The perennially popular account of David and Goliath is understood as a tale of courage, faith and overcoming seemingly impossible odds. What does a contemporary writer do when faced with a story of biblical proportions? Three of today’s most insightful thinkers bear witness to an epic struggle between adversaries with wildly disparate power and resources.

Antony Loewenstein (The Palestine Laboratory, Scribe)

Paul Cleary (Title Fight, Black Inc.)

Joelle Gergis (Humanity’s Moment, Black Inc.)

Chair: Associate Professor Liz Conor (History, La Trobe University)

Recorded at the Bendigo Writers Festival on 6th May, 2023