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Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues... more
FAQs about Big Ideas:How many episodes does Big Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,429 episodes available.
April 27, 2017Put money in their pocketGive the needy cash rather than spend money on their behalf....more13minPlay
April 27, 2017Microcredit and social businessBusiness with a social purpose tackles inequality....more42minPlay
April 26, 2017Global corruptionAustralia is ‘the Cayman Islands of the South Pacific' - a safe haven for money coming into the country through international corruption....more55minPlay
April 25, 2017Fuzzy thinking won't save the planetWe can't solve the world's problems without evidence and expertise....more54minPlay
April 20, 2017A brief history of tomorrowWill the working class become the useless class as technology destroys millions of jobs?...more54minPlay
April 19, 2017Has political correctness failed?Is political correctness a force for good or the enemy of free speech?...more55minPlay
April 18, 2017Disadvantaged remote AustraliaMothers and families could bring down the Indigenous incarceration rate and help break the vicious circle of violence and drug abuse in Indigenous communities....more55minPlay
April 17, 2017Dating, divorce, and capitalism, according to Helen RazerHelen Razer is known for her biting political and cultural commentary and for having a soft spot for Marxism. But when she was wrought with sadness and heartbreak, following the disintegration of a long term same sex relationship, she decided the way out was to re-enter the dating fray. And to write a book about it. Helen spoke to Paul Barclay about "divorce" and the experience of modern dating. Predictably, it wasn’t long before the discussion was steered towards money, class and economics....more55minPlay
April 13, 2017Diet and mental healthEat well to boost your brainpower and reduce your risk of depression....more54minPlay
FAQs about Big Ideas:How many episodes does Big Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,429 episodes available.