Discover the Seriously Social podcast, your gateway to exploring the world of social sciences. Tailored for adult learners and senior secondary students, this series delves into issues like the politics of pictures to mental health strategies, and more. Gain exclusive insights and learn about groundbreaking research from some of Australia’s top social scientists. Whether you’re a student, teacher or just curious, Seriously Social offers deep dives into topics that shape our society.
We celebrate our 50th episode with a special interview.
October 25, 2022
How is it possible to prompt climate action through strategic investment? And what it will take for big businesses to disclose climate-related material risk?
September 27, 2022
Does Australia’s current paid parental leave scheme work for all caregivers? What needs to change?
August 23, 2022
The field of drug policy is in a state of flux. We explores who makes them, who influences them, and who is being left out?
July 25, 2022
Feeling burned out? Hear what burnout is and who is most at risk.
June 27, 2022
Explore how dictatorships work and why democracy is a more unusual system of government than most of us realise.
May 24, 2022
What makes a speech, especially a political speech impactful, memorable and stirring?
April 26, 2022
The data is in: racism in Australia is on the rise. But in recent years has racism become more covert than it once was?
March 29, 2022
We explore where individuals look to keep hope alive in their toughest times.
November 16, 2021
Has debt become a game that’s easy to begin but nearly impossible to end, especially for Australia’s young people?
November 2, 2021
What motivates you? We talk to two experts about incentives.
October 18, 2021
Which voices can we trust? We sort the experts from the commentators and help you understand the difference.
October 5, 2021
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