Ideas at the House

Our most recent federal election shocked almost everyone. Join Bela Stantic, Rebecca Huntley, Antony Green and David Speers for insight on why the polls missed it, whether polling will ever be trusted again, and what it might look like in the future.

Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019.

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TV binges, wellness trends - is that all we ever talk about anymore? Our culture experts get to the bottom of what, exactly, we're trying to tune out.

Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019, this episode features Zing Tsjeng, Brigid Delaney and Patrick Lenton, and is hosted by Faustina Agolley.

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In a world of polarised politics, how do we have difficult conversations; and what are the responsibilities of those with a public platform?

Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019, this episode features Sisonke Msimang, Lina Attalah and Bruce Shapiro, and is hosted by David Speers.

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Once upon a time, the people of Sydney were in need of a good story. The Saturday Paper editor in chief, Erik Jensen, gathers Australia's brightest writers to retell today's events as fables.

Recorded at ANTIDOTE 2019, this episode features Erik Jensen, Kate Holden, Fiona Wright, Wendy Harmer & Debra Adelaide. 

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LGBTQI activist, and Cantopop singer, Denise Ho has become a prominent figure in Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution. In this exhilarating conversation, she talks about what's happening in Hong Kong, and resistance to state control.

Hosted by Zing Tsjeng.

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Join Annabel Crabb as she takes a fresh look at work and gender in conversation with Edwina Throsby. While women have revolutionised the way they live and work, Annabel investigates why the habits of men remains largely unchanged.

Watch an excerpt of this conversation: https://youtu.be/lu__1zJryV4

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Neo fascists, white nationalists - antisemitism is the hate that will not die. Join historian Deborah Lipstadt as she explains what it looks like, and how to stand up to it. Hosted by Ramona Koval. Watch this talk and more from ANTIDOTE on SOH Talks & Ideas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKKWbWvkO0GBMxpPhA7V-5hI0A3ZEYcyP

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In the face of violence and racism, how do we keep believing in change? Black Lives Matter leader and Pod Save the People host DeRay Mckesson spoke at ANTIDOTE 2019 with Faustina Agolley about justice, action and hope. 

Watch more from ANTIDOTE 2019: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKKWbWvkO0GBMxpPhA7V-5hI0A3ZEYcyP

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Western countries are seeing a resurgence in xenophobic populism, where national identities are constructed around fear of outsiders. In a world obsessed with borders, how do we define ourselves?

Irish writer Fintan O'Toole, Goorie writer Melissa Lucashenko and American historian Deborah Lipstadt lead this essential panel discussion on the complex idea of national identity.

Hosted by Edwina Throsby. Recorded at Antidote 2019.

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How should journalists present the climate emergency?

In this session from Antidote 2019, Kerry O'Brien hosts an exploration into the urgent ethics of climate journalism with Kyle Pope, Tim Flannery, Desi Anwar & Anna Rose.

Session supported by Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

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