This week on Uncommon Sense our host Amy Mullins speaks with four very interesting people about politics, arts and conservation.

Our regular guest Ben Eltham, National Affairs Correspondent for New Matilda on federal politics and the upcoming federal budget. British conservationist and former Director-General of the National Trust Dame Fiona Reynolds spoke about her new book The Fight For Beauty: Our Path To A Better Future

University of Melbourne political scientist Dr Maryse Helbert discussed the French presidential election results and what's next for Emmanuel Macron.

Malthouse Theatre's Artistic Director Matthew Lutton and actor Naomi Rukavina chat about their production of the Australian classicAway.