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James Curran was in conversation with John McCarthy on his new book Australia's China Odyssey. Australia's relationship with China is a dominant geopolitical story. The need to understand the tectonic forces of history moving beneath the surface of these critical events has never been more pressing.

Norman Swan was in conversation with Alex Sloan on Norman's new book, So You Want To Live Younger Longer?, the ultimate guide on what you can do at any age to stay young and healthy longer, from Australia's trusted, straight-talking doctor and broadcaster.

Award-winning author Geraldine Brooks was in conversation with Alex Sloan on Geraldine's new book Horse, a vivid and unique new novel for lovers of sweeping historical fiction and books about iconic racehorses like Seabiscuit and Secretariat.

Eminent historians, Carolyn Holbrook, Joan Beaumont and Frank Bongiorno, were in a panel discussion, chaired by Rae Frances, on Lessons from History, edited by Carolyn Holbrook, Lyndon Megarrity and David Lowe, a collection of essays which addresses Australia's greatest challenges.

Award-winning journalist and author, Paul Daley was in conversation with Peter Fray on his new book, Jesustown, a gripping multi-generational saga about Australian frontier violence and cultural theft, and the myths that stand between us and history's unpalatable truths.

Two-time world debating champion, Bo Seo will be in conversation with Andrew Leigh on Bo's new book, Good Arguments, which reveals the timeless secrets of effective communication and persuasion, at a time when every disagreement turns toxic.

Hugh White was in conversation with Allan Gyngell on his new quarterly essay, Sleepwalk to War. Australia's Unthinking Alliance with America. In this gripping essay, Hugh White explores Australia's fateful choice to back America to the hilt and oppose China.

Robert Dessaix will be in conversation with Andrew Leigh on his new book Abracadabra, which brings together, for the first time, talks he has given at literary festivals around Australia and overseas, along with a handful of short journalistic reflections on the quirkier sides to life.

Elizabeth Tynan was in conversation with Frank Bongiorno on Elizabeth's new book The Secret of Emu Field, the story of a cataclysmic collision between an ancient Aboriginal land and the post-war Britain of Winston Churchill and his gung-ho scientific advisor Frederick Lindemann.

Best-selling author, Dervla McTiernan, was in conversation with Chris Hammer on Dervla's new novel, The Murder Rule, her first ever standalone thriller.

On this episode of Democracy Sausage, journalist Kieran Gilbert, author Judith Brett, and political scientist Marija Taflaga join Mark Kenny fire up the barbecue one last time before Australians head to the polls.

Toby Walsh was in conversation with Andrew Leigh, on Machines Behaving Badly: The Morality of AI, in which Professor Walsh, a world-leading researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, examines the ethical issues we face in a future dominated by artificial intelligence.

In this live Democracy Sausage and Policy Forum Pod crossover episode, Nicholas Biddle joins Sharon Bessell, Arnagretta Hunter and Mark Kenny to talk about what issues matter to voters and why good policy so often gets lost in translation in Australia’s political system.

Anita Heiss was in conversation with Ann McGrath on Anita's new book, Am I Black Enough For You? 10 Years On, the story of an urban-based high achieving Wiradyuri woman working to break down stereotypes and build bridges between black and white Australia.

On the 200th episode of Democracy Sausage, recorded live at The Australian National 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, youth advocate Yasmin Poole, journalist Ross Solly, and political scientist Marija Taflaga joined Mark Kenny to discuss the first week of the election campaign and what it means for Australia.

Joe Hockey was in conversation with Paul Kelly on his new book Diplomatic. A Washington memoir, written with Leo Shanahan, covering Joe Hockey's time as Australia's Ambassador to the United States during Donald Trump's presidency.

British -Australian academic, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, was in conversation with Mark Kenny on her book, The Uncaged Sky, the extraordinary true story of her fight to survive 804 days imprisoned in Iran's Evin and Qarchak prisons after her sentence in 2018 to 10 years jail on unsubstantiated charges.

Catch Matthew Ricketson and Patrick Mullins in conversation with Frank Bongiorno on their new book, Who needs the ABC. Why taking it for granted is no longer an option,

Listen to Troy Bramston in conversation with Paul Kelly on Troy's new book, Bob Hawke. Demons and Destiny, the definitive full-life biography of Australia's 23rd prime minister; the only one that Hawke cooperated with after exiting the prime ministership.

Listen to Gareth Evans in conversation with Michelle Grattan on Gareth's new essay, Good International Citizenship. The Case for Decency.