The Wheeler Centre: Books, Writing, Ideas: Videos

Publisher and master researcher Hilary McPhee discusses film-maker Tim Burstall's diaries with Wendy Tuohy.

Journalist and poet Eliza Griswold discusses ideology, politics and geography - within and between faiths.

In this instalment of Texts in the City, Andrew McDonald and Tanya Goldberg discuss Arthur Miller's The Crucible.

With political leadership constantly in question, Glyn Davis draws on history and sociology to suggest why this may be.

In an extensive discussion with Matt Preston, Jamie Oliver discusses his ambitious food campaigns and their challenges.

In the series debut, Lindsay Tanner and Sally Warhaft discuss political parties, democratic process and media culture.

Janette Turner Hospital discusses her distinguished career as a writer and educator of literature with Jo Case.

In Intelligence Squared's first debate of 2012, six expert speakers argue compellingly for and against eating meat.

In the series debut, Ramona Koval and Michael Williams explore the generous historical voice of Watkin Tench.

David Rieff and Gareth Evans discuss justifications and nuances of military intervention.

In Unexpected Passions' debut, Kate Langbroek shares her love of op shops and Adam Zwar confesses he’s cuckoo for cats.

In this Lunchbox/Soapbox, Verity Burgmann explores the productive outcomes of extremist challenges to authority.

Andrew Charlton discusses the conflicting interests of wealthy and developing nations in the global energy crisis.

In a broad discussion with Michael Williams, Alan Hollinghurst examines his writing craft, influences and fascinations.

Adam Morton, Kelly O'Shanassy and Kirsten Larsen discuss the blessings of the garden state and how we can protect them.