Professor Tormey, from the University of Sydney, is an expert on European politics and populism.  On Open House, he took us through the troubles facing French President, Emmanuel Macron, the bitter EU - UK divorce and why voters believe the empty promises of populist politicians. We even managed to get his opinion on happenings in Canberra, confirming for Professor Tormey just why he doesn't follow Australian politics.

Paris Riots, Brexit Angst; Welcome To 'New Europe'


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Charlie Duke, 10th astronaut to walk on the Moon, speaks to Sheridan Voysey House about his experiences in space, and his Christian faith.

Walking on the Moon with Charlie Duke – Open House Interview with Sheridan Voysey

John Smith, legendary Australian minister, commentator, activist and founder of the God’s Squad Motorcycle Club has died after a long battle with cancer.

Leather-Clad Preacher to Outlaws: John Smith (1942-2019)

People are more likely to believe a true or false claim if it is paired with a photograph, a researcher from The Australian National University (ANU) has found. Dr Eryn Newman, from the ANU Research School of Psychology, has been finding out how people find truth in a fake-news era.

You Will Believe This Story Because It Has A Picture

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) are one of the busiest airlines in the world. A Christian registered charity they go where others, quite literally, fear to tread. Ian McDougall from MAF Australia Group  told Open House about the incredible work the organisation do in remote an isolated locations in Australia and around the world.

No Road? No Problem! The 'Go Anywhere' Christians

What a wild and crazy year in politics! The "Canberra bubble" has outdone itself. Rev Tim Costello, is a Baptist Minister and Ambassador at Large for World Vision Australia. He is also head of Christian justice and poverty action group group, Micah Australia. He gets to spend lots of time in that Canberra bubble advocating for civil society.  He shared his thoughts on the year in politics with Open House.

Paris Riots, Brexit Angst; Welcome To 'New Europe'

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