Ideas at the House

What needs to change to make more women want to run for public office in Australia? At All About Women 2019, four of Australia’s most senior politicians crossed party lines to discuss their experiences working in parliament. Labor Party's Linda Burney, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson Young, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Julie Bishop and Independent Julia Banks had a frank discussion about the pitfalls and rewards of their jobs, and how we can shift the culture so girls who want to grow up to be Prime Minister are inspired, not discouraged. The session was chaired by Jacqueline Maley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one gets excited about jellyfish quite like Dr Lisa-Ann Gershwin. Get to know these magical creatures and what they reveal about the future of our oceans, in this live recording from ANTIDOTE 2018. She was in conversation with ABC Radio National's Natasha Mitchell. Listen to more Talks & Ideas from Sydney Opera House at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disabled people are skilled at harnessing the intuitive creativity cultivated by navigating a world not built for them. Join Liz Jackson as she reveals how this insight offers opportunities for design and innovation. Liz Jackson was with Fenella Kernebone at ANTIDOTE 2018. More talks at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The relentless pursuit of profit has had serious consequences for our world. This live recording from ANTIDOTE 2018 features award-winning writer, activist and academic Raj Patel, in an event called Smashing Capitalism for Beginners. Through his many books and experience working within many of the organisations responsible for upholding capitalist values, Patel explores how we can disrupt the systems from within. Join him for an exhilarating tour through the history of capitalism in a visionary effort to imagine an alternative future. Watch more from ANTIDOTE at youtube.com/ideasatthehouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At ANTIDOTE 2018, American writer David Niewart, Australian journalist Jeff Sparrow and British writer Ed Husain came together for an event called Fringe Dwellers and Fanatics. They had a robust discussion about the ways that extremist ideologies are influencing western governments, including Australia. They're joined by the Saturday Paper editor Maddison Connaughton to consider where this might be dragging the centre of global political debate. Watch more from the festival at youtube.com/ideasatthehouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sisonke Msimang is a bold voice speaking to race, politics, feminism and activism. Msimang's memoir, Always Another Country, tackles the slippery definition of home. Throughout her life she has been haunted by an imaginary homeland. With great poetry, Msimang uses her personal experiences to examine philosophical and existential questions about how race and gender can impact identity and belonging. She was in conversation with Edwina Throsby at ANTIDOTE 2018. More talks at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian Legal scholar Megan Davis, American writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and South African writer Sisonke Msimang consider the bitter legacies of colonialism, which have played out across the histories of all of their countries. Host of the popular podcast It's Not A Race Beverley Wang chairs this discussion about the long-term implications of dispossession, institutionalised racism and white privilege. Listen to more from ANTIDOTE 2018 at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Islam is often reduced to fear-ridden cliches by western media: sensational headlines and inflammatory comments spark hostility, while the actual lives of many contemporary Muslims are ignored or misunderstood. After rejecting religious extremism as a young man, Ed Husain now defines himself as a moderate Muslim, and works advising governments and leaders on how to deal with radicalisation in their communities. He was in conversation with journalist Fauziah Ibrahim at ANTIDOTE 2018. More from ANTIDOTE 2018 is available at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What role does architecture play in creating a national identity?  Marwa Al Sabouni reflects on the importance of architecture at both a physical and a psychological level. At ANTIDOTE 2018 she spoke about her book The Battle for Home, which features her personal experience living through the Syrian war, and the devastation of her home city - Homs. Listen to her fascinating conversation with journalist Fauziah Ibrahim on the challenges, opportunities and possibilities that have come out of rebuilding almost an entire city. Watch more from the ANTIDOTE at youtube.com/ideasfromthehouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live at ANTIDOTE 2018, this episode features a session that embodied all the festival stands for. Three great thinkers in their fields were challenged to share Three Ways to Save the World. In this panel, environmentalist Jonathan Drori, designer Liz Jackson and economist Raj Patel discuss what’s going on in the world right now, what we could be doing better, and how to get started. They’re joined by researcher Rebecca Huntley for a challenging yet productive look at how we how we can collectively work towards a better future. This episode is hosted by Edwina Throsby. Watch more talks from the festival on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.