How royal commissions make a difference, plus cuisine in conflict zones

Late Night Live — Full program podcast · May 14, 2026 · 54m

There have been 141 royal commissions in Australia since Federation, but not all of them have brought about meaningful policy change. Plus, a new book tells the stories of people who have struggled to protect their food culture in the face of war, genocide, and violence.

Guests:

Michael Mintrom, Professor of public policy at Monash University

Michael Shaikh, author of The Last Sweet Bite: when war changes the menu