Uncommon Sense – Triple R FM

Sep 23 2024 288 ep. 44 mins 1.2k

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Long-form conversations about politics and current events, international affairs, history, art, books, and the natural world – presented by Amy Mullins, Tuesdays 9am-noon on Triple R 102.7FM.

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Interview with Don Watson, Trump, Harris, and America on the Brink

Sep 23 2024 57 mins

Amy Mullins chats with Don Watson, acclaimed author and former speechwriter to Paul Keating, about his Quarterly Essay, 'High Noon: Trump, Harris and America on the Brink.' In this historically rich and incisive account, Watson explores Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and a nation approaching its democratic high noon. As part of his research, Don travelled across the U.S. earlier this

Interview with A. C. Grayling, Philosophy And Life: Exploring the Great Questions of How to Live

Aug 19 2024 64 mins

British philosopher and best-selling author A. C. Grayling joins Amy in the Triple R studios for a very special in-depth conversation. Anthony tells us how we can consciously build our own philosophy of life, and why it is so important that we have one of our own. Grayling doesn't want to be prescriptive, but rather says we should take what's best for us from a range of philosoph

From The Vault – Interview with Robert Macfarlane, Underland: A Deep Time Journey

Aug 19 2024 68 mins

A very special interview is brought out of the archives as acclaimed British writer Robert Macfarlane joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about the connections between landscape, language, people, and place. This expansive conversation begins with an exploration of the aspects of nature, landscape, and place that motivate Robert’s writing. Robert says, “We can think of tho

Interview with Satyajit Das, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals

Aug 19 2024 73 mins

Author and former financier Satyajit Das joins Amy for a long-form conversation about the rise of ecotourism, the joys and wonders of seeing animals "in the wild," along with ecotourism's very problematic effects, as explored in his latest book, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals (Monash University Publishing). Is Das witnessing the end of the natural

Interview with Kate Manne, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia

Jul 11 2024 74 mins

Author and philosopher Dr Kate Manne returns to speak in-depth with Amy about her excellent new book, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia. As Kate describes it; "part memoir, part polemic, and part (all?) philosophy, this book aims to show why fatphobia is a vital social justice issue, and provide an analysis of what fatphobia is and how it works." She proposes "a radical reevaluat

Interview with A. C. Grayling, Who Owns the Moon? In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space

Jul 01 2024 58 mins

Amy is joined by Professor of Philosophy A. C. Grayling for a deep examination of his new book, 'Who Owns The Moon? In Defence of Humanity’s Common Interests in Space.' With rare earths and natural resources that are essential for future technology from microprocessors to EV batteries running out on the Earth – humanity is now looking towards its closest solar neighbours for f

Interview with Bertrand Bourgeois, Macron's Gamble: The 2024 French Elections

Jun 28 2024 62 mins

Dr Bertrand Bourgeois speaks in-depth about the snap French elections for the National Assembly (lower house) called by President Emmanuel Macron. With the far-right National Rally (led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella) leading in the polls, closely followed by the far left coalition, the New Popular Front (comprising 'La France Insoumise' or France Unbowed, the Greens, Communi

Interview with James Curran, Is AUKUS Really Viable & Is There A Plan B?

Jun 28 2024 56 mins

Professor James Curran delves into the discussions and real intentions behind the AUKUS agreement and Australia's plan to obtain nuclear submarines from the US and the UK. How exactly does the US perceive AUKUS? James reveals how the US' view differs greatly from the Australian government's view. With so many practical questions weighing around the delivery of the submarines and th

Interview with Andrew Walter, Examining The 2024 UK Election Campaign

Jun 21 2024 34 mins

Professor Andrew Walter from the University of Melbourne updates us about the UK election campaign, which is in its third week. With voting to be held on July 4th, will the UK population show up and vote according to what the polls presently indicate, which is a landslide victory to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party? Or will there be an increase in the popularity of minor parties,

Interview with Richard Denniss, Inequality In Australia And How We Can Fix It

Jun 19 2024 36 mins

Dr Richard Denniss talks all about inequality in Australia and how we fix it – the topic of his current national speaking tour. Richard is Executive Director of The Australia Institute. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/ To listen back to Amy's past interview with Richard ab