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Join Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson in conversation with some of the world's foremost thought leaders, to examine in detail the social, cultural and political landscape we live in today.
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Conversations: with Nicholas Aroney, Professor of Constitutional Law at The University of Queensland
As Australia prepares to vote in a referendum on a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament, John sits down with one of Australia's foremost experts on constitutional law for a detailed analysis of what the Voice is likely to be, what it means for the Australian Constitution and system of representational government and what the implications of changing the Constitution to accomodate the Voice could be.
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Mar 2, 2023
Conversations: with Douglas Wilson, Minister and Author
John Anderson enjoys a long conversation with Douglas Wilson on culture wars, American politics, what it means to be a Christian, and whether Christians can be nationalists.
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Feb 16, 2023
John Anderson Direct: With Nicholas Eberstadt, Political Economist & Author
John is joined by Nicholas Eberstadt for a Direct interview focused on his recent book, Men Without Work. Nicholas scrutinises economic figures in the United States, arguing that the often-cited unemployment rate doesn't account for the millions of prime-age men who have distanced themselves from work and civil society more broadly.
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Feb 2, 2023
Conversations: with Vishal Mangalwadi, Philosopher and Social Reformer
John and Vishal Mangalwadi look at how the Bible has created our modern world, through the lens of the British Empire in India.
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Jan 20, 2023
John Anderson Direct: With Mary Eberstadt, Essayist, Author & Commentator
In this Direct interview, John is joined by author, essayist, novelist and commentator Mary Eberstadt to delve into contentious issues including the impacts of the sexual revolution, the abandonment of the nuclear family, the #MeToo movement, the politicisation of sexual identity and much more.
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Jan 5, 2023
Conversations: with Brad Wilcox, Professor of Sociology, University of Virginia
The central notions of a healthy relationship, according to Professor Wilcox, are built upon foundations of religious virtues, that can help withstand the challenges that married couples generally experience in a lifetime together.
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Dec 22, 2022
Conversations: with Os Guinness, Writer and Social Critic
As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, John is joined by author Os Guinness to remind us how vital that event was.
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Dec 8, 2022
Conversations: with Joel Kotkin, Demographer, Author, and Academic
John is joined by Joel Kotkin to discuss neo-feudalism and the American middle class' declining faith in democracy, as well as the burden they're facing as a collective.
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Nov 24, 2022
Conversations: with Zuby, Rapper, Author and Podcaster
John is joined by Zuby for a conversation on everything from the trans movement, to Black Lives Matter, to how he's using rap as a force for good.
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Nov 10, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, on the 2022 Midterms
John is joined by regular contributor Victor Davis Hanson in the wake of the midterm elections to digest what the results mean for the major parties, the American people and the 2024 presidential election.
Hanson points to the underlying malaise in American political culture that divides citizens into 'red' and 'blue' states as the greater threat to national stability. He argues the failure of Trump endorsed candidates, significantly higher election funding for the Democrats and the fracturing of the Republican party are all contributing factors to the 'red ripple'.
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Nov 4, 2022
Conversations: with Paul Rahe, Professor of History at Hillsdale College
John joins Professor Paul Rahe for a conversation about the current state of the West and our fragmented world order, centred on the importance of understanding history.
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Oct 21, 2022
Conversations: with Klon Kitchen, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
John speaks with national security and technology expert Klon Kitchen, exploring the impact of technology on the American social contract, and its role in contemporary warfare, including the role American 'Big Tech' companies have played in supporting Ukraine in their war with Putin's Russia.
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Oct 14, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Professors Jay Bhattacharya and Gigi Foster
In this Direct interview, John is joined by professors Jay Bhattacharya and Gigi Foster for a scintillating reconsideration of global responses to the Covid pandemic. Among their topics of discussion includes the influence of public health bureaucracies in democratic nations, the impacts and necessity of lockdowns, essential tools for modelling public health economics and a consideration of the efficacy and safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
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Oct 6, 2022
Conversations: with Patrick Bet-David, Author and Entrepreneur
John joins Patrick Bet-David (PBD) in his LA studio for a discussion covering PBD's childhood in Iran, the lessons he's teaching his kids, what it takes for America to unite, and the dangers of a victim mentality.
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Sep 30, 2022
Conversations: with Katharine Birbalsingh, Headmistress of Michaela Community School
John is joined in conversation by Katharine Birbalsingh, described by many as ‘Britain’s’ strictest teacher’. Birbalsingh’s passion for high-quality education provides for insightful and challenging perspectives on the state of our current school system and what can be done to improve it.
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Sep 23, 2022
Conversations: with Dennis Prager, Founder of PragerU, Radio Host & Writer
John joins Dennis Prager in his Los Angeles studios for a discussion on Western political philosophy, American politics, the interplay of liberty and safety, left-wing ideology and the British monarchy in the wake of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Sep 16, 2022
Conversations: with Victor Davis Hanson, Historian and Writer
John is joined again by author and historian Victor Davis Hanson to review the current State of the Union of American States as they approach the midterm elections.
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Sep 2, 2022
Conversations: with Tom Holland, Author and Historian
In this conversation, John joins Tom Holland in his London home to discuss Christianity’s role in shaping Western civilisation. Holland prompts us to reflect on the intricate moral web our society still upholds today and consider the intertwined history of the Western imagination and Christianity.
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Aug 18, 2022
Conversations: with Professor James Tooley, Vice-Chancellor, University of Buckingham
John is joined by Professor James Tooley, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Buckingham, for an insightful conversation about the role of education in the modern age, the relationship between parental and government oversight in education systems, the differences between public and private education, ideological uniformity in universities and more.
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Aug 4, 2022
Conversations: with John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University
John is joined by mathematician, bioethicist and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox for a profound conversation centered on the current and future impacts of artificial intelligence technology. They discuss the shortcomings of science in the search for universal truth, the factors behind rising secularism in the West, China’s rapid AI implementation, our growing desire for immortality through biomedicine and the true meaning of 'faith’.
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Jul 22, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Professor Richard A. Epstein, Legal Scholar & Academic
John is joined by renowned American legal scholar Richard A. Epstein for a discussion about American society in the wake of the overturn of Roe vs. Wade by the Supreme Court. Professor Epstein traces major changes in American legal theory and governance from independence through to the present, highlighting the shift in legislative power from the local to the national level and increasing activism by and politicisation of the Supreme Court.
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Jul 15, 2022
John Anderson Direct: with Baroness Claire Fox, Politician, Journalist & Writer
In this Direct interview, John is joined by Baroness Claire Fox for a discussion about British politics and society in the aftermath of Boris Johnson's resignation. The Baroness' fascinating background lends particular weight into her insights into matters including free speech, the power of bureaucracy, the green movement and cultural pessimism, among others.
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Jul 8, 2022
Conversations: with Nigel Biggar – Professor, Author and Theologian
John is joined by author and theologian Professor Nigel Biggar, for an insightful conversation on crucial ethical, historical, and philosophical questions, centred on the British Empire. They discuss war and whether it can be justified, the history of the world’s greatest empires and slavery within those empires, the British empire’s unbalanced reputation, rights and wrongs of colonisation, academic dishonesty in universities and more.
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Jun 24, 2022
John Anderson Direct: with John Haldane, Professor of Moral Philosophy at St Andrews University
John is joined by distinguished philosopher Professor John Haldane for a rigorous conversation centered on pressing philosophical questions.
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Jun 9, 2022
Conversations: With Lord Jonathan Sumption – Former Justice of the UK Supreme Court
John is joined in conversation by Lord Jonathan Sumption OBE, described by his peers as ‘the cleverest man in Britain’. Sumption’s glittering legal mind provides for insightful and challenging perspectives on various topics including lockdown, climate change, Brexit, and so called ‘hate speech’.
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Jun 2, 2022
Conversations: With Bettina Arndt – Writer, Educator and Men’s Activist
John is joined by men's rights activist and author Bettina Arndt to discuss men's issues in relation to domestic violence, the education of boys and the demonisation of men in our culture.
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May 27, 2022
Conversations: With Peter Hitchens, Journalist, Author, and Broadcaster
John is joined in conversation by Peter Hitchens to discuss the current leftist ideologies infiltrating western society, his understanding of the Ukrainian war, his insight into the future during a time of international unrest, and the decline of education in Britain.
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May 12, 2022
Conversations: With Professor John Gray, Political Philosopher & Author
John is joined by Professor John Gray, probably the world's foremost political philosopher. They discuss the state of the world today. Russia, Ukraine, Europe, China, America; Putin, Macron, Biden. His knowledge of history is deep and wide and so his perspective on current events is imposing. We learn about the history of ideas, geo-politics, trans-humanism and more. This is an episode not to be missed.
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May 5, 2022
John Anderson Direct: with Daniel Wordsworth, CEO of World Vision Australia
In this episode John is joined in conversation CEO of World Vision Australia, Daniel Wordsworth on the ground in Romania, having just been in Ukraine assisting people displaced by the war.
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Apr 29, 2022
Conversations: With Konstantin Kisin, Podcaster, Comedian & Author
John is joined by Konstantin Kisin, himself Russian by descent, for a conversation about the Russian mindset, popular support for President Putin, the Western response to and coverage of the conflict in Ukraine, Western resilience, the role of satire in public discourse, and much more.
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Apr 14, 2022
Conversations: Phillip Jensen, Bible Teacher and Evangelist
With Easter, the time that Christians celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, soon approaching, John talks with bible teacher and evangelist Phillip Jensen. They discuss the very question of who Jesus Christ is, as well as matters of life, death and justice in a post-Christian world.
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Apr 11, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Dr John Lee, on Australia’s Tensions with China
John is joined in conversation with academic and policy expert Dr John Lee, who provides his in-depth analysis on Australia’s on-going tensions with China. As the Chinese Communist Party continue to enhance their grip over the Indo-Pacific, Dr Lee informs that we must act urgently to protect western freedoms and democracies.
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Apr 4, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Peter Jennings, on Australia’s Security and Strategic Outlook
John is joined by Peter Jennings for a in-depth conversation about Australia's strategic and security outlook.
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Mar 24, 2022
Conversations: With Salvatore Babones
John is joined in conversation by Salvatore Babones, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Sydney. The two discuss matters concerning Australian universities, including the rise of the expert class, politics in university departments, free speech and morality, and China's involvement in our tertiary education system. All of this is collectively referenced in Salvatore's new book "Universities: Can they reform?"
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Mar 16, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Rebeccah L. Heinrichs, on Russia, China and US Defence
US national security expert Rebeccah L. Heinrichs joins John to discuss defence and strategy amid the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Mar 10, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Niall Ferguson, on Ukraine, Zelensky, Putin & China
John is rejoined by pre-eminent historian Niall Ferguson to analyse the latest in the war between Ukraine and Russia. Ferguson, a regular traveller to Ukraine, heaps praise upon Ukranian president Volodymyr Zelensky, who is marking himself as perhaps the West’s most fearless leader, and predicts how the course of the conflict will transpire.
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Mar 2, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, On The War in Ukraine
Regular contributor Victor Davis Hanson joins John to take stock of the many flashpoints currently occurring around the globe.
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Feb 17, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Dr David Berlinski, Academic, Polymath, Raconteur
John is joined by Dr. David Berlinski - they discuss the disconnect between intellectuals and the rest of society, the revival of statism under the influence of utopian ideologies, and the blind acceptance of Darwinism without subjecting it to proper scientific scrutiny.
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Feb 3, 2022
Environment Matters: Featuring Professor Robin Batterham
Introducing us to foundational philosophies of science too often forgotten today, Prof. Batterham applies his wisdom to areas such as climate change, emissions policies and agricultural technology. He makes the case for a promising heterodox technology that may serve to mitigate climate and agricultural problems - soil carbon sequestration.
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Jan 20, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Peter Hitchens, Author, Broadcaster & Journalist
John is joined once again by the peerless Peter Hitchens for a lively discussion about today's pressing issues.
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Jan 6, 2022
John Anderson Direct: With Professor Doug Stokes, Academic, Author and International Relations Expert
As the liberal global order is further eroded by identity politics and woke ideology, Professor Stokes and John consider the impacts of these progressive movements and a way forward. They seek sources of hope for a divided West and discuss how we can properly equip our young people to wrestle with the many contentious issues they are facing.
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Dec 22, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With William Lane Craig, analytic philosopher, theologian and apologist
John and William discuss the historical plausibility of the resurrection of Christ, contemporary physics and faith, the existence of evil, and the Jewish Renaissance.
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Dec 10, 2021
Conversations: Mark Sneddon and Dr. Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
In this Conversation, John is joined by Mark Sneddon and Sarah Irving-Stonebraker for a unique deep dive into the issue of religious freedom in Australia. Both highly regarded in their respective fields, Mark and Sarah unpack the vexed issue currently front of mind for politicians, activists, religious believers and Australians concerned about civil liberties. They discuss the necessity of protections for religious freedom, the many worrying recent anti-religious legal and political developments and the fundamental importance of religious tolerance in Australian history.
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Nov 18, 2021
Conversations: Dr. Andrew Stone, Economist and Author
Dr. Andrew Stone speaks with John about the concerning economic trends following government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. He and John discuss the rise of Modern Monetary Theory, The Great Reset, climate politics, and Australia’s trade war with China. They explore the relationship between rising interest and inflation rates, house prices, and the large-scale consequences for our economic future.
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Nov 5, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Dr. Frank Furedi, Emeritus Professor of Sociology
John and Frank discuss our current 'safety' culture, declining morality, Big Tech, universities and more.
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Oct 22, 2021
John Anderson Direct: Dr. Steve Koonin, Theoretical Physicist and Policymaker
John talks with Steve E. Koonin, a theoretical physicist and policymaker, about the future of energy and the politics of climate change. Steve reflects on how the politicisation of climate science has led to a lack of transparency regarding climate statistics.
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Oct 8, 2021
We’re at ground zero on carbon emissions target
John reads his op-ed published in The Australian, on soil carbon sequestration as a productive means to create a net-zero emissions agricultural sector.
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Oct 7, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Niall Ferguson MA, D.Phil, Senior Fellow, Stanford University
John talks to world-renowned Stanford University Historian Niall Ferguson about global security, the perception of the West, the strength of alliances in the face of communist threats, and what China's rising power means for the geopolitical environment.
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Sep 23, 2021
John Anderson Direct: Dr. Erica Komisar, Psychoanalyst, Parent Coach and Author
John talks to Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent coach and author, about the phenomenons plaguing parents and children in today's environments. Erica highlights the crucial periods for children's growth and the importance of intentional and nurturing motherhood from the moment a child enters the world.
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Sep 9, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, Historian and Writer, IV
In this Direct interview, John is joined by Victor Davis Hanson, Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Dr. Hanson addresses Biden’s role in the Afghanistan crisis, increased tensions between China and the US, and the future of the US-Australia relationship. They also unpack the authoritarianism of woke politics, the mounting resistance against critical race theory in the West, and discuss Victor’s upcoming book, The Dying Citizen (October 2021).
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Aug 30, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Jim Molan, Senator and Former Major-General
In this Direct interview, John is joined by Senator Jim Molan, AO, DSC, a former Major-General in the Australian Army and current Senator for New South Wales in the Australian Senate. They re-examine Australia's defence and national security threats in the wake of the United States' disastrous exit from Afghanistan, and consider the potential for war with China in the coming years; how it could come about, how it might be waged, Australia's defence preparedness and the readiness with which we can rely on the United States for support.
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Aug 20, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Greg Sheridan, Journalist, Author and Commentator
In this Direct interview, John is joined by Greg Sheridan, widely-respected foreign editor for The Australian and author of Christians: The urgent case for Jesus in our world. They discuss the Christian foundations of Western civilisation and the importance of religion to society, communities and individuals. They delve into the deep rationality that undergirds the Christian faith and question the capacity for atheist philosophies to truly nourish the human soul.
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Aug 6, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Abigail Shrier, Author and Journalist
In this Direct interview, John is joined by Journalist Abigail Shrier, author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters. They discuss why and how the transgender phenomenon is particularly impacting young women in the West, and what the way forward is.
A graduate of Columbia College, the University of Oxford, and Yale Law school, Abigail Shrier’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, The Federalist, and various other publications. She has also featured on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Jordan Peterson Podcast, and The Rubin Report.
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Jul 23, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Professor Carl Trueman, Theologian and Historian
In this Direct interview, John is joined by Professor Carl Trueman, author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. They discuss the modern self in an age of culture wars, including the societal shift of the perception of happiness and gratification, the technological revolution, and the sexual revolution and its ties to authoritarianism.
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Jul 2, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Joel Kotkin, Demographer, Author and Academic
In this Direct interview, John is joined by American demographer, academic and author Joel Kotkin. John and Joel discuss some of the key theses of Joel’s widely-praised recent book, 'The Coming of Neo-Feudalism'. Joel shines the spotlight on the Western progressive elite or, as he terms them, the 'new clerisy', who sideline and silence anyone who speak or, increasingly, think against the orthodoxy. He paints a worrying comparison between this status quo, the Chinese experience of authoritarianism and the medieval feudalism known to Europe for hundreds of years.
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Jun 17, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Yeonmi Park, Human Rights Activist and Author
Human rights activist and author Yeonmi Park grew up in North Korea, a brutal, communist society devoted to the worship of Kim Jong-Il. At the age of 13, she and her family made a daring escape to China in search of a life free of tyranny. In her viral talks, viewed online nearly 350 million times, Park urges audiences to recognise—and resist—the oppression that exists in North Korea, and around the world. In this interview she recounts her story of escape from North Korea, only to be sold into slavery in China, before eventually finding freedom in South Korea and the US. Her personal story is a cautionary one for us in the West as she articulates her concern that there is a creeping authoritarianism spreading through our society and its institutions. She warns us that our freedoms are precious and precarious and that we need to fight to keep hold of them. Her powerful memoir is called, In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom.
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May 28, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Matthew McConaughey, Oscar-Winning Actor
In this direct interview, John is joined by American actor and philanthropist Matthew McConaughey. They discuss Matthew’s new memoir, Greenlights, and delve into his storied life so far – his acting career, upbringing, and the profound lessons he has learnt first-hand about victimhood, courage and self-responsibility. They investigate broader topics; the importance of learning from, rather than erasing history, how to heal a divided America, civility and freedoms, and Matthew’s (potential) political future.
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May 14, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Matt Taibbi, Author, Journalist and Podcaster
John talks to distinguished American journalist and author Matt Taibbi about the current, perilous state of the media. Taibbi details the politicisation and polarisation of mainstream news media over the past 20 years. He unpacks what he believes to be the contributing factors to this descent, yet shines hope on the future of journalism, arguing that trust can and must be restored between the media and the public. Only after this will journalism be able to recover its important role as a pillar of healthy democracies.
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Apr 29, 2021
Conversations: Dr. Stephen Chavura, Author and Academic, Part II
Conversations Part II with Dr. Stephen Chavura focuses on the extent to which Australia can be considered a 'secular' nation and what that actually means. They also discuss ideologies like wokeism and what impact they are having on our society.
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Apr 15, 2021
Conversations: Dr. Stephen Chavura, Author and Academic, Part I
John talks to historian and author Dr. Stephen Chavura on the history of Western civilisation, Western thought and the historical roots of freedom, democracy and the rule of law. He explains how contemporary characterisations of Western history are misguided at best, deceptive at worst.
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Apr 1, 2021
Conversations: The Most Rev Dr Peter Jensen, former Anglican Archbishop of Sydney
As we approach Easter when Christians celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, John talks to Dr. Peter Jensen, former Anglican Archbishop of Sydney.
They consider the Christian story again. Is it true? They discuss Peter's personal faith, the relationship between Church and State, religious freedom, human identity and the future of Christianity in Australia.
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Mar 25, 2021
It’s critical the West recovers its self-belief
John reads his op-ed published in The Australian, reflecting on his recent interview with Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay. John speaks to critical theory and the dangers it poses to our society and younger generations.
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Mar 22, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, Historian and Writer, III
John is joined by US commentator Victor Davis Hanson. They discuss the Biden administration's first steps and the growing threats that the United States currently faces.
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Mar 3, 2021
Conversations: The Hon John Howard OM AC, 25th Prime Minister of Australia
In this wide-ranging interview, John and John Howard delve into the major political, social and economic problems facing Australia. They cover rising debt and inter-generational theft, political correctness, civic culture, familial health, immigration, foreign alliances, our relationship with China and the legacy and future of Australia and the West more broadly.
John Howard served as the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, in office from 1996 to 2007. Howard’s achievements as Prime Minister included the establishment of tougher gun laws, the introduction of a nationwide goods and services tax, immigration reform, and industrial relations reform.
Under his leadership Australia contributed troops to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and led the International Force for East Timor. He also committed $1 billion in aid following the 2004 Indonesian tsunami. His government returned ten out of twelve budget surpluses; unprecedented in the post war period.
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Feb 18, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Greg Lukianoff, Constitutional Lawyer and Author
In this Direct interview, John is joined by constitutional lawyer Greg Lukianoff, who is also the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE).
He focuses on the First Amendment, constitutional law, and the predicament of free speech on university campuses.
In 2015, he wrote a now-famous article with Jonathan Haidt called “The Coddling of the American Mind”, which was later turned into a best-selling book.
Since then he has continued his writing, speaking and activism on these issues. His opinions are widely published including in The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and TIME magazine.
“The Coddling of the American Mind” - Book: https://amzn.to/2nJ1zrl
Original article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/
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Feb 2, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Bret Weinstein, Professor, Evolutionary Theorist and Podcaster
John talks to evolutionary theorist, professor and podcaster Bret Weinstein about the intellectual dark web, conspiracy theories, the loss of freedoms and more.
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Jan 20, 2021
John Anderson Direct: With Dr. Warren Farrell, Author, Educator and Activist
Lifelong Democrat Dr Warren Farrell is an American author, educator and activist who first came to prominence as a leader in the feminist movement throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's.
In this interview, Warren proposes the steps that a Biden administration should take to reunify a United States that is currently facing significant levels of civil unrest and social division. He analyses feminism and its past and current role in politics, and how it is affecting young men and women alike.
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Dec 23, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford
As we approach Christmas, Professor John Lennox explains Christ’s birth and life as one of historical truth.
Prof. John Lennox is a Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University and an internationally renowned speaker and author of numerous books on the interface of science, philosophy and religion.
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Dec 15, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Dr. James Lindsay and Helen Pluckrose
In this interview, John, James and Helen discuss the danger posed by the postmodernist movement to liberal freedoms, the rise of 'wokeness', identity politics and cultural Marxism.
James Lindsay is an American author, mathematician and political commentator, holding degrees in physics and a PhD in mathematics from the University of Tennessee. He is the author of six books covering a wide range of topics, including postmodernism, the philosophy of science and religion. Helen Pluckrose is a British academic and author. She writes extensively on cultural and political matters, and serves as the editor-in-chief of Aero magazine.
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Nov 21, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Peter Robinson, Political Commentator, Speechwriter and Author
John's guest is Peter Robinson, is a television host, political commentator and Murdoch Distinguished Policy Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, California, where he writes about business and politics, edits Hoover's quarterly journal, the Hoover Digest, and hosts the institute's podcast Uncommon Knowledge. He was a speechwriter for President Reagan, and helped craft the 1987 Brandenburg Gate speech.
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Nov 18, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Laurence Fox, Actor and Political Leader
Eminent actor and musician Laurence Fox, known for his many distinguished roles in film and television, including parts in Victoria, Lewis and Becoming Jane, has recently launched a new political party in the UK. Reclaim sets out to uphold fundamental principles like free speech, defend British institutions from creeping cultural Marxism and promote a positive image of the United Kingdom and its many achievements.
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Nov 13, 2020
Conversations: Paul Kelly, Journalist and Political Commentator, Part II
John talks to journalist Paul Kelly, about the intersection of ideology and politics in Australia today, including the state of the major parties as well as Australia's political history.
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Nov 11, 2020
Conversations: Paul Kelly, Journalist and Political Commentator, Part I
John talks to Paul Kelly, journalist and political commentator, about the state of media and politics in Australia today.
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Nov 7, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, Historian and Writer, II
Author, historian and political commentator Victor Davis Hanson analyses events in the United States as the election drama continues to unfold. Biden looks likely to gain the Presidency, but the winners and losers of this election are still being decided.
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Oct 26, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Dr. R. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
In this Direct interview, John is joined by Dr. R. Al Mohler, a historical theologian and political commentator. Mohler currently serves as President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, one of the largest and most influential theological seminaries in the world. He is a highly active political and cultural commentator, hosting multiple podcasts including "The Briefing" and "Thinking in Public".
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Oct 9, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Glenn Loury, Professor of Economics at Brown University
In this Direct episode, John is joined by Professor Glenn Loury, the Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and Professor of Economics at Brown University. They discuss the current political, social and economic issues facing the US, and the Western world more broadly, including the Black Lives Matter movement, the popular idea of 'systemic racism', the upcoming 2020 U.S. election and more.
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Oct 6, 2020
Conversations: Featuring Salvatore Babones, American Sociologist and Professor
John talks to Salvatore Babones, an American sociologist and associate professor at the University of Sydney, and discuss democracy, education and the importance of authentic debate, particularly in the context of universities.
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Sep 28, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Dan Crenshaw, U.S. Representative for Texas
In this special Direct interview, John is joined by Dan Crenshaw, a decorated former Navy SEAL officer currently serving in the United States House of Representatives.
They discuss the upcoming 2020 US election and explore his thoughts on the momentous social and political events currently taking place in the US, including Black Lives Matter and the emerging socialist presence in Congress.
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Sep 16, 2020
Black lives matter… fathers matter too
John reads his recent op-ed published in The Australian on the problem of missing fathers, in disadvantaged communities and across all of society.
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Sep 15, 2020
The Unrecognised Gift of Good Fathering
In this special video release, John reads an op-ed he recently penned for Quadrant Magazine, entitled 'The Unrecognised Gift of Good Fathering'.
The article is a personal account of John's relationship with his own father, and lays out why John is so passionate about the importance of present and involved fathers, particularly in the lives of our boys.
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Aug 24, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University
In this special Direct interview, John is joined by Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Professor of Medicine and Professor (by Courtesy) of Economics at Stanford University.
They discuss the international response to the COVID crisis, delving into the efficacy and mental health impacts of widespread, long-term lockdowns (as seen in Victoria), the likelihood of a vaccine development and the extraordinary levels of government debt that has fuelled the COVID recovery.
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Aug 14, 2020
Environment Matters: Featuring Emma Zalcman, Sam Coggins and Harry Campbell-Ross from The Crawford Fund
In this special interview filmed at The Crawford Fund, John talks to Emma Zalcman, Sam Coggins and Harry Campbell-Ross, three of Australia’s brightest young agricultural researchers, about Australia's involvement in improving food security and agricultural techniques both domestically and internationally.
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Aug 2, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, Historian and Writer
Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, columnist, and farmer. He has been a commentator on contemporary politics for the National Review and The Washington Times and is currently the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.
He and John analyse the current culture war and the effect it is having on our geopolitical strategy especially in relation to China, in light of the current pandemic.
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Jul 21, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Coleman Hughes, Writer and Podcast Host
Coleman Hughes is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor at City Journal, where his writing focuses on race, public policy and applied ethics. His writing has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, National Review, Quillette and The Spectator.
He and John discuss Black Lives Matter and consider the validity of their protest.
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Jul 15, 2020
Conversations: Featuring Professor Geoffrey Blainey, Australian Historian and Writer
John talks to Professor Geoffrey Blainey, Australia’s most prominent historian, on the importance of a thorough understanding of history, and the dangers associated with establishing too narrow a worldview.
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Jun 18, 2020
Conversations: Featuring Professor Stephen Hicks, Professor of Philosophy
Prof. Stephen Hicks is a philosopher who is well known for his expertise in demystifying postmodernist ideology. His insights into postmodernism and political correctness have extra significance today as we see university progressive activism spilling out into the streets.
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Jun 18, 2020
Environment Matters: Featuring Dr. Terry McCosker, Farmer, Researcher and Agricultural Innovator
Terry McCosker is an internationally acclaimed teacher and has worked in research, extension and property management in both government and private sectors for 45 years.
In his research era, Terry published over 40 papers and made several world first discoveries in the 1980s in the fields of bull fertility, ruminant nutrition and pasture ecology. Terry co-founded RCS over 25 years ago which has set the benchmark for capacity building in rural and regional Australia.
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Jun 10, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Dr. Warren Farrell, Author, Educator and Activist
Dr. Warren Farrell is an American educator, activist and author. His bestselling books have been published in 17 languages. Warren is a media staple in the US, making regular contributions to news and current affairs discussions, and has been chosen by the Financial Times as one of the world's top 100 thought leaders.
He and John talk from lockdown on the increased pressures on families at this time and consider ways to improve family relationships.
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Jun 4, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Eric Metaxas, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
Native New Yorker Eric Metaxas is a New York Times #1 bestselling author and host of the Eric Metaxas Radio Show. He speaks to John from lockdown in New York as protests rage in the streets.
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Jun 2, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Professor Michael Levitt FRS, Biophysicist, Academic and Nobel Laureate
Professor Michael Levitt is a globally renowned biophysicist and chemist. He received the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, together with Martin Karplus and Arieh Warshel, "for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems." His long record of distinguished research and innate understanding of computer modelling make his insights into the COVID-19 pandemic indispensable.
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May 18, 2020
Conversations: Featuring Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. Barnes, Businessman, Academic and Author
John talks to Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. Barnes about his recent book, Redeeming Capitalism, discussing the shortcomings of modern capitalism and the importance of solving these fundamental issues for future global prosperity.
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May 1, 2020
Conversations with John Anderson: 2 years old
Conversations with John Anderson launched in March 2018. To commemorate two years since then we have put together this summary episode with some of the highlights of the series so far. Enjoy!
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Apr 24, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Niall Ferguson MA, D.Phil, Senior Fellow, Stanford University
Harvard and Stanford Universities Senior Fellow and prolific author Niall Ferguson is one of the world's pre-eminent experts on history, politics and economics. His policy insights into the current coronavirus crisis are unsurpassed.
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Apr 9, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Peter Hitchens, Journalist, Author and Broadcaster
Peter Hitchens is one of the few public figures who is prepared to raise a dissenting voice in order to question the wisdom and validity of the extreme actions democratic governments are taking around the world to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Even if you disagree with him, we should nevertheless be grateful that we still (for now) live in a society where he is at relative liberty to raise that voice.
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Apr 6, 2020
Conversations: Featuring Konstantin Kisin, Comedian, Podcaster and Writer
Please note that this conversation was recorded in 2019 before the COVID-19 crisis.
Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British comedian, podcaster, writer and social commentator. He made international headlines in 2018 by refusing to sign a university “behavioural agreement form” which banned jokes about religion, atheism and insisted that all humour must be “respectful and kind.”
He is also the creator and co-host of the TRIGGERnometry YouTube show.
He and John have much to discuss, including the attacks on free speech we see throughout the Western democracies today.
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Apr 2, 2020
Conversations: Featuring Dr. Warren Farrell, Author, Educator and Activist
John talks to Dr. Warren Farrell, the bestselling author of The Boy Crisis, about the unique challenges confronting men and boys in the modern world.
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Mar 25, 2020
John Anderson Direct: With Douglas Murray, Author and Journalist
As the world goes into lock down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to bring you a new series of interviews, John Anderson Direct.
Recorded live via online streaming, we are able to bring you the views of commentators and experts direct from around the world.
In this first episode John speaks to author and journalist Douglas Murray from his home in England. Since they last spoke in January the whole world has been turned upside down by COVID-19. Douglas gives us the view from Europe and they consider the impact and possible future consequences of this unfolding crisis. They also discuss the limits of globalisation, the importance of the nation state, the looming debt crisis, the implications of trade with China, the crisis of conservative politics and the late Sir Roger Scruton.
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Mar 5, 2020
Conversations: Featuring Claire Lehmann, Founding Editor of Quillette Magazine
John talks to Claire Lehmann, the founding editor of Quillette magazine, an online magazine that provides a platform for free speech and free ideas.
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Feb 20, 2020
Conversations: Featuring Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, President of the Copenhagen Consensus Center
John speaks to Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, President of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, about climate change policy and the best way to deliver it, the Australian bushfires and much more besides.
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Feb 6, 2020
Conversations: Featuring Tim Dixon, Social Entrepreneur
Tim Dixon tells John about his work with More in Common, including their work defining the political tribes that drive debate in our society.
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