The Good Problem

The Good Problem is a podcast series unpacking the sticky art of doing good. You'll hear me, Leigh Mathews getting curious about the ethics of doing good, the dangers of doing good, and how to do better at doing good.

Recent Episodes

Themrise Khan: Challenging Development Practise

Posted August 19, 2021 • 00:43:44

This week alone, in the midst of a devastating global pandemic, we have seen a massive earthquake hit Haiti, and horrific images and stories streaming...

Scott Ludlam: A search for the world that comes next

Posted August 12, 2021 • 00:43:49

Opening season 5 with this episode seems fitting, with the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) damning report that found...

Phil Preston: Connecting profit with purpose

Posted February 22, 2021 • 00:40:14

The concept of shared value has gained popularity in recent years, with recognition that solving social and environmental problems requires the input,...

Cornelia Walther: Social change from the inside out

Posted February 15, 2021 • 00:35:42

Working in the international development sector is complex. From the outside, it can seem like an exciting, adventurous life – living in places that...

Carly Findlay: Growing Up Disabled In Australia

Posted February 4, 2021 • 00:33:20

Accessibility is often taken for granted by people who are not disabled. Everyday situations like shopping, catching transport, accessing public bathrooms,...