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2017
We take an in depth look at the new album by Archie Roach and discuss what inspired him to write it, and what drives his love of music.
In his late teens, John Kinsela dreamed or being a boxer, by chance he stumbled into wrestling and would go on to become a dual Olympian. That's just the start of his amazing story.
In this panel episode of Awaken, Catherine Liddle examines how education providers are changing the schooling outcomes by focussing on what happens outside of the classroom.
The King of Tamworth's real name is Troy Cassar-Daly. In this one on one interview, the man with the Golden Guitars talks to us about a life told in song and the next phase of his incredible career.
Media is perhaps the greatest influencer in the world and now more accessible than ever. First Nation broadcasters around the world talk about the gift of storytelling through an incredible medium.
Jack Thompson is a stalwart of Australian film, but his real passion is to improve the lives of others. We talk to Jack about his childhood in remote communities and how it shaped the man he is now.
Episodes 2016
Eddie Jones and Glen Ella sit down for an in depth talk about England's winning tactics, the challenges facing rugby union, the future of Indigenous players in the game and their club rugby days.
Rachel Perkins is one of our foremost filmmakers. Her ability to share Indigenous stories has been widely acclaimed. Recently she has been recording the songlines of Australia's First Nations people.
Everybody has a view about the ground breaking series First Contact but what are those opinions based on, real evidence or further prejudice? Catherine Liddle hosts this special panel episode.
Episodes 2015
Award winning journalist Stan Grant hosts a one hour panel show, putting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues under the microscope.
Stan Grant talks to experts in child welfare about why children are still being removed and what can be done to build stronger families.
Catherine Liddle talks to representatives from around the nation about the innate link between Indigenous people and their country and the remarkable lengths that they will take to protect it.
Cornel West is the first African American to graduate from Princeton Uni with a PhD in Philosophy. We talk about race, class, gender, religion and poetry with one of world's most influential men.
Awaken asks what freedom means during a time where Indigenous Australia is facing forced community closures and 500 million dollars of cuts to government services.
It has been 20 years since there were headlines over an incident of racial vilification in the 1995 Anzac Day game.The incident forced the AFL to change.Stan Grant talks to current and former players.
One of the most successful international cricket captains of all time- the man they call Sir Viv talks about growing up, growing famous and hitting it for six.
Expired
On the anniversary of her ARIA recognition the singer, songwriter and actress tells us what it was like to be thrust into stardom and the highs and lows of carving a career as a performing artist.
Expired
Award winning journalist Stan Grant hosts a one hour panel show, putting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues under the microscope.
Expired
Award winning journalist Stan Grant hosts a one hour panel show, putting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues under the microscope.
Expired
Black is Beautiful: Casey Donavon joins Stan Grant and a stellar cast to explore the lack of diversity in mainstream media platforms.
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