gig ‘Groove Tunes’ at the Corner Hotel on Saturday March 19.

On this episode of The Grapevine Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Walkley award winning journalist and author Jeff Sparrow to break down Defence Minister Peter Dutton’s anti-China rhetoric in the context of Russia’s threats to invade Ukraine and how this aggressively hawkish national security stance may impact the Coalition at the election.

Then, Hannah McLeay from Greenpeace Australia dials in to talk about the launch of the Green Electricity Guide, which is designed to help Australian’s make a difference when it comes to climate change through the choice of their energy provider. McLeary talks through how power suppliers are ranked, gives an overview of ‘green power’, and provides an update on where green power is at the moment in the wake of Powershop’s sale to Shell.

And with sport back on the courts, Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr Ryan Storr about the project he co-founded, ‘Rainbow Roadmap’. Launched by Proud2Play, this project is a sector-wide initiative in partnership with VicSport to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion across sport and recreation in the state.

The Grapevine is back for 2022! For their first show of the year, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with author and journalist Elle Hardy to discuss her new book Beyond Belief - How Pentacostal Christianity is taking over the World which is out now via Newsouth Books. Hardy exposes the Pentecostal agenda: not just saving souls but transforming societies and controlling politics.

Then, research fellow from RMIT’s school of design, Jordan Lacey, calls in to talk about The Sonic Gathering Space a sound design installation in the CBD set up to work out how people’s moods are changed by a city’s ambience. You can sit amongst plants taken from four of Victoria’s national parks and listen to the ambient sounds of those parks.

And Aleasha McCallion from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute, gets on the horn to discuss the pollution created by the pandemic that her article in The Conversation explores, Have you stopped using reusable fabric masks? Here’s how to cut down waste without compromising your health.

On the final episode of The Grapevine for 2021, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Melbourne author and broadcaster Tony Wilson for the fifth, and very prestigious, Speakolies awards! They analyse and break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the most iconic speeches of the year that Tony has curated on his website speakola, and discuss the art of oration.

Thank you to the listeners and the subscribers for making this year possible, we couldn’t do this without your support.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja gets on the line with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth to talk about some of the biggest moments in climate politics in 2021. Walker discusses Labour’s new climate policies, including their announcement that they would increase emissions reduction targets if elected.

Plus, Dr Catherine Williams, research director at the Centre for Public Integrity calls in to talk about what the updates and amendments to the Victorian Pandemic Bill mean.

And correspondent-at-large for Crikey, Guy Rundle, phones in to talk about his new book, ‘Between the Last Oasis and the next Mirage: Writing on Australia’, where he breaks down some of the most iconic moments in Australian Politics in the 2010’s.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with constitutional law expert, Associate Professor Luke Beck from the faculty of law at Monash University, to discuss the Federal Government’s third draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill. Prof Beck breaks down what’s in the bill, how it impacts state and federal powers, and what it could mean for the LGBTQI+ community.

And a new report has found climate activists are being institutionally suppressed. Senior lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, Yusur Al-Azzawi, joins the grapevine to chat about the new report she co-authored with Greenpeace and the Environmental Defenders Office, Global Warning: the threat to climate defenders in Australia, outlining how Australian governments are deterring climate action.

Then, Karen Ellis from Mend It Australia calls in to provide an update on the repairer's rights movement following an announcement from Apple that the tech company would provide spare parts for some products so customers can repair them.

On this episode of The Grapevine, as the COP26 climate summit wraps up, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Walkley Award winning journalist, author and regular voice on The Grapevine, Jeff Sparrow, to break down the influence of corporations at the negotiations, along with accusations of greenwashing. Sparrow has a new book out; Crimes Against Nature: Capitalism and Global Heating, exploring the private sector’s role in driving climate change.

Then, expert in gender-based violence, Professor Angela Tafe from La Trobe Uni calls in to discuss women’s safety on public transport. A major collaborative project between La Trobe, Monash & RMIT called Tram Lab, has been undertaken to develop new “toolkits” to help improve women’s safety on public transport.

And as COVID disaster payments are set to end next week, CEO of the Victorian Council of Social Services, Emma King, phones in to talk about the challenges facing people who’ve lost work and will have to pursue Job Seeker as underemployment and unemployment rates continue to increase.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with the Australian Workers’ Union National Secretary, Daniel Walton, to discuss the historic win for fruit workers – who have been historically exploited by the agricultural industry – securing a minimum casual rate of pay.

Then, journalist Sean Kelly calls in to talk about his new book, The Game: A Portrait of Scott Morrison. Kelly exposes Morrison’s approach to politics as a game that is his to win, and how the Australian people are the ultimate losers. Kelly’s book is out now via Black Inc.

And Sam Floreani, program lead at Digital Rights Watch phones in to break down Facebook’s re-branding to the new company name 'Meta' and its interest in being a key architect in the evolution of "The Metaverse” online. Floreani analyses what it is, and what’s the tech giant’s agenda behind this marketing move.

Content Warning: This episode touches on some sensitive topics including sexual violence (segment discussing sexual assault at the 36:38 mark and ending at 59:30 if you’d prefer to skip this). If anything you hear is distressing please reach out to someone who can help keep you safe. Or remember you can call 1800respect on 1800 737 732.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dylan gets on the line with Associate Professor William Partlett at Melbourne Uni’s Law School, to discuss his article in The Conversation about the Victorian Government’s new pandemic management bill, and the apparent lack of parliamentary oversight of the powers granted under the proposed law.

Then, writer and journalist Aarti Betigeri calls in to discuss her article that appeared in the October Edition of Australian Foreign Affairs, ‘India Rising? Asia’s Huge Question’. Betigeri’s article, ‘New wave: Australia’s nation-changing Indian diaspora’, explores the fast-growing Indian-Australian community and its potential to reshape Australia’s ties to India.

And Lawyer and Writer Michael Bradley phones in to talk about his new essay for In The National Interest, ‘System Failure, The Silencing of Rape Survivors’. Bradley explores the systematic failure of the legal system to represent survivors of sexual abuse, and just how much pain a survivor must go through in the pursuit of justice.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja gets on the line with ecologist and historian Benjamin Gray to talk all about his new book Extinct: Artistic Impressions of our Lost Wildlife. Grey captures 39 unique Australian species that have been lost forever or are close to extinction.

Then, Dylan speaks with singer and songwriter of Parquet Courts, Austin Brown, about the band’s new album Sympathy For Life. Dylan and Austin discuss Parquet Court’s connection to the Melbourne music scene and their plans for their new record.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Walkley Award winning journalist and author, Jeff Sparrow, to talk about the current state of accountability for corrupt politicians and why Australia doesn’t already have a federal corruption watchdog, as state investigators IBAC and ICAC scrutinise both major parties in NSW and Victoria.

Then, emergency specialist who works across a number of Melbourne hospitals, Dr Stephan Parnis, calls in to break down what’s been going on inside Victorian hospitals during the pandemic, the demands placed on health care workers, and what opening up the state could mean for the Victorian healthcare system.

And Vice President of the Afghan Australian Development Organisation & owner of Afghan Gallery Restaurant, Homaira Mershedi, gives an insight into the situation of newly arrived Afghan refugees in Melbourne, relief and support efforts that are ongoing, and how people can help.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Dr Saul Griffith, founder of the Rewiring Australia & Rewiring America, to discuss the benefits of a net-zero emission economy. Dr Griffith breaks down the findings of the new report ‘Castles & Cars, savings in the suburbs through electrifying everything’ that details how Australian households could save up to $5000 on their bills through complete electrification.

Then, regular guest on The Grapevine, Associate Professor of Urban planning at Melbourne University, Dr Dave Nichols, calls in to talk about Melbourne opening up and what our city will look like after COVID.

And Victoria State Library Exhibition Curator, Linda Short, phones in to talk about the online exhibition ‘Changing Face of Victoria’ that among many things, details the history and evolution of coffee culture in Melbourne.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with author, journalist and research, Dr SueletteDreyfusto discuss the newly released feature by Yahoo!News outlining a CIA plot to capture or assassinate Julian Assange. Assange is still being detained in London waiting to see if he will be extradited to the US to face charges of espionage.

Then, Cam Walker, campaigns director Friends of the Earth calls in to discuss Australia’s climate policy considering the upcoming COP26 climate talks, whether Scott Morrison will even turn up and the likelihood of the Coalition signing on for net-zero emissions by 2050.

And Jack Latimore, The Age’s new Indigenous Affairs journalist breaks down his role at the masthead, the difference between writing for Blak media and mainstream media, and the experience of reporting on First Nations issues in Australia.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dylan gets on the line with associate professor of history at Monash University, Julie Kalman, to talk about the book she co-authored, ‘Smuggled; an illegal history of Journeys to Australia’.

Then, lawyer, activist, and chair of Digital Rights Watch, Lizzie O’Shea, calls in to discuss the News Media Bargaining Code in light of Facebook refusing to play ball with SBS & The Conversation in their recent negotiations over use of content on the social media platform.

And as restrictions ease, what’s happening with Melbourne’s live music scene? Musician Clare Bowditch phones in to discuss her calls for better planning to get live music up and running once vaccination targets are met.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Dave Sweeney from the Australian Conservation Foundation to break down what Australia’s new nuclear submarine deal means for the future of the Australian energy sector, Australia's relationship with its Pacific neighbours and with other global powers.

Then, journalist George Megalogenis discusses Victoria’s roadmap out of lockdown, vaccination targets – and the consequences of getting it wrong. Megalogenis touches on the state of the federations, in light of apparent disparity in economic conditions and vaccine distribution.

And Farmers for Climate Action member, Alisdair Tulloch, calls in to talk about how the Australian agricultural sector could hit net zero emissions by 2040, and what support is needed to achieve this target.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Walkley Award winning author and journalist, Jeff Sparrow, to break down the High Court’s ruling that found Australian media outlets are responsible for defamatory comments left on their social media platforms.

Then, the worst is yet to come for Australian universities following last year’s 6 percent drop in revenue across the tertiary sector, Peter Hurley from the Mitchell Institute, calls in to talk about the fall out, and what these dire straits mean for Australian universities.

And founder & facilitator of the Raise Our Voice Australia, Ashleigh Streeter-Jones, to discuss the campaign that’s providing a voice for young Australians to have their statements read out in Parliament by MPs – and how to get involved.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Executive Director of Grata Fund, Isabelle Reinecke, to discuss the Coalition Government unlawfully blocking FOI requests and its impact on democracy in Australia.

Then, contributing editor of Inside Story, Peter Mares, discusses his piece ‘A Line in the water’, reflecting on the anniversary of the Tampa incident in 2001. Mares talks about the Australian Government’s treatment of asylum seekers, how the 9/11 attacks influenced immigration detention policy and the Afghanistan war.

And Adam Grubb, permaculture editor and author of the ‘The Weed Forager’s Handbook’, calls in to talk about his new book ‘Let’s Eat Weeds!’ a kids guide to foraging.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Shamsiya Hussainpoor, an Afghan from the Hazra community, to discuss those left behind at the mercy of the Taliban back in Kabul. Hussainpoor talks about her story that was published on the ABC, what she fears will happen next.

Then, Executive Director at Refugee Legal, David Manne, calls in to analyse the Australian Government’s response to the situation in Afghanistan. Manne talks about the support and support and opportunities available for Afghans in Australia – and what their futures look like.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with PhD candidate at Melbourne Uni’s Law School, Elizabeth Hicks, and Greg Dore, infectious disease physician and epidemiologist at UNSW’s Kirby Institute, to discuss the epidemiological and policy challenges of bringing Australians returning from international travel.

Then in the wake of the IPPC report on the impact of 1.5 degrees of global warming, Editor of Renew Economy, Giles Parkinson, calls in to talk about economic solutions to the threat of climate change as the Tomago Aluminium smelter announces it intends to be fully renewable by 2030.

And following Sky News Australia’s one week account ban from YouTube, freelance journalist, author and journalism academic, Margaret Simons, breaks down her article for Inside Story, ‘Is Sky News taking Australia by Storm?’.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth to discuss his new report ‘An Icon at Risk: Current and Emerging threats to the Victorian High Country’, which explores the threat of climate change to Snow Gums, and other Australian flora. Walker discusses these threats in the context of the findings of the IPCC report into climate change released this week.

Then, CEO of VACCA and Joint Council member of the Coalition of Peaks, Muriel Bamblett, calls in to talk about their calls for the Queensland and Western Australian state governments to launch their own reparations and compensation programs for survivors of the stolen generation.

And Directors, John Harvey & Rhian Skirving, phone in to talk about their new documentary, ‘Off Country’ that’s screening as part of the Melbourne International Film Festival. The doco explores the problems around 3000 indigenous teenagers face when attending boarding schools like navigating exams, social dramas, and being isolated from their culture, families and communities.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Walkley Award winning writer and broadcaster, Jeff Sparrow, to talk about the recent anti-lockdown protests across the country in response to covid-19 restrictions – who are they? And what’s spurring them on?

Then, managing solicitor for crime at North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency, Beth Wild, calls in to breakdown the latest on Don Dale, the notorious youth prison in Darwin was set to close, but is now expanding as youth detainee numbers rise. Wild also updates us on the landmark class action lawsuit that has just been settled where the mother sued the Northern Territory Government for the mistreatment of her son which saw a $35 million dollar settlement.

On this episode of The Grapevine, is Crown Casino too big to fail? Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Associate Professor Charles Livingstone from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University to discuss the most recent developments of the Crown Royal Commission.

Then, as the 2021 Olympics kicks off, regular guest Associate Professor of urban planning at Melbourne University, Dave Nichols, calls in to discuss the impact of the Games on host cities and the incredibly expensive wastage of Olympic architecture once the Olympic villages and other temporary infrastructure falls into disuse.

And Executive Director of Digital Rights Watch, Lucie Krahulcova, calls in to break down the revelations around Pegasus Spyware, a malicious software being used by governments around the world to spy on journalists, activists, and private citizens.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan are joined by CEO of VCOSS Emma King to discuss the ad campaign ‘Let's get back to the good things’ that encourages vaccination in the community and analyses the efficacy of the Government's messaging.

Then, Guy Morton, one of the founders of Voices of Kooyong, a group seeking better political representation for their community, calls in to discuss their independent candidacy, what they’re doing in the lead-up to the election, and the issues their group is focused on.

And Canberra Writer Theodore Ell gets on the line to talk about his essay ‘Facades of Lebanon’ published in the latest issue of Australian Book Review which won the Fifteenth Calibre Essay Prize. Ell’s essay discusses his experiences in Lebanon witnessing political revolution, the pandemic, and an extraordinary explosion in Beirut that sent shockwaves around the world.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with AFL diversity consultant Rana Hussain, to talk about the significance of sport in Australia, and how it transcends the game into all areas of culture. Hussain and other experts will be discussing this and more at the long awaited Broadly Speaking event ‘Ahead of the Game, Sport, Storytelling and Symbolism at the Wheeler Centre’.

Then, Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth calls in to discuss the Federal Court's decision regarding the climate litigation brought forth against the Commonwealth by a group of students. Walker discusses the leadership change of the Nationals Party and what it means for the LaTrobe Valley and the politics that will determine what happens moving forward.

And Professor Anne Bardoel from Swinburne University calls in to discuss the retirement of the five-day work week as countries overseas trail a four-day week, the shift towards working from home, and hybrid work arrangements.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dylan is joined on the line by journalist and researcher for Human Rights Watch, Sophie McNeill, to discuss the findings of their new report into Chinese government surveillance of pro-democracy students from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong in Australian universities. The report finds that students and faculty have been targeted with intimidation and harassment after expressing pro-democracy sentiments.

And as Australian vaccination continues to crawl ahead at a snail pace, author and journalist, George Megalogenis, calls in to talk about his new Quarterly Essay, ‘Exit Strategies: Politics After The Pandemic’. Megalogenis discusses our current political circumstances, the future role of government, and asks “where to from here?”

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan are joined on the line by Nick Blandford, Gippsland farmer and member of Farmers for Climate Action, who also sits on Victoria’s Young Farmer’s Advisory Council. Blanford discusses climate attitudes in regional areas and the bush.

Then, Executive Director of Digital Rights Watch, Lucie Krahulcova, calls in to talk about their new project Rebalance the Internet Economy to discuss problems with the current media bargaining legislation, especially from a local lens and upcoming Melbourne events in the works from their outfit.

And following the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission’s report into Victorian prisons which found evidence of corruption and violence against inmates, Andreea Lachsz, head of policy, communications and strategy at Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) breaks down how ill-treatment of Indigenous Australians thrives in the private prison system, and their urgent calls for prison reform.

As Australia closes its embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Walkley Award winning writer and broadcaster Jeff Sparrow to discuss Australia’s military legacy in Afghanistan and what it says about conduct in future conflicts.

Then, human rights lawyer and Executive Director of Refugee Legal, David Manne, calls in to break down what’s happening with the Murugappan family and discuss Australia's asylum seeker regime.

And Karen Ellis, co-founder of Mend It, Australia, a group advocating the right to repair gadgets and appliances, talks about the Productivity Commission’s plan to recommend that manufacturers should provide consumers and repairers access to spare parts.

On this episode of The Grapvine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) CEO, Emma King, to discuss the current state of Victoria’s social services as the sector struggles to meet demand. King explains VCOSS’s advocacy for a targeted wage subsidy for workers left without hours during the most recent lockdown.

Then, award-winning journalist and author, Trevor Watson, calls in for the 32-year anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre to discuss his coverage of the event as an ABC correspondent in 1989, and the current climate of reporting on China. Watson has co-edited The Beijing Bureau, which brings together 25 essays of Australian correspondents reporting on the rise of China.

And Peter Job talks about his new book A Narrative of Denial: Australia and the Indonesian Violation of East Timor, which describes how the Whitlam and Fraser governments “used the guise of national interest to forge a false account of the Indonesian invasion of East Timor”. Peter Job was involved in the East Timor support movement during the Indonesian occupation, including working on the radio link to Fretilin in 1978, and has a PhD in International and Political Studies from the University of New South Wales.

With Samoa in political deadlock since its elections last month, Lefaoali'i Dion Enari, PhD candidate at Bond University exploring Indigenous and diasporic culture, gets on the line with Dylan and Kulja to break down the political situation in Samoa. The incumbent caretaker Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi from the Human Rights Protection Party has been accused of attempting to retain power from the majority FAST party, which was expected to form a new government under Prime Minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa, who won the election by one seat.

Then, Chairperson of the Lowitja Institute, advocate for the health of Australia’s First Peoples’ and Alyawarre woman, Aunty Pat Anderson AO, calls in to discuss the Uluru statement from The Heart, which won the Sydney Peace Prize.

And, as “dissident shareholders” capture a third seat on ExxonMobil’s board of directors and courts around the world rule for climate action, Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth breaks down these historic cases and events, and what they mean for addressing climate change.

On this episode of The Grapevine Kulja and Dylan are joined in the studio by Education Policy Fellow at the Mitchell Institute, Peter Hurley, to talk about the recovery of Australian Universities. With the opening of international borders at least a year away, will the tertiary education sector recover to its pre-pandemic levels? Hurley’s piece, ‘As hopes of international students’ return fade’, in The Conversation discusses the economic fallout of keeping the borders closed to international students.

Then, as Australia leads up to Reconciliation week, Muriel Bamblett, CEO of VACCA steps into the station to break down the State budget and its impact on First Nations youth and childcare. Bamblett discusses what real reconciliation would look like in Victoria and the ongoing treaty negotiations between First Nations leaders and government.

And, after 11 days of conflict, a cease fire between Israel and Palestine has been called. Molecular geneticist at the University of Sydney, and Palestinian Rights and Community Advocate Fahad Ali gets on the line to describe his experience watching the conflict over the last few weeks, its impact on the Palestinian community and give an update of the latest information concerning the cease fire. Ali discusses how reporting of the plight of Palestinians has been obscured by a particular “framing” and the notable silence from Canberra regarding the conflict.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja talks to the ABC’s International Affairs Analyst, Stan Grant, about his experience as a foreign correspondent in Hong Kong and Beijing over the last 10 years. They discuss The Beijing Bureau, a new book Grant contributed to that documents the stories of 25 journalists reporting on China from the 1970s to the present day – including a reflection on the first Aboriginal delegation to China.

Then, Walkley-Award winning writer, editor and broadcaster Jeff Sparrow gets on the line to discuss the ongoing oppression of Palestine by Israel and the resulting humanitarian crisis. Sparrow, alongside almost 600 other journalists and members of the media signed an open letter addressed to editors and publishers saying, “do better on Palestine”. Kulja and Sparrow discuss Israel’s bombing of the Gaza Strip, the war crimes taking place and the human rights violations perpetrated against Palestinians.

And Dean Lombard, policy and research manager at Renew, a non-profit advocating and enabling households to live sustainably, breaks down the disparity between the Federal Government’s “gas-led recovery”, and the Victorian State Government’s initiatives to phase out fossil fuels, including gas, to effectively halving emissions in the state by 2050.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan are joined in the Triple R performance space by former Greens Senator for WA, Scott Ludlam, to discuss his new book Full Circle: A search for the world that comes next. Ludlam explains how humanity got to the Anthropocene, an era of irreversible climate change and ecological collapse, and the corrupt political, corporate and financial systems that brought 99 percent of the world population to labouring for the wealth of the 1 percent and the extinction of the species.

This is the first time The Grapevine has been on screen, and you can watch back HERE.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Crikey reporter, Charlie Lewis, to talk all about the Tasmanian State election. Lewis gives his on-the-ground updates of the evolving situation of the incumbent Liberal Party’s struggle to gain a majority in the lower house and discusses the potential fall-out if the government fails to do so.

And, in the wake of Richard Flanagan’s reporting into Tasmanian Salmon, what seafood is actually sustainable and ethical that we can consider eating? Adrian Meder, Sustainable Seafood Program Manager for The Australian Marine Conservation Society, discusses the fallout of Flanagan’s revelations, what truly is “sustainable” when it comes to seafood and how consumers can find reliable information on how to shop ethically.

Then, Dr Nicole Kalms, co-director of Monash Uni XYX Lab explains the YourGround project, an interactive map to help make public spaces more inclusive and safe for women and gender-diverse Victorians through crowdsourcing community experiences.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan are joined by Grapevine regular guest Dave Nichols and co-editor Sophie Perillo for a special longform conversation about their new book Urban Australia and Post Punk: Exploring Dogs in Space.

A study of an influential music and the cultural scene that existed in Melbourne during the late 1970s and 80s, the release features contributions from music academics, urban planners, and cultural historians

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dylan flies solo and gets on the line with Walkley-Award winning writer, editor and broadcaster, Jeff Sparrow, to discuss the Biden administration’s decision to pull out of Afghanistan and Australia following suit. Sparrow reflects on the lack of discourse in Australia joining the NATO allies in Afghanistan and on our part in the 20-year-long 'forever war'.

Then, as 36,000 Australians remain stranded overseas a year on from the initial international travel ban, PHD Candidate at Melbourne Uni's Melbourne Law School, Elizabeth Hicks, calls in to talk about her policy brief on repatriation of those stranded Australians and her recommendations to expand and improve on Australia’s quarantine system.

And cultural historian Luke Stegemann chats about his new book Amnesia Road, Landscape, violence and memory, an exploration and contrast of the historic violence in rural areas of Australia and Spain.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with former chief scientist of Australia, Dr Alan Finkel AO, to discuss the challenges facing Australia reaching carbon neutral and to unpack the comprehensive roadmap he laid out in the Quarterly Essay ‘Getting To Zero, Australia’s Energy Transition’.

Then, Crickey’s politics editor, Bernard Keane, wades through the muck seeping out of Canberra to talk about their new series ‘The Dirty Country’, reporting on corruption in Australia and within Australian politics.

And Associate Professor Leach Ruppanner from Melbourne University explains new research into the experience of women in local government highlighting that toxic workplace culture is not isolated to Canberra, and ‘Just like Federal MPs, women in local government cop it all’.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dave Wells, CEO of Reclink, a charity that funds a variety of community recreation groups, gets on the line to discuss some of the plans and projects to support disadvantaged members of the community across Australia in 2021.

And Dave Nichols returns to break down the contention between the Albert Park residents and the local school students accessing public parkland and discusses the general aversion to students in public urban spaces.

Then, Misha Ketchell, editor for The Conversation phones in for the 10-year anniversary of the publication. Ketchell talks about the impact of The Conversation over the last decade, and the success of the publication globally.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Cam Walker, campaign organiser at Friends of The Earth to discuss the world-first trail of using Latrobe Valley coal to produce hydrogen for export to Japan. Walker unpacks the latest energy sector announcements, including Energy Australia’s decision to close the Yallourn power plant early, following the Hazelwood station’s decommissioning.

Then, editor at Croaky and freelance journalist Jennifer Doggett explains the systematic problems within the Australian health system that may obstruct the covid-19 vaccine rollout.

And historian Graham Willett describes the findings of the new report from The Australian Queer Archives on the history of the LGBTIQ+ community in Victoria. Willet was the project manager of the report, which identified 100 places, objects, and collections that have special meaning to Victoria’s contemporary queer communities.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja is joined by special guest co-host Judith Peppard for an International Women's Day edition of the program. They get on the line with Australian Council of Trade Unions President Michele O’Neil intersection of IWD and Labour day in 2021.

O’Neil discusses the disparity between the value of industries comprising mostly women in the Australian economy, and the inequality still present in the labour market and tax system – issues only exacerbated by the pandemic.

Then, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Melbourne Martha Hickey talks about her essay ‘Flesh After Fifty’ which was the genis for the exhibition of the same name currently showing at the Abbotsford Convent.

The exhibition explores and challenges negative stereotypes of aging and celebrates the image of older women through art. As part of the festival’s programming, Professor Hickey will appear on the ‘My Menopause’ council.

And, AP (aka Abbie Pobjoy), Director of ‘Why Did She Have To Tell The World’, explores the historic moment when the first lesbian couple were televised in Australia. The documentary screens as part of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival and ABC TV at 8pm Sunday March 14.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Executive Director of Per Capita Emma Dawson to breakdown the Coalition Government losing their working majority in the house, the $3.50-a-day increase to JobSeeker, the revelations of the Aged Care Royal Commission, and the expose of Canberra’s toxic culture.

And, Don Weatherburn, Adjunct Professor at the University of New South Wales explains the dramatic decline of crime in Australia. Weatherburn’s new book ‘The Vanishing Criminal’ co-authored with Sara Rahman explores why violent crimes have dropped by around 40-80 percent in Australia in the last few decades.

Then, Sally Rippin, Australia’s highest-selling female author returns to talk all about her new book series coming out for early readers called ‘The School of Monsters’, coming out 3 March.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Jeff Sparrow, Lecturer in the Centre for Advancing Journalism at Melbourne University, and long-time Triple R broadcaster, to break down the Facebook ban of Australian News media and the implications this conflict has for regulation of big tech globally.

This development is a poignant reminder to source your news directly, so subscribe to the Triple R newsletter to make sure you don’t miss any updates (on the footer of the Triple R website)!

Then, how have post-9/11 wars and campaigns impacted the development of today’s youth? Multi award-winning author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah calls in to discuss the insights she has gleaned in the research for her new book ‘Coming of Age in the War on Terror’, out via New South Books.

And Katie Stewart, General Manager at the Victorian Music Development Office explains the research findings of an RMIT into the devastating impact the pandemic has had on the Victorian music sector, how some artists are bouncing back, and what the Victorian music scene will look like in a post-covid Australia.

On this episode of The Grapevine Dylan and Kulja get on the line with Associate Professor in Pacific Studies at ANU, Katerina Teaiwa to break down what happened at the Pacific Island Forum and why one-third of the member nations have indicated they will walk away…

Then, journalist and author Jo Chandler discuss her essay in the latest Griffith Review ‘Tales from the frontline: The emotional impact of climate change', exploring the impact of the pandemic on climate action through the unique lens of comparative place and time.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan break down Victoria’s new rental laws coming into effect in 2021 with Professor of Housing and Social Policy at Swinburne University Wendy Stone.

Then, ABC’s China correspondent Bill Birtles gets on the line to talk about the ‘Foreign Correspondent’ Hong Kong special on ABC TV ‘City of Fear’, and his coverage of China since he was forced to flee the country in September last year.

And CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, Professor Glyn Davis AC, discusses his new essay ‘On Life’s Lottery’ that addresses how entrenched intergenerational poverty puts the poor at a serious disadvantage in a meritocracy, when wealth and privilege acts intergenerationally too.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Professor of History at La Trobe University Clare Wright to discuss her essay for Griffith Review 71, ‘Masters of the Future or heirs of the past? Mining, history and the right to know’.

Wright explains why it’s crucial the mining industry work with First Australian communities to avoid incidents like the tragic detonation of the Juukan Gorge by Rio Tinto last year.

Then, does Australia have a growing problem with far-right extremism? Left-wing writer Jeff Sparrow, author of ‘Fascists Among Us: Online Hate and the Christchurch Massacre’ calls in to discuss the implications of the right-wing extremist group that burned a cross in the Grampians over the Australia Day weekend.

And, following the Russia protests that kicked off after Kremlin opposition figure and anti-corruption activist, Alexei Navalny was imprisoned upon returning to the country after fleeing an assassination attempt by poisoning.

Alexey Muraviev, Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies at Curtin University breaks down the Russia protests, Navalny’s activism, and the implications of his imprisonment for human rights in Russia.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with author, guardian columnist, and former RRR Breakfaster, Dr Jeff Sparrow to breakdown Australia’s diplomatic fallout with China, and the measures that need to be taken to forestall a looming trade-war.

And, human rights lawyer and Executive Director of Refugee Legal, David Manne discusses the plight of refugees detained indefinitely in hotels and unpacks the High Court’s decision that refugees can bring legal action to the courts in relation to the conditions and treatment of their detention.

Then, for the fourth year running, Melbourne author and speaker Tony Wilson returns for the prestigious Speakolies awards! Tony covers some of the best speeches this year that he has curated on his website speakola, and declares once and for all, the best speech of 2020.

This is the last episode of The Grapevine for 2020, Kulja and Dylan will be back February 2021. A huge thank you to all the listeners and subscribers for all your support this year, we couldn’t do it without you! Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan speak with journalist, author, and chief political correspondent of the ABC’s ‘7:30’, Laura Tingle about her Quarterly Essay ‘The High Road’. Tingle contrasts the two countries’ responses to socio-economic, and environmental circumstances to draw up some important lessons for Australian leaders.

And Associate Professor Dave Nichols returns to breakdown Victoria’s announced $5.3 billion budget for a new infrastructure project that will include big spending on social housing and public transport. Prof Nichols explains what these announced infrastructure projects means for the future of Melbourne.

Then, following the announcement of an electric vehicle road use tax in Victoria, founder and editor of Renew Economy, Giles Parkinson gets on the line to discuss how this policy and the lack of incentives to buy electric vehicles is likely to drive down sales as much as 25 percent by 2050, and result in higher emissions in Australia.

Finally, Dr Bob Boughton, the lead editor of ‘Comrades! Lives of Australian Communists’ discusses the collection of 100 short biographical essays celebrating the centenary of the foundation of the Communist Party of Australia (CPA).

The stories outline the role CPA members played in working-class organisations and progressive social change movements over the 70 years the party has been active.

On this episode of The Grapevine, how effective will Victoria’s $5.3 billion social housing project be for those threatened with, or experiencing homelessness?

Dr Sarah Taylor & co-author Juliet Watson discuss the challenges of investing meaningfully, after their new report for RMIT’s Unison Housing Research Lab found social housing tenants are more likely to have experienced chronic, often lifelong, disadvantage than other groups.

Then, author, historian, speechwriter, social critic, and humorist, Don Watson gets on the line to discuss the release of his new book ‘Watsonia: A Writing Life’, a definitive anthology of Watson’s greatest works.

And, climate Scientist Joelle Gergis at Australian National University discusses her essay ‘A Season of Change’ for Griffith Review 70 ‘Generosities of Spirit’, which outlines the urgency of climatologists’ work, and breaks down the latest climate science.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan get on the line with Julie Sonnemann, Acting School Education Program Director at the Grattan Institute to discuss Victoria’s $250 million plan to help students who fell behind catch up on their education, and her piece in The Conversation arguing what is necessary for the plan’s success.

And, how does Australia prosecute war crimes? Rawan Arraf, Principal Lawyer and Director of the Australian Centre for International Justice discusses the instalment of the Office of the Special Investigator within the Department of Home affairs to investigate alleged war crimes perpetrated by Australian special forces in Afghanistan, and his call for a “dedicated and permanent program” to investigate and prosecute Australian war criminals.

Then, best-selling author, polymath, and champion of culture and innovation, Barry Jones chats about his new book ‘What is to be done: Political engagement and saving our planet’. Following up on his influential book ‘When Sleepers, Wake!’, Jones explores the changes to work, class, and climate in a post-truth digital era where conversation is dominated by marketing and the manipulation of ‘facts’ by political figures.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dylan gets on the line with three-time Richmond Premiership player Bachar Houli to discuss his new memoir ‘Bachar Houli: Faith, Football and Family’ co-written with broadcaster and writer Waleed Aly. Houli is most known for his strong adherence to Muslim values and has used his position to become the AFL’s leading voice for inclusion and tolerance.

As World leaders send their congratulations to President Elect Joe Biden, Amber Jamieson, Buzzfeed reporter based in the US gives a much anticipated update on the controversy surrounding the divisive US election, and what the general feeling is on the street.

And will humanity ever escape the threat of mutually assured destruction? Dimity Hawkins, Co-Founder and current board member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) calls in to discuss her article in The Conversation, ‘315 Nuclear bombs and on-going suffering, the shameful history of nuclear testing in Australia and the Pacific’, and the ongoing effort to disarm the world’s nuclear arsenal.

On this episode of The Grapevine, what does Australia’s growing economic ties with Asia mean for the US alliance? Dylan and Kulja get on the line with US writer and journalist Patrick Lawrence to discuss Australia’s future in Pacific region that he explores in his essay for Australian Foreign Affairs ‘Goodbye America - the remaking of Asia’.

Then, as former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s petition for a royal commission into the Murdoch media monopoly gains hundreds of thousands of Australian signatures, Tim Dunlop explains the idea that the Australian media is ‘anti-audience’ which he explores in his essay for Meanjin Quarterly 'Journalism Saves Democracy. That’s Us'.

And renewable energy expert Ketan Joshi calls in to talk about his new book ‘Windfall: unlocking a fossil-free future’. Joshi discusses how a decade of misinformation surrounding renewables has stalled effective climate policy in Australia, and what can be done going forward to break free from fossil fuel dependency.

Content Warning: This episode touches on some sensitive topics including mental health and family violence (beginning at the 14:04 mark and ending at 27:46 if you’d prefer to skip this). If anything you hear is distressing please reach out to someone who can help keep you safe. Or remember you can call 1800 respect on 1800 737 732.

On this episode of The Grapevine, as restrictions begin to ease in Victoria, Kulja chats with Matt Ruchel, the Executive Director for the Victorian National Parks Association about the results of their new poll highlighting a growing need for nature and parks amongst COVID-fatigued Melbournians.

And as domestic violence is exacerbated by lockdowns in Victoria, help seeking by victims of the ‘Shadow Pandemic’ has been severely limited. Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre Research Fellow, Dr Naomi Pfitzner discusses their research into the wellbeing toll on Melbourne practitioners responding to family violence during COVID-19.

Then, Federal MP and author Andrew Leigh gets on the line to talk about the role of local social connections in rebuilding communities in the aftermath of the pandemic. Leigh’s new book co-authored with Nick Terrell ‘Reconnected: A Community Builder’s Handbook’, explores what makes a successful community and to develop strong social ties.

On this episode of The Grapevine, will the Northcote golf course remain public parkland as pandemic restrictions ease? Kulja is joined on the line by Associate Professor and Lecturer of Urban Planning at Melbourne University, David Nichols, to discuss the negotiations about future use of the Northcote golf course.

Then, award winning author, climate activist, and academic, Dr Tony Birch discusses the Melbourne School of Discontent’s 'Black Fire' lecture series, and how they are attempting to challenge the mainstream narrative of indigenous politics and history in Australia, and provide an alternative voice in the national conversation.

And Queen Victoria Women's Centre feminist in residence, Kate Robinson talks about the ‘Make A Fuss’ craft exhibition, a project of over 150 crowd-sourced works that highlight issues women and marginalised genders don’t want to be silent about anymore.

Content Warning: this week's episode touches on some sensitive topics including suicide and mental health (beginning at the 40:42 minute mark if you'd prefer to skip this). If anything you hear is distressing please reach out to someone who can help keep you safe. Or, remember you can call lifeline at any time on 13, 11, 14.

On this episode of The Grapevine, as local government elections go postal, Kulja and Dylan speak with President of the Municipal Association of Victoria, Councillor Coral Ross to discuss the importance of local elections to the democratic process as the pandemic has the effect of denying women access to participation in local government.

Then, Executive Director of Per Capita, Emma Dawson gets on the line to discuss the implications of the Federal Government's recently released delayed budget for a COVID-recovery. Dawson’s new book Co-edited with Professor Janet McCalm ‘What Happens Next?’ explores innovative ideas from Australia’s leading minds for reconstructing Australia in the aftermath of the pandemic.

And, author and journalist, Erik Jensen discuss his Stephen Murray-Smith memorial lecture ‘The Man with no face’ for the State Library of Victoria. Jensen discusses the death of asylum seek Hamed Shamshiripour on Manus island in 2017, and the phenomenon of “the Australian facelessness” that dissociates “other” people, and “disappears” them from national political debate.

On this episode of The Grapevine, As Australia mourns the deaths of feminist icons Susan Ryan and Helen Reddy, Dylan is joined by Mary Crooks, Executive Director of the Victorian Women’s Trust to reflect on the role these extraordinary women played in furthering gender equality, and their impact on Australian culture and society.

And what does ‘populism’ actually mean? American political analyst, historian, and journalist Thomas Frank calls in all the way from the US to talk about his new book defending populism, 'People Without Power: the war on populism and the fight for democracy'. Frank describes the corruption of the term in culture by elite groups to discredit grassroots political movements by the working class.

Then, journalist Leanne Jorari gets on the line to discuss her article 'Bougainville: A new captain at the helm' exploring the implications for the autonomous zone following the presidential coronation of former revolutionary army commander Ishmael Toroama.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dylan and Kulja talk accountability and integrity in government with Paddy Manning, journalist and contributing politics editor at The Monthly. And the significance of the Federal Government’s announced $4.5 billion upgrade to the NBN, ahead of the upcoming release of the delayed budget.

Then, as Indonesian President Joko Widodo enters his second term, Director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Lowy Institute Ben Bland, discusses how a prospective champion of democracy came to be criticised by political and human rights activists. Ben’s book ‘Man of Contradictions’ chronicles Joko Widodo’s unique political career and origin.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan break down why Australia is turning into one of the most ‘indebted countries in the world’ with investigative journalist Royce Kurmelovs as his new book Just Money paints a bleak picture of the influence of debt on Australia’s culture, politics, and society.

And as the Victorian Government introduces a new offence that would see metropolitan Melburnians face a $5000 fine for attempting to ‘escape’ the ‘ring of steel’, Professor of Urban Planning Dave Nichols discusses where the city really ends and the regions begin and explore some issues and politics around the boundary.

Then, as Prime Minister Morrison performs a “massive backflip” on building a 1-gigawatt gas plant in the Hunter Valley, Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of RenewEconomy, discusses the Federal Government’s announcement that Australia’s two renewable energy agencies ARENA and CERF will be able to invest in low emissions technology and he implications for the future of renewables in Australia.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Sophie McNeill, Australia researcher for Human Rights Watch and Walkley Award winning investigative journalist, discusses the Chinese Government’s long track record of human rights breaches, following a diplomatic standoff which saw the Australian Government aid in the evacuation of the last Australian journalists in China.

And following the Victorian Government’s extension of the eviction and rent increase ban until March 2021, Eirene Tsolidis Noyce, Secretary of the Renters and Housing Union, gets on the line with Dylan and Kulja to discuss what renters are entitled to, and what the impact of the pandemic implies for the future of Victorians in vulnerable housing.

Then, Professor of Terrestrial Ecology at Deakin University Don Driscoll breaks down the shocking discovery that Australian environmental scientists have been silenced in communicating their scientific discoveries, sometimes stopped from ever reaching the public or policy makers.

On this episode of The Grapevine, as Victoria’s roadmap to ‘COVID normal’ is revealed, Dylan and Kulja get on the line with Independent Federal MP, Helen Haines to break down what’s happening with ‘border bubble’ issue in her seat of Indi, and discuss her push for a Federal Integrity Commission.

Then, will Google and Facebook have to pay for news? CEO of the Public interest Journalism Initiative, Anna Draffin breaks down their joint submission of recommendations with the Judith Neilson Institute, to the ACCC’s news media bargaining code draft legislation, attempting to ensure the regulation is balanced and reduce potential exploitation.

And, as Australians face a recession, ACOSS Chief Executive Cassandra Goldie discusses new research finding wealth inequality is growing in Australia, which will be exacerbated once the government removes COVID support.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan explore the elitism of ‘branch stacking’ with Marija Taflaga. The Lecturer at ANU’s School of Political Science and International Relations breaks down the implications of political corruption being symptomatic of a two-party system in Australia’s democracy.

Then, Journalist and author of ‘Peace Crimes’, Kieran Finnane, gives a glimpse behind the curtain of national security, and the five-eyes intelligence community alliance through the story of six non-violent activists, The Peace Pilgrims, who were arrested breaching the perimeter of the joint US-Australian defence facility Pine Gap.

On this episode of The Grapevine, journalist Michael Green and Farhad Rafmati, a civil engineer and Iranian refugee currently in detention, give us a glimpse into the experiences of refugees detained in Australia with the Manus Recording Project Collective.

Then, Grant Duncan, Associate Professor for the School of People, Environment and Planning at Massey University, breaks down what’s going on in New Zealand as Jacinda Ardern’s government puts in place a new lockdown and its implications for the upcoming election.

And, Peter Hurley, Education Policy Fellow of The Mitchell Institute discusses the current state of higher education in Australia following Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan’s announced university system overhaul that would deny students a Commonwealth-supported place or HECS-HELP loan if they failed half of their first eight subjects.

On this episode of The Grapevine, PhD candidate at Melbourne University’s Law School Elizabeth Hicks discusses the implications of her policy brief's findings concerning the implementation of increased executive powers during times of crisis on Australia’s democratic future.

Then, the world’s leading historian of fire, Professor Emeritus of Arizona State University, Stephan J Pyne, discusses the impacts of fire on climate throughout human history, which is investigated in the newly released second edition of his book ‘Fire: A Brief History’.

And Steven Oliver, presenter and host of documentary 'Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky'; a film in partnership with NITV that will screen at MIFF, tells Dylan and Kulja about exploring the Captain Cook story through First Nations eyes and the music of Indigenous singers and performers.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dr Jessie Moritz, Lecturer in Middle East Studies, at ANU talks to Dylan and Kulja about her article in The Conversation that called for the Australia to do more to aid her friend and colleague Kylie Moore-Gilbert, whose condition is rapidly deteriorating. The Australian academic was arrested by the Iranian government and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in September 2018 for allegations of spying and has since suffered intolerable conditions without appeal.

Then, award winning Australian author Christos Tsiolkas makes his debut on The Grapevine to discuss some of his essays that have recently appeared in the Griffith Review and The Guardian and how COVID has focused his creativity inwards to explore themes of family, identity, class and prejudice.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dr Michael Jensen, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Canberra debunks 5G conspiracies and explains their impact on public policy that his article in The Conversation explores in detail.

Plus Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning at Melbourne University, Dave Nichols, gets on the line with Kulja and Dylan to breakdown the ‘downside of density’ in metropolitan areas during a pandemic that was illustrated during the recent tower lockdowns.

And as the Government sets JobSeeker payments to drop back below the poverty line from August, Executive Director of Per Capita, Emma Dawson, explains the impact of the announced changes to vulnerable Australians at a time when there aren’t enough jobs available in the market to make up the difference.

Kulja Coulston flies solo on this week's episode of The Grapevine. She speaks with Tracee Hutchison, Partnerships & Projects Manager at the Community Broadcasting Foundation, about the Trauma Literacy and Resilience program for community broadcasters in fire-affected communities; a joint project between the CBF and the DART centre for Journalism & Trauma.

And Anthea Batsakis Deputy Energy & Environment Editor at the Conversation gets on the line to discuss the lasting impacts of the summer bushfires being tracked via an interactive ‘Flora, Fauna & Fire’ mapping project put together by The Conversation.

Then, Peter Hurley, Education Policy Fellow at the Mitchell Institute, breaks down the government’s announced JobTrainer package and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the tertiary & higher education sectors.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Heidi Lee, project lead for Beyond Zero Emissions’ ‘One Million Jobs Plan’ initiative gets on the line to discuss how job creation and industry modernisation can lead Australia out of a post-covid economy and into a carbon free future.

And following an interview by local musician Remi with Flemington Towers resident Najat Mussa, Executive Officer at Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre & The Police Accountability Project, Anthony Kelly, explains the importance of an immediate recall of police officers sent in to enforce the initial ‘hard lockdown’, and a redesign to future emergency covid responses.

Then Professor Dennis Altman from La Trobe University calls in to chat with Dylan and Kulja about his piece in The Conversation, ‘Watching Hamilton Today - musical Drama can be radical, just don’t believe all the hype’ about how relevant the production is to an Australian audience in the wake of Black Lives Matter movements worldwide.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Shane Dunlop Channel 31 General Manager gives an update on the community broadcaster’s last minute licence extension at the 11th hour and discusses the future of the station and community television going forward.

Plus Dylan speaks to Associate Professor Laurie Berg, Co-director of Migrant Worker Justice Initiative, about their new report’s findings that systemic wage theft and exploitation of international students and migrant workers is still rampant in Australia.

And Kate Griffiths, Budget Policy & Institutional Reform Fellow at the Grattan Institute explains their new report ‘The Recovery Book’, outlining innovative plans for Australia to get out of recession, and discusses the future of public support spending for those affected by the pandemic.

As the National Cabinet is set to replace COAG as a forum for collective decision making, what do these changes mean for Australia’s democracy? Journalist George Meglogenis unpacks the impact of COVID-19 on Australian politics that his article discusses in The Age.

And following the demolishing of the Hazelwood coal mine chimneys, Dylan speaks to author Tom Doig whose book ‘Hazelwood’ provides an eye opening account of the 2014 fires that choked the community of Morwell for weeks in the La Trobe valley and the events following the disaster.

On this episode of The Grapevine La Trobe University's Emeritus Professor Judith Brett, tells Kulja and Dylan how a nation can suffer from being rich in natural resources and explains how Australia can move away from its economic dependency on fossil fuels, as explored in the Quarterly Essay ‘The Coal Curse: Resources, Climate, and Australia’s Future’.

And austerity or stimulus? Independent journalist Michael West explains the problems with the Government’s rationale for their policy making towards economic recovery which he highlights in his article ‘Do the grandchildren really pay the debt? The problem with Scott Morrison’s plan for recovery, and MMT’.

Then, country living editor at The Weekly Times, Hannah Driscoll, talks about the impact of the shutdown on regional sports, particularly football, and how they’re looking now around the uncertainty of when seasons can start back up again.

As the outrage over police brutality towards minorities and the call for accountability intensifies globally, Dylan and Kulja speak to journalist and documentary-filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe, about the current state of police conduct towards minorities in Australia she covers in her article published in The Saturday Paper ‘Law Enforcement and Racial Profiling’.

Then, how will our lodging be affected in the aftermath of the economic shock caused by the pandemic? Director of Darkwave consulting, Meredith Fannin, gets on the line to give some clarity on what’s going to happen at tax time.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth gets on the line with Kulja and Dylan to discuss the likelihood of a gas-lead recovery from pandemic recession, Friends of the Earth remote Stay In Paddle Out action against off-shore drilling and the brumby issue.

And why was Australia’s education system hit so hard by the pandemic? Professor John Quiggin from the University of Queensland talks about his article in Inside Story explaining how the business model of higher education set the system up for failure during a crisis like the pandemic.

Then, will social housing packages follow the Government’s HomeBuilder Scheme? Associate Professor from Swinburne University, Wendy Stone, explains the mixed reactions to HomeBuilder and the effectiveness of the Government’s approach to stimulus spending.

Kulja Coulston flies solo on this week's edition of the grapevine, chatting with Market Forces' Asset Management campaigner, Will Van De Pol about how companies like Rio Tinto have come under pressure for their “lackluster approach” to matching their business strategies with the Paris Climate Agreement’s emission reduction goal.

Also on the line, the CEO of VACCA, Professor Muriel Bamblett, explains how First Nations and Aboriginal communites are coping with the on-going challenges of the pandemic and the effectiveness of the Commonwealth’s National Redress Scheme to provide reparations to stolen generation survivors of institutional child sex abuse.

Then Michael Simic, aka Mikelangelo, digs deep into his live stream series, The Maneki Sessions, a collaboration between Infidel Studios, The Noise Floor, and Foundation Media. Simic believes live streaming music may be here to stay, and The Maneki Sessions is an experiment in a different approach to live performance.

This week on The Grapevine, Co-President of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear (ICAN), Associate Professor Tilman Ruff, explains the global efforts towards global denuclearization in their report, ‘Enough is Enough: Global Nuclear Weapons Spending 2020’.

And NITV journalist, Rachel Hocking, jumps on the line to talk with Dylan and Kulja about a story she is working on following the Victorian Government’s announcement of a redress scheme concerning stolen generation survivors of institutional childsex abuse and how First Australians can access reparations. Hocking also describes her interview with Warwick Thornton about his upcoming new doco screening on NITV.

Then, Executive Director at Per Capita, Emma Dawson, talks all about the recent $60 billion Jobkeeper forecasting error, post-Covid economic recovery, and Per Capita’s new report on underemployment in Australia.

This week on The Grapevine, professor Verity Burgmann, adjunct professor of politics in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University, talks to Dylan and Kulja about the life and influence of Jack Mundey, union leader and environmental activist, and the history of union movements and activism during the green bans. Jack Mundey passed away earlier this month, age 90.

Plus John Martinkus, journalist, foreign correspondent, and author of The Road, explains the uprising in West Papua and the constant struggle for independence between the Melanesians and the Indonesian administration of the island as their most easterly province.

Finally, Adam Morton, The Guardian's Australian environment editor, discusses climate change amid the pandemic and his work on helping launch a new grassroots journalism project, the Tasmanian Inquirer.

This week on The Grapevine, writer, researcher, and author, Peter Mares, gets on the line with Kulja and Dylan to explain Labor’s rhetoric shift on migration he explored in his article ‘Labor’s mixed migration message’ for Inside Story.

And Kate Robinson, Feminist in Residence at Queen Victoria Women’s Centre gives an insight into her practice as a community lawyer, supporting women through the court system.

Then, what is a Social Credit System? Head of Research and Emerging Practice for Science Gallery Melbourne and Research Fellow in the interaction Design Lab at Melbourne University, Dr Niels Wouters explains.

This week on The Grapevine, award winning author Tony Birch reflects on his essay, ‘Things of Stone and Wood and Wool’, published in The Griffith Review and finding solace from grief in a collection of small but meaningful objects following his brother’s death.

And will Australia use the economic recovery process following the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity for industry innovation? Editor of Renew Economy Giles Parkinson discusses the upcoming smart energy conference and what direction Australia can take with stimulus spending.

Then, author Nick Brodie phones in to discuss his book Under Fire: How Australia’s violent history led to gun control and the importance of remembering the role of guns in Australian culture.

This week on The Grapevine, David Manne, Executive Director at Refugee Legal, discusses the legal challenge filed in the high court on behalf of a refugee at covid-19 risk in immigration detention and the plight of asylum seekers during the pandemic.

And the question of how can Australia aid the Indonesian economy as it suffers from the pandemic is explored with Adam Triggs from the Asian Bureau of Economic Research at ANU. Triggs phones in to explain a cost-free option open to Australia as explored via his piece on Inside Story.

Plus Josh Earl,comedian and former 3RRR Breakfaster, tells Kulja and Dylan about turning his podcast into a live-streaming event on his website after Melbourne International Comedy Festival was candled due to COVID-19.

On this episode of The Grapevine, is the Federal Governments COVID-19 tracking app a step too far? Dr Suelette Dreyfus, Lecturer in School of Computing & Information Systems at the University of Melbourne discusses privacy concerns raised.

And community activist and head cook and owner of the Moroccan Soup Bar Hana Assafiri phones in to talk about her project Feed The Frontline where she hopes to supply 300 hot meals a day to hospital and healthcare workers.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Dylan speaks with executive officer of the Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre, Anthony Kelly, about the implications of the extra powers police have been granted in enforcing social distancing and how they’re monitoring police conduct through their Policing Covid Initiative.

And as term two recommences across Victoria, Julie Sonneman, school education research fellow at The Grattan Institute, discusses COVID-19’s impact on students.

Then, what happens when tenants can’t afford rent? Heather Holst, Victorian Commissioner for Residential Tenancies breaks down the struggle renters face and the challenges of developing public policy to stop those without work becoming homeless due to the pandemic.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Gary Dickson from Public Interest Journalism Initiative discusses the closure of news rooms across Australia in the wake of COVID-19,an online resource mapping the changes in media availability and explores the question of whether the Federal Government should step in and subsidise media organisations struggling during COVID-19.

And what does the government’s industry and worker support package mean for the causal female workforce? Mary Crooks, Executive Director of the Victorian Women’s Trust Women breaks down how the pandemic is disproportionately affecting women at work and in their daily life.

Then, cleaners are on the front lines across communities limiting the spread of COVID-19. Bridget Gardner, director at High Performance Cleaning Solutions explains the crucial role cleaners play in the pandemic and gives tips to keep your home hygienic during lockdown.

On this episode of The Grapevine Journalist George Megolagenis maintains social distancing by phoning in to discuss his article in The Age unpacking the politics of COVID-19 and the relationship between the States and Federal Government.

And Cam Walker, Campaign Coordinator for Friends of the Earth talks Covid-19 and the environment: how will the pandemic impact emissions reductions targets and does it herald a new era for science-based government policy?

Then Donna Morabito, former Grapevine co-host and Media & partnership manager at The Diggers Club talks gardening. With a rush on seedlings and a renewed interest in the 'grow your own food' movement amid the crisis, what are the benefits of putting your hands in the soil and planting some crops?

On this episode of The Grapevine Emma Dawson, Executive Director at Per Capita is back to discuss the Australian Federal Government effectively doubling the Jobseeker Allowance through “rescue packages” in response to the coronavirus crisis.

And Tracee Hutchison, Partnerships and Projects Manager at the Community Broadcast Foundation explains community radio’s response to COVID-19 and what the CBF is doing to support broadcaster’s wellbeing during this crisis.

Then, Rachael Hocking, NITV journalist and co-host of The Point talks about COVID-19’s effect on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the Victorian government’s announcement of a redress scheme for stolen generations.

Despite threats of jail time, Bernard Collaery, representative of Witness K, has published his book Oil Over Troubled Water: Australia's Timor Sea Intrigue and phoned in to The Grapevine to unpack his legal battles with the government.

And Dave Nichols, Associate Professor in Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne returns for his monthly segment to discuss the role of urban planning in disease prevention.

Then, existential dread, James Button gets on the line to discuss people’s fears for the future he investigated in his essay The Climate Interviews for the The Monthly.

On this episode of The Grapevine Judith Peppard fills in for Dylan Bird and Koujla Coulston

James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania explains the political implications of the unexpected ascension of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin over Former Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad and why many Malaysians are in protest.

And Dr Madeline Taylor, Academic Fellow at the University of Sydney specialising in energy and resources law, calls in to shed some light on Equinor pulling out of the drilling program in the Great Australian Bight.

Then, Judith shares her visit with Dr. Margaret Bowman, author, historian, Tai Chi practitioner and centenarian to commemorate her 100th birthday and her long and fascinating life.

Finally, Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald, journalist, author and passionate clothing mender joins Judith in the studio to talk about what she about the process of writing her book Modern Mending and what she hopes to achieve from it.

On this episode of The Grapevine Hannah Ryan from Buzzfeed News comes in to share what she’s learned about Clearview AI – controversial facial recognition software being used by Australia’s police forces and others globally.

And Cam Walker, Campaigns Coordinator at Friends of the Earth discusses Equinor pulling out of drilling in the Bight, policy making surrounding climate change in Australia and how the UK bipartisan approach on climate compares to the Australian parliament's response.

Then Matt Kunkel, Director of Migrant Workers Centre, explains how the COVID-19 travel ban affects migrant workers and visa changes that allow backpackers to assist with bushfire recovery. What are the implications for the future of temporary migrant workers in Australian society?

Graham Hunter, National Co-Coordinator of the Climate Change Program at the United Nations Association of Australia, discusses the film Global Thermostat screening at Transitions Film Festival in Melbourne, Australia and what geo-engineering technologies can offer in terms of halting, and potentially reversing, the impacts of climate change.

Also, political scientist Dr Mary C. Murphy from University College Cork talks about the recent elections in Ireland, which saw the unexpected rise of Sinn Féin, as negotiations continue on who will form the next government.

Lastly, is press freedom in Australia at risk? Gary Dickson, Research and Project Co-ordinator at the Public Interest Journalism Initiative, examines the federal court’s dismissal of the ABC’s case challenging the validity of the AFP raids, and broader issues around journalistic freedoms and source protections in Australia.

On this episode of The Grapevine, George Megolagenis talks about his article in The Good Weekend regarding Melbourne becoming Australia’s largest city. Infrastructure upgrades abound but what does this mean for Melbourne’s influence on culture and politics nationally?

And Matt Cowgill, Senior Associate at the Grattan Institute and co-author of the report No free lunch: higher super means lower wage discusses the wisdom of raising Australia’s superannuation guarantee from the current 9.5 percent to twelve percent.

Then, Giles Parkinson, editor of RenewEconomy phones in to discuss climate politics and whether any meaningful change has come about as a result of this summer’s bushfire disasters.

On this episode of The Grapevine, Chief Executive Officer and Dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, Ken Smith, discusses his essay 'Remembering Who You Report To' in Griffith Review, which examines the changing relationship between the government and the public service and how 'the public' may be losing out.

Next, author and journalist Andrew Darby calls in to talk about his book Flight Lines - an experiential examination of the extraordinary feats of migratory shorebirds and how their habitats are threatened by climate change and development around the Yellow Sea.

Then, NITV journalist and co-host of The Point Rachael Hocking discusses how a new, more consultative approach to the Australian government's 'Close the Gap' initiative might help to reduce the disadvantages experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.

On this episode of The Grapevine, academic at UNSW and author of Corporate Power in Australia: Do the 1% Rule? Dr Lindy Edwards, shares her research into how corporate interests are compromising Australia’s democracy.

Next, Peter Greste, Journalist and Professor of Journalism and Communications at The University of Queensland calls for the public to get vocal in advocating for the release of University of Melbourne academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert from prison in Iran.

Then, Emma Dawson, Executive Director at Per Capita, unpacks her article in the Guardian Australia discussing the positive impact of national unity during the bushfire crisis and how this could help to inform a more progressive and productive style of politics.

Kulja and Dylan chat with Associate Professor in Urban Planning at The University of Melbourne Dave Nichols for his monthly segment to wrap the year in urban planning issues, spanning construction headaches, level crossings pains and local government responses to the climate crisis.

Next up Tony Wilson, author and founder of the Speakola website drops in for his annual visit to round out the year's most significant speeches across a variety of genres.

Lastly, author and illustrator Sally Rippin drops in to the studio for her monthly instalment of the Reading Room, joined by author and children's and young adult specialist at Readings bookstore Leanne Hall to suggest some kids reading picks for summer.

This is the last edition of The Grapevine for 2019. A huge thanks to the listeners and Triple R subscribers for all your support this year - can’t wait to bring you more in 2020!

This week Kulja and Dylan speak to author and former Triple R Breakfaster Jeff Sparrow about his book Fascists Among Us: Online Hate and the Christchurch Massacre - an enlightening account of what Fascism looks like today, how it manifests in decentralised online spaces and the nature of the threat it poses to societies around the world.

Also, get egg-cited for Fiona Scott-Norman as she clucks all about her book This Chicken Life, the pros and cons of chicken ownership and the backyard theatre of the pecking order.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Anthony Kelly, Executive Officer at Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre - which runs the Police Accountability Project - about police misconduct, complaints procedures and the police’s accountability to the public.

And Economist Ross Garnaut phones in to The Grapevine to discuss his new book Super-Power: Australia’s low-carbon opportunity, Australian climate and energy policy discussion and the opportunities that a transition to renewables will bring for the Australian Economy.

Finally, The Big Issue Editor Amy Hetherington steps into the studio to celebrate the magazines monumental 600th edition and look back at the evolution of The Big Issue over the last 23 and a half years.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Rolf Schmidt, Invertebrate Palaeontology Collection Manager at Museums Victoria to discuss his pieces of the Berlin Wall, collected just after it fell and on display at the Immigration Museum as part of 30th anniversary commemoration of the wall's fall.

Then, co-host Sally Rippin is back for the Reading Room, joined bycelebrated author and illustrator Graeme Base to discuss his new book Moonfish, his creative process and his continued refusal to fall into the latest trends.

And finally Professor Nick Richardson drops into the studio to convince Kulja and Dylan that 1956 was a cultrually crucial year for Australia as they explore the themes of his book 1956: The Year Australia Welcomed the World.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with SBS sports analyst, Craig Foster, about his new book Fighting For Hakeem, which accounts the story to return soccer player Hakeem Al Araibi to Australia after attempts to extradite back to Bahrain.

Then, film maker Grant Baldwin comes on the show to talk about his new film This Mountain Life, as part of the environmental film festival.

Finally, Professor Virginia Barbour, director of the Australasian Open Acess Strategy Group at QUT, comes on the show to talk about the pressure on academics to publish new papers.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Zali Steggall, the member for Warringah about the climate change bill she's proposing to introduce into parliament in 2020.

Then, Ben Bohane, Vanautu-based photojournalist comes on the show to talk about the upcoming Bougainville independence referendum.

Finally, Azadeh Moavani, journalist and author comes on the show to talk about her new book Guest House For Young Women: Among The Women Of Isis.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr Suelette Dreyfus from the University of Melbourne about her removal from the speakers list at CyberCon.

Then, Julian Vincent from Market Forces comes on the show to talk about the campaign to pressure banks to get out of the fossil fuel industry.

Finally, Dr Tezcan Gumas from the University of Melbourne about Turkey's planned incursions against Kurdish-led forces in North-East Syria.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Lisa Radford and Yhonnie Scarce about their picture essay on sites of genocide and nuclear destruction for Art + Australia.

Then, journalist Margaret Simons comes on the show to talk about her biography of politician, Penny Wong.

This week Kulja an Dylan celebrate 10 years of the Grapevine!

This week, Scott Ludlum comes on the show to talk about a report that he has authored in post-parlimentary life about the erosion of journalistic freedoms.

Then, Julianna Santos, PhD candidate at Melbourne University comes on the show to talk about the damage being done to the Amazon rainforest.

Finally, Febriana Firdaus, Indonesian investigative journalist comes on the show to talk about the recent violence in West Papua.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth to talk about the the global environment rally.

Then, Tilman Ruff from ICANN returns to the show to talk about nuclear power and how it affects climate change.

Finally, Tania Clark from Women's Legal Service Victoria comes on the show to talk about the new inquiry into the family law system

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dave Nichols about the plans for changes to Sydney road parking and trams.

Then, John Harvey comes on the show to talk about the film he produced, Warburdar Bununu - Watersheild, that deals with traditional lands under threat from mining developments.

Finally, Marilyn McMahon, Deputy Dean of Deakin Law School, comes on the show to disuss the growing prison population in Victoria.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with prominent gay rights academic/activist, Dennis Altman about his writing process, politics and new book Unrequited Love.

Then, David Manne from Refugee Legal comes on the show to talk about the struggle of the Tamil family in the face of deportation by the government

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Ellio Fishman, the Director of Transport Innovation for the Institute for Sensible Transport, about Melbourne's blue bike riding sharing program finally being given the ax.

Then, Mario Peucker comes on the show to talk about his new book The Far Right In Contemporary Australia.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Jenny Smith from The Council for Homeless Persons about the recent announcement of a Victorian Parliamentary inquiry.

Then, directors Josh Cable and Marcus Cobbledick come on the show to talk about their new film at MIFF, Collingwood: From The Inside Out.

Finally, Sally Rippin and Jane Sullivan come on the show talk about Jane's book, Storytime.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with journalist Adele Ferguson about her new book Banking Bad and the royal commission into the banks.

Then, director of the new film Buoyancy screening at MIFF comes on the show with supply chain expert Kate Skattang to talk about the film and international slavery tied to fishing.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak to Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth about scientific consensus concerning global warming.

Then, Jennifer Doggett from Croaky comes on the show to talk about young people abandoning private health insurance.

Finally, journalist David Hardaker comes on the show to talk about businesses taking advantage of refugees.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Emma Dawson from Per Capita about the recent news concerning the economy.

Then, Raul Sanchez Urribarri from La Trobe University comes on the show to discuss the continuing problems in Venezuela.

Finally, Tina Perinotto from The Fifth Estate comes on the show to talk about who is covering the costs replacing flammable building materials around Australia.

This week Dylan speaks with the Hong Kong correspondent for the New York Times, Austin Ramzy, about China attempting to extend its influence over Hong Kong.

Then Fiona Chong comes on the show to talk about Australia's policy towards asylum seekers and her new book with Jane McAdam, Refugee Rights & Policy Wrongs.

This week Dylan speaks with Eytan Lenko from Beyond Zero Emissions about the Northern Territory being opened up for fracking.

Then, author Tom Bamforth comes on the show to talk about his new book The Rising Tide: Among the Islands and Atolls of the Pacific Ocean.

This week Kulja speaks with Associate Professor of Journalism at Monash University, Margaret Simmons about the reduction of regional reporting jobs.

Then, Paula Thompson comes on the show to talk about Giving Circles and strategic giving.

Finally, curator, writer and knitter, Sophie Cai, comes on the show to talk about the anti-racism movement in the crafts community.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Professor Veena Sahajwalla, director of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology at the University of New South Wales, about innovations in recycling and China no longer accepting Australian waste.

Then Helen Haines, the newly elected member for Indi, comes on the show to talk about policy priorities, the role of independents in the new parliament and issues of concern for her constituents.

Finally, journalist Stephen Fitzpatrick comes on the show to talk about his article in The Monthly that covers The Uluru Statement From The Heart.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with David Mann, executive director at Refugee Legal, about what a continuing Liberal government means for people seeking asylum in Australia.

Then, Mary Crooks from Victoria Women's Trust comes on the show to talk about women in politics.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth comes on the show to talk about the environment policy of political parties.

Then, Margaret Simons, Associate Professor of Journalism at Monash University, comes on the show to talk about her recent experience in the Philippines during their mid-term elections.

Finally, Tamra Veltre from Breathe Architecture comes on the show with Viv Sacherro and artist Loretta Lizzio about the Jacinta Arden mural in Brunswick.

This week, Dylan speaks with Mark Willacy from the ABC about the prevalence of youth being locked up with adults in Australian jails.

Then, author and journalist, Richard Cooke comes on the show to talk about his new book Tired of Winning: A Chronicle of American Decline, that deals with the contemporary issues facing the United States.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Professor of Media and Communications at RMIT, Julian Thomas, about the ongoing challenges of the NBN

Then, Scott Ludlam comes on the shoe to talk about his new essay Cypherpunks and Surveillance Power, The Global Struggle for Digital Rights.

Finally, Miranda Massie comes on the show to talk about founding The Climate Museum in New York.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Lorena Allam, the Indigenous Affairs Editor at Guardian Australia, about their new series The Killing Times.

Then, Professor Sally Young comes on the show to talk about her new book Paper Emperors: The Rise of Australia's Newspaper Empires.

Finally, Hanna Assafiri comes back on the show to talk about her Speed Date a Muslim event in the wake of the Christchurch attack.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with journalist, Guy Rundle about the state of world politics and his new anthology Practice: Journalism, Essays and Criticism.

Then, Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth comes back on the show to talk about American politicians, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, green new deal platform.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with the author ofPolitical Troglodytes and Economic Lunatics, Dominic Kelly, about the rise of far-right think tanks.

Then, director of Island of the Hungry Ghosts, Gabrielle Brady comes on the show to talk about the film, Christmas Island and immigration.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with the executive director of Per Capita, Emma Dawson, about franking credits.

Then the CEO of the Environmental Defenders Office, David Morris, comes on the show to talk about the Environment Court rejecting the proposed Rocky Hill coal mine.

Finally, Lecturer at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at Deakin University, Trevor Thornton, comes on the show to talk about the state of recycling in Victoria and Australia.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with ACTU secretary, Sally McManus, about her new essay On Fairness.

Finally, David Manne from Refugee Legal comes on the show to talk about the final children being taken off Nauru.

Kulja and Dylan are back for another year of The Grapevine. This week they start with Serena Lillywhite from Transparency International about Australia's ranking in the corruption perception index.

Then, Dr. Raul Sanchez-Uribarri, a lecturer at La Trobe University, comes on the show to talk about the volatile situation in Venezuela.

Finally, Daryl Taylor comes on the show to talk about the anniversary of the Kinglake fires and building an earth ship.

For the final episode of the year, Kulja and Dylan speak with lawyer Eddie Synot from Griffith University about Indigenous representation in parliament.

Then Tony Wilson from Speakola comes on the show to talk about the winners of the Speakloies.

Finally, Kulja and Dylan give their thanks to everyone who has been a part of The Grapevine in 2018

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Sally Rippin about her travels in the U.S. and Lisa Lambert about new bookstores.

Then, Dave Nichols returns to the show to talk about the population of Australia and the proposed lowering of immigration numbers.

Finally, David Burke from the Human Rights Law Centre about the remaining people on the island of Nauru.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with author Paul Daley about his book On Patriotism.

Then, Bindi Cole Chocka and James Henry come on the show to talk about their play The Bridge Projects, about the collapse of the Westgate Bridge in the 70's

Finally, the Schools Education Program Director, Pete Goss, comes on the show to talk about education effectiveness in different states and territories.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Jim white to talk about playing anti-racists shows and his new album with George Xylouris, Mother.

Then, Bernard Keane from Crikey comes on the show to talk about the court case involving Witness K and the spying on foreign governments.

This week Kulja speaks with Dr Bridie O'Donnell about the gap between what is acceptable behaviour in sports and everyday life.

Then, Samantha Floreani from Code Like A Girl comes on the show to talk about the gender gap in tech fields.

Finally, Dr Dave Nichols returns to the show to talk about Melbourne and Australia's population growth and city density

This week Dylan speaks with author Jeff Sparrow to talk about his new book Trigger Warnings: Political Correctness and the Rise of the Right.

Finally, for the Reading Room, Illustrator Terry Denton comes on the show to talk about his career and partnership with Andy Griffiths.

This week Dylan speaks with Kon Karapanagiotidis from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre about his new memoir The Power of Hope: How Community, Love and Compassion Can Change Our World.

Finally, Dave Nichols comes on the show to talk about why people remain affiliated to sports clubs despite little connection to the original location of the team.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Bernard Keane from Crikey about the hearing involving the the leak of information that revealed the Australian government bugging a Timor-Leste government office.

Finally, Peter Mares comes on the show to talk about his new book No Place Like Home: Repairing Australia's Housing Crisis.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Anne Martinelli from Environment Victoria comes on the show to talk about the recent changes to renting laws.

Then, Lorena Allam, Indigenous Affairs editor for The Guardian, comes on the show to talk about the project called Deaths Inside which deals with Indigenous deaths in custody.

Finally, Rhys Graham comes on the show to talk about his new documentary, Ranger to Ranger, which show Australian rangers going to other nations to share knowledge.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr Krystal Legacy from the University of Melbourne about the newly proposed train network upgrades.

Then,Tim Dunlop comes on the show to talk about his new book The Future of Everything: Big, Audacious Ideas for a Better World, which looks at technology, politics and media in the future.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with author Ed Husain about his new book The House of Islam: A Global History.

Then Anna Burkey comes on the show to talk about her new program called Start Space which is run out of the state library and helps early age entrepreneurs.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr. James Driscoll from Monash university about how the eruption of an Indonesian volcano led Mary Shelley to write Frankenstein.

Then, Tom Sulston from Digital Rights Watch comes on the show to talk about the NBN and the lottery of fiber-to-the-home connections.

Finally, Giles Parkinson from Renew Economy comes on the show to talk about political reform with climate change.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr. Dave Nichols about the life and work of architect Charles Heath who designed lots of buildings around Moreland and the Fawkner cemetery

Finally, Harry Saddler comes on the show to talk about his new book, The Eastern Curlew, about the bird the Eastern Curlew.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr. Suelette Dreyfus about the governments decision to make their My Health Record online system opt out.

Then, journalist Stephen Mayne comes on the show to talk about the consolidation of big media companies in Australia.

Finally, immigration expert, Peter Mares comes on the show to talk about the restrictions that are being discussed for immigration.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Shireen Morris about her new book Radical Hearts: Three Stories Make Us One which is about constitutional recognition for indigenous people in Australia.

Finally, Katrine Gabb from the International Interactive Arts Network, comes on the show to talk about providing an inclusive theatre environment for for marginalized groups.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with David Bissell from the University of Melbourne about his new book Transit Life: How Commuting is Transforming Our Cities.

Finally, Stilgherrian comes on the show to talk about Crikey's series Private Eyes, that deals with surveillance and the digital monitoring economy.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr. Dave Nichols about digital groups dedicated to preserving and sharing local history.

Then, Heather Holst from Launch Housing comes on the show to talk about the latest Melbourne street count and issues affecting the homeless.

Finally, artist and author, Paola Balla comes on the show with her son Katen and daughter, Rosie to talk about NAIDOC day and her new exhibitionNext Matriarchat Koorie Heritage Trust

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr Nicole Kalms, Director of XYX Lab, and the Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at Monash University. They have a chat about a piece she wrote in The Conversation on designing safer cities, and listening to the experiences of women: https://theconversation.com/to-design-safer-parks-for-women-city-planners-must-listen-to-their-stories-98317 (emerg. 0408 006 636)

Then, Brook Andrew talks about his Boiler Room Lecture: Walking on Bones, Empowering Memory: Brook Andrew and guests at SLV (part of the R.R. Memorial Forum) and his contribution to the book Remembering the Myall Creek Massacre

Finally, Kulja and Dylan have a chat with Hayley West, who talked on the panel: Speakeasy: Death at the Emerging Writers Festival

Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning at The University of Queensland - UQ Dorina Pojani on the death of the oBike in Melbourne, Executive Director at Refugee Legal David Manne joins us for Refugee Week to discuss a range of issues and Asia Correspondent for Channel 4 News Jonathan Miller speaks about his new book 'Duterte Harry: Fire and Fury in the Philippines'. Plus, Lecturer in the Macquarie Law School and Macquarie University Francesca Dominello phones in to chat about the government's changes to the structure of the federal courts, as discussed in her co-authored article in Inside Story.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth Australia with the latest in environment news ahead of World Environment Day tomorrow, journalist and shareholder activist Stephen Mayne gives his impressions of the banking and financial services royal commission that's underway, and Dr Ferne Edwards from RMIT University talks all things food-sharing. Plus, Jakarta-based journalist Erin Cook discusses the recent elections in Malaysia which saw the Barisan Nasional coalition ousted from government for the first time in 61 years

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with journalist Micheal Green and Shawfikul Islam about the SBS series Faces of Rohingya.

Then, Dave Nichols from Melbourne University comes on the show to talk about the recent fire at La Mama Theatre.

Finally, Noor Huda Ismail the founder of the International Institute for a Peacebuilding comes on the show to talk about recent terrorist attacks in Indonesia.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Drew Rooke, author of One Last Spin: The Power and Peril of Pokies.

Then, Sally Rippin returns for the Reading Room with Tony Wilson to talk about his book Hickory Dickory Dash and National Simultaneous Storytime.

Finally, N'fa Jones comes on the comes on the show to talk about his upcoming show Howler.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Murial Bamblett, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care agency, about policies ensuring Aboriginal children are kept in Aboriginal guardianship.

Then, David Manne from Refugee Legal comes on the show to talk about about the extra judiciary powers of the foreign affairs minister.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Tilman Ruff from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons about denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula.

Then, Pete Goss from the Grattan Institute comes on the show to talk about the Gonski 2.0 report.

Finally, comedian and now young adult novelist, Sammy J comes on the show to talk about his new book The Long Class Goodnight.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Trevor Birney, the producer of the new documentary No Stone Unturned about murders that took place in Northern Ireland during the 90's.

Then Dr. Anita Hise comes on the show to talk about a new book she edited called Growing Up Aboriginal In Australia, an anthology of non-fiction short stories.

Finally, Tim Naughton from Save The Children comes on the show to talk about refugee sponsorship programs.

Dr Andrea Baker, Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Monash University, joins the show ahead of her appearance at the Music Cities Convention Melbourne happening on 19 20 April. Rob Wilson, Professor of Philosophy at La Trobe University, speaks about his filmSurviving Eugenicsand its free screening at Thornbury Picture House on 17 April. Journalist Martin Flanagan drops in to discuss the state of football in Tasmania. Michael Beach chats about his new single released through Split Singles Club, and his upcoming US tour. Plus, Sally Rippin delivers the Reading Room segment with Kristen Proud, a youth worker and childrens bookstore owner.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Tim Norton from Digital Rights Watch about the recent Facebook data breach.

Then, musician Kim Salmon comes on the show to talk about an upcoming benefit for fellow musician, Brian Hooper.

Finally, climate scientist and writer, Dr. Joelle Gergis, comes on the show to talk about her new book The Sunburnt Country: The History and Future of Climate Change in Australia

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with author and journalist, Paul Daley, about the historical accuracy of some Australian monuments.

Finally, former deputy prime minister, Brian Howe, comes on the show to talk about universal basic income.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with the commissioner for the Victorian Treaty Advancement Commission, Jill Gallagher, comes on the show to give an update on the treaty process in Victoria.

Finally, Middle East researcher, Marika Sosnowski and photojournalist, Darrian Traynor come on the show to talk about their work with Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

This week Kulja and Holly speak with journalist, Martin Flanagan about his new book A Wink From The Universe, about the Western Bulldogs 2016 Premiership.

Then, the director of city design and projects for the city of Melbourne, Rob Adams, comes on the show to talk about the new book he edited called Urban Choreography.

Finally, the director of the Victorian Women's Trust, Mary Crooks, comes on the show to talk about the me too movement and the lasting effects on society.

This week Kulja and guest host, Holly, speak with Billy Griffiths, an Australian historian and author about his new book Deep Time Dreaming: Uncovering Ancient Australia.

Then, Siobhan Mcginnity, the founder of Musicians for Hearing comes on the show to talk about hearing loss that can affect musicians.

Finally, Giles Parkinson from Renew Economy comes on the show to talk about all the different aspects of South Australian energy.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr Sarah Hayes Research Fellow in Archaeology and History at La Trobe University about the history of prostitution in 19th century Melbourne.

Then, author and humanitarian aid expert, Dennis Dragovic, comes onto the show to discuss his new book No Dancing, No Dancing: Inside the Global Humanitarian Crisis.

Finally, former Australian Children's Laureate, Leigh Hobbs returns with Sally Rippin for the Reading Room.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak to Dr. Dave Nichols about the Apple store proposal for Federation Square.

Then, the lead reporter for the new VICE series 'High Season', Maddison Connaughton, comes on the show to talk about the different facets of drugs in Australia.

Finally, playwright Neil Cole comes on the show to talk about his new production, Nina Simone: Liberian Dreams at the Chapel Off Chapel.

Kulja and Dylan return for another year of exciting and informative interviews beginning with Stephen Darley from The Independent and Peaceful Australia who will be coming on the show to talk about the government's plan to increase arms exports.

Then, Professor Carolyn Whitzman from the Melbourne School of Design at the University of Melbourne, comes on the show to talk about government plans for public housing.

Finally, Erica Dunn from MOD CON comes on the show to talk about the band and music in Melbourne.

This week, the final Grapevine for 2017, Kulja and Dylan speak with Tilman Ruff about being Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his work with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.

Finally, Tony Wilson from Speakola talks about awarding his prestigious Speakolies.

...and that's it until 2018!

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Cam Walker about the Queensland election and the role Adani played as well as issues from 2017.

Then, author Rupert Mann comes in to talk about his new book Pentridge: Voices from the Other Side.

Finally, Nic Oogjes from the band NO ZU, comes on the show to talk about the band and the inspiration for their latest album.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Shahleena Musk from the Human Rights Law Centre about the findings of the royal commission into the protection and detention of children in the Northern Territory.

Then, husband & wife team Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish come on the show to talk about their new show The Drop-Off, about parents interacting after dropping their kids off at school.

Finally, Micheal Leunig comes on the show to talk about his new book of cartoons Ducks for Dark Times.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr Celia McMichael about climate change refugees.

Then, comedian Titus O'Reily comes on the show to talk about his new book A Thoroughly Unhelpful History of Australian Sport.

Finally, Sally Rippin returns to the Reading Room with Nova Weetman talking about her new book The Secrets We Share.

This week Dylan speaks with Dr. Dave Nichols from the University of Melbourne about the future of Boiler House.

Then, Marian Wilkinson from the ABC comes on the show to talk about a Four Corners report on the leak of the Paradise Papers

Finally Laura Jean comes on the show to talk about her music and supporting gay marriage

This week Dylan and Kulja speak to historian and authorDr Tony Birch about the federal government's rejection of a key proposal coming out of the 2017 National Constitutional Convention at Uluru.

Plus, lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology Dr Troy Innocent talks about 'playable cities' and his role as this year's City of Melbourne Knowledge Fellow. Finally, ClimateWorks Project Manager Claire Painter provides an update on where we're at with vehicle emissions standards and the transition to energy-efficient transport.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth about various environmental issues around Victoria and Australia

Then, Dr Lara Anderson from the University of Melbourne comes on the show to talk about the recent attempt of succession of Catalonia from Spain

Finally, The artistic director of the Village festival, Suzanne Kalk, comes on the show to talk about what to expect from the festival.

This week Kulja speaks with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at REA Group, about the growing trend of build-to-rent property

Then, Laura Khanna from the Community Grocer comes on the show for World Food Day and talks about providing an affordable pop-up market to communities in need

Finally, Giles Parkinson from Renew Economy comes on the show to talk about Australian policy and investment in renewable energy

This week Kulja speaks with Dr. Dave Nichols about Melbourne City Council's plan to be more skateboard friendly

Then, Anne Martinelli from Environment Victoria comes on the show to talk about rental reform

Finally, Amanda Dunn talks about her book The New Puberty, about puberty occurring earlier in a child's life and how to talk to them about it

This week Kulja speaks with David Manne from refugee legal about the resettling of refugees in the United States

Then, Emma Dawson from Per Capita comes on the show to talk about the new initiative, Money For Jam, which helps financially vulnerable middle-aged women

Finally, Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth comes back on the show to talk about Australia's energy concerns

This week Dylan speaks with associate professor at the Nossal Institute for Global Health, Tilman Ruff returns to the show to talk about a nuclear weapons treaty

Then, Liz Mitchell from Totally Mild comes on the show to talk about performing for Girls Rock! Melbourne

Finally, Dr. Bruce Lindsay from Environmental Justice Australia comes on the show to talk about the new legislation to protect the Yarra River

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Katharine Murphy, the political editor at The Guardian, about people turning away from news services

Then, Historian Claire Higgins comes on the show to talk about her new book, Asylum by Boat: Origins of Australia's Refugee Policy

Finally, The Reading Room returns with Sally Rippin and Alexandra Yatomi-Clarke who owns the publisher Berbay Books

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Phil Robertson from Human Rights watch about the recent humanitarian crisis happening on the Burmese/Bangladeshi border

Then, Matt Watson from Taipan Tiger Girls comes on the show to talk about the bands unique sound and upcoming show

Finally, Giles Parkinson from the online newspaper, Renew Economy, comes on the show to talk about the state of energy supply in Australia

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Reni Eddo-Lodge about her new book Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race

Finally, Father Frank Brennan from Australian Catholic University returns to the show to talk about the breakthrough in the maritime borders dispute between East Timor and Australia and the marriage equality debate

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Jason Ball, 2017 young Australian of the Year, about the upcoming postal vote on same-sex marriage

Then, Ronald Holmes, associate professor of political science at De La Salle University comes on the show to talk about the president of the Philippines and his controversial anti-drug policies

Finally, Hamish McLachlan from Victoria Legal Aid, comes on the show to talk about representing people in the supreme court over the Mental Health Act

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Professor George Williams from the University of New South Wales to talk about his new book, A Charter of Rights for Australia

Then, Sally Rippin returns to the show with Judy Horacek to talk about her 9th collection of cartoons and their social implications

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with director, Naina Sen, about her new documentary The Song Keepers, about the Central Australian Women's Choir

Finally, Dr Elizabeth Taylor and Dr Elliot Fishman come on the show to talk about futre disruption in transport

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with lawyer and author, Julian Burnside, to talk about his new bookWatching Out: Reflections on Justice and Injustice

Finally, Producer Samantha Dinning comes on the show to talk about her new documentary,Guardians of the Strait, about a narrow but busy shipping lane in between the Mediterranean and Black Sea

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Marcus Westbury, Collingwood Arts CEO, about architectural protections in Melbourne

Then Emma Dawson from Per Capita, an independent think tank dedicated to promoting equality, comes on the show to talk about the disparity between male and female superannuation

Finally, Andrew Kavanagh, the director of the new Vice documentary, Rage in the Cage, comes on the show to talk about burn out competitions in regional Australia

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with film maker, Warwick Thornton, about his new film We Don't Need a Map, going over his comments of the symbolism of the Southern Cross

Finally, Tony Morton from the Public Transport Users Association about Melbourne's changing public transport system

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with The Hungry Ghosts before their upcoming reformation show

Then, John Lawrence from Electronic Frontiers Australia, comes on the show to discuss proposed changes to copyright law

Finally, Cam Walker returns to the show to talk about changes to energy and climate policy internationally

This week Dylan speaks with Associate Professor at the Nossal Institute at University of Melbourne, Tilman Ruff, about the recent talks for nuclear disarmament in New York

Then, Dr Lauren Rosewarne comes on the show to talk about how the naked human body is perceived in public spaces

Finally, Paul Patton from the Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages about running workshops to let people discuss their language learning journey

The week Kulja and Dylan speak with writer, Micheal McGirr, about his new book, Snooze: The Lost Art of Sleep, and how important it is to get a good night sleep.

Then, Pete Goss from the Grattan Institute comes on the show to talk about the political turmoil surrounding school funding

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Aziza who is founding president of Melbourne Artists for Asylum Seekers and refugee health nurse, Amelia Tauoqooqo for Refugee Week

Finally, David Manne from Refugee Legal, comes on the show to talk about the $70m Government payout to Manus Island detainees without taking liability

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Phd candidate in law at ANU and last years Commonwealth Pacific Young Person of the year, Bal Kama, comes on the show to talk about the election in Papua New Guinea.

Then snowboard superstar, international playboy and podcast dynamo, Daniel Morganti comes on the show to talk about the Australian snow season.

Finally, Lucy Adams, manager and principal lawyer at Justice Connect, a firm dealing with homelessness, comes on the show to talk about homelessness in Melbourne and what steps are being taken to reduce it.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with regular guest Sally Rippin and beloved children author Andy Griffiths about their new books and Andy's work with the Indigenous Literacy Project

Then, John Patten from the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Culture Center at Melbourne Museum comes on the show to talk about the 1967 referendum and National Reconciliation Week

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Jeannie Paterson from the Melbourne Law School about consumer rights when dealing with digital distribution companies that may not be based in Australia

Then, Brendon Condon comes on the show to talk about the benefits of urban agriculture and producing more food in cities

Finally, Principal of the Worawa Aboriginal College, Lois Peeler, comes on the show to talk about her integrated approach to education

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with journalist Jonathan Green about the recent troubles at Fairfax and the future of journalism in Australia

Then, the president of the Renegade Pub Football League , Luke Tracy, comes on the show to talk about the successes of the league

Finally, Dr. Kate Shaw comes on the show to talk about the budget and how it impacts housing affordability

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Pete Goss from the Grattan Institute about the new school funding plans

Finally, James Henry comes on the show to talk about Kulin Tide Strings, a collaboration with Silo Strings Quartet showing at the Yirramboi First Nations Festival

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Tony Wilson who is behind the new documentary The Galah's, about the first Australian/Irish Gaelic football match

Then CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, Muriel Bamblett, comes on the show to talk about the continuing efforts for treaty

Finally, Dr Dave Nichols comes on the show to talk about plans for Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market and Preston Market

This week Dylan speaks with Tanya Lokshina, program director at the Russian Human Rights Watch, about the recent Chechen purge of homosexual men

Finally, Dr. Kerry Ryan from Swinburne University of Technology comes on the show to talk about the proposed changes to the Australian citizenship test

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with comedian Joe White about his show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Ethiopian and Still Not Hungry

Then Phil Ingamells from the Victorian National Parks Association comes on the to discuss protecting Victoria's biodiversity

Finally, author Kelly Chandler comes on the show to talk about her new book The Other Mother about being a step parent

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Stephen Mayne about the transparency of local councils

Then author Jessica Friedman comes on the show to talk about her new book Things That Helped, about dealing with post-natal depression

Finally, Emily Howie from the Human Rights Law Commission comes on the show to talk about Australia's bid for membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with doctor and author, Rodney Syme, about his new book Time to Die.

Finally, Dr. Browyn Hradsky from the school of bio-sciences at the university of Melbourne comes in to talk about controlling feral cats and foxes in Victoria.

This week Kulja and Dylan start with the the Reading Room talking to Mel Kranenburg and Micheal Green about a book he has help put together "They Cannot Take the Sky" a collection of stories from asylum seekers about their experiences in detention.

Then the director of the Australian Human Rights Watch, Elaine Pearson, comes on the show talk about the how the Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, is handling drug policy.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Janine Di Giovani who is a foreign correspondent and the Middle East editor for Newsweek about the the war in Syria and her experiences visiting different warzones through her career.

Then, Mary Crooks the executive director from the Victorian Woman's Trust comes on the show to talk about international woman's day

Finally, Sally Rippin once again returns for the Reading Room this week with Rebecca Lim to talk about introducing diverse authors to publishers

This week on The Grapevine, Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr. Dina Bowman about the Fair Work Commission's ruling on penalty rates and its potential impactAustralia's work force.

Lawyer Angus Woodward talks about the rise of school based lawyers in Melbourne schools ina growing and important role of bringing legal services and information to young people.

And in the light of her new book Australian Native Food Harvest,Julie Weatherhead closes the program with a fascinating discussion of the plentiful, delectable, but largely unknown culinary possibilities of Australia's native plants.

On The Grapevine this week, Melbourne University's Dave Nichols talks about Melbourne's bus network, its importance to the people of the city, and the possibilities and complications of its development.

Anna Tregloan discusses ghosts as a culturally universal concept and their culmination in The Ghost Project, and Taryn Lane tells us about renewable energy developments and the upcoming Community Energy Congress.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Stuart Grant and Julian Wu about the documentary Which Way Is China?, about the punk band Primitive Calculators and their visit to the People's Republic

Then Professor John Spoehr comes on the show to talk about the challenging times facing South Australia

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with journalist Stephen Mayne about political party donations and the policy surrounding the disclosure of those donations

Then, author Bruce Pascoe calls in to talk about his new book Dark Emu which details the little known agricultural practices of indigenous Australians

Finally, Sally Rippin returns for the Reading Room with children's author Davina Bell to talk about her new book,Under the Love Umbrella, and the difficulties of writing stories that are inclusive of everyone

For the first show of the year Kulja and Dylan speak with Grapevine favourite, Dr. Dave Nichols and Dr. Elizabeth Taylor about the closure of numerous community pools

Then Fr. Frank Brennan comes on the show to talk about the upcoming renegotiations of maritime borders between East Timor and Australia

Finally, Dr. Shane Duggan comes on the show to discuss the state of university admissions and the ATAR score

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth about the promises of cutting greenhouse gas emissions

Then Tony Wilson comes on the show to talk about his new website Speakola.com that provides a library of speeches great and small

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Ben Rossiter, Executive Officer at Victoria Walks , about making roads more pedestrian friendly especially for the elderly

Then Dr. Pete Goss from the Grattan Institute is on the show to talk about education reform and the challenges facing funding in education

Finally, Sally Rippin returns with Angela Crocombe and the Reading Room to talk about book stores and books for children

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Heather Holst the deputy CEO of Launch Housing about providing housing to those at risk of homelessness

The author Don Watson stops by to talk about his new book A Single Tree: Voices from the Bush

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr. Dave Nichols and Dr. Elizabeth Taylor about heritage listed sites and illegal demolitions

Then Stephen Mayne comes on the show to talk about the local council elections and the reporting done on all councils

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth about the closing of the Hazelwood power station and renewable energy

Then Professor Muriel Bamblett CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency comes on the show to talk about the large increase of Koori kids in out of home care

Finally, Dr Jared Horvath comes in to talk about the science behind going blank

This week Dylan speaks to author and journalist Larry Writer about his new bookPitched Battle: In the Frontline of the 1971 Springbok Tour of Australia

Then the Reading Room returns with Sally Rippin and Elise Hurst to talk about creating pictures books

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Graeme Davison abut his new book City Dreamers: The Urban Imagination in Australia which focuses on the history of Australian cities

Then Dr. Margaret Simons talks about the New News event that tackles the challenges facing journalism

Finally, Nicole Curato from the University of Canberra comes on the show to talk about the Philippines and the current situation involving the new president and his divisive policies

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Gerard Brody from the Consumer Action Law Center about the recent house of representatives committee that was attended by the four big banks CEO's

Then Kaz Cooke stops by to talk about her new book Girl Stuff: Aged 8 - 12

Finally, Helen Kapalos talks about her new documentary A Life Of Its Own: The Truth About Medical Marijuana which deals with the black market for marijuana and calls for policy change

This week Kulja speaks with Peter Noonan about the future of tertiary education in Australia

Then Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth comes on the show to talk about the upcoming closing of the Hazelwood coal mine as well as the blame being placed on renewable energy for the recent storms in South Australia

Finally, Sydney-based music journalist, Tyson Koh talks about the strain put on live music venues from lock-out laws being implemented in Sydney

This week Dylan speaks to the director of the film Night Parrot Stories, Rob Nugent

Then Rachel Porter and Dean Pretty come on the show to talk about the new book Rachel has written, Doing Time, about juvenile detention

Finally, Ian Michael come in to talk about his one man show, Hart, about the impact of the stolen generation on Noongar men

This week Dylan speaks with Julian McDonald, a solicitor with the Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre about the first statewide police complaints clinic

Then Josh Earl stops by to talk about his new show at the Melbourne Fringe Festival, Oliver Up A Tree

Finally, Dan Musil calls in to talk about Walk with the Valley which is an event that is used to support the La Trobe Valley

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Martine Letts from the committee for Melbourne to talk about the new plan for Melbourne 4.0

Then Ruth Barson from the Human Rights Law Centre comes on the show to talk about the 25th anniversary of the royal commission into Aboriginal deaths in custody

Finally, Johanna Christensen stops by to talk about her studies into the history of apples in Victoria

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with with Luke McNamara about amending section 18C in the Racial Discrimination Act

Then Brunette Lenkic stops by to talk about women's AFL and her new co-authored book Play On! The Hidden History of Women's Australian Rules Football

Finally, The Reading Room returns with Sally Rippin and Australian Children's Laureate Leigh Hobbs

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with George McEncroe about her development of two women's only taxi services.

Then historian Clare Wright chats about her event at the Melbourne Writers Festival, 'Revising Australian History' which deals with the lack of indigenous voices in the Australian narrative.

Finally, actor and MC, Briggs, stops by to talk about his multiple works in music, television and the community

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with the Russian thieves band Vulgargrad about their history and their unique style

Then the national director of Solar Citizens, Claire O'Rourke calls in to talk about their strategies during the election to gain votes centered around solar energy

Finally, Jessamy Gleeson comes in to talk about the 6th annual Slut Walk that was started in response to victim blaming

Today Kulja and Dylan talk to Jason Ball about the inauguralAFLPride Match between St Kilda Football Club andSydney Swansthis weekend.

Then Gerard Brody from theConsumer Action Law Centrediscusses issues around monitoring and regulating of our banking system.

Finally Adjunct Professor, Muriel Bamblett, speaks about the Royal Commission regarding Juvenile Detention in the Northern Territory and other associated issues.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Dr. Cain Polidano about the link between higher levels of schooling and lowered crime rates

Then Jonathan West stops by to discuss his essay in the Griffith Review about the AFL at the grassroots level

Finally Steven McGregor comes in to talk about his new film featuring in the Melbourne International Film Festival, Servant or Slave

This week Kulja and Dylan speak tohistorian Dave Nichols about plans for renewing the Queen Victoria Market.

ThenMonash Universitypublic health expert Charles Livingstone discusses prospects for gambling reform in the new parliament.

FinallyDan Kellyand Aaron Cupples stop in to chat about Dan'supcoming show atHowler Melbournemarking the 10-year anniversary of his second full-length album 'Drowning in the Fountain of Youth'.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak to innovation consultant and author Taylor Tran aboutco-working spaces especially relevant to those in the creative industry.

Then Executive Officer atFlemington and Kensington Community Legal CentreAnthony Kelly discusses using your phone as a police accountability tool.

Finally PhD candidate Bal Kama phones in to provide an update on the student protests and instability in Papua New Guinea.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak to Mary Crooksfrom the Victorian Women's Trustabout the gender breakdown of the new parliament and positive politics.

ThenMelbourne singer-songwriterLucy Roleffcomes in for a chat discussing her music and the release of her forthcomingalbum 'This Paradise'.

FinallySally Rippin returns for#ReadingRoomalong withAlan Broughto chat about his new book 'Charlie and the War Against Grannies'.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak withMary Mallett about NDIS, the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Then Adjunct ProfessorMuriel Bamblett joins them to talk about Constitutional Recognition.

Finally author Tony Birch chats about the NAIDOC week event Yarra River Stories.

This week Kulja speaks with the CEO of Environment Victoria, Mark Wakeham, about the environment policies of the different political parties.

Then historian, Dennis Glover, talks about the recent Brexit vote and the reasons behind it as well as current Australian politics

Finally Dr. Phil Alviano from the Master Builders Association of Victoria comes in to talk about Australian housing and the Master Builders event on small housing

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Katie Brennan about the exciting new launch of the woman's AFL league in 2017

Then Mark McMillan, Wiradjuri man and associate professor at Melbourne Law School talks about hosting a gathering for Wiradjuri people in Melbourne, living 'off country'

Finally Dr. Dave Nichols and associate professor Hannah Lewi come in to talk about the new local history app called Pastport

This week Dylan talks to anti-domestic violence and Our Watch ambassador, Tarang Chawla, about media bias when reporting on domestic violence

Then PhD candidate George Rennie discusses the murky world of political lobbying.

Finally some memebers of the band Ciggie Witch stop by to talk about being on the road.

This week Kulja and Dylan talk to Shirleene Robinson about her new book 'Gay and Lesbian, Then and Now: Autralian Stories From a Social Revolution'

Then professor Field Rickards discusses teacher training and the 'Revolution School' documentary currently showing on ABC

Finally Dave Arden comes in for a chat about his new EP

This week Kulja and Dylan are visited by Dr. Jacqueline Horan, Jury researcher at Melbourne University, to discuss the ongoing issue of the 'google juror'

Then Dave Nichols once again comes into the studio with curator of the new exhibition 'A History of the Future: Imagining Melbourne', Clare Williamson

Finally Aine Tyrell come in for the day job segment to talk about being a travelling performer

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Rob Adams about his article 'The Tale of Two Cities: Four Steps to the Future' and the future of Melbourne

Then Mel Cranenburgh is back for the reading room with Gerard Elson to talk about Geoff Dyer's book about jazz, 'But Beautiful'

This week Dylan returns and with Kulja they talk to Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe about their new film 'The Bad Kids'

Julia Lee stopped by to record her interview about her new book Avalanche: A Love Story, about the struggles of IVF and other fertility methods

Finally Marcia Langton comes in to talk about her new book co-written with Megan Davis 'It's Our Country: Indigenous Arguments for Meaningful Constitutional Recognition and Reform'

This week Kulja speaks to David Hetherington, executive director of Per Capita, to talk to about Australians opinions of tax.

Then Liana Buchanan comes in to talk about her plans in her new position as Victorian Commissioner for Children

Finally Melbourne band Pony Face come in to talk about collaborating with film makers to create Pony Face Nebraska: Live at the Bakehouse

This week Kulja speaks to Elissa Scott from Victorian Legal Aidabout funding for Victorian drug courts

Then Rafe Benali from the office of Geographic Names stops by toexplain how places get their names.

Finally Hana Assafiri stops by to talk about her newConversation Salon after the success of her Speed Date a Muslimevent

This week Kulja and Dylan are joined by reading room regular Sally Rippin and writer, comedian, performer Fiona Harris to talk about writing and performing for children and teenagers.

Then Dr. Dave Nichols comes in to talk about Geelong firing their entire council and the responsibilities of local councils.

This week Kulja and Dylan talk to Richard Frankland about the 25th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

Then Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth talks about the communities of Carteret Islands and their decision to relocate due to global warming and rising sea levels destroying their home.

Finally Mel Cranenburgh stops in for the Reading Room and talks to Jo Case the program manager at the Melbourne Writers Festival about short story collections.

This week Dylan and Kulja speak to husband & wife duo Allen Sparhawk and Mimi Parker about touring life and managing family

Then Higher Education Policy Director at the Grattan Institute, Andrew Naughton, calls to discuss HELP loans and the recommendations he has put forward to ensure they are paid.

Finally, Joanne Boyd, the archives and records manager at the Victorian Supreme Court, talks about the 175th anniversary of the Victorian Supreme Court

Dylan and Kulja speak with Sally Rippin in the studio and talk to David Burton about his new book How to be Happy: A Memoir of Love, Sex and Teenage Confusion.

Then broadcaster and journalist Stan Grant comes in to talk about his new book Talking to my Country. A personal reflection on identity, ethnicity and race relations in this country, as it was sparked in part by Grant's heartfelt and widely publish response to the Adam Goodes booing scandal.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with Mary Crooks, executive director of the Victorian Women's Trust, about international Women's day.

Andrew Bovell calls in to discuss adapting the acclaimed novel The Secret River for the stage, soon to be playing for a limited season at the Arts Centre Melbourne.

To finish off the show urban planning professor at Melbourne Uni, Carolym Whitzman talks housing affordability and negative gearing

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with former foreign correspondent Sean Dorney about his recent Lowy Institute paper 'The Embarrassed Colonialist', which explores Australia's fraught history and engagement with Papua New Guinea.

Dylan and Kulja finish by talking to Helen Yotis Patterson & Artemis Ioannides about their upcoming theatrical performance of 'TAXITHI: An Australian Odyssey', based around the stories of women who migrated to Australia in the 1950's-60's

This week Dylan plays an interview he recorded duirng the week with Ricardo Neves from PBI's Mexican division about the work he and the organisation does.

Also Kulja and Dylan speak to Jane Jose about the unsung ways in which woman have shaped the life and look of Australian cities, which she details in her new book Places Women Make

This week Dylan and Kulja chat with Hana Assafiri about the 'speed-date a Muslim' events she's been running out of Morrocan Deli-cacy.

Gary Foley also returns to the program to discuss the most recent Close the Gap event

This week Dylan and Kulja speak with Dave Nichols about iconic landmarks.

Jack Charles came in to speak about theupcoming stage production Coranderrk: We Will Show the Country.

Finally, Sally Rippin stops in for Reading Room along with author/illustrator Ann James.