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A weekly conversation about politics and current events, international affairs, history, art, books, and the natural world, to illuminate the issues faced by society and explore them in new ways – presented by Amy Mullins. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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For ANZAC Day, historical detective, author, and distinguished military historian Lynette R. Silver AM MBE delves into the evidence she has uncovered to piece together the untold, uncensored story of Australian nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwin... more

After an extended (reluctant, but necessary) hiatus Amy Mullins returns to the Triple R airwaves with long-time friend of the show and fungi expert Dr Alison Pouliot! She speaks about her two latest visually stunning books, Funga Obscura: Photo Journ... more

RedBridge director, political pollster, and analyst Kos Samaras talks with Amy about their latest research and polling data. Kos reveals the issues that matter to Australians right now and how and why the voting landscape has changed drastically, wit... more

Don Watson, acclaimed author and former speechwriter to Paul Keating, speaks in-depth about his Quarterly Essay, High Noon: Trump, Harris and America on the Brink, on the 2024 US Presidential Election and whether the United States of America is disin... more

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Lynette Ramsay Silver
Australian military historian and author
Self-directed research and writing, Sally Milner Publishing (publisher of her book)
Episode: For ANZAC Day, Hear The Untold, Uncensored Story Of WWII Nurse Vivian Bullwinkel & The Bangka Island Massacre (Extended Interview)
Kos Samaras
Director of Strategy and Analytics at RedBridge
RedBridge
Episode: Pollster And Analyst Kos Samaras Takes The Political Pulse Of The Nation
Alison Pouliot
Ecologist, natural historian, environmental photographer and author
Episode: Go On A Global Fungi Foray With Ecologist And Nature Photographer Dr Alison Pouliot
Don Watson
Acclaimed author and former speechwriter to Paul Keating
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Episode: Don Watson On Trump, Harris, and America on the Brink; A Special Panel Talks About The Photobooth & Melbourne Icon Alan Adler; Mid-Autumn Festival With Linda Jaivin & Joey Leung
Daniel Boetker-Smith
Director for the Centre for Contemporary Photography
Centre for Contemporary Photography
Episode: Don Watson On Trump, Harris, and America on the Brink; A Special Panel Talks About The Photobooth & Melbourne Icon Alan Adler; Mid-Autumn Festival With Linda Jaivin & Joey Leung
Catlin Langford
Curator at the Centre for Contemporary Photography
Centre for Contemporary Photography
Episode: Don Watson On Trump, Harris, and America on the Brink; A Special Panel Talks About The Photobooth & Melbourne Icon Alan Adler; Mid-Autumn Festival With Linda Jaivin & Joey Leung
Jessie Norman
Founder of Metro Auto Photo and photo booth technician
Metro Auto Photo
Episode: Don Watson On Trump, Harris, and America on the Brink; A Special Panel Talks About The Photobooth & Melbourne Icon Alan Adler; Mid-Autumn Festival With Linda Jaivin & Joey Leung
Christopher Sutherland
Co-founder of Metro Auto Photo
Metro Auto Photo
Episode: Don Watson On Trump, Harris, and America on the Brink; A Special Panel Talks About The Photobooth & Melbourne Icon Alan Adler; Mid-Autumn Festival With Linda Jaivin & Joey Leung
Linda Jaivin
Author and sinologist
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Episode: Don Watson On Trump, Harris, and America on the Brink; A Special Panel Talks About The Photobooth & Melbourne Icon Alan Adler; Mid-Autumn Festival With Linda Jaivin & Joey Leung

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Amy Mullins
Host of Uncommon Sense, engaging with a variety of topics including politics, art, books, and the natural world, weaving in personal insights with expert opinions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Terrific Podcast

    My thanks to Professor Crabb and to Amy for hosting this. Everybody should listen carefully and follow the Prof’s advice if they want to survive Covid.

    In the meantime we have largely been abandoned by governments and public health officials who would have us believe that Covid is not exceptional. Wrong!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaynies22
    Australia4 years ago
  • Amy is an icon

    I used to see Amy around at theatre gigs. I listened to her show when I lived in Melbourne, not just insightful and enlightening relevant journalism but great tunes, too! I love rrr, love uncommon sense, love Melbourne. Delighted to have found this in podcast form. 🙏 grace in Perth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mammothhouse
    Australia5 years ago

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Listeners commend the engaging and insightful discussions on pressing issues, often highlighting the show's ability to connect complex topics with everyday concerns.
The host, Amy Mullins, receives appreciation for her thoughtful approach and dedication to illuminating pertinent societal topics, enhancing the overall quality and relevance of the content.

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Go On A Global Fungi Foray With Ecologist And Nature Photographer Dr Alison Pouliot
Q: What's the balance between showcasing taxonomy and conveying artistic interpretation in Funga Obscura?
She notes a shift from diagnostic, field-guide style images to more lyrical, poetic photographs that emphasise interrelations, context, and viewer imagination. She deliberately leaves room for mystery and questions rather than providing every answer, blending science with art.
Go On A Global Fungi Foray With Ecologist And Nature Photographer Dr Alison Pouliot
Q: How did you approach the selection for Mushroom Day to cover 24 fungal lives from around the world?
Pouliot explains she started with broad concepts such as bioluminescence, toxicity, edibility, and animal–fungi interactions, then chose species and countries that best illustrated each concept, ensuring a diverse representation beyond the typical umbrella mushrooms and aligning the sequence to form a global, hour-by-hour field-trip.
Who Owns The Moon? A. C. Grayling Defends Humanity's Common Interests in Space
Q: What is the Outer Space Treaty, and what does it provide?
Grayling explains that the Outer Space Treaty primarily prohibits nuclear weapons in space and designates the Moon as belonging to no one, but lacks provisions for mining or settlement.
Who Owns The Moon? A. C. Grayling Defends Humanity's Common Interests in Space
Q: How was your interest picked in terms of the Moon and why did you want to apply a philosophical lens and also a legal and moral lens over this area of human endeavor and the Moon?
Grayling describes a recent explosion of interest in the Moon related to lunar landing attempts and the intent of billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, prompting a need to consider ethical implications.
Johann Hari Asks, Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill?
Q: Where did you end up in terms of the side effects you were experiencing?
Hari reflects on the ongoing risks of obesity versus the risks of the drugs, highlighting that he remains conflicted despite experiencing weight loss.

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