Podcasts by Can You Tell Me Why?

Can You Tell Me Why?

Can You Tell Me Why (CYTMW) is a podcast where you ask the big questions and we try to find experts with, hopefully, the answers. We hit the campus to ask students what they think about issues that matter to them.

Your hosts are Hannah Laxton-Koonce and William Verity.

Further podcasts by The University of Wollongong

Podcast on the topic Wissenschaft

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Can You Tell Me Why?
Why Can’t I Keep Up My Exercise Routine? from 2018-07-25T10:00

If you pay for a gym membership you don’t use, or have new joggers gathering dust in the corner, take a walk with us as we find out why. Featured experts:Dr Christian Swann, Former Associate Resea...

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Why Do Children Need Fathers? from 2018-07-25T10:00

Can fathers be replaced by other male role models? We look at the influence fathers and father figures have on early childhood development. Featured experts:Dr Elisabeth Duursma, Senior Lecturer, ...

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Why Is There A War On Drugs? from 2018-07-25T10:00

Many drugs now illegal were legal, not so long ago, so what would happen if we admitted defeat and ended the drug war? Featured experts:Ben Mostyn, School of Law Associate Professor Lynne Magor-B...

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Why Do People Commit Crimes? from 2018-07-25T10:00

And do prisons work? We look at the psychology of crime and finding a balance between punishment and mercy. Featured experts:Associate Professor Mitch Byrne, School of Psychology Associate Profes...

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Why Are We Letting Robots Takeover? from 2018-07-25T10:00

From making hamburgers to driving trains, the robot economy is inevitable. But will automaton herald new industries? Featured experts:Dr Eduardo Fernandez-Pol, School of Accounting, Economics and ...

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Why Is It So Hard To Buy A House? Part 1 from 2018-07-25T10:00

Millennials are facing the most expensive housing market in history. How did it get that way and is buying worth it? Featured experts:Professor Simon Ville, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry...

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Why Is It So Hard To Buy A House? Part 2 from 2018-07-25T10:00

Hold the avo! It can be hard to know when to sacrifice and when to treat yourself. We talk savings and if there’s hope for the future. Featured experts:Charlie Gillon, PhD Candidate, Australian Ce...

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Why Can’t We Live Forever? from 2018-07-25T10:00

Or maybe we can. The reality of 3D printing bones, tissues and maybe entire organs in humanity’s quest to beat disease and death. Featured experts:Professor Gordon Wallace, Director, ARC Centre of...

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