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Quarterly Essay 79: The End of Certainty

By: Katharine Murphy
Narrated by: Cymone Rose
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Summary

Epidemics are mirrors. What has COVID-19 revealed about Australia and about Scott Morrison and his government?

In this gripping essay, Katharine Murphy goes behind the scenes to tell the story of the response to the crisis. Drawing on interviews with Morrison, Brendan Murphy, Josh Frydenberg, Sally McManus and other players, she traces how the key health and economic decisions were taken.

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I found this essay to be very informative and well researched. Personally, I didn't mind the perky narrator as this topic is troubling for many people so having a more serene voice made listening to a difficult topic easier and more bearable. I did lose some focus during the chapter that spoke of Morrisons faith and had to relisten. You could skip this chapter and not miss much, however, that would be more my opinion as the topic doesn't interest me (and some might find it an insight into Morrison). Overall, a good listen to have a broader understanding of the current crisis.

An interesting listen to an uncertain topic

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This is a delicious scintillating deep dive into Australian politics through the lens of its response to Covid-19.

The exploratory surgery into discovering the real Scott Morrison was particularly intriguing.

Keep it coming.

Another fabulous (and free) essay

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Excellent coverage, presentation and contents. Really enjoyed overall narration, well researched contents on Scott Morrison and his team.

Excellent coverage, presentation and contents.

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This essay tell you a lot about Morrison behavior, as well as a incite to Katharine.

INSITE.

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While the essay was mostly interesting (especially with the benefit of hindsight 18 months later) the narrator was terrible! I started listening - stopped after less than 10 minutes as it was so bad - then went back to it and gritted my teeth through the rest. A pity as Katharine Murphy’s essay deserves better.

Monotone narrator

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