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John Anderson: Conversations

John Anderson
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Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson sits down with world-leading historians, economists, politicians, and thinkers to examine the ideas shaping our society. Drawing on decades at the highest levels of government, John brings rare depth and civility to conversations that mainstream media won't have. This podcast covers everything from Australia's political future to faith, freed... more

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Join John in conversation with David Harris as they explore the roots and modern resurgence of antisemitism. They discuss the defining characteristics of antisemitism, its historical evolution, and how contemporary political dynamics shape global att... more

John sits down with sociologist and author Frank Furedi to discuss why millions of people across the West are turning against the political establishment, the rise of populism, the collapse of trust in traditional institutions, and the growing divide... more

In this interview, sitting Danish politician Alex Vanopslagh explains how Denmark became a great and prosperous nation. Contrary to the platitudes from members of the left like Bernie Sanders, who have argued that Denmark is a socialist success story... more

Robert P. George joins John Anderson at the ARC conference in London for a conversation that traces natural law back through Cicero and Aristotle to Martin Luther King's Letter from Birmingham Jail. He also discusses his friendship with utilitarian p... more

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Recent Guests

David Harris
Executive Vice Chair of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP)
ISGAP
Episode: "I Refuse To Be The Canary In The Coal Mine" | David Harris
Frank Furedi
Sociologist and author
Episode: Why the West Is Turning Against Its Elites | Frank Furedi
Alex Vanopslagh
Leader of Liberal Alliance in Denmark
Liberal Alliance (Denmark)
Episode: What The Left Gets Wrong About Denmark | Alex Vanopslagh
Robert George
World-renowned moral philosopher and professor
Princeton University
Episode: After Charlie Kirk: The Death Of Civil Discourse | Robert George
Konstantin Kisin
Host of Triggernometry, commentator
Triggernometry
Episode: “The Politics Of Gaslighting”: Why Britain Won't Face Its Own Decline | Konstantin Kisin
Mark McCrindle
Researcher focused on social demographics and survey design
Episode: What The Census Gets Wrong About Religion | Mark McCrindle and Dorian von Freyhold
Dorian von Freyhold
Pollster/analyst with focus on public opinion and survey methodology
Episode: What The Census Gets Wrong About Religion | Mark McCrindle and Dorian von Freyhold
David Starkey
Historian
Historian
Episode: The End of an Empire: Britain's Self-Inflicted Fall From Glory | David Starkey
David Pearl
Former senior Treasury official; renowned thinker on Australia's place in the world
Treasury, Canberra
Episode: Treasury Insider: How Ideology Beat Common Sense in Australia | David Pearl

Host

John Anderson
Host of the interview, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Robert George Interview

    John - this is the most powerful and insightful perspective for our world given the challenges we are facing today.

    Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy4501
    Australiaa month ago
  • Great job!

    Thanks John for doing these podcasts. Really appreciate the thoughts that come out of them and the issues you address. These are things not talked about very openly as far as I’m aware and so appreciate you addressing them.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Laowa Mills
    Australia2 months ago
  • Almost a monologue

    Great show on education but for goodness’ sake Simon…. Let someone else speak !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    you're kidding, surely
    Australia3 months ago
  • Awesome

    AHA is an amazing thinker and was part of one of your best podcasts. Love the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States8 months ago
  • Review

    John, Thanks for your excellent work in creating this podcast show. Your conversations bring a level of balanced thinking that is rare in Australian media. This is a great contribution to civic discourse in our country. Paul Walter, Cammeray, NSW

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pajawa
    Australia8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate balanced, thoughtful discourse that respects opposing views.
The host keeps conversations civil and accessible, without sacrificing depth.
Show is a reliable source for policy-focused conversations and Western civics perspectives.
Guests are deeply knowledgeable and bring rigorous analysis to complex topics.

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Apple Podcasts
#247
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Spotify
#43
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#22
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#87
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#149
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#139
China/News/Politics

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Why the West Is Turning Against Its Elites | Frank Furedi
Q: What would a constructive path forward look like?
A constructive path requires rebuilding a political class that engages directly with citizens, empowering a democratic intellectual class to contribute ideas, and strengthening public education to foster a sense of national belonging and responsibility without sacrificing open dialogue.
Why the West Is Turning Against Its Elites | Frank Furedi
Q: What role does education play in this dynamic?
Education should cultivate citizenship and critical thinking rather than just transmitting elite perspectives; parents are voting with their feet when public systems feel out of touch, highlighting the need for a more balanced intellectual ecosystem that includes teachers, universities, and diverse viewpoints.
After Charlie Kirk: The Death Of Civil Discourse | Robert George
Q: Would that be a fair summation, and how does natural law fit with faith and those of no faith?
George explains that natural law is accessible to human reason and can harmonize with religious traditions as well as secular thought, serving as a framework for understanding right and wrong independent of revelation while acknowledging faith can enrich moral reflection.
What The Census Gets Wrong About Religion | Mark McCrindle and Dorian von Freyhold
Q: What are the broader implications of misinterpreting census religion data for policy and funding?
Misinterpretation can lead to misallocated funding and potential pushback against religious institutions; accurate data matters for understanding the backbone of community services rooted in faith-based organizations.
What The Census Gets Wrong About Religion | Mark McCrindle and Dorian von Freyhold
Q: How has the religion question evolved, and what impact does framing have on responses?
The question moved from open-ended to mixed formats, with the current no-religion-first framing likely distorting results due to primacy effects; historical framing changes affect how people categorize themselves and thus the data.

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