Big Ideas Podcast
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Big Ideas brings you lectures, conversations, features and special series from Australia and around the world. Prominent people are invited to present the results of their thinking on the major social, cultural, scientific or political issues that affect us all, or simply to talk frankly about their lives. Big Ideas, which includes the popular Boyer Lectures and, via the BBC, the Reith Lectures, is heard on ABC Radio National every Sunday afternoon at 5.
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2008-10-05 Permission to speak: what right do you have to tell me what to say?
Author: ABC Radio National
Sun, Oct 05, 2008
Are there boundaries and limits to free speech? What, if anything, should and shouldnŽt we be able to say? Is there such a thing as political correctness and has it gone too far? And what is the difference between freedom of expression and deliberate and hurtful insult?
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2008-09-28 2008 Munster Award forum: the future of investigative journalism
Author: ABC Radio National
Sun, Sep 28, 2008
No business model can keep it afloat. Powerful people conspire against it. Young people just arenŽt interested. Welcome to a troubled enterprise: investigative journalism. It has been a bad year. The demise of high profile titles and television shows has those left in the industry worried. Join us for the annual Munster Award and forum where three of the best discuss the future of their craft.
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2008-09-21 The Republic - are we there yet?
Author: ABC Radio National
Sun, Sep 21, 2008
It has been nearly ten years since the republic was seriously discussed. Most thought it dead and buried. But with the political elevation of Malcolm Turnbull, the republican heart has quickened. Leading Australian historians Henry Reynolds and Mark McKenna kick start the debate in an engrossing conversation that cuts to the core of our national identity.
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2008-09-14 WeŽd be better off without religion
Author: ABC Radio National
Sun, Sep 14, 2008
When it comes to religion minds are usually made up. Arguments present with much fury but little light. But just occasionally, when enough reasoned individuals come together, the contest can actually take us somewhere. Welcome to the next in the Australian series of Intelligence Squared debates.
The complete debate including audience participation can be found at ABC FORA TV
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