
Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1647 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

We examine Brimbank Council’s decision to remove seating in Sunshine following concerns about antisocial behaviour, but does this just move social problems elsewhere? We look at an outreach model that has been working to de-escalate incidents and con... more
Protest organiser Felix Hughes and the Longitudinal Head of Growing Up in Australia, Kirsten Campbell, discuss ways in which young people today are engaging in politics.
Following yesterday’s chat to provide free third spaces for young people, we c... more
We speak to Associate Professor Jake Goldenfein about the accuracy of AI facial recognition. And personal injury Lawyer Nick Mann offers a legal perspective on the Geelong concussion contract.
We talk about the hidden and ongoing costs of childhood cancer with Redkite CEO Monique Keighery, and mother of two Samantha Leffler, whose 1-year-old daughter Florence was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour.
Liz Allen takes your Census questions and sha... more
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Once when I lived in Melbourne I listened regularly so I’ve been grateful to have access via ABC Listen App. This is the first show I have tuned into. Because I wanted to learn about crypto. Didn’t really enlighten me. Callers ought to have been heard out. It seemed produced with an angle against gambling which is fine, but I would prefer to be informed. The edit was annoying. Cutting off the chat at the most interesting bits. I don’t think I’ll listen again because it felt so produced &... more
Belongs on a regional station.
I enjoy listening to the conversations about nature and the environment, however it is very annoying the way that the women talks over and cuts off the guests and her co-host.
I think this is a really terrific show. Living in the city for many years - I love getting stories from the country as well as my own home town.
love the variety of topics and the flow.
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The show features high-level policy discussions, public health, science, and community-focused topics, often anchored by a host and a guest expert panel. Recent episodes revolve around government science funding and climate modelling, public health and safety in everyday life, and the social implications of policy like intergenerational housing, school meal programs, and aging in care. Interludes frequently bring in guests from fashion, transportation accessibility, volunteering, and local journalism to provide practical, human-centered angles to otherwise policy-heavy conversations. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling and a strong emphasis on local Melbourne-Victoria issues, making it useful for ... more
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Recent guests on The Conversation Hour include:
1. Sam Elliott
2. Saul Eslake
3. Dr Anthony Kimpton
4. Dominic Perry
5. Hussein (Hussein) Dier
6. Wilbur Wilde
7. Orson Baker
8. Jane McNaughton
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