http://odeo.com./channels/2080-Late-Night-Live LiamPage no Long Nights LNL podcast gives you the whole of Late Night Live from start to finish in a continuous mp3 file, as Phillip Adams invites you to eavesdrop on his conversations with the world's brilliant and controversial thinkers. Long Nights LNL podcast gives you the whole of Late Night Live from start to finish in a continuous mp3 file, as Phillip Adams invites you to eavesdrop on his conversations with the world's brilliant and controversial thinkers. Long Nights LNL podcast gives you the whole of Late Night Live from start to finish in a continuous mp3 file, as Phillip Adams invites you to eavesdrop on his conversations with the world's brilliant and controversial thinkers. en 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Politics http://odeo.com./episodes/25446187-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-13 CLASSIC LNL: Immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers A discussion, first broadcast on 26/9/2002, with three eminent Australians about their own migration experiences (two were child refugees and one an adult migrant); past and present immigration policies; people smuggling; refugees and asylum seekers. CLASSIC LNL: Immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers A discussion, first broadcast on 26/9/2002, with three eminent Australians about their own migration experiences (two were child refugees and one an adult migrant); past and present immigration policies; people smuggling; refugees and asylum seekers. CLASSIC LNL: Immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers A discussion, first broadcast on 26/9/2002, with three eminent Australians about their own migration experiences (two were child refugees and one an adult migrant); past and present immigration policies; people smuggling; refugees and asylum seekers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25446187 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25441496-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-12 Cultural Celebrations We mark milestones in our lives with celebrations, and it's an act that has lasted the distance of time and across cultures. So what are the similarities and differences in the way we celebrate life? How do we adapt our cultural celebrations to new lives made abroad? A Melbourne theatre production explores these elements with young migrants and refugees. Power-Sharing in Zimbabwe The unity government in Zimbabwe is in the process of breaking down. The power-sharing agreement between Zanu-PF and the MDC was brokered by the Southern African Development Community, following the violent 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections. Three weeks ago Morgan Tsvangirai announced that the MDC was disengaging from Zanu-PF and in particular from Cabinet and the council of Ministers, citing outstanding, non-compliance and toxic issues that continue to impede the government. Drawing the Global Colour Line Henry Reynolds and Marilyn Lake were the joint winners of the 2009 P... Cultural Celebrations We mark milestones in our lives with celebrations, and it's an act that has lasted the distance of time and across cultures. So what are the similarities and differences in the way we celebrate life? How do we adapt our cultural celebrations to new lives made abroad? A Melbourne theatre production explores these elements with young migrants and refugees. Power-Sharing in Zimbabwe The unity government in Zimbabwe is in the process of breaking down. The power-sharing agreement between Zanu-PF and the MDC was brokered by the Southern African Development Community, following the violent 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections. Three weeks ago Morgan Tsvangirai announced that the MDC was disengaging from Zanu-PF and in particular from Cabinet and the council of Ministers, citing outstanding, non-compliance and toxic issues that continue to impede the government. Drawing the Global Colour Line Henry Reynolds and Marilyn Lake were the joint winners of the 2009 Prime Minister´s Prize for non-fiction for their book Drawing the Global Colour Line. The book places Australia´s history of racial politics into a transnational history of `white men´s countries´: South Africa, North America and New Zealand. Cultural Celebrations We mark milestones in our lives with celebrations, and it's an act that has lasted the distance of time and across cultures. So what are the similarities and differences in the way we celebrate life? How do we adapt our cultural celebrations to new lives made abroad? A Melbourne theatre production explores these elements with young migrants and refugees. Power-Sharing in Zimbabwe The unity government in Zimbabwe is in the process of breaking down. The power-sharing agreement between Zanu-PF and the MDC was brokered by the Southern African Development Community, following the violent 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections. Three weeks ago Morgan Tsvangirai announced that the MDC was disengaging from Zanu-PF and in particular from Cabinet and the council of Ministers, citing outstanding, non-compliance and toxic issues that continue to impede the government. Drawing the Global Colour Line Henry Reynolds and Marilyn Lake were the joint winners of the 2009 Prime Minister´s Prize for non-fiction for their book Drawing the Global Colour Line. The book places Australia´s history of racial politics into a transnational history of `white men´s countries´: South Africa, North America and New Zealand. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25441496 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25436675-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-11 China update with Willy Lam Willy Lam discusses why the upcoming visit to China by the US President is historic and why the coverage of President Obama's visit will be recognised differently to that of the Dalai Lama's recent trip to the India-China border town of Tawang. Tales from SWAT Valley and other Pakistan Stories The Pakistan army recently defeated the Afghan Taliban in the Swat region of Pakistan, allowing many of the displaced civilian population to return to begin rebuilding their lives. Now the army has taken on the Taliban in South Waziristan, the tribal area bordering Afghanistan in an effort to end the "scourge of terrorism" once and for all. But at what cost? Close to four milion people have been displaced during the ongoing conflict in this very troubled country. The Legacy of Claude Levi Strauss Last week, the world lost one of the great thinkers of the 20th century when French anthropologist Claude Levi Strauss died at the age of one hundred. In France, Levi-Strau... China update with Willy Lam Willy Lam discusses why the upcoming visit to China by the US President is historic and why the coverage of President Obama's visit will be recognised differently to that of the Dalai Lama's recent trip to the India-China border town of Tawang. Tales from SWAT Valley and other Pakistan Stories The Pakistan army recently defeated the Afghan Taliban in the Swat region of Pakistan, allowing many of the displaced civilian population to return to begin rebuilding their lives. Now the army has taken on the Taliban in South Waziristan, the tribal area bordering Afghanistan in an effort to end the "scourge of terrorism" once and for all. But at what cost? Close to four milion people have been displaced during the ongoing conflict in this very troubled country. The Legacy of Claude Levi Strauss Last week, the world lost one of the great thinkers of the 20th century when French anthropologist Claude Levi Strauss died at the age of one hundred. In France, Levi-Strauss was a national treasure whose intellectual worth ranked alongside Jean-Paul Sartre and Andre Malraux. French President Nicholas Sarkozy described him as an "indefatigable humanist." His ideas were so pervasive that, as one anthropologist put it, he "was a profound influence even on his critics." China update with Willy Lam Willy Lam discusses why the upcoming visit to China by the US President is historic and why the coverage of President Obama's visit will be recognised differently to that of the Dalai Lama's recent trip to the India-China border town of Tawang. Tales from SWAT Valley and other Pakistan Stories The Pakistan army recently defeated the Afghan Taliban in the Swat region of Pakistan, allowing many of the displaced civilian population to return to begin rebuilding their lives. Now the army has taken on the Taliban in South Waziristan, the tribal area bordering Afghanistan in an effort to end the "scourge of terrorism" once and for all. But at what cost? Close to four milion people have been displaced during the ongoing conflict in this very troubled country. The Legacy of Claude Levi Strauss Last week, the world lost one of the great thinkers of the 20th century when French anthropologist Claude Levi Strauss died at the age of one hundred. In France, Levi-Strauss was a national treasure whose intellectual worth ranked alongside Jean-Paul Sartre and Andre Malraux. French President Nicholas Sarkozy described him as an "indefatigable humanist." His ideas were so pervasive that, as one anthropologist put it, he "was a profound influence even on his critics." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25436675 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25432853-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-10 Oil Spill: response & responsibility A discussion about the response to the Montara oil leak in the Timor Sea. The leak has been plugged but the long term environmental implications are unknown. Australia lacks deep knowledge of the marine environment in the vicinity of the spill, and there is an international legal loophole around oil rig spills. Micky Burn: Commando to Colditz In March 1942 there was a daring raid on a dry dock in St Nazaire, France, in an attempt to stop the Germans from using their battleships in destroying the much needed convoys supplying Britain during this time. The raid was successful but at a huge cost. One particular troop lost half of their men through either death or capture. Over the next few years, the families of these men kept in contact swapping what information they were able to glean, offering each other much needed support. Central to this correspondence and support was Micky Burn, the Captain of Troop 6, no 2 Commando. He had been captured and ... Oil Spill: response & responsibility A discussion about the response to the Montara oil leak in the Timor Sea. The leak has been plugged but the long term environmental implications are unknown. Australia lacks deep knowledge of the marine environment in the vicinity of the spill, and there is an international legal loophole around oil rig spills. Micky Burn: Commando to Colditz In March 1942 there was a daring raid on a dry dock in St Nazaire, France, in an attempt to stop the Germans from using their battleships in destroying the much needed convoys supplying Britain during this time. The raid was successful but at a huge cost. One particular troop lost half of their men through either death or capture. Over the next few years, the families of these men kept in contact swapping what information they were able to glean, offering each other much needed support. Central to this correspondence and support was Micky Burn, the Captain of Troop 6, no 2 Commando. He had been captured and was spending his time in Colditz, the notorious POW camp in the heart of Germany. His far reaching care for his men and their families, and his dreams for a better world are the making of this extraordinary story. Oil Spill: response & responsibility A discussion about the response to the Montara oil leak in the Timor Sea. The leak has been plugged but the long term environmental implications are unknown. Australia lacks deep knowledge of the marine environment in the vicinity of the spill, and there is an international legal loophole around oil rig spills. Micky Burn: Commando to Colditz In March 1942 there was a daring raid on a dry dock in St Nazaire, France, in an attempt to stop the Germans from using their battleships in destroying the much needed convoys supplying Britain during this time. The raid was successful but at a huge cost. One particular troop lost half of their men through either death or capture. Over the next few years, the families of these men kept in contact swapping what information they were able to glean, offering each other much needed support. Central to this correspondence and support was Micky Burn, the Captain of Troop 6, no 2 Commando. He had been captured and was spending his time in Colditz, the notorious POW camp in the heart of Germany. His far reaching care for his men and their families, and his dreams for a better world are the making of this extraordinary story. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25432853 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25425653-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-09 Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses recent data that presents conflicting versions of how strong the Australian economy is; why public concern over climate change is falling dramatically and the Prime Minister's trip this week to India and Singapore. Berlin Wall Anniversary The barbed wire, alarms, spot lights, dogs, and border guards with orders to shoot to kill, are long gone. On a night back in November 1989 a tsunami of popular opposition began the process of dismantling the huge 155 kilometre, concrete Wall that had separated West Berlin from Communist East Germany for nearly 30 years. Within 12 months pretty much the whole of the Berlin Wall had gone. Twenty years on we find out what has happened to the pieces of the Wall that remain, the fragments that were removed, and 'the death strip' - the no-man's land that existed in between. The tyranny of email A conversation about the enormous growth in email traffic and the effect it is having on our lives, our culture, our wo... Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses recent data that presents conflicting versions of how strong the Australian economy is; why public concern over climate change is falling dramatically and the Prime Minister's trip this week to India and Singapore. Berlin Wall Anniversary The barbed wire, alarms, spot lights, dogs, and border guards with orders to shoot to kill, are long gone. On a night back in November 1989 a tsunami of popular opposition began the process of dismantling the huge 155 kilometre, concrete Wall that had separated West Berlin from Communist East Germany for nearly 30 years. Within 12 months pretty much the whole of the Berlin Wall had gone. Twenty years on we find out what has happened to the pieces of the Wall that remain, the fragments that were removed, and 'the death strip' - the no-man's land that existed in between. The tyranny of email A conversation about the enormous growth in email traffic and the effect it is having on our lives, our culture, our workplace and our psychological well-being. Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses recent data that presents conflicting versions of how strong the Australian economy is; why public concern over climate change is falling dramatically and the Prime Minister's trip this week to India and Singapore. Berlin Wall Anniversary The barbed wire, alarms, spot lights, dogs, and border guards with orders to shoot to kill, are long gone. On a night back in November 1989 a tsunami of popular opposition began the process of dismantling the huge 155 kilometre, concrete Wall that had separated West Berlin from Communist East Germany for nearly 30 years. Within 12 months pretty much the whole of the Berlin Wall had gone. Twenty years on we find out what has happened to the pieces of the Wall that remain, the fragments that were removed, and 'the death strip' - the no-man's land that existed in between. The tyranny of email A conversation about the enormous growth in email traffic and the effect it is having on our lives, our culture, our workplace and our psychological well-being. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25425653 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25411890-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-06 CLASSIC LNL: Germany: guilt, identity, memory The guests in this discussion -- first broadcast on 7/3/2002 -- explore the ramifications and outcomes of history's footsteps on Germany during and following WWII, touching on three important areas: the struggle for identity in the East and the West; the role of guilt, both now and immediately following the war; and the place of memory, then and now, in determining future directions. CLASSIC LNL: Germany: guilt, identity, memory The guests in this discussion -- first broadcast on 7/3/2002 -- explore the ramifications and outcomes of history's footsteps on Germany during and following WWII, touching on three important areas: the struggle for identity in the East and the West; the role of guilt, both now and immediately following the war; and the place of memory, then and now, in determining future directions. CLASSIC LNL: Germany: guilt, identity, memory The guests in this discussion -- first broadcast on 7/3/2002 -- explore the ramifications and outcomes of history's footsteps on Germany during and following WWII, touching on three important areas: the struggle for identity in the East and the West; the role of guilt, both now and immediately following the war; and the place of memory, then and now, in determining future directions. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25411890 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25405743-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-05 The Defence of the Realm - An Authorised History of MI5 This year marks the centenary of MI5 - Britain´s clandestine domestic security organisation. Only these days it´s not so clandestine, because the service has authorised an official history of itself. That´s a very big turnaround for an organisation whose officials, as recently as the 1980s, refused to publicly admit even existed. Cambridge historian, Christopher Andrew has written a number of books on the history of intelligence gathering, and he was granted unprecedented access to MI5´s archives to write his book. House of Exile: The Life and Times of Heinrich Mann and Nelly Kroeger-Mann Phillip talks to Evelyn Juers about her 'collective biography' on the Manns, which was the joint winner for the Prime Minister's Prize for non-fiction. The Defence of the Realm - An Authorised History of MI5 This year marks the centenary of MI5 - Britain´s clandestine domestic security organisation. Only these days it´s not so clandestine, because the service has authorised an official history of itself. That´s a very big turnaround for an organisation whose officials, as recently as the 1980s, refused to publicly admit even existed. Cambridge historian, Christopher Andrew has written a number of books on the history of intelligence gathering, and he was granted unprecedented access to MI5´s archives to write his book. House of Exile: The Life and Times of Heinrich Mann and Nelly Kroeger-Mann Phillip talks to Evelyn Juers about her 'collective biography' on the Manns, which was the joint winner for the Prime Minister's Prize for non-fiction. The Defence of the Realm - An Authorised History of MI5 This year marks the centenary of MI5 - Britain´s clandestine domestic security organisation. Only these days it´s not so clandestine, because the service has authorised an official history of itself. That´s a very big turnaround for an organisation whose officials, as recently as the 1980s, refused to publicly admit even existed. Cambridge historian, Christopher Andrew has written a number of books on the history of intelligence gathering, and he was granted unprecedented access to MI5´s archives to write his book. House of Exile: The Life and Times of Heinrich Mann and Nelly Kroeger-Mann Phillip talks to Evelyn Juers about her 'collective biography' on the Manns, which was the joint winner for the Prime Minister's Prize for non-fiction. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25405743 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25391868-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-04 The Future of California California is the eighth largest economy in the world. As one writer recently said, if California was a country it´d be in the G8. But if it was a company, it´d now be bankrupt. Rising debt, spending slashed on education and healthcare, vast numbers of workers laid off, soaring unemployment - the picture is grim. So is California cactus? A discussion with long-term California observers and an advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on the future of California - how it came to be in such a mess, and what can be done to save it. People of Post Soviet Russia In 1991, Russia went through momentous changes as the Soviet Union broke apart, democracy replaced communism and an open market was ushered in. Since then, politics, the economy and the various conflicts in the area have been the focal points but what about the Russian people? How have those in particular who live in the regional provinces, dealt with the changes made in Moscow? The Future of California California is the eighth largest economy in the world. As one writer recently said, if California was a country it´d be in the G8. But if it was a company, it´d now be bankrupt. Rising debt, spending slashed on education and healthcare, vast numbers of workers laid off, soaring unemployment - the picture is grim. So is California cactus? A discussion with long-term California observers and an advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on the future of California - how it came to be in such a mess, and what can be done to save it. People of Post Soviet Russia In 1991, Russia went through momentous changes as the Soviet Union broke apart, democracy replaced communism and an open market was ushered in. Since then, politics, the economy and the various conflicts in the area have been the focal points but what about the Russian people? How have those in particular who live in the regional provinces, dealt with the changes made in Moscow? The Future of California California is the eighth largest economy in the world. As one writer recently said, if California was a country it´d be in the G8. But if it was a company, it´d now be bankrupt. Rising debt, spending slashed on education and healthcare, vast numbers of workers laid off, soaring unemployment - the picture is grim. So is California cactus? A discussion with long-term California observers and an advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on the future of California - how it came to be in such a mess, and what can be done to save it. People of Post Soviet Russia In 1991, Russia went through momentous changes as the Soviet Union broke apart, democracy replaced communism and an open market was ushered in. Since then, politics, the economy and the various conflicts in the area have been the focal points but what about the Russian people? How have those in particular who live in the regional provinces, dealt with the changes made in Moscow? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25391868 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25391869-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-03 Afghanistan's deadly elections A conversation with a senior UN election official in Afghanistan about the decision to cancel the second round of elections and to declare Hamid Karzai re-elected as President. She also talks about the terrible death toll from election related violence in Kabul and elsewhere. Bruce Shapiro Bruce reflects on the one year anniversary since the election of President Barack Obama as local elections for mayors and city councils take place across the US. Bruce also discusses 'J Street', the progressive Jewish lobby which held its first convention last week. The Scandal of Susan Sontag She´s been called the "the Beatnik Boadicea," "the Paganini of criticism ", and "the dark lady of American letters." Susan Sontag was a critic, novelist, playwright, filmmaker, a public intellectual and a celebrity, a magazine cover girl, and a subject for TV impersonators and gossip columnists. The author of groundbreaking works like On Photography and Illness as Metaphor she ... Afghanistan's deadly elections A conversation with a senior UN election official in Afghanistan about the decision to cancel the second round of elections and to declare Hamid Karzai re-elected as President. She also talks about the terrible death toll from election related violence in Kabul and elsewhere. Bruce Shapiro Bruce reflects on the one year anniversary since the election of President Barack Obama as local elections for mayors and city councils take place across the US. Bruce also discusses 'J Street', the progressive Jewish lobby which held its first convention last week. The Scandal of Susan Sontag She´s been called the "the Beatnik Boadicea," "the Paganini of criticism ", and "the dark lady of American letters." Susan Sontag was a critic, novelist, playwright, filmmaker, a public intellectual and a celebrity, a magazine cover girl, and a subject for TV impersonators and gossip columnists. The author of groundbreaking works like On Photography and Illness as Metaphor she wrote about war, art, poverty, freedom, the meaning of history, and human suffering. She earnt adulation, but also provoked scorn. We analyse both the legacy of Sontag´s work and her personality on the release of a new book. Afghanistan's deadly elections A conversation with a senior UN election official in Afghanistan about the decision to cancel the second round of elections and to declare Hamid Karzai re-elected as President. She also talks about the terrible death toll from election related violence in Kabul and elsewhere. Bruce Shapiro Bruce reflects on the one year anniversary since the election of President Barack Obama as local elections for mayors and city councils take place across the US. Bruce also discusses 'J Street', the progressive Jewish lobby which held its first convention last week. The Scandal of Susan Sontag She´s been called the "the Beatnik Boadicea," "the Paganini of criticism ", and "the dark lady of American letters." Susan Sontag was a critic, novelist, playwright, filmmaker, a public intellectual and a celebrity, a magazine cover girl, and a subject for TV impersonators and gossip columnists. The author of groundbreaking works like On Photography and Illness as Metaphor she wrote about war, art, poverty, freedom, the meaning of history, and human suffering. She earnt adulation, but also provoked scorn. We analyse both the legacy of Sontag´s work and her personality on the release of a new book. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25391869 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25391870-Late-Night-Live-2009-11-02 Canberra Babylon Laura Tingle returns after a six week break to discuss the policy and political implications of the current refugee/asylum seeker pressures; the mid year economic review; and the politics of the Rudd government appointing Peter Costello to the Future Fund. Seeking refuge from Sri Lanka and Australia's response The number of people arriving in Australia seeking asylum has been increasingly from Sri Lanka over the past few months. At the end of the civil war that has plagued that country for a quarter of a century, why are not just the Tamils but other minority groups leaving their country? And why is there so much attention in Australia on those who seek refuge in boats, not planes? You Liar! Alan Ramsey Pt 2 The now-retired press gallery veteran talks to Phillip about an infamous incident in 1971, which ensured Alan Ramsey's name was etched into the political history books when he yelled 'you liar!' at the then prime minister, John Gorton, in parliament. Canberra Babylon Laura Tingle returns after a six week break to discuss the policy and political implications of the current refugee/asylum seeker pressures; the mid year economic review; and the politics of the Rudd government appointing Peter Costello to the Future Fund. Seeking refuge from Sri Lanka and Australia's response The number of people arriving in Australia seeking asylum has been increasingly from Sri Lanka over the past few months. At the end of the civil war that has plagued that country for a quarter of a century, why are not just the Tamils but other minority groups leaving their country? And why is there so much attention in Australia on those who seek refuge in boats, not planes? You Liar! Alan Ramsey Pt 2 The now-retired press gallery veteran talks to Phillip about an infamous incident in 1971, which ensured Alan Ramsey's name was etched into the political history books when he yelled 'you liar!' at the then prime minister, John Gorton, in parliament. Canberra Babylon Laura Tingle returns after a six week break to discuss the policy and political implications of the current refugee/asylum seeker pressures; the mid year economic review; and the politics of the Rudd government appointing Peter Costello to the Future Fund. Seeking refuge from Sri Lanka and Australia's response The number of people arriving in Australia seeking asylum has been increasingly from Sri Lanka over the past few months. At the end of the civil war that has plagued that country for a quarter of a century, why are not just the Tamils but other minority groups leaving their country? And why is there so much attention in Australia on those who seek refuge in boats, not planes? You Liar! Alan Ramsey Pt 2 The now-retired press gallery veteran talks to Phillip about an infamous incident in 1971, which ensured Alan Ramsey's name was etched into the political history books when he yelled 'you liar!' at the then prime minister, John Gorton, in parliament. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25391870 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25391872-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-30 CLASSIC LNL: Return of the Peaceniks In this discussion, first broadcast in February 2003, four guests debate the looming war in Iraq. The US led invasion of Iraq hadn't started yet, but millions of people had just marched in massive peace rallies around the world. The discussion featured four people who were united in their opposition to the Vietnam War, but not this one. CLASSIC LNL: Return of the Peaceniks In this discussion, first broadcast in February 2003, four guests debate the looming war in Iraq. The US led invasion of Iraq hadn't started yet, but millions of people had just marched in massive peace rallies around the world. The discussion featured four people who were united in their opposition to the Vietnam War, but not this one. CLASSIC LNL: Return of the Peaceniks In this discussion, first broadcast in February 2003, four guests debate the looming war in Iraq. The US led invasion of Iraq hadn't started yet, but millions of people had just marched in massive peace rallies around the world. The discussion featured four people who were united in their opposition to the Vietnam War, but not this one. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25391872 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25391877-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-29 Alan Ramsey An extended interview with veteran political journalist Alan Ramsey, recorded in his Canberra home. Alan Ramsey An extended interview with veteran political journalist Alan Ramsey, recorded in his Canberra home. Alan Ramsey An extended interview with veteran political journalist Alan Ramsey, recorded in his Canberra home. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25391877 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25391878-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-28 Bruce Shapiro Bruce discusses David Shapiro, the ACLU and civil rights lawyer in America. He also gives an update on the story of army Lt. Ehren Watada, who in 2006 became the first US officer to refuse a direct order to deploy to Iraq. Watada has now been given permission to resign from the army. In a related case this week, Foreign Service official and former Marine, Matthew Hoh. Hoh has become first US official to publicly resign over Afghanistan, saying he's come to the conclusion that the US and coalition war is simply fuelling the insurgency. Afghanistan: engaging the Pashtun tribes This is officially the deadliest month for US troops in eight years of war in Afghanistan, and at the highest levels of the US military there is now a recognition of the importance of engaging tribes as a means of improving security in Afghanistan. But as yet, none of the major players in the situation has come up with a coherent and coordinated approach. Tom Gregg argues that tribal engagement won... Bruce Shapiro Bruce discusses David Shapiro, the ACLU and civil rights lawyer in America. He also gives an update on the story of army Lt. Ehren Watada, who in 2006 became the first US officer to refuse a direct order to deploy to Iraq. Watada has now been given permission to resign from the army. In a related case this week, Foreign Service official and former Marine, Matthew Hoh. Hoh has become first US official to publicly resign over Afghanistan, saying he's come to the conclusion that the US and coalition war is simply fuelling the insurgency. Afghanistan: engaging the Pashtun tribes This is officially the deadliest month for US troops in eight years of war in Afghanistan, and at the highest levels of the US military there is now a recognition of the importance of engaging tribes as a means of improving security in Afghanistan. But as yet, none of the major players in the situation has come up with a coherent and coordinated approach. Tom Gregg argues that tribal engagement won't work everywhere in Afghanistan, but there is a good chance it could work amongst the Pashtun tribes of Afghanistan's southeast—if it's started soon. In search of the extinct Labrador Duck The Labrador Duck has the dubious title of the first species of bird endemic to North America to be driven to extinction: this was sometime around 1875. The reason for their extinction is still unclear but you can find over 50 stuffed specimens located in museums around the northern hemisphere. But why would you want to visit all known specimens and then offer an award to find ever more? Maybe if you're an ornithologist, such a quest might appeal. But what's so distinctive about the Labrador Duck? Bruce Shapiro Bruce discusses David Shapiro, the ACLU and civil rights lawyer in America. He also gives an update on the story of army Lt. Ehren Watada, who in 2006 became the first US officer to refuse a direct order to deploy to Iraq. Watada has now been given permission to resign from the army. In a related case this week, Foreign Service official and former Marine, Matthew Hoh. Hoh has become first US official to publicly resign over Afghanistan, saying he's come to the conclusion that the US and coalition war is simply fuelling the insurgency. Afghanistan: engaging the Pashtun tribes This is officially the deadliest month for US troops in eight years of war in Afghanistan, and at the highest levels of the US military there is now a recognition of the importance of engaging tribes as a means of improving security in Afghanistan. But as yet, none of the major players in the situation has come up with a coherent and coordinated approach. Tom Gregg argues that tribal engagement won't work everywhere in Afghanistan, but there is a good chance it could work amongst the Pashtun tribes of Afghanistan's southeast—if it's started soon. In search of the extinct Labrador Duck The Labrador Duck has the dubious title of the first species of bird endemic to North America to be driven to extinction: this was sometime around 1875. The reason for their extinction is still unclear but you can find over 50 stuffed specimens located in museums around the northern hemisphere. But why would you want to visit all known specimens and then offer an award to find ever more? Maybe if you're an ornithologist, such a quest might appeal. But what's so distinctive about the Labrador Duck? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25391878 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25391879-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-27 Britain and Freedom of Speech Questions are being raised in Britain about the level of power international corporations are acquiring when one such company, through their lawyers, attempted to prevent the well established newspaper, The Guardian, from reporting on a question tabled in the House of Commons and tried to stifle debate about issues of super-injunctions and freedom of speech. All was revealed though through Twitter. The Informant The real story behind the landmark court case that was launched against the American agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland in the 1990s. The case against ADM was the biggest case of price-fixing the world had ever seen, and is now the subject of a major motion picture, The Informant, starring Matt Damon. The real informant, the company executive who blew the whistle on ADM and co-operated with the FBI for 3 years to gather evidence against the company, joins us for a discussion with award winning author and journalist Kurt Eichenwald, whose ... Britain and Freedom of Speech Questions are being raised in Britain about the level of power international corporations are acquiring when one such company, through their lawyers, attempted to prevent the well established newspaper, The Guardian, from reporting on a question tabled in the House of Commons and tried to stifle debate about issues of super-injunctions and freedom of speech. All was revealed though through Twitter. The Informant The real story behind the landmark court case that was launched against the American agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland in the 1990s. The case against ADM was the biggest case of price-fixing the world had ever seen, and is now the subject of a major motion picture, The Informant, starring Matt Damon. The real informant, the company executive who blew the whistle on ADM and co-operated with the FBI for 3 years to gather evidence against the company, joins us for a discussion with award winning author and journalist Kurt Eichenwald, whose book the film is based on. Britain and Freedom of Speech Questions are being raised in Britain about the level of power international corporations are acquiring when one such company, through their lawyers, attempted to prevent the well established newspaper, The Guardian, from reporting on a question tabled in the House of Commons and tried to stifle debate about issues of super-injunctions and freedom of speech. All was revealed though through Twitter. The Informant The real story behind the landmark court case that was launched against the American agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland in the 1990s. The case against ADM was the biggest case of price-fixing the world had ever seen, and is now the subject of a major motion picture, The Informant, starring Matt Damon. The real informant, the company executive who blew the whistle on ADM and co-operated with the FBI for 3 years to gather evidence against the company, joins us for a discussion with award winning author and journalist Kurt Eichenwald, whose book the film is based on. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25391879 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25377477-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-26 Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses the merits or otherwise of the ALP declining to run a candidate in the Higgins by-election; desperate government rhetoric on people smugglers; and a possible hint from next year's concentrated parliamentary sitting dates. Who started the 2008 Georgia conflict? In August last year, the five day conflict involving Georgia, Russia and South Ossetia shocked the world with its violence and force. The Council of the European Union established its first-ever fact-finding mission into how the conflict started and what happened during the fighting, believing that these facts could help prevent further conflicts. The report has been published finding fault on all sides, yet tension continues to build up in the region. Where to now? Poseidon´s Steed: The Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality Seahorses aren´t an animal that one comes across on the average trip to the beach, and yet for thousands of years - across of number of different cultures, it´s... Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses the merits or otherwise of the ALP declining to run a candidate in the Higgins by-election; desperate government rhetoric on people smugglers; and a possible hint from next year's concentrated parliamentary sitting dates. Who started the 2008 Georgia conflict? In August last year, the five day conflict involving Georgia, Russia and South Ossetia shocked the world with its violence and force. The Council of the European Union established its first-ever fact-finding mission into how the conflict started and what happened during the fighting, believing that these facts could help prevent further conflicts. The report has been published finding fault on all sides, yet tension continues to build up in the region. Where to now? Poseidon´s Steed: The Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality Seahorses aren´t an animal that one comes across on the average trip to the beach, and yet for thousands of years - across of number of different cultures, it´s been a potent symbol of the sea. The seahorse looks like something beyond pre-historic, like something that couldn´t possibly exist - except in myth - it´s part horse, part mermaid body seems like it should be on the page next to unicorns and griffins in a medieval bestiary. Marine biologist Helen Scales searched the oceans of the globe for years before she spotted her first seahorse in the wild, and she was so enraptured that she decided to write a book about it. Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses the merits or otherwise of the ALP declining to run a candidate in the Higgins by-election; desperate government rhetoric on people smugglers; and a possible hint from next year's concentrated parliamentary sitting dates. Who started the 2008 Georgia conflict? In August last year, the five day conflict involving Georgia, Russia and South Ossetia shocked the world with its violence and force. The Council of the European Union established its first-ever fact-finding mission into how the conflict started and what happened during the fighting, believing that these facts could help prevent further conflicts. The report has been published finding fault on all sides, yet tension continues to build up in the region. Where to now? Poseidon´s Steed: The Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality Seahorses aren´t an animal that one comes across on the average trip to the beach, and yet for thousands of years - across of number of different cultures, it´s been a potent symbol of the sea. The seahorse looks like something beyond pre-historic, like something that couldn´t possibly exist - except in myth - it´s part horse, part mermaid body seems like it should be on the page next to unicorns and griffins in a medieval bestiary. Marine biologist Helen Scales searched the oceans of the globe for years before she spotted her first seahorse in the wild, and she was so enraptured that she decided to write a book about it. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25377477 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25347698-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-23 CLASSIC LNL: Jack Lang A discussion, first broadcast on 17/11/2005, about the life and legacy of Jack Lang, Premier of NSW during the Great Depression. 'The Big Fella' was one of Australia's most controversial politicians; he was loved and hated with a visceral intensity. Lang was twice Premier of NSW. During the depths of the Great Depression he was dismissed from office by the NSW Governor for refusing to repay interest on Commonwealth loans. He was expelled from the Labor party in 1942, and re-admitted in 1971 with the support of his young protégé, Paul Keating. CLASSIC LNL: Jack Lang A discussion, first broadcast on 17/11/2005, about the life and legacy of Jack Lang, Premier of NSW during the Great Depression. 'The Big Fella' was one of Australia's most controversial politicians; he was loved and hated with a visceral intensity. Lang was twice Premier of NSW. During the depths of the Great Depression he was dismissed from office by the NSW Governor for refusing to repay interest on Commonwealth loans. He was expelled from the Labor party in 1942, and re-admitted in 1971 with the support of his young protégé, Paul Keating. CLASSIC LNL: Jack Lang A discussion, first broadcast on 17/11/2005, about the life and legacy of Jack Lang, Premier of NSW during the Great Depression. 'The Big Fella' was one of Australia's most controversial politicians; he was loved and hated with a visceral intensity. Lang was twice Premier of NSW. During the depths of the Great Depression he was dismissed from office by the NSW Governor for refusing to repay interest on Commonwealth loans. He was expelled from the Labor party in 1942, and re-admitted in 1971 with the support of his young protégé, Paul Keating. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25347698 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25347699-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-22 News Safety A discussion about the growing dangers of reporting on war, conflict and corruption. The International News Safety Institute estimates that in the past decade more than one thousand journalists and other members of the news media around the world have died reporting the news. That's an average of two every week. Most are local reporters working in their own country. And in nine out of ten cases no one gets brought to justice. The Australian news media recently adopted a new Safety Code, which discourages journalists from taking risks in the pursuit of a story. Sir John Crawford and Australia's International Agricultural Research Australia´s overseas aid takes many forms and and one of the increasingly important ways Australia has been helping in the developing world is with agricultural research and development. The person who did more than anyone to encourage Australian engagement in international agriculture was Sir John Crawford. In this discussion we hear about who S... News Safety A discussion about the growing dangers of reporting on war, conflict and corruption. The International News Safety Institute estimates that in the past decade more than one thousand journalists and other members of the news media around the world have died reporting the news. That's an average of two every week. Most are local reporters working in their own country. And in nine out of ten cases no one gets brought to justice. The Australian news media recently adopted a new Safety Code, which discourages journalists from taking risks in the pursuit of a story. Sir John Crawford and Australia's International Agricultural Research Australia´s overseas aid takes many forms and and one of the increasingly important ways Australia has been helping in the developing world is with agricultural research and development. The person who did more than anyone to encourage Australian engagement in international agriculture was Sir John Crawford. In this discussion we hear about who Sir John Crawford was and how his work is still being carried out today. News Safety A discussion about the growing dangers of reporting on war, conflict and corruption. The International News Safety Institute estimates that in the past decade more than one thousand journalists and other members of the news media around the world have died reporting the news. That's an average of two every week. Most are local reporters working in their own country. And in nine out of ten cases no one gets brought to justice. The Australian news media recently adopted a new Safety Code, which discourages journalists from taking risks in the pursuit of a story. Sir John Crawford and Australia's International Agricultural Research Australia´s overseas aid takes many forms and and one of the increasingly important ways Australia has been helping in the developing world is with agricultural research and development. The person who did more than anyone to encourage Australian engagement in international agriculture was Sir John Crawford. In this discussion we hear about who Sir John Crawford was and how his work is still being carried out today. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25347699 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25324811-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-21 Eddin Khoo Eddin discusses the cultural tensions between Malaysia and its neighbouring country, Indonesia, regarding the claim that Malaysia is stealing Indonesia's culture. Also an update on Malaysian politics, does the coalition party, led by Anwar Ibrahim, have common ground? Sri Lanka Update It´s been five months since the Tamil Tigers admitted defeat at the hands of the Sri Lankan army and still an estimated 260,000 displaced Tamils are being housed in internment camps. There´s been much international pressure on the Sri Lankan government over its human rights record with the EU threatening to withdraw the country´s preferential trade status if it doesn´t show some rapid and serious improvement in the area of human rights. And a succession of visitors from the United Nations has also criticised the government over conditions in the camps. Grand Obsessions: the life and work of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin The story of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony G... Eddin Khoo Eddin discusses the cultural tensions between Malaysia and its neighbouring country, Indonesia, regarding the claim that Malaysia is stealing Indonesia's culture. Also an update on Malaysian politics, does the coalition party, led by Anwar Ibrahim, have common ground? Sri Lanka Update It´s been five months since the Tamil Tigers admitted defeat at the hands of the Sri Lankan army and still an estimated 260,000 displaced Tamils are being housed in internment camps. There´s been much international pressure on the Sri Lankan government over its human rights record with the EU threatening to withdraw the country´s preferential trade status if it doesn´t show some rapid and serious improvement in the area of human rights. And a succession of visitors from the United Nations has also criticised the government over conditions in the camps. Grand Obsessions: the life and work of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin The story of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin is a grand obsession on almost every level. Their's was a passionate relationship, a meeting of minds, love, and work and unusually for the time, an equal partnership between a man and woman. The work they created together combined architectural genius underpinned with a passionate conviction to create an ideal society. Griffin of course won the competition to design Canberra, the capital city of our newly Federated nation in 1912. It was meant to be a utopian city, unlike any in the world, but his vision was never properly realised. Eddin Khoo Eddin discusses the cultural tensions between Malaysia and its neighbouring country, Indonesia, regarding the claim that Malaysia is stealing Indonesia's culture. Also an update on Malaysian politics, does the coalition party, led by Anwar Ibrahim, have common ground? Sri Lanka Update It´s been five months since the Tamil Tigers admitted defeat at the hands of the Sri Lankan army and still an estimated 260,000 displaced Tamils are being housed in internment camps. There´s been much international pressure on the Sri Lankan government over its human rights record with the EU threatening to withdraw the country´s preferential trade status if it doesn´t show some rapid and serious improvement in the area of human rights. And a succession of visitors from the United Nations has also criticised the government over conditions in the camps. Grand Obsessions: the life and work of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin The story of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin is a grand obsession on almost every level. Their's was a passionate relationship, a meeting of minds, love, and work and unusually for the time, an equal partnership between a man and woman. The work they created together combined architectural genius underpinned with a passionate conviction to create an ideal society. Griffin of course won the competition to design Canberra, the capital city of our newly Federated nation in 1912. It was meant to be a utopian city, unlike any in the world, but his vision was never properly realised. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25324811 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25317018-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-20 Bruce Shapiro Bruce takes us down south to Latin America and discusses some of the problems the United States neighbours are contending with, from the stalemate in negotiations to restore the Honduras government to the escalating violence not just in Mexico but also in El Salvador and the Brazilian Favelas. Sri Lanka Update It´s been five months since the Tamil Tigers admitted defeat at the hands of the Sri Lankan army and still an estimated 260,000 displaced Tamils are being housed in internment camps. There´s been much international pressure on the Sri Lankan government over its human rights record with the EU threatening to withdraw the country´s preferential trade status if it doesn´t show some rapid and serious improvement in the area of human rights. And a succession of visitors from the United Nations has also criticised the government over conditions in the camps. Lords and Larrikins A conversation about the male actor on Australian stage and screen, from the 1830s to 1970s.... Bruce Shapiro Bruce takes us down south to Latin America and discusses some of the problems the United States neighbours are contending with, from the stalemate in negotiations to restore the Honduras government to the escalating violence not just in Mexico but also in El Salvador and the Brazilian Favelas. Sri Lanka Update It´s been five months since the Tamil Tigers admitted defeat at the hands of the Sri Lankan army and still an estimated 260,000 displaced Tamils are being housed in internment camps. There´s been much international pressure on the Sri Lankan government over its human rights record with the EU threatening to withdraw the country´s preferential trade status if it doesn´t show some rapid and serious improvement in the area of human rights. And a succession of visitors from the United Nations has also criticised the government over conditions in the camps. Lords and Larrikins A conversation about the male actor on Australian stage and screen, from the 1830s to 1970s. Actor and author Kath Leahy uses the metaphor of Hamlet versus the Second Grave Digger to explore the historical tension between leading Shakespearean actors, regarded as gentlemen, and the lower players. Bruce Shapiro Bruce takes us down south to Latin America and discusses some of the problems the United States neighbours are contending with, from the stalemate in negotiations to restore the Honduras government to the escalating violence not just in Mexico but also in El Salvador and the Brazilian Favelas. Sri Lanka Update It´s been five months since the Tamil Tigers admitted defeat at the hands of the Sri Lankan army and still an estimated 260,000 displaced Tamils are being housed in internment camps. There´s been much international pressure on the Sri Lankan government over its human rights record with the EU threatening to withdraw the country´s preferential trade status if it doesn´t show some rapid and serious improvement in the area of human rights. And a succession of visitors from the United Nations has also criticised the government over conditions in the camps. Lords and Larrikins A conversation about the male actor on Australian stage and screen, from the 1830s to 1970s. Actor and author Kath Leahy uses the metaphor of Hamlet versus the Second Grave Digger to explore the historical tension between leading Shakespearean actors, regarded as gentlemen, and the lower players. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25317018 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25312858-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-19 Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses what he describes as an extraordinary doorstop by outgoing Opposition backbencher, Peter Costello who claims that there was no need for stimulus spending at all because the automatic stabilisers would have kicked in. Christian also discusses the refugee issue. After canvassing various refugee advocates, he found they are very divided on how the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has been handling the issue. Under the Radar: Dutch strategy in Afghanistan It´s now eight years since the fall of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, and an insurgency is still raging in the country. The Dutch have been an integral part of the NATO operation in Afghanistan, but we hear very little about them. A new independent report evaluating Dutch strategy says it has been more successful than American and Australian efforts in the province of Uruzgan. Failed Colonies We all know of the successful settlements of our time but what of the ones that have failed? It was ... Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses what he describes as an extraordinary doorstop by outgoing Opposition backbencher, Peter Costello who claims that there was no need for stimulus spending at all because the automatic stabilisers would have kicked in. Christian also discusses the refugee issue. After canvassing various refugee advocates, he found they are very divided on how the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has been handling the issue. Under the Radar: Dutch strategy in Afghanistan It´s now eight years since the fall of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, and an insurgency is still raging in the country. The Dutch have been an integral part of the NATO operation in Afghanistan, but we hear very little about them. A new independent report evaluating Dutch strategy says it has been more successful than American and Australian efforts in the province of Uruzgan. Failed Colonies We all know of the successful settlements of our time but what of the ones that have failed? It was not just due to the forces of nature but a range of reasons from personalities of the leaders, demands from the homeland and lack of suitable allies. The reasons why some of these places where settled is just as intriguing. Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses what he describes as an extraordinary doorstop by outgoing Opposition backbencher, Peter Costello who claims that there was no need for stimulus spending at all because the automatic stabilisers would have kicked in. Christian also discusses the refugee issue. After canvassing various refugee advocates, he found they are very divided on how the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has been handling the issue. Under the Radar: Dutch strategy in Afghanistan It´s now eight years since the fall of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, and an insurgency is still raging in the country. The Dutch have been an integral part of the NATO operation in Afghanistan, but we hear very little about them. A new independent report evaluating Dutch strategy says it has been more successful than American and Australian efforts in the province of Uruzgan. Failed Colonies We all know of the successful settlements of our time but what of the ones that have failed? It was not just due to the forces of nature but a range of reasons from personalities of the leaders, demands from the homeland and lack of suitable allies. The reasons why some of these places where settled is just as intriguing. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25312858 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25297260-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-16 CLASSIC LNL: American Vertigo: Bernard-Henri Levy Following in the steps of Alexis de Tocqueville, prominent French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy, spent a year travelling through America in an effort to describe this "magnificent, mad country" to his fellow Europeans. His meetings with everyone from Hilary Clinton, to Francis Fukuyama, to Woody Allen, and countless 'ordinary Americans', aims to counter the anti-American sentiment he sees on the rise in Europe and across the world. First broadcast on Thursday 7 December 2006 CLASSIC LNL: The Body Hunters When we think of the big moral and ethical issues of medical research we tend to think of things like the stem cell research debate, or the introduction of the so-called abortion drug RU-486, or public health spending on Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. We rarely think outside our own borders to the production and testing to the multitude of drugs we use and how they came to be developed. Sonia Shah argues... CLASSIC LNL: American Vertigo: Bernard-Henri Levy Following in the steps of Alexis de Tocqueville, prominent French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy, spent a year travelling through America in an effort to describe this "magnificent, mad country" to his fellow Europeans. His meetings with everyone from Hilary Clinton, to Francis Fukuyama, to Woody Allen, and countless 'ordinary Americans', aims to counter the anti-American sentiment he sees on the rise in Europe and across the world. First broadcast on Thursday 7 December 2006 CLASSIC LNL: The Body Hunters When we think of the big moral and ethical issues of medical research we tend to think of things like the stem cell research debate, or the introduction of the so-called abortion drug RU-486, or public health spending on Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. We rarely think outside our own borders to the production and testing to the multitude of drugs we use and how they came to be developed. Sonia Shah argues that more and more medical research is being conducted in poor countries, and it is becoming more acceptable in the medical research community to disregard basic ethical standards and human rights of the poor people they test drugs on. It is a subject that the thriller writer John le Carre wrote about in his book The Constant Gardener, but that few non-fiction writers have dared to tackle... First broadcast: Thursday 7 December 2006 CLASSIC LNL: American Vertigo: Bernard-Henri Levy Following in the steps of Alexis de Tocqueville, prominent French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy, spent a year travelling through America in an effort to describe this "magnificent, mad country" to his fellow Europeans. His meetings with everyone from Hilary Clinton, to Francis Fukuyama, to Woody Allen, and countless 'ordinary Americans', aims to counter the anti-American sentiment he sees on the rise in Europe and across the world. First broadcast on Thursday 7 December 2006 CLASSIC LNL: The Body Hunters When we think of the big moral and ethical issues of medical research we tend to think of things like the stem cell research debate, or the introduction of the so-called abortion drug RU-486, or public health spending on Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. We rarely think outside our own borders to the production and testing to the multitude of drugs we use and how they came to be developed. Sonia Shah argues that more and more medical research is being conducted in poor countries, and it is becoming more acceptable in the medical research community to disregard basic ethical standards and human rights of the poor people they test drugs on. It is a subject that the thriller writer John le Carre wrote about in his book The Constant Gardener, but that few non-fiction writers have dared to tackle... First broadcast: Thursday 7 December 2006 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25297260 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25290331-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-15 Nuclear fusion Plasma physicist, Dr Barry Green, calls nuclear fusion the 'philosopher's stone of energy', an energy source that could potentially do everything we want. Dr Green talks about the development of fusion energy (including Asutralia's contributions), its present status, the future, and Australia's possible involvement in the international nuclear fusion research programme. Swine Flu: to vaccinate or not to vaccinate? There is now a swine vaccine available for every Australian, but few people have had their dose. In the US, where Winter and the traditional flu season are fast approaching, there is a raging debate over the ethical implications on whether health care workers should be compelled to get vaccinated. In Australia there is no such compulsion, yet. But should there be? What are the ethical implications of not getting vaccinated in a pandemic? Nuclear fusion Plasma physicist, Dr Barry Green, calls nuclear fusion the 'philosopher's stone of energy', an energy source that could potentially do everything we want. Dr Green talks about the development of fusion energy (including Asutralia's contributions), its present status, the future, and Australia's possible involvement in the international nuclear fusion research programme. Swine Flu: to vaccinate or not to vaccinate? There is now a swine vaccine available for every Australian, but few people have had their dose. In the US, where Winter and the traditional flu season are fast approaching, there is a raging debate over the ethical implications on whether health care workers should be compelled to get vaccinated. In Australia there is no such compulsion, yet. But should there be? What are the ethical implications of not getting vaccinated in a pandemic? Nuclear fusion Plasma physicist, Dr Barry Green, calls nuclear fusion the 'philosopher's stone of energy', an energy source that could potentially do everything we want. Dr Green talks about the development of fusion energy (including Asutralia's contributions), its present status, the future, and Australia's possible involvement in the international nuclear fusion research programme. Swine Flu: to vaccinate or not to vaccinate? There is now a swine vaccine available for every Australian, but few people have had their dose. In the US, where Winter and the traditional flu season are fast approaching, there is a raging debate over the ethical implications on whether health care workers should be compelled to get vaccinated. In Australia there is no such compulsion, yet. But should there be? What are the ethical implications of not getting vaccinated in a pandemic? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25290331 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25284447-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-14 Israel government spokesman The official spokesman for the government of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu talks about Israel's response to the Goldstone report into war crimes during the 2009 Gaza War; the government's policy on settlements in the occupied territories; and Israel's approach to Iran. Bruce Shapiro This week Bruce discusses the U.S. Senate Finance Committee's decision to approve a version of Barack Obama's Health Care Reform Bill. Only one Republican senatorOlympia Snowe backed healthcare plan. Where poker can take you When Victoria Coren first started playing poker outside of her home, she was able to visit two rooms in London where poker could be played legitimately; other games were held in clandestine destinations where even champion poker players hid their talents from family and friends. Today´s it´s a multi-million dollar industry, with celebrity status and a mark of respectability. Even Barack Obama and Bill Gates proudly attribute playing poker in earlier ... Israel government spokesman The official spokesman for the government of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu talks about Israel's response to the Goldstone report into war crimes during the 2009 Gaza War; the government's policy on settlements in the occupied territories; and Israel's approach to Iran. Bruce Shapiro This week Bruce discusses the U.S. Senate Finance Committee's decision to approve a version of Barack Obama's Health Care Reform Bill. Only one Republican senatorOlympia Snowe backed healthcare plan. Where poker can take you When Victoria Coren first started playing poker outside of her home, she was able to visit two rooms in London where poker could be played legitimately; other games were held in clandestine destinations where even champion poker players hid their talents from family and friends. Today´s it´s a multi-million dollar industry, with celebrity status and a mark of respectability. Even Barack Obama and Bill Gates proudly attribute playing poker in earlier days to their successes. So how did the status of the game change, is it for the better and what lies behind the passion of a deck of cards? Israel government spokesman The official spokesman for the government of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu talks about Israel's response to the Goldstone report into war crimes during the 2009 Gaza War; the government's policy on settlements in the occupied territories; and Israel's approach to Iran. Bruce Shapiro This week Bruce discusses the U.S. Senate Finance Committee's decision to approve a version of Barack Obama's Health Care Reform Bill. Only one Republican senatorOlympia Snowe backed healthcare plan. Where poker can take you When Victoria Coren first started playing poker outside of her home, she was able to visit two rooms in London where poker could be played legitimately; other games were held in clandestine destinations where even champion poker players hid their talents from family and friends. Today´s it´s a multi-million dollar industry, with celebrity status and a mark of respectability. Even Barack Obama and Bill Gates proudly attribute playing poker in earlier days to their successes. So how did the status of the game change, is it for the better and what lies behind the passion of a deck of cards? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25284447 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25279259-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-13 Bea Campbell The season of UK political party conferences has now finished and the parties and their leaders can now begin to gear up for next year's general elections. Bea Campbell assesses how they all performed. Berlusconi's Loss of Immunity Last week the Italian constitutional court stripped Italy's Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi off his immunity status. For most of his political career Berlusconi has faced allegations or charges of corruption, bribery, false accounting, illegally financing political parties and fraud, but has always found a way out by winning appeals or through statutes of limitations. Ampilatwatja Protest A conversation about the protest by elders and others from the Ampilatwatja community in central Australia. Three months ago over a hundred people walked out of the small community and refused to go back until the federal government responded to their complaints about the lack of consultation and restrictions placed on them under the Northern Territory Eme... Bea Campbell The season of UK political party conferences has now finished and the parties and their leaders can now begin to gear up for next year's general elections. Bea Campbell assesses how they all performed. Berlusconi's Loss of Immunity Last week the Italian constitutional court stripped Italy's Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi off his immunity status. For most of his political career Berlusconi has faced allegations or charges of corruption, bribery, false accounting, illegally financing political parties and fraud, but has always found a way out by winning appeals or through statutes of limitations. Ampilatwatja Protest A conversation about the protest by elders and others from the Ampilatwatja community in central Australia. Three months ago over a hundred people walked out of the small community and refused to go back until the federal government responded to their complaints about the lack of consultation and restrictions placed on them under the Northern Territory Emergency Response. Bea Campbell The season of UK political party conferences has now finished and the parties and their leaders can now begin to gear up for next year's general elections. Bea Campbell assesses how they all performed. Berlusconi's Loss of Immunity Last week the Italian constitutional court stripped Italy's Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi off his immunity status. For most of his political career Berlusconi has faced allegations or charges of corruption, bribery, false accounting, illegally financing political parties and fraud, but has always found a way out by winning appeals or through statutes of limitations. Ampilatwatja Protest A conversation about the protest by elders and others from the Ampilatwatja community in central Australia. Three months ago over a hundred people walked out of the small community and refused to go back until the federal government responded to their complaints about the lack of consultation and restrictions placed on them under the Northern Territory Emergency Response. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25279259 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25273779-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-12 Canberra Babylon This week Christian Kerr talks about Malcolm Turnbull and how, in the last little while, he's become much more ideological in critiquing Kevin Rudd's response to the global financial crisis. Mr. Turnbull has also become quite blunt in his criticism of the U.S. government guaranteed enterprises Freddy Mac and Fannie Mae for the sub-prime loans crisis. The Economics of Bad Debts: Can't pay, won't pay This former Wall St financial analyst - now a distinguished research professor of economics - says debts that can´t be paid, won´t be paid. He argues that propping up the creditors responsible for the GFC, rather than the holders of the 'toxic' sub-prime debts, is bad for business and a recipe for further economic disaster. Australian Arctic Explorer Inspired by the British polar explorer "Gino" Watkins, Australian adventurer, Earl de Blonville, recruited an Australian team to travel to East Greenland and kayak around the greatly unexplored coastline. Beset with problems ... Canberra Babylon This week Christian Kerr talks about Malcolm Turnbull and how, in the last little while, he's become much more ideological in critiquing Kevin Rudd's response to the global financial crisis. Mr. Turnbull has also become quite blunt in his criticism of the U.S. government guaranteed enterprises Freddy Mac and Fannie Mae for the sub-prime loans crisis. The Economics of Bad Debts: Can't pay, won't pay This former Wall St financial analyst - now a distinguished research professor of economics - says debts that can´t be paid, won´t be paid. He argues that propping up the creditors responsible for the GFC, rather than the holders of the 'toxic' sub-prime debts, is bad for business and a recipe for further economic disaster. Australian Arctic Explorer Inspired by the British polar explorer "Gino" Watkins, Australian adventurer, Earl de Blonville, recruited an Australian team to travel to East Greenland and kayak around the greatly unexplored coastline. Beset with problems sailing from England to their destination, they were greeted in Greenland with the onset of winter. Undeterred they continued with their plans. Battling with the frozen seas and formidable storms, the first Australian expedition to the Arctic had all the ingredients of earlier explorers to wild terrains. Canberra Babylon This week Christian Kerr talks about Malcolm Turnbull and how, in the last little while, he's become much more ideological in critiquing Kevin Rudd's response to the global financial crisis. Mr. Turnbull has also become quite blunt in his criticism of the U.S. government guaranteed enterprises Freddy Mac and Fannie Mae for the sub-prime loans crisis. The Economics of Bad Debts: Can't pay, won't pay This former Wall St financial analyst - now a distinguished research professor of economics - says debts that can´t be paid, won´t be paid. He argues that propping up the creditors responsible for the GFC, rather than the holders of the 'toxic' sub-prime debts, is bad for business and a recipe for further economic disaster. Australian Arctic Explorer Inspired by the British polar explorer "Gino" Watkins, Australian adventurer, Earl de Blonville, recruited an Australian team to travel to East Greenland and kayak around the greatly unexplored coastline. Beset with problems sailing from England to their destination, they were greeted in Greenland with the onset of winter. Undeterred they continued with their plans. Battling with the frozen seas and formidable storms, the first Australian expedition to the Arctic had all the ingredients of earlier explorers to wild terrains. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25273779 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25259819-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-09 CLASSIC LNL: Madame Secretary Madeleine Albright was always going to be a champion of democracy, but it was a matter of fate which nation she would argue it from. Her father was Czechoslavakia's representative on the United Nations, but he fled with his family to the US after it became clear the communists were taking over. In 1997 Madeleine Albright became the 67th US Secretary of State, but not before emulating her father as her country's representative at the UN, this time for the United States of America. In this conversation, first broadcast on 27/10/2003, she talks about her remarkable career, her regrets and what she makes of the claim from the Geroge W. Bush administration that Bill Clinton's failure to track down terrorists was one of the prime causes of 9/11. CLASSIC LNL: The Trouble with Yasser Arafat Hanan Ashrawi was one of the key Palestinian negotiators of the Oslo Accords in 1983, a declaration she's described as "seriously flawed" and one that can "never be resuscit... CLASSIC LNL: Madame Secretary Madeleine Albright was always going to be a champion of democracy, but it was a matter of fate which nation she would argue it from. Her father was Czechoslavakia's representative on the United Nations, but he fled with his family to the US after it became clear the communists were taking over. In 1997 Madeleine Albright became the 67th US Secretary of State, but not before emulating her father as her country's representative at the UN, this time for the United States of America. In this conversation, first broadcast on 27/10/2003, she talks about her remarkable career, her regrets and what she makes of the claim from the Geroge W. Bush administration that Bill Clinton's failure to track down terrorists was one of the prime causes of 9/11. CLASSIC LNL: The Trouble with Yasser Arafat Hanan Ashrawi was one of the key Palestinian negotiators of the Oslo Accords in 1983, a declaration she's described as "seriously flawed" and one that can "never be resuscitated". In this conversation, originally broadcast on 24/9/2003, she discusses the current situation facing Palestinians as the most recent Israeli/Palestinian peace plan, known as the "road map", unravels. CLASSIC LNL: Madame Secretary Madeleine Albright was always going to be a champion of democracy, but it was a matter of fate which nation she would argue it from. Her father was Czechoslavakia's representative on the United Nations, but he fled with his family to the US after it became clear the communists were taking over. In 1997 Madeleine Albright became the 67th US Secretary of State, but not before emulating her father as her country's representative at the UN, this time for the United States of America. In this conversation, first broadcast on 27/10/2003, she talks about her remarkable career, her regrets and what she makes of the claim from the Geroge W. Bush administration that Bill Clinton's failure to track down terrorists was one of the prime causes of 9/11. CLASSIC LNL: The Trouble with Yasser Arafat Hanan Ashrawi was one of the key Palestinian negotiators of the Oslo Accords in 1983, a declaration she's described as "seriously flawed" and one that can "never be resuscitated". In this conversation, originally broadcast on 24/9/2003, she discusses the current situation facing Palestinians as the most recent Israeli/Palestinian peace plan, known as the "road map", unravels. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25259819 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25254178-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-08 Disability Hate Crime A discussion looking at the prevalent but little recognised category of crime against disabled people. Life behind the facade of Venice Is Venice the Cinderella story of cities? How did a swamp develop into a city that attracts not just millions of tourists each year, but the world´s renowned artists, composers and writers? A city whose very name conjures up images unique to any other city. But will its own popularity be its demise, or will Venice simply survive because, that´s what it does? Disability Hate Crime A discussion looking at the prevalent but little recognised category of crime against disabled people. Life behind the facade of Venice Is Venice the Cinderella story of cities? How did a swamp develop into a city that attracts not just millions of tourists each year, but the world´s renowned artists, composers and writers? A city whose very name conjures up images unique to any other city. But will its own popularity be its demise, or will Venice simply survive because, that´s what it does? Disability Hate Crime A discussion looking at the prevalent but little recognised category of crime against disabled people. Life behind the facade of Venice Is Venice the Cinderella story of cities? How did a swamp develop into a city that attracts not just millions of tourists each year, but the world´s renowned artists, composers and writers? A city whose very name conjures up images unique to any other city. But will its own popularity be its demise, or will Venice simply survive because, that´s what it does? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25254178 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25248437-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-07 Afghanistan Update It has been eight years since NATO forces launched attacks in Afghanistan in response to the September 11 attacks in the US. Like Iraq, it was to be a swift military operation. Eight years later, the troops are still there with debates raging over whether to increase numbers. Two Presidential elections have also been held during this time, both marred with allegations of mass fraud. How are the Afghans assessing events of these last eight years? How Physics Convicted a Killer In the early hours of the 8th of June 1995, the body of Caroline Byrne was found at the bottom of Sydney´s notorious suicide spot, The Gap. The resulting coroner´s inquest delivered an open finding for her death. Eleven years after her body was first found, her former boyfriend Gordon Wood was arrested in London and extradited to Australia. He stood trial in 2008 and after three months was found guilty of Caroline Byrne´s murder. Some of the most crucial forensic evidence in the trial of Gord... Afghanistan Update It has been eight years since NATO forces launched attacks in Afghanistan in response to the September 11 attacks in the US. Like Iraq, it was to be a swift military operation. Eight years later, the troops are still there with debates raging over whether to increase numbers. Two Presidential elections have also been held during this time, both marred with allegations of mass fraud. How are the Afghans assessing events of these last eight years? How Physics Convicted a Killer In the early hours of the 8th of June 1995, the body of Caroline Byrne was found at the bottom of Sydney´s notorious suicide spot, The Gap. The resulting coroner´s inquest delivered an open finding for her death. Eleven years after her body was first found, her former boyfriend Gordon Wood was arrested in London and extradited to Australia. He stood trial in 2008 and after three months was found guilty of Caroline Byrne´s murder. Some of the most crucial forensic evidence in the trial of Gordon Wood was provided by Professor Rod Cross, who through conducting lengthy experiments, was able to show conclusively that Caroline must have been thrown with great force from The Gap. Vindication of the Rights of Woman: Mary Wollstonecraft's 250th Birthday This year marks the 250th year since the birth of one of the most scandalous and radical women in history- Mary Wollstonecraft. Her book, The Vindication of the Rights of Women was published just a few years after the French revolution, and contained incendiary ideas about marriage, women´s reproductive rights and the importance of educating girls. She was arguably the world´s first feminist. But despite the importance of her work, she is nowhere near as well known as her contemporaries in the Enlightenment. Afghanistan Update It has been eight years since NATO forces launched attacks in Afghanistan in response to the September 11 attacks in the US. Like Iraq, it was to be a swift military operation. Eight years later, the troops are still there with debates raging over whether to increase numbers. Two Presidential elections have also been held during this time, both marred with allegations of mass fraud. How are the Afghans assessing events of these last eight years? How Physics Convicted a Killer In the early hours of the 8th of June 1995, the body of Caroline Byrne was found at the bottom of Sydney´s notorious suicide spot, The Gap. The resulting coroner´s inquest delivered an open finding for her death. Eleven years after her body was first found, her former boyfriend Gordon Wood was arrested in London and extradited to Australia. He stood trial in 2008 and after three months was found guilty of Caroline Byrne´s murder. Some of the most crucial forensic evidence in the trial of Gordon Wood was provided by Professor Rod Cross, who through conducting lengthy experiments, was able to show conclusively that Caroline must have been thrown with great force from The Gap. Vindication of the Rights of Woman: Mary Wollstonecraft's 250th Birthday This year marks the 250th year since the birth of one of the most scandalous and radical women in history- Mary Wollstonecraft. Her book, The Vindication of the Rights of Women was published just a few years after the French revolution, and contained incendiary ideas about marriage, women´s reproductive rights and the importance of educating girls. She was arguably the world´s first feminist. But despite the importance of her work, she is nowhere near as well known as her contemporaries in the Enlightenment. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25248437 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25240883-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-06-UPDATED Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses the proposed federal "shield law" allowing reporters to protect confidential sources in court. He also talks about the deepening sense of division among Obama´s military and civilian advisors over Afghanistan. Samoa's Winds of Change In Samoa the funerals are being held for victims of last week´s tsunami, while plans are underway to rebuild communities that were literally washed away. The grieving has reached across the globe to the large Samoan diaspora, and it is the resources of the diaspora that will be essential to the recovery. This conversation is about the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, and a recent history that has brought enormous social and political change to Samoa. John Twycross and the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses the proposed federal "shield law" allowing reporters to protect confidential sources in court. He also talks about the deepening sense of division among Obama´s military and civilian advisors over Afghanistan. Samoa's Winds of Change In Samoa the funerals are being held for victims of last week´s tsunami, while plans are underway to rebuild communities that were literally washed away. The grieving has reached across the globe to the large Samoan diaspora, and it is the resources of the diaspora that will be essential to the recovery. This conversation is about the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, and a recent history that has brought enormous social and political change to Samoa. John Twycross and the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses the proposed federal "shield law" allowing reporters to protect confidential sources in court. He also talks about the deepening sense of division among Obama´s military and civilian advisors over Afghanistan. Samoa's Winds of Change In Samoa the funerals are being held for victims of last week´s tsunami, while plans are underway to rebuild communities that were literally washed away. The grieving has reached across the globe to the large Samoan diaspora, and it is the resources of the diaspora that will be essential to the recovery. This conversation is about the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, and a recent history that has brought enormous social and political change to Samoa. John Twycross and the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25240883 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25231307-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-05 Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia A discussion with three of the contributors to a new encyclopedia documenting the sources and development of religion in Australia since European settlement. It looks at religion in a wide variety of contexts, including traditional Indigenous religions. Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia A discussion with three of the contributors to a new encyclopedia documenting the sources and development of religion in Australia since European settlement. It looks at religion in a wide variety of contexts, including traditional Indigenous religions. Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia A discussion with three of the contributors to a new encyclopedia documenting the sources and development of religion in Australia since European settlement. It looks at religion in a wide variety of contexts, including traditional Indigenous religions. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25231307 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25222174-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-02 CLASSIC LNL: The Clinton Wars An interview with Sidney Blumenthal, who was senior adviser to former president Clinton. The book is part-history, part memoir, a complex tale which settles some scores, and seeks to put the Clinton presidency into historical perspective. It is also the subject of controversy, with several prominent critics accusing Blumenthal of producing a hagiography, insufficiently critical of a 'flawed' president. Originally broadcast on 16/7/2003. CLASSIC LNL: A Beautiful Mind Dr Fred Frese is a schizophrenic and a professor of psychology and psychiatry. He also happens to be one of America's most passionate and vocal campaigners for the rights of the mentally ill. Originally broadcast on 22/9/2003. CLASSIC LNL: Elena Kats-Chernin Elena Kats-Chernin talks to Phillip about the Late Night Live them, which she composed and about her collaboration with Meryl Tankard on the production of the ballet, 'Wild Swans'. Originally broadcat on 12/5/2003. CLASSIC LNL: The Clinton Wars An interview with Sidney Blumenthal, who was senior adviser to former president Clinton. The book is part-history, part memoir, a complex tale which settles some scores, and seeks to put the Clinton presidency into historical perspective. It is also the subject of controversy, with several prominent critics accusing Blumenthal of producing a hagiography, insufficiently critical of a 'flawed' president. Originally broadcast on 16/7/2003. CLASSIC LNL: A Beautiful Mind Dr Fred Frese is a schizophrenic and a professor of psychology and psychiatry. He also happens to be one of America's most passionate and vocal campaigners for the rights of the mentally ill. Originally broadcast on 22/9/2003. CLASSIC LNL: Elena Kats-Chernin Elena Kats-Chernin talks to Phillip about the Late Night Live them, which she composed and about her collaboration with Meryl Tankard on the production of the ballet, 'Wild Swans'. Originally broadcat on 12/5/2003. CLASSIC LNL: The Clinton Wars An interview with Sidney Blumenthal, who was senior adviser to former president Clinton. The book is part-history, part memoir, a complex tale which settles some scores, and seeks to put the Clinton presidency into historical perspective. It is also the subject of controversy, with several prominent critics accusing Blumenthal of producing a hagiography, insufficiently critical of a 'flawed' president. Originally broadcast on 16/7/2003. CLASSIC LNL: A Beautiful Mind Dr Fred Frese is a schizophrenic and a professor of psychology and psychiatry. He also happens to be one of America's most passionate and vocal campaigners for the rights of the mentally ill. Originally broadcast on 22/9/2003. CLASSIC LNL: Elena Kats-Chernin Elena Kats-Chernin talks to Phillip about the Late Night Live them, which she composed and about her collaboration with Meryl Tankard on the production of the ballet, 'Wild Swans'. Originally broadcat on 12/5/2003. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25222174 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25216551-Late-Night-Live-2009-10-01 Natural disasters, climate change and food security A tsunami kills people and it ruins vital food crops - that's the story in Samoa today. Food security is compromised by natural disaster and the scenario is predicted to be worse with climate change. This is a conversation with two agricultural experts - one is currently in Samoa and the other has just co-authored a report looking at the impact of climate change on agriculture. The Changing Security Landscape Food security and the potential impact of climate change are but two of the many factors transforming the traditional landscape of defence and security studies. In December 2008 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd presented the first National Security Statement to the Australian Parliament, which described how the traditional bailiwicks of Defence and Foreign Affairs no longer monopolise security interests. From Climate Change to the Global Financial Crisis, from Cyber security to organised crime, protecting the nation is an increasingl... Natural disasters, climate change and food security A tsunami kills people and it ruins vital food crops - that's the story in Samoa today. Food security is compromised by natural disaster and the scenario is predicted to be worse with climate change. This is a conversation with two agricultural experts - one is currently in Samoa and the other has just co-authored a report looking at the impact of climate change on agriculture. The Changing Security Landscape Food security and the potential impact of climate change are but two of the many factors transforming the traditional landscape of defence and security studies. In December 2008 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd presented the first National Security Statement to the Australian Parliament, which described how the traditional bailiwicks of Defence and Foreign Affairs no longer monopolise security interests. From Climate Change to the Global Financial Crisis, from Cyber security to organised crime, protecting the nation is an increasingly complex business. The Earwig's Tail: a modern bestiary of multi-legged legends Entomologist May Berenbaum´s new book is about the weird and wonderful ways in which we all suspend our scepticism to believe wild stories about nature - especially insects. Natural disasters, climate change and food security A tsunami kills people and it ruins vital food crops - that's the story in Samoa today. Food security is compromised by natural disaster and the scenario is predicted to be worse with climate change. This is a conversation with two agricultural experts - one is currently in Samoa and the other has just co-authored a report looking at the impact of climate change on agriculture. The Changing Security Landscape Food security and the potential impact of climate change are but two of the many factors transforming the traditional landscape of defence and security studies. In December 2008 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd presented the first National Security Statement to the Australian Parliament, which described how the traditional bailiwicks of Defence and Foreign Affairs no longer monopolise security interests. From Climate Change to the Global Financial Crisis, from Cyber security to organised crime, protecting the nation is an increasingly complex business. The Earwig's Tail: a modern bestiary of multi-legged legends Entomologist May Berenbaum´s new book is about the weird and wonderful ways in which we all suspend our scepticism to believe wild stories about nature - especially insects. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25216551 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25210205-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-30 China update Willy Lam talks about tomorrow's celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which come amid internal divisions and infighting within the Communist Party. He also talks about the upcoming visit to North Korea by China's Premier, Wen Jiabao. Post G20: Satyajit Das Satyajit Das discusses the G20 meeting, which has now become the premier global economic forum; what was said and what wasn't discussed? Also, has there been any lessons learnt, and changes put in place, following the twelve months since the bankruptcy of Lehman´s and the downfall of AIG? WWII: Treason on the Airwaves Over the years the radio has been effectively used as a propaganda tool. This was particularly true during World War II where both the allies and the axis powers used nationals from the other side, either voluntarily or by force, to broadcast their messages. Their reception back home, for some, resulted in trials of treason with varying results. The cas... China update Willy Lam talks about tomorrow's celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which come amid internal divisions and infighting within the Communist Party. He also talks about the upcoming visit to North Korea by China's Premier, Wen Jiabao. Post G20: Satyajit Das Satyajit Das discusses the G20 meeting, which has now become the premier global economic forum; what was said and what wasn't discussed? Also, has there been any lessons learnt, and changes put in place, following the twelve months since the bankruptcy of Lehman´s and the downfall of AIG? WWII: Treason on the Airwaves Over the years the radio has been effectively used as a propaganda tool. This was particularly true during World War II where both the allies and the axis powers used nationals from the other side, either voluntarily or by force, to broadcast their messages. Their reception back home, for some, resulted in trials of treason with varying results. The case studies of Englishman John Amery, Australian Major Charles Cousens and first generation American from Japanese descent, Iva Toguri, offer some interesting insights into how the charge of treason is applied in a court of law. China update Willy Lam talks about tomorrow's celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which come amid internal divisions and infighting within the Communist Party. He also talks about the upcoming visit to North Korea by China's Premier, Wen Jiabao. Post G20: Satyajit Das Satyajit Das discusses the G20 meeting, which has now become the premier global economic forum; what was said and what wasn't discussed? Also, has there been any lessons learnt, and changes put in place, following the twelve months since the bankruptcy of Lehman´s and the downfall of AIG? WWII: Treason on the Airwaves Over the years the radio has been effectively used as a propaganda tool. This was particularly true during World War II where both the allies and the axis powers used nationals from the other side, either voluntarily or by force, to broadcast their messages. Their reception back home, for some, resulted in trials of treason with varying results. The case studies of Englishman John Amery, Australian Major Charles Cousens and first generation American from Japanese descent, Iva Toguri, offer some interesting insights into how the charge of treason is applied in a court of law. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25210205 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25204414-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-29-UPDATED Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses US policy toward Iran. Gaddafi's Libya Colonel Gaddafi is Africa´s longest serving ruler - he just celebrated 40 years as Libya´s ruler with a lavish party. After decades of sanctions, Libya has been welcomed in from the cold, but last week, in his first ever appearance at the UN General Assembly he made a bizarre, rambling 95 minute speech attacking the US and the UN. Should we be keeping a closer eye on Libya's Brother Leader? Murray River Country In reserching her book Murray River Country, Jessica Weir spent a lot of time talking to the traditional owners of the southern Murray-Darling basin area. She writes: "In modern thinking, Aboriginal peoples´ stories are a narrative that is spiritual or traditional, and the nation-building narrative is one of economic growth or development. From the modern-thinkers´ perspective these narratives cannot co-exist: one must be sacrificed for the other.......this way of thinking is false, and, critically, ... Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses US policy toward Iran. Gaddafi's Libya Colonel Gaddafi is Africa´s longest serving ruler - he just celebrated 40 years as Libya´s ruler with a lavish party. After decades of sanctions, Libya has been welcomed in from the cold, but last week, in his first ever appearance at the UN General Assembly he made a bizarre, rambling 95 minute speech attacking the US and the UN. Should we be keeping a closer eye on Libya's Brother Leader? Murray River Country In reserching her book Murray River Country, Jessica Weir spent a lot of time talking to the traditional owners of the southern Murray-Darling basin area. She writes: "In modern thinking, Aboriginal peoples´ stories are a narrative that is spiritual or traditional, and the nation-building narrative is one of economic growth or development. From the modern-thinkers´ perspective these narratives cannot co-exist: one must be sacrificed for the other.......this way of thinking is false, and, critically, disables our responses to the ecological devastation we now face in the Murray-Darling basin." Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses US policy toward Iran. Gaddafi's Libya Colonel Gaddafi is Africa´s longest serving ruler - he just celebrated 40 years as Libya´s ruler with a lavish party. After decades of sanctions, Libya has been welcomed in from the cold, but last week, in his first ever appearance at the UN General Assembly he made a bizarre, rambling 95 minute speech attacking the US and the UN. Should we be keeping a closer eye on Libya's Brother Leader? Murray River Country In reserching her book Murray River Country, Jessica Weir spent a lot of time talking to the traditional owners of the southern Murray-Darling basin area. She writes: "In modern thinking, Aboriginal peoples´ stories are a narrative that is spiritual or traditional, and the nation-building narrative is one of economic growth or development. From the modern-thinkers´ perspective these narratives cannot co-exist: one must be sacrificed for the other.......this way of thinking is false, and, critically, disables our responses to the ecological devastation we now face in the Murray-Darling basin." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25204414 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25199390-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-28 Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses how the Prime Minister performed on the world stage last week at the United Nations General Assembly and the G20 meeting in Pittsburgh. Seeing Colour For most of us, we live in a colourful world and it's a world that we generally take for granted. But how does our brain compute the colours we see? Have we always been able to see the array of colours that surround us? And how does our colourful vision compare with our companions in this world, particularly the vibrant coral reef marine life? Poland & Russia: difficult issues A conversation with the former foreign minister of Poland, Adam Rotfeld, who is now the co-chair of a high level group set up to ease tensions between Poland and Russia over historical enmities. These 'difficulties' still have the potential to influence current foreign policy and bilateral relations. Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses how the Prime Minister performed on the world stage last week at the United Nations General Assembly and the G20 meeting in Pittsburgh. Seeing Colour For most of us, we live in a colourful world and it's a world that we generally take for granted. But how does our brain compute the colours we see? Have we always been able to see the array of colours that surround us? And how does our colourful vision compare with our companions in this world, particularly the vibrant coral reef marine life? Poland & Russia: difficult issues A conversation with the former foreign minister of Poland, Adam Rotfeld, who is now the co-chair of a high level group set up to ease tensions between Poland and Russia over historical enmities. These 'difficulties' still have the potential to influence current foreign policy and bilateral relations. Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses how the Prime Minister performed on the world stage last week at the United Nations General Assembly and the G20 meeting in Pittsburgh. Seeing Colour For most of us, we live in a colourful world and it's a world that we generally take for granted. But how does our brain compute the colours we see? Have we always been able to see the array of colours that surround us? And how does our colourful vision compare with our companions in this world, particularly the vibrant coral reef marine life? Poland & Russia: difficult issues A conversation with the former foreign minister of Poland, Adam Rotfeld, who is now the co-chair of a high level group set up to ease tensions between Poland and Russia over historical enmities. These 'difficulties' still have the potential to influence current foreign policy and bilateral relations. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25199390 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25183401-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-25 CLASSIC LNL: Who Killed Daniel Pearl? On 31 January 2002 the Wall Street journalist Daniel Pearl was brutally murdered during a kidnap game that went wrong in Karachi. But who really killed him and why? France's leading philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy asserts that Pearl was killed because he knew too much. He knew that Pakistan was intimately connected with the financing of September 11; he knew that Pakistan was transferring nuclear weapons technology to al Qaeda and North Korea; and he was about to break the story that the most frightening of the Islamist fundamentalist groups was alive and thriving in the United States. First broadcast on September 11, 2003. CLASSIC LNL: Who Killed Daniel Pearl? On 31 January 2002 the Wall Street journalist Daniel Pearl was brutally murdered during a kidnap game that went wrong in Karachi. But who really killed him and why? France's leading philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy asserts that Pearl was killed because he knew too much. He knew that Pakistan was intimately connected with the financing of September 11; he knew that Pakistan was transferring nuclear weapons technology to al Qaeda and North Korea; and he was about to break the story that the most frightening of the Islamist fundamentalist groups was alive and thriving in the United States. First broadcast on September 11, 2003. CLASSIC LNL: Who Killed Daniel Pearl? On 31 January 2002 the Wall Street journalist Daniel Pearl was brutally murdered during a kidnap game that went wrong in Karachi. But who really killed him and why? France's leading philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy asserts that Pearl was killed because he knew too much. He knew that Pakistan was intimately connected with the financing of September 11; he knew that Pakistan was transferring nuclear weapons technology to al Qaeda and North Korea; and he was about to break the story that the most frightening of the Islamist fundamentalist groups was alive and thriving in the United States. First broadcast on September 11, 2003. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25183401 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25177977-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-24 My Brother's Eyes The Zion Full Salvation Ministry operated on the lower North Shore and the Northern Beaches areas of Sydney. For sixteen years, David Ayliffe was a senior member of this destructive cult, run by Violet Pryor. David and his brother, John tell the story of Violet Pryor and her ministry, of losing each other and redeeming their relationship, culminating in the writing of their book, 'My Brother's Eyes'. Norman Borlaug's Green Revolution Plant pathologist Norman Borlaug was regarded as the father of the Green Revolution. His work on wheat and rice massively increased farm yields in poor countries at a time when widespread famine was predicted. By many accounts he saved a billion people from starvation. In 1970, when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Committee said, 'More than any other single person of this age, he has helped provide bread for a hungry world. We have made this choice in the hope that providing bread will also give the world peace.' Norman... My Brother's Eyes The Zion Full Salvation Ministry operated on the lower North Shore and the Northern Beaches areas of Sydney. For sixteen years, David Ayliffe was a senior member of this destructive cult, run by Violet Pryor. David and his brother, John tell the story of Violet Pryor and her ministry, of losing each other and redeeming their relationship, culminating in the writing of their book, 'My Brother's Eyes'. Norman Borlaug's Green Revolution Plant pathologist Norman Borlaug was regarded as the father of the Green Revolution. His work on wheat and rice massively increased farm yields in poor countries at a time when widespread famine was predicted. By many accounts he saved a billion people from starvation. In 1970, when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Committee said, 'More than any other single person of this age, he has helped provide bread for a hungry world. We have made this choice in the hope that providing bread will also give the world peace.' Norman Borlaug died earlier this month, aged 95. This discussion examines the legacy of the Green Revolution which, though saving the lives of millions, has come under fire from Green groups for creating more problems than it solved. My Brother's Eyes The Zion Full Salvation Ministry operated on the lower North Shore and the Northern Beaches areas of Sydney. For sixteen years, David Ayliffe was a senior member of this destructive cult, run by Violet Pryor. David and his brother, John tell the story of Violet Pryor and her ministry, of losing each other and redeeming their relationship, culminating in the writing of their book, 'My Brother's Eyes'. Norman Borlaug's Green Revolution Plant pathologist Norman Borlaug was regarded as the father of the Green Revolution. His work on wheat and rice massively increased farm yields in poor countries at a time when widespread famine was predicted. By many accounts he saved a billion people from starvation. In 1970, when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Committee said, 'More than any other single person of this age, he has helped provide bread for a hungry world. We have made this choice in the hope that providing bread will also give the world peace.' Norman Borlaug died earlier this month, aged 95. This discussion examines the legacy of the Green Revolution which, though saving the lives of millions, has come under fire from Green groups for creating more problems than it solved. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25177977 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25170942-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-23 Iran update Just over three months ago, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected president of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This ignited public anger and protesters took to the streets in numbers not seen since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Uncertainty over the presidency and the fate of the protesters was a topic of much speculation at the time. As President Ahmadinejad addresses the UN General Assembly in New York City, we return to Tehran. Medicine and the Trauma of Conflict A discussion with two of the speakers at the "War Wounds: Medicine and Trauma of Conflict" conference being held at the Australian War Memorial over the next two days. Some of the themes to be addressed at the conference include military nursing in Afghanistan, a doctor's experiences of mine casualties in Vietnam, shell shock, self-inflicted wounds and combat fatigue and the story of the volunteer civilian surgical teams in Vietnam. Liberal women A discussion about the past and present influence of women in the Libe... Iran update Just over three months ago, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected president of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This ignited public anger and protesters took to the streets in numbers not seen since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Uncertainty over the presidency and the fate of the protesters was a topic of much speculation at the time. As President Ahmadinejad addresses the UN General Assembly in New York City, we return to Tehran. Medicine and the Trauma of Conflict A discussion with two of the speakers at the "War Wounds: Medicine and Trauma of Conflict" conference being held at the Australian War Memorial over the next two days. Some of the themes to be addressed at the conference include military nursing in Afghanistan, a doctor's experiences of mine casualties in Vietnam, shell shock, self-inflicted wounds and combat fatigue and the story of the volunteer civilian surgical teams in Vietnam. Liberal women A discussion about the past and present influence of women in the Liberal Party. The Howard government had several women in Cabinet and a critical mass in the party room but retirements and lost seats drained that talent pool and now it is the Rudd Labor government that has the women's numbers -- 32% of Labor MPs in the House of Representatives, compared with 20% for the Coalition. The ALP´s quota system has been given the credit for the Labor surge, but recent history suggests it will be a temporary shift. Women are more likely to be pre-selected in marginal seats, so their political careers are more at the mercy of the winds of change ... and history also records that the Liberal Party was for decades streets ahead of the ALP in involving women in the party. Iran update Just over three months ago, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected president of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This ignited public anger and protesters took to the streets in numbers not seen since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Uncertainty over the presidency and the fate of the protesters was a topic of much speculation at the time. As President Ahmadinejad addresses the UN General Assembly in New York City, we return to Tehran. Medicine and the Trauma of Conflict A discussion with two of the speakers at the "War Wounds: Medicine and Trauma of Conflict" conference being held at the Australian War Memorial over the next two days. Some of the themes to be addressed at the conference include military nursing in Afghanistan, a doctor's experiences of mine casualties in Vietnam, shell shock, self-inflicted wounds and combat fatigue and the story of the volunteer civilian surgical teams in Vietnam. Liberal women A discussion about the past and present influence of women in the Liberal Party. The Howard government had several women in Cabinet and a critical mass in the party room but retirements and lost seats drained that talent pool and now it is the Rudd Labor government that has the women's numbers -- 32% of Labor MPs in the House of Representatives, compared with 20% for the Coalition. The ALP´s quota system has been given the credit for the Labor surge, but recent history suggests it will be a temporary shift. Women are more likely to be pre-selected in marginal seats, so their political careers are more at the mercy of the winds of change ... and history also records that the Liberal Party was for decades streets ahead of the ALP in involving women in the party. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25170942 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25165309-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-22-UPDATED Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses the death of 'the father of neo-conservatism' Irving Kristol. Also, theincreasing public outbursts of rascism, much of it directed at President Obama. And, the leak of General McChrystal's report on Afghanistan - which poses some serious challenges for Obama. Unscientific America Chris Mooney argues that rift between science and mainstream American culture so wide, that the appreciation of science could become confined to a small group of already dedicated elites - and scientists like Richard Dawkins are partly to blame for the polarisation of debate. Rodney's Robot Revolution Australian Rodney Brooks, is an internationally renowned roboticist. He was the head of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab for a decade. His mission is to do to robots what Bill Gates did to the computer - make them so affordable and personal that they will be an integral part of a work and home lives. Rodney's Robot... Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses the death of 'the father of neo-conservatism' Irving Kristol. Also, theincreasing public outbursts of rascism, much of it directed at President Obama. And, the leak of General McChrystal's report on Afghanistan - which poses some serious challenges for Obama. Unscientific America Chris Mooney argues that rift between science and mainstream American culture so wide, that the appreciation of science could become confined to a small group of already dedicated elites - and scientists like Richard Dawkins are partly to blame for the polarisation of debate. Rodney's Robot Revolution Australian Rodney Brooks, is an internationally renowned roboticist. He was the head of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab for a decade. His mission is to do to robots what Bill Gates did to the computer - make them so affordable and personal that they will be an integral part of a work and home lives. Rodney's Robot Revolution screens on ABC 1 at 8:30pm Thursday on 24 Sep 2009. Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses the death of 'the father of neo-conservatism' Irving Kristol. Also, theincreasing public outbursts of rascism, much of it directed at President Obama. And, the leak of General McChrystal's report on Afghanistan - which poses some serious challenges for Obama. Unscientific America Chris Mooney argues that rift between science and mainstream American culture so wide, that the appreciation of science could become confined to a small group of already dedicated elites - and scientists like Richard Dawkins are partly to blame for the polarisation of debate. Rodney's Robot Revolution Australian Rodney Brooks, is an internationally renowned roboticist. He was the head of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab for a decade. His mission is to do to robots what Bill Gates did to the computer - make them so affordable and personal that they will be an integral part of a work and home lives. Rodney's Robot Revolution screens on ABC 1 at 8:30pm Thursday on 24 Sep 2009. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25165309 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25159686-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-21 Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses Kevin Rudd's attendance at the G20 meeting later this week in the U.S.; Malcolm Turnbull's visit to the U.K., and Liberal frontbencher, Andrew Robb's absence from parliament for three months to deal with his life-long suffering from depression. Avoiding a backlash: Indian students in Australia A discussion about the perceptions in Australian and India of the recent spate of attacks on Indian students, especially in Melbourne. Victoria's Premier John Brumby has gone to India - as did Julia Gillard - in an effort to calm anger there about the attacks. Will this have a lasting effect on relations between the two countries? Spanish Civil War and Franco's Forgotten International Volunteers The Spanish Civil War was fought over three years between supporters of the left-wing Republican government and the right-wing Spanish Generals and the Nationalists. The role of the International Brigades, the individual volunteers from over fifty countries who... Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses Kevin Rudd's attendance at the G20 meeting later this week in the U.S.; Malcolm Turnbull's visit to the U.K., and Liberal frontbencher, Andrew Robb's absence from parliament for three months to deal with his life-long suffering from depression. Avoiding a backlash: Indian students in Australia A discussion about the perceptions in Australian and India of the recent spate of attacks on Indian students, especially in Melbourne. Victoria's Premier John Brumby has gone to India - as did Julia Gillard - in an effort to calm anger there about the attacks. Will this have a lasting effect on relations between the two countries? Spanish Civil War and Franco's Forgotten International Volunteers The Spanish Civil War was fought over three years between supporters of the left-wing Republican government and the right-wing Spanish Generals and the Nationalists. The role of the International Brigades, the individual volunteers from over fifty countries who flocked to Spain to support the government and socialist ideals, has been well documented. But what of the international volunteers who turned up to support the Nationalists and General Franco? Why has their role in the civil war been ignored? Canberra Babylon Christian Kerr discusses Kevin Rudd's attendance at the G20 meeting later this week in the U.S.; Malcolm Turnbull's visit to the U.K., and Liberal frontbencher, Andrew Robb's absence from parliament for three months to deal with his life-long suffering from depression. Avoiding a backlash: Indian students in Australia A discussion about the perceptions in Australian and India of the recent spate of attacks on Indian students, especially in Melbourne. Victoria's Premier John Brumby has gone to India - as did Julia Gillard - in an effort to calm anger there about the attacks. Will this have a lasting effect on relations between the two countries? Spanish Civil War and Franco's Forgotten International Volunteers The Spanish Civil War was fought over three years between supporters of the left-wing Republican government and the right-wing Spanish Generals and the Nationalists. The role of the International Brigades, the individual volunteers from over fifty countries who flocked to Spain to support the government and socialist ideals, has been well documented. But what of the international volunteers who turned up to support the Nationalists and General Franco? Why has their role in the civil war been ignored? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25159686 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25142915-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-18 CLASSIC LNL: Media Overload and the New World of the Net We spend an hour looking at the question of the media torrent that dominates our lives. Is it a matter of information flow - or are we just addicted to sensation? Could the increase in form and content actually reflect a more interesting world, and can the internet teach us new ways of thinking about democracy and civic responsibility? We speak to three prominent American thinkers on the subject of media overload, new cyber-worlds, and the possibility of hope. Originally broadcast on 16/5/2002. CLASSIC LNL: Media Overload and the New World of the Net We spend an hour looking at the question of the media torrent that dominates our lives. Is it a matter of information flow - or are we just addicted to sensation? Could the increase in form and content actually reflect a more interesting world, and can the internet teach us new ways of thinking about democracy and civic responsibility? We speak to three prominent American thinkers on the subject of media overload, new cyber-worlds, and the possibility of hope. Originally broadcast on 16/5/2002. CLASSIC LNL: Media Overload and the New World of the Net We spend an hour looking at the question of the media torrent that dominates our lives. Is it a matter of information flow - or are we just addicted to sensation? Could the increase in form and content actually reflect a more interesting world, and can the internet teach us new ways of thinking about democracy and civic responsibility? We speak to three prominent American thinkers on the subject of media overload, new cyber-worlds, and the possibility of hope. Originally broadcast on 16/5/2002. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25142915 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25140256-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-17 Frontier Violence in the Gulf Country: dealing with the historical legacy Frontier violence during the settlement of Australia has been well documented, although the extent of it has been disputed in recent years. In this discussion historian Tony Roberts describes his research, which reveals excessive violence against Aborigines in the Gulf country of northern Australia in the late 19th century. He claims massacres were carried with the complicity of various politicians and police at the time, including Sir John Downer, twice premier of South Australia and one of the founding fathers of Australian Federation. Tycoon's War Stephen Dando-Collins tells the story of two men who lived in nineteenth century America and whose lives clashed in a most dramatic way. One of them was a shipping and railway tycoon who went on to become one of the richest men of his time. The other was a young adventurer who attempted to conquer several Latin American countries, appointed himself president of th... Frontier Violence in the Gulf Country: dealing with the historical legacy Frontier violence during the settlement of Australia has been well documented, although the extent of it has been disputed in recent years. In this discussion historian Tony Roberts describes his research, which reveals excessive violence against Aborigines in the Gulf country of northern Australia in the late 19th century. He claims massacres were carried with the complicity of various politicians and police at the time, including Sir John Downer, twice premier of South Australia and one of the founding fathers of Australian Federation. Tycoon's War Stephen Dando-Collins tells the story of two men who lived in nineteenth century America and whose lives clashed in a most dramatic way. One of them was a shipping and railway tycoon who went on to become one of the richest men of his time. The other was a young adventurer who attempted to conquer several Latin American countries, appointed himself president of the Republic of Nicaragua and was eventually executed in Honduras in 1860. Frontier Violence in the Gulf Country: dealing with the historical legacy Frontier violence during the settlement of Australia has been well documented, although the extent of it has been disputed in recent years. In this discussion historian Tony Roberts describes his research, which reveals excessive violence against Aborigines in the Gulf country of northern Australia in the late 19th century. He claims massacres were carried with the complicity of various politicians and police at the time, including Sir John Downer, twice premier of South Australia and one of the founding fathers of Australian Federation. Tycoon's War Stephen Dando-Collins tells the story of two men who lived in nineteenth century America and whose lives clashed in a most dramatic way. One of them was a shipping and railway tycoon who went on to become one of the richest men of his time. The other was a young adventurer who attempted to conquer several Latin American countries, appointed himself president of the Republic of Nicaragua and was eventually executed in Honduras in 1860. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25140256 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25134633-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-16 Saree Makdisi - Edward Said Memorial A conversation with the nephew of the late Edward Said, Professor Saree Makdisi, who will give the 2009 Edward Said Memorial Lecture in Adelaide. Professor Makdisi talks about the latest UN findings of war crimes in Gaza; what he describes as the bureaucratic occupation of the Palestinian territories; and his reasons for supporting a one-state solution. Angels of Arnhem Land Recording of a spiritual song by Aboriginal women from the Galpa clan in Arnhem Land. The women have recorded a number of songs as part of a project to return the clan to its sacred homelands. Polish playwright and artist: Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz Before the outbreak of World War I, Polish artist, Stanislaw Witkiewicz, accompanied his good friend, Polish anthropologist, Bronislaw Malinowski, to Australia. As a result of this trip, Witkiewicz wrote a play set in Australia, the only major European playwright to do so. After the war, his creativity expanded included paintings... Saree Makdisi - Edward Said Memorial A conversation with the nephew of the late Edward Said, Professor Saree Makdisi, who will give the 2009 Edward Said Memorial Lecture in Adelaide. Professor Makdisi talks about the latest UN findings of war crimes in Gaza; what he describes as the bureaucratic occupation of the Palestinian territories; and his reasons for supporting a one-state solution. Angels of Arnhem Land Recording of a spiritual song by Aboriginal women from the Galpa clan in Arnhem Land. The women have recorded a number of songs as part of a project to return the clan to its sacred homelands. Polish playwright and artist: Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz Before the outbreak of World War I, Polish artist, Stanislaw Witkiewicz, accompanied his good friend, Polish anthropologist, Bronislaw Malinowski, to Australia. As a result of this trip, Witkiewicz wrote a play set in Australia, the only major European playwright to do so. After the war, his creativity expanded included paintings, photographs, novels, plays and books on philosophy. He killed himself with the onset of World War II following the Soviet invasion of Poland seventy years ago on the 17th September 1939. Saree Makdisi - Edward Said Memorial A conversation with the nephew of the late Edward Said, Professor Saree Makdisi, who will give the 2009 Edward Said Memorial Lecture in Adelaide. Professor Makdisi talks about the latest UN findings of war crimes in Gaza; what he describes as the bureaucratic occupation of the Palestinian territories; and his reasons for supporting a one-state solution. Angels of Arnhem Land Recording of a spiritual song by Aboriginal women from the Galpa clan in Arnhem Land. The women have recorded a number of songs as part of a project to return the clan to its sacred homelands. Polish playwright and artist: Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz Before the outbreak of World War I, Polish artist, Stanislaw Witkiewicz, accompanied his good friend, Polish anthropologist, Bronislaw Malinowski, to Australia. As a result of this trip, Witkiewicz wrote a play set in Australia, the only major European playwright to do so. After the war, his creativity expanded included paintings, photographs, novels, plays and books on philosophy. He killed himself with the onset of World War II following the Soviet invasion of Poland seventy years ago on the 17th September 1939. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25134633 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25129506-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-15-UPDATED Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses the progress of Obama's health care plan after Congressman Joe Wilson's incediary outburst. And, the US Supreme Court debate over corporate advertising and elections. Spin the Bottle: Fiji water Fiji water is the biggest supplier of bottled water in United States, and one of Fiji´s biggest exports. The Fiji brand is owned by US argi-billionaires, and has strong connections to celebrity culture and progressive politics, especially the environmental movement. The company says Fiji water is not just good for the environment - it is carbon negative; and drinking will help reduce carbon in the atmosphere. But journalist Anna Lenzner, argues that Fiji water legitimises the military dictatorship in Fiji, and makes exaggerated claims about the product´s environmental credentials. My Mother, My Writing and Me Former Age journalist, Iola Mathews, talks about her search for a balanced life, between finding time to write and her duty to her family. Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses the progress of Obama's health care plan after Congressman Joe Wilson's incediary outburst. And, the US Supreme Court debate over corporate advertising and elections. Spin the Bottle: Fiji water Fiji water is the biggest supplier of bottled water in United States, and one of Fiji´s biggest exports. The Fiji brand is owned by US argi-billionaires, and has strong connections to celebrity culture and progressive politics, especially the environmental movement. The company says Fiji water is not just good for the environment - it is carbon negative; and drinking will help reduce carbon in the atmosphere. But journalist Anna Lenzner, argues that Fiji water legitimises the military dictatorship in Fiji, and makes exaggerated claims about the product´s environmental credentials. My Mother, My Writing and Me Former Age journalist, Iola Mathews, talks about her search for a balanced life, between finding time to write and her duty to her family. Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses the progress of Obama's health care plan after Congressman Joe Wilson's incediary outburst. And, the US Supreme Court debate over corporate advertising and elections. Spin the Bottle: Fiji water Fiji water is the biggest supplier of bottled water in United States, and one of Fiji´s biggest exports. The Fiji brand is owned by US argi-billionaires, and has strong connections to celebrity culture and progressive politics, especially the environmental movement. The company says Fiji water is not just good for the environment - it is carbon negative; and drinking will help reduce carbon in the atmosphere. But journalist Anna Lenzner, argues that Fiji water legitimises the military dictatorship in Fiji, and makes exaggerated claims about the product´s environmental credentials. My Mother, My Writing and Me Former Age journalist, Iola Mathews, talks about her search for a balanced life, between finding time to write and her duty to her family. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25129506 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25123811-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-14 Canberra Babylon With the one year anniversary since US financial services firm Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, Laura Tingle discusses the "history war" tussle between Kevin Rudd and John Howard over the economic impact of the Howard Government. The Genesis Enigma A conversation with Oxford evolutionary scientist Andrew Parker about the claims in his book that the Bible is scientifically accurate - in other words, he has examined the Creation story in the Book of Genesis and concluded that it corresponds with scientific understanding. Jellyfish Joyride A repeated program from June 16th 2009. We tend to think about jellyfish only when we're about to take the plunge into the vast ocean, but increasing numbers of jellyfish around the world mean serious consequences for the marine life status quo and the fishing industry. Global warming, over-fishing and pollution are the causes. What are the solutions to the jellyfish joyride? Canberra Babylon With the one year anniversary since US financial services firm Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, Laura Tingle discusses the "history war" tussle between Kevin Rudd and John Howard over the economic impact of the Howard Government. The Genesis Enigma A conversation with Oxford evolutionary scientist Andrew Parker about the claims in his book that the Bible is scientifically accurate - in other words, he has examined the Creation story in the Book of Genesis and concluded that it corresponds with scientific understanding. Jellyfish Joyride A repeated program from June 16th 2009. We tend to think about jellyfish only when we're about to take the plunge into the vast ocean, but increasing numbers of jellyfish around the world mean serious consequences for the marine life status quo and the fishing industry. Global warming, over-fishing and pollution are the causes. What are the solutions to the jellyfish joyride? Canberra Babylon With the one year anniversary since US financial services firm Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, Laura Tingle discusses the "history war" tussle between Kevin Rudd and John Howard over the economic impact of the Howard Government. The Genesis Enigma A conversation with Oxford evolutionary scientist Andrew Parker about the claims in his book that the Bible is scientifically accurate - in other words, he has examined the Creation story in the Book of Genesis and concluded that it corresponds with scientific understanding. Jellyfish Joyride A repeated program from June 16th 2009. We tend to think about jellyfish only when we're about to take the plunge into the vast ocean, but increasing numbers of jellyfish around the world mean serious consequences for the marine life status quo and the fishing industry. Global warming, over-fishing and pollution are the causes. What are the solutions to the jellyfish joyride? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-13,25123811 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25121368-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-11 CLASSIC LNL: Tom Critchley: in remembrance This program was originally broadcast 12 August 2004, Tom Critchley died in July 2009. A long and personal interview with one of the most important figures in Australia's engagement with Asia, Tom Critchley. The former Australian ambassador to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand talks about his role in Indonesia's struggle for independence; the development of the Colombo Plan in the early 1950s; and Australia's deepening engagement with the region. Tom's wife Susan also takes part in the conversation. CLASSIC LNL: Tom Critchley: in remembrance This program was originally broadcast 12 August 2004, Tom Critchley died in July 2009. A long and personal interview with one of the most important figures in Australia's engagement with Asia, Tom Critchley. The former Australian ambassador to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand talks about his role in Indonesia's struggle for independence; the development of the Colombo Plan in the early 1950s; and Australia's deepening engagement with the region. Tom's wife Susan also takes part in the conversation. CLASSIC LNL: Tom Critchley: in remembrance This program was originally broadcast 12 August 2004, Tom Critchley died in July 2009. A long and personal interview with one of the most important figures in Australia's engagement with Asia, Tom Critchley. The former Australian ambassador to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand talks about his role in Indonesia's struggle for independence; the development of the Colombo Plan in the early 1950s; and Australia's deepening engagement with the region. Tom's wife Susan also takes part in the conversation. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25121368 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25104135-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-10 Fit To Print Joris Luyendijk spent five years between 1998 and 2003 as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East. He writes about those years in 'Fit to Print', and concludes that the concept of good journalism in the Arab world is a contradiction in terms. The Riddle of Father Hackett Father William Hackett grew up during one of the most turbulent times in Irish history. He knew many of the leaders of the 1916 uprising that saw the execution of many of his friends. At the height of the Irish civil war, Father Hackett was sent to Australia by his Jesuit order. Here, he again became involved in politics, although his main concern was the education of the Catholic laity and the foundation of the Central Catholic Library. Fit To Print Joris Luyendijk spent five years between 1998 and 2003 as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East. He writes about those years in 'Fit to Print', and concludes that the concept of good journalism in the Arab world is a contradiction in terms. The Riddle of Father Hackett Father William Hackett grew up during one of the most turbulent times in Irish history. He knew many of the leaders of the 1916 uprising that saw the execution of many of his friends. At the height of the Irish civil war, Father Hackett was sent to Australia by his Jesuit order. Here, he again became involved in politics, although his main concern was the education of the Catholic laity and the foundation of the Central Catholic Library. Fit To Print Joris Luyendijk spent five years between 1998 and 2003 as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East. He writes about those years in 'Fit to Print', and concludes that the concept of good journalism in the Arab world is a contradiction in terms. The Riddle of Father Hackett Father William Hackett grew up during one of the most turbulent times in Irish history. He knew many of the leaders of the 1916 uprising that saw the execution of many of his friends. At the height of the Irish civil war, Father Hackett was sent to Australia by his Jesuit order. Here, he again became involved in politics, although his main concern was the education of the Catholic laity and the foundation of the Central Catholic Library. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25104135 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25107687-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-10-UPDATED Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses President Obama's speech to Congress on health care reform, as well as issues around the 8th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Fit To Print Joris Luyendijk spent five years between 1998 and 2003 as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East. He writes about those years in Fit to Print, and concludes that the concept of good journalism in the Arab world is a contradiction in terms. The Riddle of Father Hackett Father William Hackett grew up during one of the most turbulent times in Irish history. He knew many of the leaders of the 1916 uprising that saw the execution of many of his friends. At the height of the Irish civil war, Father Hackett was sent to Australia by his Jesuit order. Here, he again became involved in politics, although his main concern was the education of the Catholic laity and the foundation of the Central Catholic Library. Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses President Obama's speech to Congress on health care reform, as well as issues around the 8th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Fit To Print Joris Luyendijk spent five years between 1998 and 2003 as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East. He writes about those years in Fit to Print, and concludes that the concept of good journalism in the Arab world is a contradiction in terms. The Riddle of Father Hackett Father William Hackett grew up during one of the most turbulent times in Irish history. He knew many of the leaders of the 1916 uprising that saw the execution of many of his friends. At the height of the Irish civil war, Father Hackett was sent to Australia by his Jesuit order. Here, he again became involved in politics, although his main concern was the education of the Catholic laity and the foundation of the Central Catholic Library. Bruce Shapiro Bruce Shapiro discusses President Obama's speech to Congress on health care reform, as well as issues around the 8th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Fit To Print Joris Luyendijk spent five years between 1998 and 2003 as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East. He writes about those years in Fit to Print, and concludes that the concept of good journalism in the Arab world is a contradiction in terms. The Riddle of Father Hackett Father William Hackett grew up during one of the most turbulent times in Irish history. He knew many of the leaders of the 1916 uprising that saw the execution of many of his friends. At the height of the Irish civil war, Father Hackett was sent to Australia by his Jesuit order. Here, he again became involved in politics, although his main concern was the education of the Catholic laity and the foundation of the Central Catholic Library. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25107687 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25098971-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-09 Eddin Khoo South East Asia correspondent Eddin Khoo discusses the political and social implications of a particularly nasty protest by Muslim activists against the building a Hindu temple near Kuala Lumpur. John Ashton John Ashton is the Special Representative for Climate Change for the UK Foreign Office. He says the future of a successful global response to climate change is hanging in the balance, and he is in Australia to try and build political momentum ahead of the Copenhagen Climate talks. Between Stations: Migrant Memories 'Somewhere between stations you forget the name of the place you have left behind, and the name of the place coming towards you is still indistinct. For that moment you dwell in an autonomous state, a resting place between memory and imagination, between forgetting and remembering, between home and home.' These are the words of Kim Cheng Boey, a Singaporean born poet who migrated to Australia over ten years ago. He has compiled a book of essays reflecting o... Eddin Khoo South East Asia correspondent Eddin Khoo discusses the political and social implications of a particularly nasty protest by Muslim activists against the building a Hindu temple near Kuala Lumpur. John Ashton John Ashton is the Special Representative for Climate Change for the UK Foreign Office. He says the future of a successful global response to climate change is hanging in the balance, and he is in Australia to try and build political momentum ahead of the Copenhagen Climate talks. Between Stations: Migrant Memories 'Somewhere between stations you forget the name of the place you have left behind, and the name of the place coming towards you is still indistinct. For that moment you dwell in an autonomous state, a resting place between memory and imagination, between forgetting and remembering, between home and home.' These are the words of Kim Cheng Boey, a Singaporean born poet who migrated to Australia over ten years ago. He has compiled a book of essays reflecting on growing up in the Singapore of old, on family relations, on travelling, friendships formed and lost and making a new country his home. Eddin Khoo South East Asia correspondent Eddin Khoo discusses the political and social implications of a particularly nasty protest by Muslim activists against the building a Hindu temple near Kuala Lumpur. John Ashton John Ashton is the Special Representative for Climate Change for the UK Foreign Office. He says the future of a successful global response to climate change is hanging in the balance, and he is in Australia to try and build political momentum ahead of the Copenhagen Climate talks. Between Stations: Migrant Memories 'Somewhere between stations you forget the name of the place you have left behind, and the name of the place coming towards you is still indistinct. For that moment you dwell in an autonomous state, a resting place between memory and imagination, between forgetting and remembering, between home and home.' These are the words of Kim Cheng Boey, a Singaporean born poet who migrated to Australia over ten years ago. He has compiled a book of essays reflecting on growing up in the Singapore of old, on family relations, on travelling, friendships formed and lost and making a new country his home. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25098971 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live http://odeo.com./episodes/25090762-Late-Night-Live-2009-09-08 U.S. Healthcare Reform Surrounding the current Healthcare Reform debate in Washington have been violent town hall meetings, misleading statements about what might happen if reform goes through, and comparisons between Barack Obama and Adolph Hitler. What's going on? Gardening and the human condition Robert Pogue Harrison argues that 'the gardens that have graced this mortal Eden of ours are the best evidence for humanity´s reason for being on Earth´. U.S. Healthcare Reform Surrounding the current Healthcare Reform debate in Washington have been violent town hall meetings, misleading statements about what might happen if reform goes through, and comparisons between Barack Obama and Adolph Hitler. What's going on? Gardening and the human condition Robert Pogue Harrison argues that 'the gardens that have graced this mortal Eden of ours are the best evidence for humanity´s reason for being on Earth´. U.S. Healthcare Reform Surrounding the current Healthcare Reform debate in Washington have been violent town hall meetings, misleading statements about what might happen if reform goes through, and comparisons between Barack Obama and Adolph Hitler. What's going on? Gardening and the human condition Robert Pogue Harrison argues that 'the gardens that have graced this mortal Eden of ours are the best evidence for humanity´s reason for being on Earth´. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25090762 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Late Night Live