Australia and NZ shows / Big Ideas
Show
Big Ideas
- Publisher
- ABC Australia
- Country
- Australia
- Topics
- Society, Culture, News, Politics
- Latest episode
- 21 October 2026
- How often it posts
- Several episodes a week
- Episodes published
- 248
About the show
Your front row seat to big thinkers at the best live events, forums, and festivals. Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. We love hearing from you about the show or events you are planning. Get in touch! Email: line for ABC Radio National: 0418 226 576Airs Monday to Thursday 8pm, repeated Tuesday to Friday 12pm, on ABC Radio National.
Recent episodes
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- Open with a topic that fits its society and culture focus, and explain why it will interest this audience.
- Refer to a recent episode by name, so the host can see you listened.
- Offer two or three specific episode ideas, each with a clear angle.
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Show website: www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bigideas