Podcast Archive
Sunday Night with Mal Garvin
The Conversation of the Nation
2007
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June 3rd 2007
Click here to listen to the interview with Daniel Mendelsohn (11Mb)
Daniel Mendelsohn
David Mendelsohn is a teacher, writer and author. His latest book “The Lost” has won several awards and tells the story behind his families tragic past as Jews in WW2 and the disappearance of 6 relatives during the Holocost. Upon the discovery of letters written to his grandfather in 1939 Daniel set out to find the solution to the mystery that has spanned decades. Mal will talk with Daniel who is in Australia for a writing festival about his discoveries and how this search has changed his life.
May 27th June
Click here to listen to the interview with Pauline Coll (9.6Mb)
Pauline Coll
My name is Pauline Coll. I am a Sister of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict. For many years I was involved in education across three states and one territory. Most recently I worked with the Social Action Office (CLRIQ) inBrisbane and my special interest was the environment. Towards the end of 2004 the “Good Sams” took up the call of the international Women Religious Leaders (UISG) to commit to the eradication of the trafficking of women and children. I am the co-ordinator for the Good Samaritan Sisters working against such human trafficking. I am also a member of the national Religious Congregations’ Anti-Trafficking Working Group.
May 27th, 2007
Click here to listen to the interview with Tom Moore (9.9Mb)
Tom Moore
Who do Australian’s trust? The Reader’s Digest’s third national “Most Trusted Poll” has just recently been released and it seems our medical professionals top the list. Mal will talk with the Reader’s Digest Editor in Chief Tom Moors about the survey and find out who we trust, who we don’t trust and why? You will be surprised at what you will find.
May 20th, 2007
Click here to listen to the interview with Roger Climpson (8.4Mb)
Roger Climpson
For 25 years he was the voice and face of Channel 7 news, he hosted TV’s top rating programs including “This is your Life” and “Australia’s Most Wanted”. He is one of Australia’s best known and most respected television personalities. His name is Roger Climpson and Mal will talk with this media veteran about his career and what matters to him as he reflects on his life.
May 6th, 2007
Click here to listen to the interview with Professor Graeme Clark (5.1Mb)
Professor Graeme Clark
The man who developed the cochlear implant that has restored hearing to more than 50,000 people around the world is now developing a spinal cord implant using the same technology. Professor Graeme Clark is seeking bionic solutions to help paraplegics walk. Mal will talk with Professor Clark about Medical Bionics and how his research will help shape the future in body repairs.