Australian singer-songwriter Carus Thompson joined Amy live in the studio to talk about his poignant new album 'Island,' the social and political commentary in his songs, and to play a few of them for us; 'Beach Fires', 'Lies', and 'Gone But Not Forgotten.'

Joining Amy on Uncommon Sense is former US Republican Congressman Bob Inglis, the founder of RepublicEN.org. He has an in depth discussion with Amy on his conversion to climate action, his advocacy for a carbon tax in the US and why Trump may take up the proposal.

John Pilger, renowned investigative journalist and filmmaker joined Uncommon Sense to discuss his new film, The Coming War On China, detailing what is really happening in the Asia-Pacific between the US and China.

Author Barry Dickins joins Uncommon Sense to discuss his most recent book Last Words: The Hanging Of Ronald Ryan: 50 Unanswered Questions 50 Years On. Released last week to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the event, Dickins’ book covers the early life of Ryan as well as his various crimes, escape and ultimately his hanging – the last in Australia. Dickins discusses what he believed happened on the fateful day in 1965, as well as why there was such outrage around the country.

Lars Kraume, director of the film, The People vs Fritz Bauer (Der Staat Gegen Fritz Bauer) joined Uncommon Sense to discuss his film based on the true story and life of Fritz Bauer – the German Jewish Attorney General behind the capture of Adolf Eichmann.

Forester, Conservationist and Author Peter Wohlleben joins Uncommon Sense to discuss his book ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’. Detailing the complex ways that trees communicate and feel, how the roots are a brain like structure, how mothers can recognise their children, and even how trees form supportive communities within their own species. Broadcast on 17 January 2017.