Ed Talks WA

About Ed Talks WA

Ed Talks WA is a Department of Education WA podcast. Hear from a series of inspiring and thought-provoking guests as they tackle all big talking points in education.

Publisher

Department of Education WA

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Oct 2023

Latest episode

19 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Episode 25: Life as an astronaut with Katherine Bennell-Pegg

   Australian of the Year and Australia’s first astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, joins 2025 Minister’s Teacher of the Year, Christopher Lambe, to chat about her journey from dreaming of becoming an astronaut to working on some of the world’s most exciting space missions. They explore the role education played in Katherine’s journey and share ideas for inspiring the next generation to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

2. 

   9 Dec 2025

   Episode 24:  Dr Karl Kruszelnicki chats all things science and AI

   Australia’s favourite scientist, Dr Karl, chats about the wild world of AI, how it’s grown and how diabolical it can become if left without limitations. He also shares details of how he’s fighting misinformation with TikTok videos and Digital Dr Karl.

3. 

   1 Dec 2025

   Episode 23: Inside Bob Hawke College’s inclusion journey

   Inclusion isn’t a program at Bob Hawke College, it’s a core belief among everywhere there. It ensures that all students get the support they need and can learn alongside their peers. Kate Reid is the college’s Inclusion Coordinator and joins the podcast to discuss their win at the 2025 WA Education Awards and describe their inclusion journey.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.