Federal Politics With Chris Wallace; Revisiting The Feminist Revolution With Michelle Arrow, Elizabeth Reid and Sara Dowse; Alix Biggs On Life In Kyiv, One Year Into Russia’s War On Ukraine

Canberra-born Alix Biggs speaks to Amy while sheltering from a major air raid conducted by Russia in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Alix explains what life is like on the ground for everyday Ukrainians subject to regular air raid offensives with missiles and drones. She shares how Ukrainians perceive the war and the level of military and humanitarian support provided by Western countries, as well as the way Ukrainians have established a "new normal" in the country's capital. Alix also describes the cultural and linguistic transformations taking place across the country, which are creating a strong sense of national identity. Her piece for Inside Story is here. Alix Biggs is Programme Manager for Norwegian Refugee Council and is supporting displaced people in the north of Ukraine.

Historian Professor Michelle Arrow, as well as Elizabeth Reid AO and Sara Dowse discuss a new book called, Women and Whitlam: Revisiting the Revolution. In 1973, Elizabeth Reid was appointed Women's Advisor to the Prime Minister, a first for Australia and the world. From 1974-1977, Sara Dowse was the inaugural head of the Women's Affairs section of the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, which was established to support PM Gough Whitlam's first women's adviser, Elizabeth Reid. They reflect on their time and leadership within second wave feminism in Australia, whilst the book’s editor Michelle Arrow tells us about the collection of essays contained in Women and Whitlam.

Professor Chris Wallace, political biographer, commentator, and former press gallery journalist, stops by to talk about the week in federal politics, including the AUKUS submarines announcement, the conclusion of the Robodebt Royal Commission hearings, federal health and climate policy, and more.