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
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Feb 18, 2022 • 1h 17min
John Anderson Direct: With Dr David Berlinski, Academic, Polymath, Raconteur
Feb 4, 2022 • 1h 2min
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.
Jan 21, 2022 • 49min
John Anderson Direct: With Peter Hitchens, Author, Broadcaster & Journalist
Jan 7, 2022 • 1h 16min
John Anderson Direct: With Professor Doug Stokes, Academic, Author and International Relations Expert
Dec 22, 2021 • 48min
John Anderson Direct: With William Lane Craig, analytic philosopher, theologian and apologist
Dec 10, 2021 • 1h 49min
Conversations: Mark Sneddon and Dr. Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
Nov 19, 2021 • 1h 7min
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.
Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 3min
John Anderson Direct: With Dr. Frank Furedi, Emeritus Professor of Sociology
Oct 22, 2021 • 55min
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.
Oct 8, 2021 • 10min
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.
