David Vine, Associate Professor in Anthropology at American University, Washington D.C., spoke to Amy Mullins about his book 'Base Nation: How U.S. Military Bases Abroad Harm America and the World.' He was in Melbourne for the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network's National Conference. [Broadcast on 12/9/2017]

Historian and author Rutger Bregman joined Amy in the studio to talk about his new book, 'Utopia for Realists.' Rutger advocates for some big ideas, such as the universal basic income and a shorter working week, and gives compelling evidence that they work and could become a reality. (Broadcast on 5/9/2017)

American science writer Jennifer Ackerman joined Amy in the studio to talk about her new book, The Genius of Birds (out via Scribe Publications).

Professor David Lindenmayer AO from the ANU delved into the unique and critically endangered Mountain Ash forests and their ecosystems in Victoria's Central Highlands with presenter Amy Mullins. Broadcast on August 1, 2017.

John Keane, Professor of Politics at the University of Sydney joined Amy in the studio to talk about the new despotism of the 21st century. Broadcast on 18 July 2017.

Philosopher Clive Hamilton joined Amy Mullins in the studio to talk about his new book, 'Defiant Earth: The Fate of Humans in the Anthropocene,' and how human activity has created a new and dangerous epoch. Broadcast on 11/7/2017.

Jolyon Hoff and Muzafar Ali joined Amy in the studio to talk about their documentary The Staging Post. The film follows Ali, Khadim, and fellow refugees awaiting UNHCR processing at Cisarua, Indonesia. The refugee community created their own school, the Cisarua Refugee Learning Centre, for children and adults. It has become a model for others and has impacted Australians and refugees in an immensely positive way.

Professor Andrew Walter, Interim Director of the Melbourne School of Government joined Amy in the studio to discuss the UK election campaign, the two major parties, the historical and current UK political landscape, and a looming election day (Thursday 8th June, 2017). Broadcast on June 6th, 2017.

Professor Robert (Bob) Jensen from the University of Texas at Austin joined Amy in the studio to talk about his new book, The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men. Broadcast on May 30th 2017.

Laura Tingle, author and political editor of the Australian Financial Review, joined Amy to discuss her new book of selected essays, 'In Search Of Good Government'. Amy and Laura delve into her Quarterly Essay, 'Great Expectations' which looks at why we are so angry with our politicians, plus how and why they don't and can't possibly meet our historically ingrained expectations of state paternalism. Plus Laura's new essay on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull which challenges the dominant narrative that his government is adrift and rudderless.