The Readings Podcast

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The Readings Podcast is a celebration of books, reading and culture. Episodes are published weekly and include author interviews, event recordings, booksellers chatting about their favourite reads, industry insights, and more.

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Saul Griffith in conversation

The Readings Podcast

05/05/23 • 37 min

This episode features the recording of an online conversation focused on the newest edition of The Quarterly Essay, The Wires That Bind: Electrification and Community Renewal, penned by Saul Griffith. In this edition, inventor, engineer and visionary Saul Griffith reveals the world that awaits us if we make the most of Australia’s energy future. Griffith was interviewed by Simon Holmes A Court, an Australian business and political activist, and the convenor of Climate 200.

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Hannah Kent in conversation

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03/10/22 • 46 min

Hannah Kent in conversation with Mark Rubbo about her latest novel, Devotion.

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Richard Denniss in conversation

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03/10/22 • 44 min

Chief Economist at The Australia Institute, Richard Denniss, discusses his latest essay, Big: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy, published as part of the In The National Interest series.

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A conversation with Clare Press

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11/15/18 • 28 min

Hear our events manager Chris Gordon in conversation with Clare Press about her empowering new book, Rise & Resist: How to Change the World.

The Readings Children's Book Prize shortlist 2018

The Readings Podcast

03/07/18 • 30 min

Prize Manager Bronte Coates chats about this year's Readings Children's Book Prize shortlist with Kim Gruschow, chair of the judging panel. Find the shortlisted books here: http://bit.ly/2sXxLKc

Rebecca Huntley in conversation with Maxine McKew

The Readings Podcast

06/21/19 • 62 min

Rebecca Huntley is one of Australia’s foremost social researchers. In the Quarterly Essay, Huntley looks at the state of the nation and asks: what does social-democratic Australia want, and why? In this episode of the Readings Podcast, Huntley discuss these essential and timely questions with Maxine McKew.

A conversation with Paul F. Verhoeven

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10/04/18 • 31 min

Booksellers Fiona Hardy and Deborah Crabtree chat to Paul F. Verhoeven about his new book, Loose Units, which is part father–son story and part true-crime race through the underbelly of 1980s policing in Sydney.

Robbie Arnott on The Rain Heron

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06/11/20 • 26 min

Robbie Arnott chats with Readings bookseller Marie Matteson about his second novel, The Rain Heron. This conversation was recorded online over Skype during the Covid-19 crisis.

Live Recording: Billy Bragg on freedom

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06/03/20 • 52 min

Billy Bragg chats with Professor Tony Birch about his stirring essay, The Three Dimensions of Freedom. This is a live recording of an online event hosted via Zoom during the Covid-19 crisis.

Summer reading recommendations in non-fiction

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01/24/18 • 38 min

Event manager Chris Gordon and Carlton bookseller Marie Matteson talk about the particular pleasure of reading non-fiction, and share some of their best picks for summer. You can find all the books they mention here: http://bit.ly/2DAMJ9P

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How many episodes does The Readings Podcast have?

The Readings Podcast currently has 299 episodes available.

What topics does The Readings Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Readings Podcast?

The episode title 'Hannah Kent in conversation' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Readings Podcast?

The average episode length on The Readings Podcast is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Readings Podcast released?

Episodes of The Readings Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Readings Podcast?

The first episode of The Readings Podcast was released on Sep 29, 2015.

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