Tag Archives: podcast

Podcast: Morality in the Rich and Poor, Dolphin Greetings, and More

Posted on August 2, 2012 by kwc

Science Mag Do the rich behave more dishonestly than the rest of us? How do dolphins say hello? And how can bacteria help capture and store carbon dioxide? Science‘s Online News Editor David Grimm chats about these stories and more … Continue reading →

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Shell to delay investment in CSG projects

Posted on August 1, 2012 by kwc

Alan Jones 2GB Alan Jones speaks with environmental campaigner Drew Hutton about the claims. Listen to the podcast

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Wait – The useful art of procrastination

Posted on July 26, 2012 by kwc

Frank Partnoy RSA Frank Partnoy ex-Wall Street derivative trader and self-confessed procrastinator, reveals the science behind our decision-making disasters and successes, and argues that decisions of all kinds, whether ‘snap’ or long-term, benefit from being made at the last possible … Continue reading →

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Customers blacklisted over small debts

Posted on July 23, 2012 by kwc

2GB Clare Petre, Energy and Water Ombudsman, on the customers being blocked over trivial amounts. Listen to the podcast

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Does feminism discriminate against men?

Posted on July 21, 2012 by kwc

Source: Rabble Most people who understand oppression and who understand feminism agree that we live within a social system that is largely defined by patriarchy. Within this system, men have a certain kind of power and privilege that is not … Continue reading →

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Julia Gillard and the Australian Workers Union

Posted on July 21, 2012 by kwc

Alan Jones 2GB Alan Jones is joined by Michael Smith to discuss the Prime Minister and the AWU. Listen to the podcast

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Health problems continue to plague Tara Estate

Posted on July 20, 2012 by kwc

Alan Jones 2GB Alan Jones speaks with Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg about the CSG-related health complications. Listen to the podcast

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Connectome: How the brain’s wiring makes us who we are

Posted on July 19, 2012 by kwc

Sebastian Seung RSA Rising star in the field of neuroscience Sebastian Seung argues that our identity lies not in our genes but in the connections between our brain cells — and he describes the monumental task of mapping these “connectomes”, … Continue reading →

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CSG’s link to lower water level at Thirlmere Lakes

Posted on July 16, 2012 by kwc

Alan Jones 2GB Alan Jones speaks with groundwater engineer Professor Philip Pells and Caroline Graham of the Rivers SOS committee. Listen to the podcast

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Tara, Queensland; the CSG health scare

Posted on July 13, 2012 by kwc

Alan Jones 2GB Alan Jones speaks with Brian Monk, Debbie Orr and Dane Pratsky about the health issues arising from CSG. Listen to the podcast

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