Podcast - Who runs this place?

“Who really holds the power in Australia? Who are the movers and shakers who can get things done — or stop things happening? Presented by RN’s Richard Aedy

Podcast - Whistleblowers safeguarding our democracy

Strong whistleblower protection laws are vital to safeguarding the future of Australian democracy. AJ Brown says Australia is already caught in a confidence crisis with employees and in particular public servants being too afraid to speak out against wrongdoing.

Podcast - What are we doing when we argue?

Argumentation and debate are YouTube spectator sports these days – you might almost say blood sports, as aggression and an uncompromising winner/loser mentality are often the order of the day. But there’s more to an argument than just beating the opponent.

The “winner” in an argument may really be the loser, if they emerge without having had their certainties challenged or opinions reshaped. And there’s a fascinating sense in which argument – done properly – can really be about beneficial mutual exchange and trust.

Podcast - Voting “Not just for our parents’

Hear Sandy Killick from Democracy Matters talk about her vision for democracy in this Build Beyond Bricks podcast, in conversation with Catherine Madziva from Western Sydney Community Forum.