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Gleetalks is a series of some of the most interesting and popular conversations from Sydney’s finest literary events program at Sydney's best loved bookshop.

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Sep 11, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    Andrew Dodd and Matthew Ricketson - Getting Murdoched (opens the original)

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    For decades, Rupert Murdoch’s global media empire has shaped political landscapes, influenced elections, and fuelled public opinion. But behind the headlines lies a darker story — of targeted campaigns, smear tactics, and relentless attacks on those who don’t fit the Murdoch mould. From LGBTQI communities and women’s rights advocates to progressive politicians, human rights defenders, and even conservatives deemed ‘not right enough’, this book reveals how News Corp turns disagreement into a decl

  2. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    Jane Caro - Rich Kid Poor Kid (opens the original)

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    The Battle for Public Education: How did we end up pitting our kids against one another? For decades, Australia has been pumping money into private education while public schools struggle. The current system contributes to greater inequity, decreased integration of different communities and even traffic jams as parents are more likely to drive their kids to a private school further from their house. At the same time, with higher rates of private school attendance and the marketisation of educati

  3. Episode · Jul 15, 2026

    Amy Remeikis - Where it All Went Wrong (opens the original)

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    On the thirtieth anniversary of John Howard coming to power, a searing analysis of the untouchable prime minister: how the ‘great economic manager’ sold our future. John Howard is often revered as one of the great Australian prime ministers (1996–2007): economically prudent, politically astute, ‘relaxed and comfortable’ with Australia’s identity, venerated by the Liberal Party and grudgingly admired by the left. Why then – just twenty years after his government ended – are we in such a mess? Amy

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