The Week at CPX

The Freedom Trap

Episode 22: 2 April 2025Simon Smart talks to Max Jeganathan about his new book - the the latest in the Re:Considering series from CPX and Acorn Press.Check out the Re:Considering websiteOrder the book from Koorong or AmazonInstagram: Check out Max and Simon on Instagram at @primaxjeg and @simonsmartcpxProducer: Allan Dowthwaite

An Archbishop Resigns

Episode 21: 13 November 2024Justine Toh and Simon Smart jump behind the mic to discuss the Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation after a report into child sexual abuse by John Smyth QC, a leader in the Church of England, was made public. You can read the full report here.Archbishop Justin Welby’s statement here.

Deglobalisation, Skate Parks, and Hot Rabbis

Episode 20: 1 October 2024All the things mentioned in this episode:Max Jeganathan’s article in the Canberra Times on deglobalisation. It’s paywalled but we’ll put a free to read version on our website next week. CPX Speaking Max Jeganathan’s Thinking Our Loud on skatepark etiquette. Hot priests and rabbis.Instagram: Check out Max and Justine on Instagram at @primaxjeg and @justinetoh.Producer: Allan Dowthwaite Assistant Producer: Clare Potts

Redemption, Media, and Chai

Episode 19: 24 September 2024All the things mentioned in this episode:Barney Zwartz’s article on the Hawks and redemption in The Age. Simon Smart interviewed by Andrew West on Radio National.Simon Smart interviewed by Steven Austin on ABC Radio Brisbane. The End of Men? book. Life & Faith with Shankari Chandran, author and the latest winner of the Miles Franklin award.Get tickets to the Richard Johnson Lecture.Instagram: Check out Max and Simon on Instagram at @primaxjeg and @simonsmartcpxProducer: Allan Dowthwaite Assistant Producer: Clare Potts

Deep Fakes, Algorithms, and Footy Finals

Episode 18: 17 September 2024All the things mentioned in this episode:Emma Wilkins' articles on AI deep fakes.Justine's Thinking Out Loud on Social Media algorithms.Tyler VanderWeele on the secrets to a flourishing life on Life & Faith.Get tickets to the Richard Johnson Lecture.Instagram: Check out Simon on Instagram at @simonsmartcpxProducer: Allan Dowthwaite Assistant Producer: Clare Potts