

John Anderson: Conversations
John Anderson
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson sits down with world-leading historians, economists, politicians, and thinkers to examine the ideas shaping our society. Drawing on decades at the highest levels of government, John brings rare depth and civility to conversations that mainstream media won't have.
This podcast covers everything from Australia's political future to faith, freedom, and the fragility of Western democracy. Thoughtful, rigorous, and genuinely independent.
This podcast covers everything from Australia's political future to faith, freedom, and the fragility of Western democracy. Thoughtful, rigorous, and genuinely independent.
Episodes
Mentioned books

May 13, 2022 • 1h 17min
Conversations: With Professor John Gray, Political Philosopher & Author

May 6, 2022 • 33min
John Anderson Direct: with Daniel Wordsworth, CEO of World Vision Australia

Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 7min
Conversations: With Konstantin Kisin, Podcaster, Comedian & Author

Apr 14, 2022 • 1h 9min
Conversations: Phillip Jensen, Bible Teacher and Evangelist

Apr 11, 2022 • 57min
John Anderson Direct: With Dr John Lee, on Australia’s Tensions with China

Apr 4, 2022 • 52min
John Anderson Direct: With Peter Jennings, on Australia’s Security and Strategic Outlook

Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 3min
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?"

Mar 16, 2022 • 1h
John Anderson Direct: With Rebeccah L. Heinrichs, on Russia, China and US Defence

Mar 11, 2022 • 27min
John Anderson Direct: With Niall Ferguson, on Ukraine, Zelensky, Putin & China

Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 22min


