Philosopher Anne Manne came in to talk about mothers and the quest for social justice. Anne argues for a 'universal caregiver' regime as opposed to the current 'universal breadwinner' regime that expects productive citizens to be in full-time paid work and devalues unpaid caring work. Anne's chapter is in the new multi-author book, 'Dangerous Ideas About Mothers'. Broadcast on 25 September 2018.

British author Johann Hari joined Amy in the studio to talk about his book, Chasing the Scream, The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs. They discuss drug addiction, what it is, why it happens, and what the new solutions have been in other countries and what they might be in Australia. Broadcast on 25 September 2018.

Alex Edney-Browne, from the University of Melbourne, discussed with Amy the history of military drones, and their present day effects on the civilian populations they surveil and attack in war zones and beyond. They also discussed the experiences of drone operators. Alex went to Afghanistan and also to the US to speak with those affected and to share their stories more widely. Broadcast on 18 September, 2018.

American artist and co-founder of The Centre for Artistic Activism, Steve Lambert, talked about his thought-provoking and interactive public art installation touring Melbourne’s CBD, Capitalism Works for Me! True/False, which is showing through the Melbourne Fringe Fest.

Fiona Patten MLC, Founder and Leader of Reason Party (formerly The Sex Party) and parliamentarian, came in to the studio to discuss her memoir, 'Sex, Drugs and the Electoral Roll: My unlikely journey from sex worker to Member of Parliament'. Broadcast on 11 September 2018.

Don Rothwell, Professor of International Law at the Australian National University spoke to Amy about the the crucial International Whaling Commission meeting being held in Brazil whereby Japan is seeking to reverse the moratorium on commercial whaling. Broadcast on 11 September, 2018.

Barrister Julian Burnside QC joined Amy in the studio to discuss the threats to multiculturalism in Australia, which is the topic of his Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria 7th Annual Walter Lippmann Memorial Oration. Broadcast on 11 September, 2018.

Acclaimed actors Marta Dusseldorp and Zoe Terakes talk about the Melbourne Theatre Company's production of A Doll’s House Part 2, which sees Nora return to the family she left 15 years ago. The original play, A Doll's House (1879), was written by the father of modern drama, Henrik Ibsen. Broadcast on 28 August 2018.

Dr Karen Jones, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Melbourne, came in to talk about trust – what is it, and how can we trust wisely? Karen believes that misplaced distrust can be every bit as costly as misplaced trust. Broadcast on 14 August 2018.

Judith Brett, Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University, discussed her new book, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin, which details the curious life and charismatic character of Australia's second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin. Judith won the prestigious 2018 National Biography Award for this book. Broadcast on 12 September, 2017.