Uncommon Sense – Triple R FM
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Uncommon Sense – Triple R FM
Long-form conversations about politics and current events, international affairs, history, art, books, and the natural world – presented by Amy Mullins, Tuesdays 9am-noon on Triple R 102.7FM.
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Interview with Don Watson, Trump, Harris, and America on the Brink
Amy Mullins chats with Don Watson, acclaimed author and former speechwriter to Paul Keating, about his Quarterly Essay, 'High Noon: Trump, Harris and...
Interview with A. C. Grayling, Philosophy And Life: Exploring the Great Questions of How to Live
British philosopher and best-selling author A. C. Grayling joins Amy in the Triple R studios for a very special in-depth conversation. Anthony tells u...
From The Vault – Interview with Robert Macfarlane, Underland: A Deep Time Journey
A very special interview is brought out of the archives as acclaimed British writer Robert Macfarlane joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about the...
Interview with Satyajit Das, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals
Author and former financier Satyajit Das joins Amy for a long-form conversation about the rise of ecotourism, the joys and wonders of seeing animals "...
Interview with Kate Manne, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia
Author and philosopher Dr Kate Manne returns to speak in-depth with Amy about her excellent new book, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia. As Kate des...
Interview with A. C. Grayling, Who Owns the Moon? In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space
Amy is joined by Professor of Philosophy A. C. Grayling for a deep examination of his new book, 'Who Owns The Moon? In Defence of Humanity’s Common In...
Interview with Bertrand Bourgeois, Macron's Gamble: The 2024 French Elections
Dr Bertrand Bourgeois speaks in-depth about the snap French elections for the National Assembly (lower house) called by President Emmanuel Macron. Wit...
Interview with James Curran, Is AUKUS Really Viable & Is There A Plan B?
Professor James Curran delves into the discussions and real intentions behind the AUKUS agreement and Australia's plan to obtain nuclear submarines fr...
Interview with Andrew Walter, Examining The 2024 UK Election Campaign
Professor Andrew Walter from the University of Melbourne updates us about the UK election campaign, which is in its third week. With voting to be held...
Interview with Richard Denniss, Inequality In Australia And How We Can Fix It
Dr Richard Denniss talks all about inequality in Australia and how we fix it – the topic of his current national speaking tour. Richard is Executive D...
Interview with Ceridwen Dovey, Only The Astronauts
Acclaimed writer Ceridwen Dovey brings real space objects to life in her new collection of short stories, Only The Astronauts (Penguin Books). Ceridwe...
Interview with Bruce Pascoe And Lyn Harwood, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra
Amy speaks with Bruce Pascoe and partner Lyn Harwood about their new book, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra (Thames & Hudson), which is a personal refle...
Interview with Johann Hari, Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill?
British best-selling author Johann Hari joins Amy Mullins to talk about his excellent new book, Magic Pill, which examines the benefits and risks of c...
Interview with Gabriel Shipton, The Fight For Julian Assange's Freedom & A Free Press
Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton joined Amy Mullins to update us as to Julian's state of mind and health ahead of the UK High Court's impendin...
Interview with Nick Feik, Uncovering Tasmania's Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Scandal
Freelance journalist Nick Feik speaks in-depth about his essay for The Monthly, 'The Rotten Core', which details his own investigations and the findin...
Interview with Greg Jericho, Tax "Reform" In Australia & Transforming The Stage 3 Tax Cuts
Amy speaks with long-time blogging friend, turned journalist and economist Greg Jericho. Greg is a Guardian columnist and Chief Economist at The Austr...
Interview with John Pilger, Remembering Journalist & Filmmaker John Pilger (1939–2023)
We remember John Pilger, renowned Australian independent journalist and filmmaker, who passed away on 30 December 2023, by re-airing an interview Amy...
Interview with Sara Dowse, The History Surrounding Israel's War On Gaza
Born in Chicago in 1938, author, artist, feminist, and commentator Sara Dowse speaks in-depth about her Jewish family history and how it is intertwine...
Interview with Angela Saini, The Patriarchs: How Men Came To Rule
For International Women's Day, award-winning author and science journalist Angela Saini joins Amy from New York to talk about her latest book, The Pat...
Interview with Adrian Martin, Jean-Luc Godard's Cinematic Masterpiece LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963)
Renowned Australian-born film critic Adrian Martin joins Amy to discuss the brilliance of Jean-Luc Godard’s cinematic masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt...
Interview with Dr Richard Denniss On The Simple Truth About Tax Reform
Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute talks about his new essay in The Monthly on tax reform – Richard says tax reform is...
Interview with Andrew Quilty, Reflecting On 9 Years As A Photojournalist In Afghanistan
Award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty joins host Amy Mullins for an in-depth conversation about his latest book, This Is Afghanistan: 2014–2021....
Interview with Judith Brett and Tom Harley, Saving Ballara – Former PM Alfred Deakin's Historic Point Lonsdale Home
Amy speaks with Tom Harley, great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, and Emeritus Professor of Politics Judith Brett. They talk about th...
Interview with Ray Stefani, The Tiny But Legendary Fish Creek Football Netball Club Rebuilds
Amy speaks with Ray Stefani, Co-President of the Fish Creek Football Netball Club. They chat about the small and very special farming town of Fish Cre...
Interview with James Curran, Is China A Genuine Threat To Australia?
James Curran, international editor of the Australian Financial Review and Professor of Modern History at the University of Sydney, speaks in-depth abo...
Interview with Sean Reynolds on Melbourne's Ghost Signs & Protecting Chiltern's Archival Heritage
Sean Reynolds, cultural archaeologist and founder of Melbourne Ghost Signs on Instagram, speaks about his passion for ghost signs in Melbourne and Vic...
Interview with El Gibbs, The Disability Royal Commission And Its Findings
El Gibbs, writer and disability advocate, joins Amy to talk about the Disability Royal Commission's final report. The commissioner's handed down their...
Interview with Claire Deak, Recovering & Reimagining The Work Of Baroque Women Composers
Melbourne-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Claire Deak talks about her debut solo album, Sotto Voce, and the two women composers of the Baroqu...
Interview with Elizabeth Tynan, The 70th Anniversary Of Britain's Atomic Tests At Emu Field
To mark the 70th anniversary of Britain's atomic weapons tests at Emu Field in South Australia – the first on terrestrial land in Australia – author a...
Interview with Don Watson & Chris Wallace On The Voice Referendum Outcome, Israel-Palestine & AUKUS
Don Watson and Chris Wallace analyse the outcome of the Voice to Parliament referendum in-depth. They also examine Australia's response to the Israel-...
Interview with Thomas Mayo and Kerry O'Brien, Understanding The Voice To Parliament
Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and award-winning journalist Kerry O'Brien sit down with Amy for a special in-depth conversation about the Aboriginal an...
Interview with David Marr, Killing For Country – The Frontier Wars & Queensland Native Police
Acclaimed writer and journalist David Marr speaks in-depth about his new book, Killing for Country: A Family Story, which details Marr's great-great g...
Interview with Daniel James and Rachel Withers, The Voice to Parliament Referendum Roundtable
Triple R's very own Daniel James and The Monthly's Rachel Withers sit down with Amy to delve into the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, providing an in-...
Interview with Peter Wohlleben, The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us If We Let Them
Amy's first ever interview for Uncommon Sense was with Peter Wohlleben on his debut book, The Hidden Life of Trees. Now. the German forester, conserva...
Interview with Cathy Leahy & Caitlin Breare, Rembrandt: True to Life – At The NGV
The NGV’s Cathy Leahy, Senior Curator of Prints & Drawings and Conservator of Paintings Caitlin Breare join Amy to discuss the exhibition, Rembrandt:...
Interview with Thomas Mayo & Kerry O'Brien, The Voice To Parliament: All The Detail You Need
Indigenous leader and 'Voice' advocate Thomas Mayo and award-winning journalist Kerry O'Brien sit down with Amy for a special in-depth conversation ab...
Interview with Alison Pouliot, Underground Lovers: Encounters With Fungi
Ecologist, natural historian, and environmental photographer Dr Alison Pouliot returns to discuss her fascinating new book, Underground Lovers: Encoun...
Interview with David Lindenmayer, The End of Native Forest Logging in Victoria
World renowned forest scientist Professor David Lindenmayer discusses the breaking news that the Andrews Labor state government has announced that Vic...
Interview with Dorothy Wickham, What Life Is Really Like In Solomon Islands
Solomon Islander journalist Dorothy Wickham speaks from Honiara about what life is really like for people in Solomon Islands. Dorothy expands on the t...
Bob Brown, Giant Of The Conservation Movement, Reflects On His Life, Activism & Connection To Nature
Former Leader of the Australian Greens, environmentalist, and giant of the conservation movement Bob Brown speaks in-depth with Amy Mullins. In a wide...