Patriotism and the Australian Identity | Q+A

Has the rise of the 'alt-right' diminished our sense of national pride? Can patriotism sometimes turn into a 'nationalistic fervour'?

Panellists: John Bell, Founding Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare; Nakkiah Lui, Writer, actor, and director; Paul McDermott, Satirist and entertainer; Bri Lee, Author, academic and activist; and Tim Dean, Philosopher and author. With a special closing performance from Zahra Newman.

This episode was broadcast on Thursday October 28, 2021.




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