How a talk topic inspired a children's picture book

Yum Yum... Where Do I Come From

Here is how a topic inspired to teach a generation. Author of Yum Yum Where Do I Come From, Emily Colless tells David Oldfield how he inspired a new picture book teaching kids where foods come from.

Gay friendly?

Have things improved for the gay community over recent years, or are things much the same? David Oldfield asks equal rights campaigner Gary Burns if homophobia is still a major problem in Australia.

Chewing the fat with Jaws

David Oldfield talks to actor Richard Kiel. In the Roger Moore James Bond films, Richard played Jaws, the giant villain with the metal teeth. Do you have a favourite villain in the James Bond movies?

Professor defends Kokoda myth?

David Oldfield speaks with Professor David Horner of the ANU, who has cast doubt on the importance of the Kokoda campaign. Is it a myth that the Japanese planned to invade Australia during World War II?

Not proud to be Aboriginal?

Kerryn Pholi is a remarkable young woman of Aboriginal descent. But as she tells David Oldfield, she's now burned her certificate of Aboriginality. Listen here to why she has turned her back on her proud heritage.

Barnaby Joyce on Cubbie sell-off

The sale of Cubbie Station to China is causing a rift in the Coalition. David Oldfield talks to Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce who denies he's against foreign investment, as he steps up his fight against the sale.

Live like an Olympic champion

Sports performance coach Andrew May tells David Oldfield the seven habits of champion athletes that we can use to improve our own lives. Here are the tips you need to excel every day at work and play.

China's 'camps' for child athletes

Disturbing photos have emerged of what look like torturous training camps for Chinese kids as young as five. China expert Dr Haiqing Yu tells David Oldfield why parents let their children attend.

Shift work a risk to your health?

New research suggests shift workers are 23 per cent more likely to have a heart attack. David Oldfield discusses with the Heart Foundation's Dr Robert Grenfell the findings and how to reduce the risk to your health.

Anyone but Tony Abbott?

The Anyone But Abbott campaign aims to force the Coalition to choose a new leader by having an independent candidate win his seat at the next election. David Oldfield talks to campaign manager Paul Foster.

Is Bieber fever dangerous?

David Oldfield talks to parenting researcher Dr Justin Coulson from HappyFamilies.com.au. Justin's eldest daughter has Bieber fever and One Direction-itis. Is it dangerous?

Tragedy Leads to Proposal

Two cinema massacre survivors are engaged following the tragedy in Colorado. David Oldfield asks psychologist Dr Mary Casey why it can take a brush with death to make us realize what we really want.

The Top Five Regrets of Dying

If it was your last chance to seize the day, what would you do? Here's an inspiring book translated into 27 languages. David Oldfield with The Top Five Regrets of Dying author & palliative nurse Bronnie Ware.

Remembering Xavier

On the same day that David and Lisa Oldfield's son Bertie was born, Robyna, an Oldfield family friend, lost her son Xaviar to SIDS

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