The Conversation Hour

Protest organiser Felix Hughes and the Longitudinal Head of Growing Up in Australia, Kirsten Campbell, discuss ways in which young people today are engaging in politics. 
Following yesterday’s chat to provide free third spaces for young people, we catch up on the community pressure to stall the sale of Brunswick’s community centre Don Bosco. 
And a new Neighbourhood Watch report on the importance of knowing thy neighbour.

We speak to Associate Professor Jake Goldenfein about the accuracy of AI facial recognition. And personal injury Lawyer Nick Mann offers a legal perspective on the Geelong concussion contract.

We talk about the hidden and ongoing costs of childhood cancer with Redkite CEO Monique Keighery, and mother of two Samantha Leffler, whose 1-year-old daughter Florence was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour.
Liz Allen takes your Census questions and shares her personal connection to the Census, why she became a Demographer and why she believes every Australian should be counted.
And Paul Simon’s Graceland celebrates its 40th Anniversary. We take a look back at the joy and controversy surrounding its release and the legacy that lives on with Sisonke Msimang.

Former AFL player Joel Bowden brings a human perspective to the Geelong concussion saga.

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we continue to discuss the Geelong concussion deal and ask what the AFL and Players Association should be doing in response.
Also in this edition, improving fatigue warnings for new parents. Plus a new theatre production delves into Melbourne's night life.