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Quarterly Essay 79: The End of Certainty

By: Katharine Murphy
Narrated by: Cymone Rose
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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.

©2020 Katharine Murphy (P)2020 Audible, Ltd
Australia & Oceania Oceania

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An interesting listen to an uncertain topic

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.

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Another fabulous (and free) essay

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.

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Excellent analysis

Katherine has a way of synthesising contemporary political Australia as few other journalists are able to do . Thankyou

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Good recap of the pandemic in Australia

Recapped the journey of the pandemic and politics of federalism in Australia. Not much new but some interesting observations of pragmatic politics, particularly PM Morrison's efforts to use it to advance his stewardship and rebuild an image earlier tarnished by bushfire, sports rorts and climate issue responses to name some.

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Wrong narrator

This sounds like a three and a half hour commercial radio ad. Totally unlistenable. Disappointing, as I wanted to hear the essay.

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Excellent coverage, presentation and contents.

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

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INSITE.

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

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Monotone narrator

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.

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Should have been narrated by Katherine

I found the narrator had a style like a telephone menu system or an AI bot. Really detracting. I had to stop listening.

Katherine should have narrated it—would have been much better.

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Wrong narrator

Interesting and deeply researched, as always. The narrator was the wrong choice - she sounds like she's reading a perky 3-hour ad.

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