EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 54 MIN
How royal commissions make a difference, plus cuisine in conflict zones
from Late Night Live — Full program podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
There have been 141 royal commissions in Australia since Federation, but not all of them have brought about meaningful policy change. Plus, a new book tells the stories of people who have struggled to protect their food culture in the face of war, genocide, and violence.Guests: Michael Mintrom, Professor of public policy at Monash UniversityMichael Shaikh, author of The Last Sweet Bite: when war changes the menu
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There have been 141 royal commissions in Australia since Federation, but not all of them have brought about meaningful policy change. Plus, a new book tells the stories of people who have struggled to protect their food culture in the face of war, genocide, and violence. Guests: Michael Mintrom, Professor of public policy at Monash University Michael Shaikh, author of The Last Sweet Bite: when war changes the menu
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