
Listen to over 10 years of talks presented at the Festival of Dangerous Ideas – Australia's original disruptive ideas festival. FODI brings to light important conversations that push the boundaries of conventional thought, challenging thinking on some of the most persevering and difficult issues of our time. Hear from our festival alumni – the world's best experts, innovative thinkers and mischief... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 131 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

For most of its modern history, Australia has sheltered under the wing of a great and powerful friend – first the UK, then the USA. But the rules-based order we've relied on is now unraveling. America is no longer the reliable ally it once was.
So... more
What happens when the institutions designed to protect human dignity come under strain? In the frontline human rights battles across the US, Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, China and beyond, the future of freedom may depends less on superpowers and more on whe... more
History's response to heretics has been consistent – to silence, shame and ultimately, burn them. Booker Prize-winning Australian novelist Richard Flanagan presents a new essay inspired by his book, Heresies.
This session was recorded live in Sydne... more
Australia has spent years building new ways to recognise suffering and combat discrimination. From dedicated envoys to public reckonings – but are these approaches deepening division rather than healing it?
Professors Ghassan Hage and Marcia Langt... more
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Hey thanks for uploading these. Can you please upload the debate from 2010 where now known Jeffery Epstein associate Alan Dershowitz debates the Church on Child Abuse. Thanks
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- A collection of provocative talks from a long-running ideas festival, featuring global thinkers on freedom of expression, geopolitics, social justice, and culture. Episodes often blend personal storytelling with big-picture policy debates, pushing audiences to confront uncomfortable truths and challenging dominant narratives. The talks frequently address power structures, censorship, and the future of society in an increasingly polarized world. A standout is the festival's emphasis on real-world implications and diverse voices, making it a go-to for listeners who enjoy rigorous, boundary-pushing discussions that are still accessible to a broad, educated audience.
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Recent guests on Festival of Dangerous Ideas include:
1. Malcolm Turnbull
2. Bob Carr
3. Daniela Gavshon
4. Philippe Bolopion
5. Richard Flanagan
6. Ghassan Hage
7. Marcia Langton
8. David Leser
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