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Metrics
Episodes: 131
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: Australia
YouTube: 3.5k subscribers
Instagram: 33.0k followers
Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data
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Host
Simon Longstaff - Simon Longstaff is Executive Director of The Ethics Centre and an Adjunct Professor at the Australian Graduate School of Management at UNSW Sydney. He is a Fellow of CPA Australia, the Royal Societ...
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Recent Guest Discussions
Aftab Malik - Islamophobia, Islamic Civilisation, Misinformation, Structural Discrimination And Reframing Perceptions Of Islam.
David Slucki - Antisemitism, Jewish Life And Culture, Ideology And The Conditions That Enable Hatred To Flourish.
Sarah Schwartz - Antisemitism, Human Rights, Ideology, Social Breakdown And Responses To Discrimination.
Ruth Balint - The History And Contemporary Evolution Of Antisemitism, Social Breakdown, Migration And Jewish Experience.
Salman Rushdie - Freedom Of Expression, Religion, East-west Relations, Writing, Censorship And The Role Of The Artist.
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Episodes
Dancing with Elephants (2026) - Bob Carr & Malcom Turnbull
October 12, 2026
For most of its modern history, Australia has sheltered under the wing of a great and powerful friend – first the UK, then the USA. But the rules-based order we've relied on is now unraveling. America is no longer the reliable ally it once was. So where does that leave us? Is a middle power ever truly sovereign? Ex-politicians Bob Carr and Malcom Turnbull discuss with Simon Longstaff whether Australia can learn to dance with elephants, without being trampled in the process. This session...
The End of Human Rights (2026) - Philippe Bolopion & Daniela Gavshon
October 12, 2026
What happens when the institutions designed to protect human dignity come under strain? In the frontline human rights battles across the US, Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, China and beyond, the future of freedom may depends less on superpowers and more on whether democracies and civil society can reinvent the right for rights before it's too late. Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Philippe Bolopion and Australian Director at Human Rights Watch, Daniela Gavshon discuss how this is a moment t...
Richard Flanagan (2026) - Heresies
October 12, 2026
History's response to heretics has been consistent – to silence, shame and ultimately, burn them. Booker Prize-winning Australian novelist Richard Flanagan presents a new essay inspired by his book, Heresies. This session was recorded live in Sydney, August 2026. Richard Flanagan is an Australian writer who has been described by the Washington Post as 'one of our greatest living novelists' and as 'among the most versatile writers in the English language' by the New York Review of Books. He is...
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How do I get in touch with Festival of Dangerous Ideas?
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What is the email for Festival of Dangerous Ideas?
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How many listeners does Festival of Dangerous Ideas have?
Podseeker estimates Festival of Dangerous Ideas reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Festival of Dangerous Ideas?
Festival of Dangerous Ideas typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Internationally published authors, distinguished academics, senior policy or human-rights leaders, and recognized public intellectuals or artists with authoritative expertise and a provocative, original perspective. Common among recent guests: Major books or widely recognized publications; Senior academic, policy or organizational leadership; National or international awards and honors. Recent guests include Aftab Malik, David Slucki, and Sarah Schwartz.
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Very high. It mostly books well-known names.
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Recent episodes cover Philosophy, Ethics, Politics, Religion, and Human Rights. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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