Down To Earth

Kurt chats to Eddy about Sydney’s train station accessibility and some local campaigns pushing to make Sydney transport more accessible.

Should we continue to build cities around cars? What's the alternative? Kurt chats with Alex about the past, present and future of transport in Sydney, and how we can reclaim our roads.

Kurt gives us a brief history of how libraries have adapted to the times and explains why they’re much more than the books they have on their shelves.

Special guest, Associate Professor Jason W. Moore chats about why cheapness is never a bargain. He gives us an insight into his latest book, A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things: A Guide to Capitalism, Nature, and the Future of the Planet, out now. For more info on Jason Moore’s work, head over here: jasonwmoore.com

Associate Professor Kurt Iveson talks trash with Eddy Diamond.

Where should we be spending our money - in shopping streets or shopping malls? In this episode Associate Professor Kurt Iveson talks all about shopping and sustainability with Mornings host, Alex Pye.

Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Mornings host Alex Pye talk all about environmental apps in this episode.

Michelle St Anne and Associate Professor Ollie Jay join Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye to chat about their research for an upcoming play about heatwaves.

In this episode, Eddy Diamond fills in for Alex Pye and chats with host Associate Professor Kurt Iveson about pets and city living.

Professor Kurt Iveson talks heatwaves with Alex Pye and gives us his take on Kim Stanley Robinson’s climate fiction novel 'New York 2140'.

Professor Kurt Iveson brought in special guest Dr. Brad Garrett from the University of Sydney to chat about the paradox that is privately owned public space.

The YES votes are in and Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye dissect the stats of the same-sex marriage plebiscite

Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye discuss sustainable fashion with special guest Liza Heinze

Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye discuss Obesogenic Cities and the relationship between chronic health conditions like obesity and our urban environments.

Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye discuss the potential effects of redevelopment in creative and industrial areas.

The first unofficial Down To Earth book club! We learn all about Cli-Fi or climate fiction. Associate Professor Kurt Iveson gave us his hottest recommendations including the works of Cory Doctorow and a whole bunch more.

What is Universal Basic Income? Kurt and special guest Troy Henderson (PhD Student at Sydney Uni) gave Alex a run down of this system.

Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye chat about how the need for housing affects our cities.

Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye talked all about bus privatisation and how it might impact us and they way we travel using public transport in Sydney. 

Associate Professor Kurt Iveson and Alex Pye are joined by April Crawford-Smith from community energy provider Pingala. Pingala are providing the Newtown community with access to solar energy and have also teamed up with local beer makers Young Henry's.