The TV journalist turned teal MP on the drift from the two-party system,struggling to keep fit – and the day she lost her innocence.
Irish writer Colm Tóibín on surviving cancer and US politics,overcoming a childhood stammer – and the indecency of looking too much in the mirror.
The artist and festival director on the link between songlines and welcomes to Country – and the tragic reason why she hasn’t celebrated her birthday for years.
The philanthropist opens up about missing her late husband,TV executive David Leckie – and the day he compared her to Kerry Packer.
The prize-winning novelist on the cruelty faced by trans people – and how opponents have used stories of detransitioning to ‘weaponise regret’.
Tanzanian-British writer Abdulrazak Gurnah on running out of money – and his take on the toppling of statues of controversial historical figures.
The writer and creator of hit TV show Offspring on being careful with money,researching gruesome deaths – and when she’d commit murder.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas on why he’s a good and bad Catholic,a vote he still struggles with – and those shirtless photos.
The US singer-songwriter on surviving crushing lows,her most deeply held value – and her soundtrack for partying (and heartbreak).
The journalist and presenter of SBS’s Insight discusses “diversity pick” accusations,becoming more joyous,and her idea of heaven (and hell).