
Your front row seat to big thinkers at the best live events, forums, and festivals. Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. We love hearing from you about the show or events you are planning. Get in touch! Email: Bigideas@abc.net.au SMS line for ABC Radio National: 0418 226 576 Airs Monday to Thursday 8pm, repeated Tuesday to Friday 12pm, on ABC Radio ... more
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This pod never disappoints.
Just an idea - maybe the complete overreach, anti science and homophobic approach of those wedded to gender ideology has inflicted this damage. It’s called “shooting yourself in the foot.” (One group’s “wants” being given absolute priority over the rights of everyone else certainly isn’t a winning approach.)
This should have been an interesting program, but any “investigative journalist” who uses the word “like” as every fifth word needs some coaching on public speaking before the ABC gives them a platform.
I gave up a few minutes in - too tedious to keep listening.
Excellent podcast among my short-list of #podrecs - the programming is excellent, interviewers and chairs great, guests always invigorating and stimulating. Worth tuning in, following and sharing.
Big ideas is always good but I was so stimulated by this show as Adam traversed issues of politics, culture, science and food. We are so blessed to have our Aunty sharing her sage advice through such interesting people.
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The content revolves around thought-provoking discussions, interviews, and live forums that tackle significant societal and cultural issues. Topics frequently explored include democracy, the environment, social justice, and the interplay of personal experiences with broader political movements. The podcast features a mix of experts, activists, and public figures, providing a platform for a diverse range of perspectives. Alongside contemporary issues, historical contexts are also highlighted, encouraging listeners to engage critically with the material presented.
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