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Drive time is the soundtrack to your journey home. On air every day 4-6 pm, your five Drive presenters bring you an eclectic mix of music and great interviews. You will get breaking news as well the latest from activists, politicians, academics, social commentators and musicians. You'll hear about the great events happening around Sydney and most of all some great music from contemporary Americana and African music to electronic and Jazz.
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DriveThe Election Revelations
The ANU Election Study of the 2022 federal election saw “a large scale abandonment” of the major political parties, and the Liberals in particular. David Barr…
DriveGambling Ads: How Much More Can We Take?
Will online gambling ads on TV go the same way as tobacco ads? Don’t bet on it. David Barr talks to Dr. Rebecca Jenkinson, Manager of the Australian…
DriveThe Monarch’s True Power
The interventionist and entitled prince is now the monarch and our head of state. What does this portend for Australia? David Barr talks to Jenny Hocking…
DriveThe Uyghur Situation
A report from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, into the treatment of the Uyghur community in China, has found that it may constitute…
DriveResurrecting the Tasmanian Tiger
The last known Tasmanian Tiger named Benjamin died in captivity in 1936. Researchers have reconstructed the genome sequence of the thylacine, meaning that it…
DriveFall In Love With Slugs And Snails This Week
Dr Bethaney Turner explains the lives of slugs and snails and their key role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem so that we can start to love these gastropods…
DriveAustralia’s Energy Crisis Explained
Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute outlines the events that have led to Australia’s energy crisis.
DriveOur World Under The Microscope
Explore the world of lichens and mosses, which play a vital role in their ecosystem and stabilise the whole environment.
DriveLa Niña Could Be Here To Stay
Climate change is slowing down the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation that brings warm water from the tropics up to the North Atlantic. Dr Matthew…
DriveClimate Justice – What Is It And Why Do We Need It?
Dr Jeremy Moss explains the need for climate justice and how we can achieve it.
DriveCould Roe v. Wade Be Overturned?
A leaked draft opinion by Justice Alito indicates the US Supreme Court may overturn Roe v Wade which has long been considered a settled law. This has ignited…
DriveDoes the Liberal Party Have a Future?
David Barr talks to Professor Mark Kenny about the 2022 Australian federal election results. Mark Kenny is a professor at the Australian Studies Institute…
DriveA Biodiversity Stewardship Policy For Farmers
Dr Felicity Deane addresses the question: “The Morrison government wants farmers to profit from looking after the land – but will anyone want to…
DriveToxic Car Tyres
Could Australia’s aquatic life be harmed by a chemical found in car tyres?
DriveGay Hate Crimes in NSW
David Barr talks to NSW Upper House member Shayne Mallard about gay and transgender hate crimes. Shayne chaired Upper House inquiries into gay crimes between…
DriveThe reason for Australia’s species extinction
The Australian government’s approval of land clearing is one of the reason for Australia’s high rate of species extinction. Dr Megan Evans explains…
DriveMiriam Hechtman: Alphabet of Women on Thursday Drive
Miriam Hechtman joined us on Thursday Drive to talk about her new poetry book, Alphabet of Women. The book is a collaboration between 26 female poets, who…
DriveCedric Burnside: His Fourth Time in Australia
Cedric Burnside is the grandson of RL (Big Daddy) Burnside and is heavily steeped in the gentle blues of the North Mississippi hill country. David Barr talks…
DriveGreen Infrastructure Equals Cool Towns
For the first time, scientists use smart climate management of green spaces to reduce urban heat, turning Bicentennial Park at Sydney Olympic Park into the…
DriveFreshwater Mussels – Small, Vital & Under Threat
Freshwater mussels are vital ecosystem engineers. Poorly studied and largely ignored, freshwater mussels are dying in droves. It’s time we pay them more…
DriveWilly Vlautin: A Long Way from the American Dream
David Barr from Drive Tuesday talks to Willy Vlautin, songwriter and lyricist for the southern soul/American noir band, The Delines. His prior work was with…
DriveThe Doomsday Clock – 100 Seconds To Midnight
This year, the Doomsday Clock shows 100 seconds to midnight. According to Dr Jack Heineman, there is enough doom in the world to motivate people to take action.
DriveHope And Courage In The Climate Crisis
Dr John Wiseman explains how we can accelerate the transition to a just and resilient zero-carbon future without despairing.
DriveTalking Plants
Author and evolutionary ecologist Dr Monica Gagliano shares her fascinating research into plant communication and plant’s cognitive abilities.
DriveLion Spy – The Hunt For Justice
Rogue Rubin speaks about her remarkable new film Lion Spy, a documentary about Rogue’s undercover operation to save African lions from extinction.
DriveIs Ecocide A Crime?
Dr. Anthony Burke explains the term ecocide and why it’s important to make it an international crime.
DriveSee The World Through Bees’ Eyes
Listen to Dr Adrian Dyer painting a fascinating picture of the world seen through bees’ eyes.
DriveWelcome Merchant – Elevating Refugee Entrepreneurs
Founder Marjorie Tenchavez describes Welcome Merchant‘s journey from Instagram page to building a bridge between refugee entrepreneurs and customers.  
DriveTrees Suck Carbon
Greenfleet CEO Wayne Wescott explains how you can offset your carbon emissions by planting trees. Let trees suck it up and save us all.
DrivePlastic Waste Is Raising The Heat
Dr Jennifer Lavers, a marine eco-toxicologist, explains why every little action counts when it comes to combatting plastic pollution. After listening to the…
DriveMy Belly Is Angry, My Throat Is In Love
Linguist Dr Maïa Ponsonnet talks with Ruth Hessey about the fascinating way indigenous languages express emotions through body parts.
DriveThe Influence Of Ocean Eddies On The Climate
Dr Navid Constantinou explains the latest research on ocean eddies, which play a huge role in the transport of heat and carbon in the oceans. Over large parts…
DriveSpike Heels – A Sharp & Funny Critique Of The Patriarchy
Award-winning Australian filmmaker and director Serhat Caradee discusses his new play Spike Heels – now playing at the Fringe HQ Newtown.  
DriveThe Secret Life Of Puddles
Listen to Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, and you will never look at puddles the same way.
DriveAre we heading to spermageddon?
Are we heading to spermageddon? The male sperm count has been plummeting over the past several decades. If it continues on this projection then the future of…
DriveFive ways to spot people trying to mislead you about science
Five ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science. David Barr talks to epidemiologist Hassan Valley, La Trobe University, about…
DriveDingo Or Feral Dog – Can You Spot The Difference?
Find out the real impacts of baiting dingoes in this eye-opening interview with passionate conservation biologist Dr Kylie Cairns.
DriveTasmania’s Disappearing Giant Kelp Forests
Dive with Professor Craig Johnson into the mysterious and disappearing world of Tasmania’s giant kelp forest, and learn all about kelp’s importance…
DriveFish, Sand, Sea Snails – Why Little Things Matter
Prof Elspeth Probyn reveals why nature doesn’t have to be cute or sexy for us to care.
DriveOur moral shame
A Tamil refugee family of four have been incarcerated for over 3 years by the government. David Barr talks to Angela Fredericks who is fighting for their…
DriveFinal Report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care
Australia’s old folk have been appallingly neglected. David Barr talks with Anika Stobart from the Grattan Institute about the final report from the…
DriveThe Wonderful World of Trees – Part Two
Welcome to part two of Monday Drive’s fascinating interview trilogy exploring the Wonderful World of Trees with Ruth Hessey and Dr Sebastian Pfautsch. Let…
DrivePlanet Friendly Sport
Ever stopped to think about how much pollution we cause playing and watching sport? Dr Tim Breitbarth discusses inspirational footy clubs that have radically…
DriveHope For Our Oceans
Yes! The mighty Pacific might be in peril, but Professor Jodie L. Rummer from James Cook University, says she still believes that we can save it from…
DriveUpdate on Julian Assange’s extradition case
Julian Assange has been held in solitary confinement in Belmarsh prison since April 2019 awaiting a final determination of the US for his extradition. David…
DriveTug Dumbly’s Take On Christmas
Enjoy another tongue-twisting taste of Monday Drive’s resident poet, iconoclast and satirist, the infamous Tug Dumbly as he spit-roasts the Christmas spirit…
DriveClassic Christmas Movies To Watch This Season
Your essential Christmas movie list brought to you by Monday Drive’s film buff, Riley Lavellelong.
DriveHow to Avoid Unwanted Gifts This Christmas
Every year millions of unwanted Christmas presents literally cost the earth. Monday Drive spoke with behavioural scientist Dr Jana Bowden about how conscious…
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The Wonderful World of Trees – Part one
Welcome to part one of Monday Drive’s fascinating interview trilogy exploring the Wonderful World of Trees with Ruth Hessey and Dr Sebastian Pfautsch. Let…
DriveMurdoch dominance of our newspaper market
David Barr talks to Prof Rod Tiffen about the forthcoming Senate enquiry into the Murdoch dominance of our newspaper market.
DriveFuture Vets Camp for School Kids
David Barr talks to Bondi Vet presenter Audrey Shen about Future Vets Camp in January for children 9 – 16 years.  
DriveMusings about a Republic
Drive Tuesday talks to Sandy Biar, National Director of the Australian Republic Movement about his take on the recently revealed letter Prince Charles sent to…
DriveCollaborative Housing – Revolutionising How Australian’s Live – On Monday Drive
Ruth Hessey speaks with Caitlin McGee, research director in housing futures at the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology…
DriveThe Weather Diaries – On Monday Drive
The Weather Diaries – A Movie About Parenting In An Environmental Crisis Kathy Drayton, director of “The Weather Diaries” speaks with Ruth…
Drive‘Listening Earth’ Whisks You Away To Wild Places – On Monday Drive
Ruth Hessey speaks to Andrew Skeoch about Listening Earth, which offers a vast range of natural soundscapes, transporting you to wild places and reminding you…
DriveTherapeutic Properties Of Seaweed
Venus Shell Systems is Australia’s only food-grade seaweed farm processing system from sun to bottle. The company manufactures food, cosmetics and…
DriveSebastian Goldspink – New Gallery Coordinator At The Woollahra Gallery At Redleaf
A proud descendent of the Burramattagal people of Western Sydney, Sebastian Goldspink is an independent curator and Founder of ALASKA projects, a platform to…
DriveGas Not Key To Post-Covid Economic Recovery
The Grattan Institute, a Melbourne-based think tank, contradicts the PM’s suggestion that gas would be key to a post-Covid economic recovery. Their report…
DriveHow The Moon Affects Native Australian Wildlife
Recently published research has shown that moonlight can change the behaviour of Australian wildlife. One study found small mammals were more active on cloudy…