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Q&A: Season 14

24 episodes · first aired Feb 4, 2021

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  1. 1 Calling It Out Feb 4, 2021 · 1h Kicking off the new series in its new timeslot, Hamish Macdonald chairs a debate that asks how the new Biden presidency will affect Australia, if the debate surrounding Australia Day has…
  2. 2 Q+A on Vaccines: What do you want to know? Feb 11, 2021 · 1h It could be the most powerful weapon in the fight against COVID-19: A vaccine. So when will it be available? Who will get priority and how will it change the way Australians live, work and…
  3. 3 Bargaining with Big Tech Feb 18, 2021 · 1h The tech giants have threatened to pull their services from Australia if the Government goes ahead with new laws forcing them to pay media outlets for their news content. Should…
  4. 4 Spotlight on Aged Care Feb 25, 2021 · 1h On the eve of the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care, Q+A asks is Australia failing its older citizens? The pandemic has exposed nightmare stories of neglect for those in…
  5. 5 All About Women Mar 4, 2021 · 1h With the Brittany Higgins scandal and growing number of sexual assault claims engulfing the Federal parliament, Q+A brings together a diverse panel of women to discuss gender, justice, and…
  6. 6 On The Rebound Mar 11, 2021 · 1h Australia's economic rebound: who is leaping ahead and who is falling behind? Plus Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview, Australia's trade relationship with China, and is it time to…
  7. 7 Consent Mar 18, 2021 · 1h This week, students, parents, experts and educators take a frank look at the vexed issue of consent, how men can help change the power imbalance and what needs to be done to combat the…
  8. 8 Fixing The Future Mar 25, 2021 · 1h COVID is giving us a chance to reset, but already we’re seeing a toxic form of vaccine nationalism take hold, in which unequal access to vaccines is leaving some countries out in the cold…
  9. 9 Vaccines, The Church, and the State of Politics Apr 8, 2021 · 1h The Federal Government’s so-called “women’s ministry” meets for the first time this week in an attempt to drive action when it comes to the treatment of women. Will it be enough to turn…
  10. 10 It's Complicated: Vaccines, China, and Saying Sorry Apr 15, 2021 · 1h After new medical advice derailed the COVID vaccine rollout, how quickly can the Australian government get the program back on track? As Australia's relationship with China continues to…
  11. 11 Climate, Politics, and 'Fossil Fools' Apr 22, 2021 · 1h As more countries set ambitious targets to reduce emissions, Australia stands at a crossroads. After more than a decade of bickering on both sides of politics, is the country ready to put…
  12. 12 Diversity, Double Standards and Aussies Trapped Abroad Apr 29, 2021 · 1h As mass vaccination centres operate at a fraction of capacity, what does the government need to do to restore faith in its vaccination rollout? Also, the war of words over Australia’s…
  13. 13 Power and Control May 6, 2021 · 1h This week's discussion takes a look at housing affordability, childcare and the government’s big spend. Joining Hamish Macdonald on the panel are: Alan Kohler, Finance journalist and…
  14. 14 Budget 2021 Special May 13, 2021 · 1h With the economy showing strong signs of recovery, the government is focusing on jobs and talking up its spending on aged care, infrastructure and childcare. It’s being touted as a…
  15. 15 Barnaby Meets Lukenomics May 20, 2021 · 1h With Australia’s borders likely to remain closed until mid-2022, senior Government ministers are standing by the decision to keep the doors shut, despite internal party backlash. What will…
  16. 16 Trauma and Truth-Telling May 27, 2021 · 1h With the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas arriving at a ceasefire, how long will the peace last? Also, as Australia marks Reconciliation Week, what action needs to be…
  17. 17 Vaccine, Quarantine and Life Outside the Big Cities Jun 3, 2021 · 1h Q+A heads to Wollongong with guest host Stan Grant, looking at Victoria's COVID crisis, the challenges facing universities, plus what growing urban sprawl means for infrastructure, jobs…
  18. 18 Health and Humanity Jun 10, 2021 · 1h As frustrated Victorians endure a fourth lockdown, businesses across the country are hurting; is it time we learnt to live with COVID long term? What risk are we prepared to live with?…
  19. 19 Boats, Boys Clubs and Businesses on the Brink Jun 17, 2021 · 1h As Melbourne slowly emerges from its fourth heartbreaking lockdown, what is the nation's view on job security and business confidence in the COVID recovery, plus the impact of Victoria’s…
  20. 20 Sydney Surge and Life on the Spectrum Jun 24, 2021 · 1h This week, Hamish Macdonald returns to the Q+A host chair and along with the panel takes a look at Sydney’s growing COVID cluster, disability, autism and the other big stories of the…
  21. 21 Vaccines: Supply and Demand Jul 1, 2021 · 1h When it comes to vaccinations, it seems Australia has fallen to the very last of all OECD countries, with only 4.75% of Australians vaccinated, as compared 45.76% in the United States. And…
  22. 22 The Ethics of Accountability Jul 8, 2021 · 1h Guest host David Speers leads discussions on the four-stage plan to lead Australia out of the COVID pandemic, fresh accusations of sexism and unwanted sexual advances in federal politics…
  23. 23 Dealing with Delta Jul 15, 2021 · 1h Joining guest host Virginia Trioli on the panel are: Marylouise McLaws, epidemiologist; Steve Price, radio broadcaster; Mukesh Haikerwal, GP and former President of the AMA; Meshel Laurie…
  24. 24 The Olympics and Opening Up Jul 22, 2021 · 1h Joining guest host Virginia Trioli on the panel are: Libby Trickett, Olympic Gold Medallist; Russel Howcroft, broadcaster; David Gillespie, Regional Health Minister; Bill Shorten, Shadow…