Conversations Videos

Comedian Tony Martin was Jon Faine's co-host today on the star-studded Conversation Hour with Gretel Killeen, who has a new book titled the 'The Night My Bum Dropped', and Shane Bourne, who is the the host of the television show, 'Thank God You're Here'.

As an accomplished bassist, solo artist, band leader, producer and Artistic Director, Christian has collaborated with artists across all musical genres. To celebrate this milestone, Christian will release two unique projects this year.

Captain Desmond Ross is the new General Manager of Archerfield Airport in Queensland.

Jon Faine and today's co-host, creator of 'Keating! The Musical', Casey Benetto joined forces with burlesque performers Paul Capsis, Moira Finucane and showbiz legend Toni Lamond to recognise the resurgence of burlesque.

Jon Faine and writer, comedian Andrea Powell appreciated the talents of curator Clare Stewart of 'Girls 24/7,' now screening at ACMI and screenwriter Jane Allen who is about to embark on a scholarship opportunity to write for the extremely successful CSI franchise.

Sydney writer Gregor Salmon spent eight months in Afghanistan, where 93% of the world's opium is produced.

Alison still prefers to be known only by her first name after surviving a vicious attack some years ago.

Jon Faine and former Democrats leader Lyn Allison co-hosted the Conversation Hour today which celebrated the works of young humanitarian, and founder of the Oaktree Foundation, Hugh Evans and creator of Deaf Ministries International, Neville Muir.

John Jackson is a geologist who's never lost his childhood fascination with rocks.

Jon Faine and actor Samuel Johnson shone the spotlight on legendary Melbourne journalist and author Keith Dunstan, OAM, and journalist Gregor Salmon, who has written the book, 'Poppy', about his experiences of investigating the opium trade in Afghanistan.

Heath Ducker grew up in poverty but is now an outstanding youth leader and lawyer.

Jon Faine shared hosting duties with ABC TV's Gael Jennings on today's Conversation Hour starring Professor Doug Hilton, new director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, and postgraduate fellow of the Institute, Dr Marnie Blewitt.

Jon Faine's co-host today was Danny Blay, Executive Officer of 'No to Violence', the Male Family Violence Prevention Association of Victoria. They dove into the important issue of violence with author Jeff Sparrow, of the book 'Killing', and Paul Stolz, CEO of Evolve at Typo Station.

Leigh Sales is one of the ABC's top journalists.

Jon Faine returned to the Conversation Hour chair with co-host comedian Denise Scott to meet violinist Ian Cooper who has created the album, 'Ballads and Bossa Nova' and Director of 'Noche Flamenca,' Martin Santangelo which plays the Arts Centre in July.

PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley discusses how he elicits openness and honesty from his guests. For more conversations visit: http://www.pbs.org/tavis This video is a part of the YouTube Reporters' Center. See more videos on how to report the news - and share your ideas - at http://www.youtube.com/reporterscenter Author: PBS Keywords: Tavis Smiley interviews conversations reporters talkshow host journalism PBS Added: June 17, 2009

PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley discusses how he elicits openness and honesty from his guests. For more conversations visit: http://www.pbs.org/tavis This video is a part of the YouTube Reporters' Center. See more videos on how to report the news - and share your ideas - at http://www.youtube.com/reporterscenter

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