Ani interviews Associate Professor of Philosophy at Melbourne University Dr Holly Lawford-Smith. The chat begins with some discussion of Conversion Therapy legislation and free speech, but the episode is mostly dedicated to 'intersectionality'.

Thought Crimes: What is Conversion Therapy?

Feb 7th, 2021 15m 15s

Ani discusses Conversion Therapy and the legislation being proposed in New Zealand. Twitter and Instagram: @aniobrienEmail: [email protected]: Smooth Criminal by 2CELLOS - Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser

Thought Crimes: Should BLM win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Jan 31st, 2021 15m 34s

Ani explores if BLM should win the Nobel Peace Prize. They have been nominated by a Norwegian MP for advancing "racial justice". Twitter and Instagram: @aniobrienEmail: [email protected]: Smooth Criminal by 2CELLOS - Luka Suli

INTERVIEW: Popcorn & Identity in the Entertainment Industry with Dane Giraud

Jan 24th, 2021 1h 23m

Ani interviews comedy writer, director, former glam rock guitarist, and father of many, Dane Giraud. They discuss the ways identity exists naturally and unnaturally in the arts. Dane shares his own experiences of "jumping on the waka" enjoying

INTERVIEW: Shooting rattlesnakes with Rachel Stewart

Jan 16th, 2021 1h 11m

Ani interviews ex-journalist Rachel Stewart (@stew_rachel) about free speech, the state of New Zealand media, New Zealand politics, American politics, and how she would "like to see social media go". In her classically outspoken way, Rachel sal

Thought Crimes: Should Trump have been banned?

Jan 11th, 2021 19m 54s

Ani talks about the banning of Trump from social media. Do we need to break up the power monopoly of Facebook and Twitter? Should they have the power to censor elected officials?Twitter and Instagram: @aniobrienEmail: thoughtcrimeswithani@gmail

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