Podcasts
17 Nov 2009Vaccines for the World's Poorest 
Transcript: Vaccines for the World's Poorest
PODCAST: Professor Michael Good talks the challenges of affordable vaccinations.
13 Nov 2009Using x-rays to see the small scale Transcript: Using x-rays to see the small scale
PODCAST: Leann Tilley and Andrew Peele talk the small scale of Malaria
06 Nov 2009A Talk With Malcolm Fraser Transcript: A Talk With Malcolm Fraser
PODCAST: The former prime minister of Australia talks politics
28 Oct 2009Gay rights with Dennis Altman Transcript: Gay rights with Dennis Altman
PODCAST: The world has extreme polarisation on this crucial issue
23 Oct 2009Climate change science with Andrew Glikson Transcript: Climate change science with Andrew Glikson
PODCAST: The science of climate change denialism
16 Oct 2009Defending Dan Brown with Chris Scanlon Transcript: Defending Dan Brown with Chris Scanlon
PODCAST: Dan Brown's success must surely be a good thing...
12 Oct 2009Internet Economics with David Prentice Transcript: Internet Economics with David Prentice
The internet has made business cheaper, faster, and larger
02 Oct 2009Climate change politics with Clive Hamilton Transcript: Climate change politics with Clive Hamilton
How can sceptics exist in such a global problem as climate change?
24 Sep 2009Constructive alignment with John Biggs Transcript: Constructive alignment with John Biggs
PODCAST: A new and progressive method of teaching
17 Sep 2009Cell death with David Vaux Transcript: Cell death with David Vaux
PODCAST: Putting destructive viruses to good use
14 Sep 2009Emissions Trading Scheme with Ian Tulloch Transcript: Emissions Trading Scheme with Ian Tulloch
PODCAST: Current and future events in Australian federal politics
28 Aug 2009Snail heart research with Dr Michelle Gibson Transcript: Snail heart research with Dr Michelle Gibson
PODCAST: Snails could be the key to reducing heart disease
19 Aug 2009Global melting point with John Russell Transcript: Global melting point with John Russell
PODCAST: An engineer's view on how to heal the global climate.
07 Aug 2009Exploring Biochemistry with Nick Hoogenraad Transcript: Exploring Biochemistry with Nick Hoogenraad
PODCAST: The length and breadth of the field from a lifelong biochemist
03 Aug 2009Future Teachers with Lorraine Ling Transcript: Future Teachers with Lorraine Ling
PODCAST: The future of teaching and the problems with schools
24 Jul 2009Rebuilding Somalia with Issa Farah Transcript: Rebuilding Somalia with Issa Farah
Podcast: Former student and Puntland minister in Africa
17 Jul 2009New Media Teaching with Chris Scanlon Transcript: New Media Teaching with Chris Scanlon
PODCAST: Twitter, iTunes, and blogs put to use with students
10 Jul 2009Australian Racism with Sandy Gifford Transcript: Australian Racism with Sandy Gifford
PODCAST: The racism in Australia is a problem, and needs to stop.
29 Jun 2009Fighting Corruption with Cobus de Swardt Transcript: Fighting Corruption with Cobus de Swardt
Corruption is an international issue of social justice.
19 Jun 2009Imaginary Friends with Evan Kidd Transcript: Imaginary Friends with Evan Kidd
Children with imaginary friends experience real benefits in their development
29 May 2009Obama's First 100 with Nick Bisley Transcript: Obama's First 100 with Nick Bisley
Nick Bisley discusses the early days of Obama's presidency.
25 May 2009What’s Rating with Sue Turnbull Transcript: What’s Rating with Sue Turnbull
'Packed to the Rafters' and 'Underbelly' are in a ratings battle.
15 May 2009Middle Eastern Peace with Joe Camilleri Transcript: Middle Eastern Peace with Joe Camilleri
The Middle Eastern conflict will only get worse without dialogue.
01 May 2009A talk with Mike Moore Transcript: A talk with Mike Moore
Interview with Mike Moore, former PM of New Zealand and head of WTO
23 Apr 2009Shattered Anzacs with Marina Larsson Transcript: Shattered Anzacs with Marina Larsson
Fallen ANZACS shouldn't be the only soldiers honoured
16 Apr 2009Corporate Response with Prakash Sethi Transcript: Corporate Response with Prakash Sethi
Prof. Sethi talks the need for social responsibility in corporations
03 Apr 2009Remaking Comedy with Sue Turnbull Transcript: Remaking Comedy with Sue Turnbull
What's missing from the US 'Kath and Kim' and 'The Office'?
27 Mar 2009Centre for Dialogue with Joe Camilleri Transcript: Centre for Dialogue with Joe Camilleri
The challenges of encouraging dialogue between different cultures
20 Mar 2009Prehistoric Life with Ben Kear Transcript: Prehistoric Life with Ben Kear
With a bit of time travel, Ben Kear looks at dinosaur ancestors
06 Mar 2009Plant Biotechnology with Roger Parish Transcript: Plant Biotechnology with Roger Parish
Roger Parish discusses his work in manipulating the genes of plants
25 Feb 2009Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary Tour Transcript: Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary Tour - an audio documentary of night tour of La Trobe's wildlife sanctuary
02 Feb 2009Sports Economics with Liam Lenten Transcript: Sports Economics with Liam Lenten
Liam Lenten discusses the ins and outs of analysing sports
16 Jan 2009Complementary Medicines with Ken Harvey Transcript: Complementary Medicines with Ken Harvey
Ken Harvey discusses medicine control and regulation
18 Dec 2008Ego and Soul with John Carroll Transcript: Ego and Soul with John Carroll
John Carroll discusses the desire for the soul to crave meaning
29 Nov 2008The Mona Lisa with Donald Sassoon Transcript: The Mona Lisa with Donald Sassoon
Professor Donald Sasson from the Uni of London on the famous portrait
24 Nov 2008Russian History with Adrian Jones Transcript: Russian History with Adrian Jones
Dr Adrian Jones of History talks about Russian culture
10 Nov 2008Terra Nullius with Daniel Richter Transcript: Terra Nullius with Daniel Richter
Professor Daniel Richter talks about native land rights
31 Oct 2008Maths Matters with Dr Marcel Jackson Transcript: Maths Matters with Dr Marcel Jackson
Dr Marcel Jackson: the practical applications of maths and La Trobe's successes
28 Oct 2008Aboriginal Sorcery with Henry Reynolds Transcript: Aboriginal Sorcery with Henry Reynolds
Henry Reynolds discusses the concept of Aboriginal sorcery.
17 Oct 2008A Talk With Carmen Lawrence Transcript: A Talk With Carmen Lawrence
The former WA Premier shares her views on her long career and current Australian and international poltics.
10 Oct 2008Native Authorities with Ben Silverstein Transcript: Native Authorities with Ben Silverstein
Influences of early administration policies on the Aboriginal population
02 Oct 2008U.S. Election lead-up Transcript: U.S. Election lead-up
Dennis Altman and Nick Bisley discuss the upcoming U.S. election between Barack Obama and John McCain
18 Sep 2008Same-Sex Attraction with Anne Mitchell Transcript: Same-Sex Attraction with Anne Mitchell
Homophobia induced bullying in schools, and students who experience same-sex attraction
12 Sep 2008Racial Identity with Tim Minchin Transcript: Racial Identity with Tim Minchin
Racial identity in America and the outcome of the U.S. election between Barack Obama and John McCain.
04 Sep 2008Paralympic Dreams with Chris Mullins Transcript: Paralympic Dreams with Chris Mullins
Chris Mullins takes the time to discuss his challenges and experiences before departing for Beijing.
25 Aug 2008Autism Research with Cheryl Dissanayake Transcript: Autism Research with Cheryl Dissanayake
Autism and the importance of understanding.
08 Aug 2008Olympian Physiotherapy with Mark Alexander Transcript: Olympian Physiotherapy with Mark Alexander
Mark talks about caring for athletes before flying to Beijing.
31 Jul 2008A talk with Tim Flannery Transcript: A talk with Tim Flannery
The environment and Australia's future.
23 Jul 2008Space Matters with Murray Parkinson Transcript: Space Matters with Murray Parkinson
Dr. Murray Parkinson of the Space Physics Group discusses the effects of space weather on Earth
30 Jun 2008A Talk with Jon Lee Anderson Transcript: A Talk with Jon Lee Anderson
International author, war and political correspondent Jon Lee Anderson talks to Assoc. Professor Nick Bisley
24 Jun 2008Zimbabwe Politics with David Dorward Transcript: Zimbabwe Politics with David Dorward
Robert Mugabe's despotic rule is plunging Zimbabwe deeper into crisis
23 Jun 2008Dental Health with Peter Wilson Transcript: Dental Health with Peter Wilson
Prof. Peter Wilson of La Trobe's Dental School discusses the challenges of bringing better dental care and services to Victoria
12 Jun 2008Work Balance with Donatella Cavagnoli Transcript: Work Balance with Donatella Cavagnoli
Donatella Cavagnoli of the Department of Economics and Finance discusses the issues of work life balance
23 May 2008Science Teaching with Vaughan Prain Transcript: Science Teaching with Vaughan Prain
Prof. Vaughan Prain discusses current approaches to developing deeper thinking in science in schools
14 May 2008Body Image with Sian McLean Transcript: Body Image with Sian McLean
Siân McLean discusses a healthy self opinion and La Trobe's 'Set Your Body Free Program'
07 May 2008Celebrity Culture with Christopher Scanlon Transcript: Celebrity Culture with Christopher Scanlon
Chris Scanlon explains why celebrities like Wayne Carey are just a product a sick culture
01 May 2008Sustainability Reporting with Carol Adams Transcript: Sustainability Reporting with Carol Adams
Prof. Adams explains why business must take environmental and sustainability concerns of staff and customers seriously
23 Apr 2008Water Trading with Lin Crase Transcript: Water Trading with Lin Crase
Dr Lin Crase talks about his new book on water policy and advocates some radical solutions to the problem
