
Talking Indonesia: forest fires
Environment, Talking IndonesiaIn 2015 and 2019 massive forest fires in Indonesia shrouded its neighbours in smoke. In this week’s episode of Talking Indonesia, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Sofyan Ansori, whose research is focused on the Indigenous Dayak in Central Kalimantan and their relationships with fire in a changing environment.

Talking Indonesia: literature in translation
Arts, Talking IndonesiaWhat does the future look like for Indonesian literature in translation? In Talking Indonesia this week, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to award-winning translator of Indonesian fiction Tiffany Tsao.

Talking Indonesia: building the new capital
Infrastructure, Talking Indonesia, Urban planningIndonesia's planned new capital, Nusantara, has set high standards of design and sustainability. Will it be able to deliver on its promises? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Associate Professor Eka Permanasari in Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: acknowledging past rights violations
Human Rights, Talking IndonesiaWhy has President Joko Widodo suddenly acknowledged past violations of human rights? Dr Jemma Purdey speaks to Dr Sri Lestari Wahyuningroem in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: the new Criminal Code
Human Rights, Law, Talking IndonesiaHow did Indonesia's much-needed new Criminal Code end up being so damaging to rights? Is there still time to change it, or is there no turning back? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Bivitri Susanti in the final episode of Talking Indonesia for 2022.

Talking Indonesia: police reform
Security, Talking IndonesiaCould the Kanjuruhan tragedy spark lasting structural change in the Indonesian police? Dr Jemma Purdey speaks to Dr Jacqui Baker in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: plastics pollution
Environment, Talking IndonesiaWhat is happening at the grassroots in Indonesia in response to the environmental emergencies that communities face every day? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Ewa Wojkowska and Gede Robi in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: art and offence
Arts, Talking IndonesiaWhy was prominent Indonesian art collective Taring Padi accused of antisemitism at a major international exhibition? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Wulan Dirgantoro and Dr Elly Kent in Talking Indonesia.

Jokowi's bicycle diplomacy
Foreign Policy, PoliticsWhen President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo invited Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a bike ride around the Presidential Palace, many Australians were surprised. But bicycles have long been part of Jokowi's image crafting strategy.