There is great concern amongst humans that artificial intelligence and robotics will slowly take over our jobs. But is this just science-fiction nonsense or something far more sinister?

Reporter Benjamin Polazzon spoke to Dr. Tim Miller from the University of Melbourne to see humanities prospects against robots.

Originally aired in August 2019

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From October 1 to October 7, campaigners from BPD Awareness Week organise events that hope to change the narratives and language on the world's most stigmatised mental illness. This message is not only for general public, but also health professionals.

Wing Kuang spoke to Mahlie Jewell, the Lived Experience Lead at BPD Awareness Week, to get a better idea of the disorder and how to destigmatise it.

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After the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, President Donald Trump announced Amy Coney Barrett as his Supreme Court nominee.

Barrett is known for her conservative views and the LGBT+ community are undoubtedly concerned about what her appointment could mean for the future of their rights.

Reporter Millie Spencer spoke to Joseph Duggan Lyons, LGBT+ Activist from Iowa, and George Rennie, Political Scientist at Melbourne University, to understand why Barrett is so controversial.

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Hosts Bec Jordan and Vidita Sharma spoke with University of Technology Sydney Professor Marian-Andrei Rizoiu about the ways misinformation spreads globally and through filter bubbles and echo chambers.  

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Welcome to 360, a podcast exclusive presented by Panorama. On today's show, our hosts Vidita Sharma and Millie Spencer recap the biggest stories from September 28 to October 4 including the Azerbaijan-Armenian escalation, Presidential debate and trans-Tasman travel bubble. 

Hear our COVID Update on President Trump's diagnosis and Melbourne's second lockdown.

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In November, Hong Kong Polytechnic University was under siege by the police. Protests had been increasing in violence and this was arguably the most intense stand-off. But what compelled protesters to continue fighting?

Reporter Benjamin Polazzon spoke to Teaching Fellow at the University of Melbourne Brendan Clift about their resolve and the future of the movement.

Originally aired in November of 2019. 

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In 2019, Hong Kong saw a wave of protests against unpopular legislation and the creeping influence of mainland China.

Reporter Benjamin Polazzon spoke to Teaching Fellow at the University of Melbourne Brendan Clift about how history has had an undeniable impact on the protests that occur today.

Originally aired in October of 2019.

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The tourism and hospitality industry are bearing the brunt of the pandemic. Jobs are at an all time low and the reopening of boarders may be a long way off.

Reporter Millie Spencer spoke to Taylah Rigo, a recent graduate of Event Management, who explained how COVID has impacted her industry and Prof. Prem Chherti from RMIT who discussed his concerns that face the industry.

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Earlier this year, the mining company Rio Tinto destroyed Juukan gorge, a 46,000 year old heritage-listed site. After apologising, Rio Tinto has still kept plans to destroy a further 124 Indigenous sites.

Reporter Anneliese Farrer spoke to Jamie Lowe, CEO of the National Native Title Council, to see how this can happen and what the public do to elevate Traditional Owners voices.

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In a continuation from our last News Talks, reporters Anneliese Farrer and Wing Kuang speak to Don Doughty, immediate past Vice President of the Council for International Students Australia, Erin Chew and Thomson Ch’ng from the Asian Australian Alliance.

They discuss an interesting concept: has the coronavirus shaken Australia's image as one of the most multicultural and cohesive societies?

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