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Conversation Hour with Jon Faine (Investigative)

  • Next available on ABC Melbourne 774
  • in 8 hours 48 minutes
  • Host: Jon Faine
  • Known for his provocative and probing debate, quick wit and willingness to ask the stickiest of questions, Jon Faine delivers one of the most thought-provoking radio programs in Melbourne.
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Fighting Violence Against Women

Wed, Dec 9 Listen
Bruce Guthrie and his co-host, Gael Jennings, spoke to Dorchen Leidholdt, Penny Andrews and David Field.

New Kids In Town

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Michael Williams shared hosting duties with Beverley O'Connor, as they spoke to three of the major players in the Melbourne Arts scene in 2010.

The Boys From Broome

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Waleed Aly was Jon Faine's co-host, as musical guests The Pigram Brothers treated us to a live tune, and Curtis Stone also dropped in.

World Aids Day

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Tanya Ha co-hosted the program with Waleed Aly, and they spoke with Deanna Blegg, Paul Kidd, and Maithri Goonetilleke.

Jack Thompson and Reg Mombassa

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Waleed's co-host was author Sonya Hartnett, and they chatted with legendary Australian actor Jack Thompson, and musician and artist Reg Mombassa.

Vexatious Litigants and Community Newspapers

Tue, Nov 24 Listen
Sian Prior was Jon Faine's co-host, with guests Simon Smith, John Ellis and Liz Hart.

Being fire ready: A debate too hot to handle?

Mon, Nov 23 Listen
Jon Faine was joined in the foyer of the ABC Southbank studios by community representatives, bushfire survivors, activists, and researchers, as they discussed the topic of fuel reduction.

The Bus and The Computer

Fri, Nov 20 Listen
Comedian and writer Lawrence Mooney co-hosted with Jon Faine, and their guests were psychiatrist Sidney Bloch, and scientist Peter Thorn.

Two Queens and a King

Wed, Nov 18 Listen
Cabaret performer Wes Snelling co-hosted with Jon Faine, as they explored the world of Drag, with Miss Paris, Dee Dee Dazzler, and Bumpy Favell.

Family Stories (with the names changed!)

Tue, Nov 17 Listen
Actor Neil Pigot co-hosted the program with Jon Faine, and their guests were Rachel Maza-Long and Lisa Maza, as well as Larissa Behrendt.

A Kind Of World Music

Mon, Nov 16 Listen
Musician David Bridie joined Jon Faine to co-host the Conversation Hour, and their guests were Ego Lemos, and Camille Sullivan.

The Classics

Mon, Nov 16 Listen
ABC Classic FM's Emma Ayers co-hosted the program with Jon Faine, as they spoke with two of the legends of the classical music world - Sir Neville Marriner, and Barry Tuckwell.

Tori Amos and Dan Sultan

Thu, Nov 12 Listen
Comedian and cabaret artist Geraldine Quinn made her co-hosting debut, and she and Jon Faine spoke with singer/songwriters Tori Amos and Dan Sultan.

Surfing and Spain

Wed, Nov 11 Listen
Waleed Aly co-hosted the Conversation Hour with Jon Faine, and their guests were comedian Simon Palomares, and surfing legend Bob McTavish.

Ben Elton Returns

Wed, Nov 11 Listen
Julia Zemiro dropped in to co-host the program, and she and Jon Faine spoke to comedian and author Ben Elton.

Tony Martin and Ray Martin

Mon, Nov 9 Listen
Comedian Tony Martin was Jon Faine's co-host, and their guest was journalist and TV host, Ray Martin.

Cricketing Greats

Fri, Nov 6 Listen
Musician Kram (Spiderbait) made his co-hosting debut, and he and Jon Faine talked cricket with Tom Gleisner, and author Malcolm Knox.

Robert Forster and John Edward

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
Alan Brough was Jon Faine's co-host, as they spoke with musician Robert Forster, and medium John Edward.

Ronan Keating and Aussie music

Wed, Nov 4 Listen
Irish pop singer Ronan Keating chatted to Jon Faine, co-host Myf Warhurst and Craig Mathieson.

Bob Evans and Spontaneous Broadway!

Mon, Nov 2 Listen
Bruce Guthrie filled in for Jon Faine, and he and co-host Rafael Epstein spoke with Kevin Mitchell (AKA Bob Evans), and two of the performers from 'Spontaneous Broadway!'.

Big Business

Fri, Oct 30 Listen
Jon Faines' co-host was journalist and broadcaster Tracee Hutchison, and they spoke with stockmarket guru Marcus Padley, and the author of 'The Men Who Killed Qantas', Matthew Benn.

And they're racing!

Thu, Oct 29 Listen
Jon Faine's co-host was ABC Grandstand commentator Gerard Whateley, and they talked racing with Flemington racecaller Greg Miles, bookmaker Alan Eskander and jockey Casey Bruce.

Sir Gustav Nossal and Walter Mikac.

Wed, Oct 28 Listen
Jon Faine and co-host, journalist Fleur Bitcon, spoke with Sir Gustav Nossal, and Walter Mikac.

Bangarra and The Trocks.

Tue, Oct 27 Listen
Rachel Berger was the co-host of the Conversation Hour, as she and Jon Faine spoke with Stephen Page (Bangarra Dance Theatre) and Tory Dobrin (The Trocks).

Absolute Mayhem.

Mon, Oct 26 Listen
Jon's co-host was Felicity Ward, as they spoke with porn actress Monica Mayhem, and scriptwriter Jane Allen.

Jane and Wendy

Fri, Oct 23 Listen
Brian Nankervis shared the hosting duties with Jon Faine, Jane Kennedy talked cooking, and they all talked Joni Mitchell with Wendy Matthews.

Catching Cancer?

Thu, Oct 22 Listen
Jon Faine's co-host was Dr Gael Jennings, as they spoke with documentary maker Sonya Pemberton, and breast cancer researcher, Dr. Elgene Lim.

Dirtsong and Nanotechnology.

Wed, Oct 21 Listen
Matt Parkinson co-hosted the Conversation Hour with Jon Faine, as they chatted with Lou Bennett, Alexis Wright and Lisa Bailey.

Paul Barry and Michael Gawenda

Tue, Oct 20 Listen
It was a room full of journalists on the Conversation Hour, with Jill Singer co-hosting with Jon Faine, and guests Paul Barry and Michael Gawenda.

Handling Edna.

Tue, Oct 20 Listen
Jon Faine's co-host was 702 ABC Sydney afternoon presenter Richard Glover, as they chatted with the always engaging, and very entertaining Barry Humphries.

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