The Conversation Hour

Mar 09 2025 250 ep. 50 mins 787
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Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.

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Are companies doing enough to prevent scams?

Mar 09 2025 50 mins  
Stacey Wagner was a victim of an elaborate ticket scam that affected several people.

The economics behind bargain shopping

Mar 05 2025 50 mins  
St Vincent de Paul saw a 34 per cent increase in customers in the last year compared with 2023.

Should the writing industry embrace AI?

Mar 04 2025 44 mins  
Melbourne book publisher Black Inc has caused a stir after it sent a request to its authors to allow for their writing to be used in the training of artificial intelligence.

Lessons from the latest gender pay gap figures

Mar 03 2025 49 mins  
On average, for every $1 a man earns, a woman earns 78 cents.

Is the vape ban deterring young people?

Mar 02 2025 40 mins  
In this episode we explore new data that has shown a promising reduction in young people vaping.

Would you listen to AI generated music?

Feb 27 2025 48 mins  
A new album featuring the likes of Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Damon Albarn has just been released. But there is no actual music on the album. "Is This What We Want?" is a protest album which represents the impact on musicians of having AI use their work. As concerns grow about artists rights in the face of AI we ask you what authenticity in music means to you. We also hear a new d

What role should male sporting identities play in improving gender equity in sport?

Feb 26 2025 49 mins  
From Andrew Gaze to Kieren Perkins, we hear from some of Australia’s most influential sporting identities about what role men should play in combating sexism in sport. We also look at why there are concerns for the survival of the hooded plover seabird and hear about a freshly launched initiative that aids people in rural communities with allergies.

What is the psychological impact of a home invasion?

Feb 25 2025 50 mins  
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the trauma associated with a home invasion and how we are best placed to manage the impact it can have. Also, as health apps increase in popularity we explore some research out of Flinders University that looks at where they are helpful and when they can be harmful. The new series of White Lotus has us ‘set jetting’ and why re

What does the Queen Vic Market mean to Melbourne?

Feb 24 2025 50 mins  
The Queen Vic market is something of an institution in Melbourne and according to some functions as a type of social glue, beyond a place to get your fruit and veg – but as fruiters strike what would a Melbourne without the market look like? Also in this edition of The Conversation Hour we hear about a new resource launched by PANDA that seeks to support women from culturally div

What does high density housing mean for parking?

Feb 23 2025 49 mins  
With new medium to high density apartments potentially being built in your area, are you worried that parking will get worse? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we delve into what density housing means for where you park. Plus we learn about the Council to Homeless Persons new blueprint for the Victorian Government to end homelessness. And we also examine what the role Pope F