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MUP Podcasts allow you to listen to the latest MUP events, interviews and book launches online.

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Listen to Andrew Dwyer discussing his book, Ocean - Thursday 26 November, 6:00 pm, Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel[ Listen now, File size: 22MB; Time: 24mins; Format: mp3]
Listen to Michael Gawenda and Helen Garner discussing Michael's book, Rocky and Gawenda - Thursday 29 October, 6:30 pm, Readings Carlton[ Listen now, File size: 29MB; Time: 52mins; Format: mp3]

On Monday, 7 September, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd launched The March of Patriots by Paul Kelly at Parliament House, Canberra with speeches by Alan Kohler, Kevin Rudd, Louise Adler and Paul Kelly. [ Listen now, File size: 19MB; Time: 40mins; Format: mp3]

The launch event of Anne Summers' book, The Lost Mother at the Ian Potter Museum of Art, Melbourne on Monday, July 27 2009 at 6pm. The book was officially launched by Her Excellency, the Governor General Quentin Bryce [ Listen now, File size: 19MB; Time: 31mins; Format: mp3]

Peter Sutton in conversation with Marcia Langton about The Politics of Suffering on Tuesday 14 July, Readings Carlton. [ Listen now, File size: 13MB; Time: 44mins; Format: mp3]

Louise Adler in conversation with Peter Singer at The Convent Writers' Festival in Abbotsford on 14th February'09. [ Listen now, File size: 20MB; Time: 54mins; Format: mp3]

Author David Malouf reflecting on his favourite childhood books and his influences in the 'A Readers Life' session with Michelle de Kretser at the Melbourne Writers' Festival in August '08. [ Listen now, File size: 2MB; Time: 14mins; Format: mp3]

Author Jim Sharman and Barrie Kosky reflecting on the Australian Arts scene from the new wave to now, in the 'Dramatis Personae' session at the Melbourne Writers' Festival in August '08. [ Listen now, File size: 11MB; Time: 1h; Format: mp3]

Join Monica Dux, Cath Lumby, Susan Maushart and Emily Macguire as they discuss the new wave of feminism in the 'From Friedan to feministas' session at the Capital Theatre as part of Melbourne Writers' Festival in August '08. [ Listen now, File size: 16MB; Time: 1h27mins; Format: mp3]

Listen to Mark Davis chat with Nick Davis and Margaret Simons about 'Media Independence' at the Melbourne Writers' Festival in August '08. [ Listen now, File size: 10MB; Time: 56mins; Format: mp3]

Publisher, Louise Adler and authors Peter Coleman's and Peter Costello's speeches at the launch of The Costello Memoirs on Tuesday, 16 September at National Press Club, Canberra. [ Listen now, File size: 15MB; Time: 1h03mins; Format: mp3]

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Prof. Glyn Davis, launched The Land of Plenty by Mark Davis on Tuesday, 2 September at MUP. [ Listen now, File size: 5MB; Time: 19mins; Format: mp3]

The passionate and powerful speech by Germaine Greer on Aboriginal rage for the Melbourne Writers Festival keynote speech at the Melbourne Town Hall on Friday, 22 August, introduced by MUP's CEO and Publisher-in-Chief, Louise Adler. [ Listen now, File size: 17MB; Time: 1hr13mins; Format: mp3]

Speeches by the fabulous Geoffrey Rush, director and new author Jim Sharman, and his publisher Elisa Berg, at the launch of Blood & Tinsel by Jim Sharman, at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 29 July. [ Listen now, File size: 11MB; Time: 23mins; Format: mp3]

The Hon. Bob Carr launched MUP's new series Little Books on Big Themes on Thursday, 14 August at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.
The podcast includes speeches by Louise Adler, Bob Carr, Germaine Greer, Blanche d'Alpuget, Barrie Kosky and David Malouf. [ Listen now, File size: 14MB; Time: 57mins; Format: mp3]

Granta director interview with Simon Critchley: The Book of Dead Philosophers. [ Listen now, File size: 22MB; Time: 24mins; Format: mp3]

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Malcolm Fraser on 'The Conversation Hour'
02/03/2010

Listen to Malcolm Fraser discuss his memoirs with John Faine and George Megalogenis on ABC Radio 774's The Conversation Hour, March 2.
Jake Smith on 'The Book Show'
24/02/2010

Listen to Jake Smith discuss Eating with Emperors on Radio National's The Book Show, February 5.
Malcolm Fraser on 'The 7.30 Report': part two
24/02/2010

Watch the second part of Malcolm Fraser's interview on The 7.30 Report here.
Malcolm Fraser on 'The 7.30 Report'
23/02/2010

Watch Malcolm Fraser discuss his political memoirs with Kerry O'Brien on ABC TV's The 7.30 Report, February 22.
Danielle Clode on Radio National
02/02/2010

Listen to Danielle Clode discuss her new book A Future in Flames on ABC Radio National's Life Matters, February 1.
Peter Sutton wins Manning Clark Award
16/12/2009

MUP congratulates Peter Sutton on winning the 2009 Manning Clark House National Cultural Award for his magnificent bookThe Politics of Suffering.
The Ashes on Financial Times book of the year list
01/12/2009

The Ashes 2009 by Gideon Haigh has been named one of the best books of the year by the Financial Times (UK). Haigh's account of the 2009 cricket series is described as a 'sparkling aide-memoire ... Outstanding.'
Rocky and Gawenda podcast
24/11/2009

Listen to Michael Gawenda and Helen Garner discussing Michael's book, Rocky and Gawenda - Thursday 29 October, 6:30 pm, Readings Carlton.
Jake Smith on 'The Conversation Hour'
13/11/2009

Listen to Jake Smith discuss his new book Eating with Emperors on Radio National's The Conversation Hour, 7 October.
Jonathan Biggins on 'Life Matters'
13/11/2009

Listen to Jonathan Biggins discuss his new book The 700 Habits of Highly Ineffective Parents on Radio National's Life Matters, 2 November.
PM's Literary Award win for 'Drawing the Global Colour Line'
05/11/2009

MUP would like to congratulate Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds, whose remarkable book Drawing the Global Colour Line was named joint winner of the Non-fiction award at the 2009 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. Read more here.
Anne Manne on Radio National 'Saturday Extra'
04/11/2009

Listen to Anne Manne discuss her new book So This Is Life with Geraldine Doogue on Radio National's Saturday Extra, October 31.
Bettina Arndt, Tony Abbott and Jonathan Biggins on 'Q and A'
30/10/2009

Watch MUP authors Bettina Arndt, Tony Abbott and Jonathan Biggins on ABC TV's Q and A, 29 October.
Louise Adler on 'Q and A'
27/10/2009

Watch MUP CEO and Publisher-in-Chief Louise Adler on ABC TV's Q and A, 22 October.
PM launches 'The Great Crash of 2008'
26/10/2009

The Great Crash of 2008 by Ross Garnaut with David Llewellyn-Smith was launched by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Canberra on Thursday 22 October. Click here to read the Prime Minister's launch speech. Click here to see a photo from the launch.
Jenny Hocking and Sally Neighbour make Walkley long-list
20/10/2009

MUP would like to congratulate Jenny Hocking and Sally Neighbour on making the 2009 Walkley Non-Fiction Book Long-list. Jenny Hocking's magnificent biography Gough Whitlam: A Moment in History is the first definitive account of the life and career of the former Labor Prime Minister. Sally Neighbour's The Mother of Mohammed tells the story of an Australian woman's extraordinary journey into jihad. The short-list will be announced on November 9.
Michael Gawenda on '9am with David and Kim'
15/10/2009

Watch Michael Gawenda discuss his new book Rocky and Gawenda on 9am with David and Kim, 12 October.
Stephen Lacey on '9am with David and Kim'
13/10/2009

Watch Stephen Lacey discuss his new book Henry Loves Jazz on Channel Ten's 9am with David and Kim, 12 October.
Ross Garnaut on 'The 7.30 Report'
13/10/2009

Watch Ross Garnaut discuss his new book The Great Crash of 2008 on ABC TV's The 7.30 Report, 12 October.
Michael Gawenda on 'Life Matters'
12/10/2009

Listen to Michael Gawenda discuss his new book Rocky and Gawenda on Radio National's Life Matters, 5 October.
'I, Mick Gatto' launched at Grossi Florentino
07/10/2009

I, Mick Gatto was launched at Grossi Florentino restaurant yesterday to a packed house of friends, family, celebrities and media.

Click here to view the photo gallery.

Read and watch coverage of the launch in the Age and Herald Sun here.
Mick Gatto on 'Today Tonight'
07/10/2009

Watch Today Tonight's exclusive two-part interview with Mick Gatto to mark the launch of his autobiography, I, Mick Gatto.

Watch the TV commercial for the book on YouTube.
Antony Loewenstein on Radio National 'Saturday Extra'
22/09/2009

Listen to Antony Loewenstein discuss his book My Israel Question with Geraldine Doogue on Radio National Saturday Extra, September 12.
Meanjin congratulates Kristel Thornell
21/09/2009

Meanjin would like to congratulate contributor Kristel Thornell who, along with Lisa Lang, was on Friday announced the winner of the 2009 Australian/Vogel Literary Award. Click here for details.
Harold Mitchell on The Conversation Hour
11/09/2009

Listen to Harold Mitchell discuss his autobiography Living Large on ABC radio's The Conversation Hour, September 9.
Richard Allen and Kimbal Baker on Bush Telegraph
11/09/2009

Listen to Richard Allen and Kimbal Baker discuss their new book Australia's Remarkable Trees on ABC radio's Bush Telegraph, September 9.
PM launches Paul Kelly's The March of Patriots
09/09/2009

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd launched Paul Kelly's new book The March of Patriots at Parliament House on Monday, 7 September. Click here to see the Australian's extensive online coverage.
Paul Kelly on The 7.30 Report
09/09/2009

Watch Paul Kelly discuss his new book The March of Patriots on ABC TV's The 7.30 Report, 7 September.
PM Kevin Rudd launches The March of Patriots
09/09/2009

On Monday, 7 September, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd launched The March of Patriots by Paul Kelly at Parliament House, Canberra. Download the podcast to listen to the speeches by Alan Kohler, Kevin Rudd, Louise Adler and Paul Kelly.