Greg Mullins, firefighter and former NSW Fire and Rescue Commissioner discusses his book, 'Firestorm: Battling Super-Charged Natural Disasters.' Greg describes the dire effects of human-caused climate change on bushfire seasons here in Australia and globally. He also speaks out strongly over the policy and federal leadership vacuum on these issues.

Writer Bri Lee talks about her latest book, 'Who Gets to Be Smart: Privilege, Power and Knowledge'. Bri realises that far from offering 'equality of opportunity', Australia's education system exacerbates socio-economic disadvantage. She also closely observes the elite microcosm of Oxford through her friend Damian, a Rhodes Scholar. Broadcast on 7 September 2021.

Dr Richard Denniss scrutinises the Prime Minister's "safe plan" for opening up Australia in a COVID world, and debunks the political spin from government. Does the Doherty Institute's modelling support the plan? What does the modelling even say (in plain English)? And what are its underlying assumptions? Will lockdowns really be a thing of the past? Richard Denniss is the chief economist at The Australia Institute. Broadcast on 7 September 2021.

Renowned wildlife cinematographer Nick Hayward and behavioural ecologist Dr Anastasia Dalziell take us into the forest, describing the brilliant mimicry and fascinating behaviours of the lyrebird in Australia, and their involvement in THE MESSAGE OF THE LYREBIRD documentary, directed by Mark B. Pearce. Broadcast on 24 August 2021.

Guardian reporter Graham Readfearn discusses the Australian government’s lobbying efforts to prevent the Great Barrier Reef from being listed as ‘in danger’ by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. He also explores the committee's decision to list the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex, as the Karen people are reportedly being driven from their homes in the Kaeng Krachan forest on the border of Myanmar. Graham Readfearn is an environment reporter for the Guardian Australia. Broadcast 17 August 2021.

Nic Maclellan talks all things Pacific politics, including President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to French Polynesia and the ongoing legacy of nuclear testing and colonisation. Nic also discusses the COVID-19 situation across the Pacific, what happened at the latest Pacific Islands Forum, and Samoa's first female Prime Minister. Nic is a Pacific Affairs Correspondent for Inside Story and a correspondent for Islands Business magazine (Fiji). Broadcast on 17 August 2021.

Historian and author Dr Emma Shortis joins Amy to speak in-depth about her brilliant debut book, 'Our Exceptional Friend: Australia’s Fatal Alliance with the United States.' Broadcast on 17 August 2021.

Epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws examines the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination modelling and targets. She tells us whether the nationally agreed targets of 70% and 80% of the eligible adult population are high enough in order to reduce restrictions and open up safely. Mary-Louise is a Professor of epidemiology at UNSW and is also a Member of the World Health Organisation’s Advisory Panel for Infection, Prevention and Control Preparedness and Response to COVID-19. Broadcast on 10 August 2021.

Author Linda Jaivin discusses her new book, The Shortest History of China, which covers the vast expanse of China's fascinating cultural, philosophical, and political history from ancient and imperial times to the modern day. Linda has been studying Chinese politics, language, and culture for more than 40 years. She has been a foreign correspondent in China, and is co-editor of the China Story Yearbook. Broadcast on 3 August 2021.

Amy speaks with Bill Bowtell about pandemic politics in Australia, the 'Zero COVID' strategy under threat in NSW, lockdowns, state and national vaccination targets, and all things public health. Bill is an Adjunct Professor at the UNSW and a strategic public health adviser. He led Australia's response to the HIV/AIDS crisis. Broadcast 3 August 2021.