In this Direct interview, John is joined by professors Jay Bhattacharya and Gigi Foster for a scintillating reconsideration of global responses to the Covid pandemic. Among their topics of discussion includes the influence of public health bureaucracies in democratic nations, the impacts and necessity of lockdowns, essential tools for modelling public health economics and a consideration of the efficacy and safety of Covid-19 vaccines.

John Anderson Direct: With Professors Jay Bhattacharya and Gigi Foster

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia

In this interview, John Anderson speaks with Peter Court and Walter Purio, experts in maritime security, about Australia’s vulnerabilities in shipping logistics and maritime defence.
They highlight Australia’s lack of domestically registered international trading ships, leaving the country heavily reliant on foreign vessels. They also examine the economic and strategic risks posed by this dependency, especially during crises.

Conversations: Peter Court and Walter Purio, Experts in Maritime Security

In this conversation, John joins Alexander Downer to explore the significant geopolitical challenges of today, drawing comparisons to the dangerous period of the 1930s.
Alexander warns of potential large-scale conflicts stemming from entanglements in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the South China Sea, emphasizing the need for a strong, principled approach to foreign policy.

Direct: Alexander Downer AC, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia

Dennis Prager joins John to explore the deepening divisions in America today. Concerned with the destructive tendencies of left-wing movements, Dennis points to growing difficulties for young men and women who are deprived of the structure and blessings of Western civilisation.
He emphasises that while these issues are daunting, despair is not an option, echoing his belief that “despair is a sin.” Confronting the polarising shifts between red and blue states, which give little reasons for hope, Dennis opts to fight for goodness and truth on principle, regardless of the odds for victory.

Direct: Dennis Prager, Commentator and Author

Professor Hanson joins John to discuss his new book The End of Everything, as well as the considerable unrest across America in the lead up to the 2024 Presidential election. They unpack the recent turmoil in higher education and its aggravation due to the unchecked left-wing ideology of those in leadership. They also discuss the unassailable appeal of Trump among Republican voters due to his outsider status and thick skin.
They finish on a discussion of his new book The End of Everything, examining various historical parallels with our time, and the importance of recognising patterns of decline to prevent another civilisational catastrophe.

Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, Historian, Commentator and Author

In this interview, John talks to highly esteemed author, commentator and theologian, Dr Albert Mohler.
Dr Mohler and John discuss the political history and landscape of America in the lead up to the 2024 presidential election.
Dr Mohler explores Christian perspectives on American politics, including the difficult choice both President Trump and Biden present to voters due to their disqualifying ethical views and character traits.
They also address the rise of Christian nationalism, and the misunderstandings and hostilities towards evangelicalism.


John Anderson Direct: With Professors Jay Bhattacharya and Gigi Foster

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