Veteran broadcaster Namila Benson talks ghost-writing, community radio, and Jack Charles.
Later in the show, cultural historian Samia Khatun discusses the inspiration for her book - Australianama.
Guests
Namila Benson is a broadcaster, media trainer and national radio producer who works across multiple media platforms. She got her start in radio 26 years ago on 3CR. Most recently, she ghostwrote the memoir of respected actor, activist and Elder - Uncle Jack Charles. The book is called, “Jack Charles: Born-again Blakfella”. Outside of media and motherhood, Namila hosts, moderates and guests on public talks at various festivals and events across so-called Melbourne and beyond.
Samia Khatun is a writer, filmmaker and cultural historian whose documentaries have screened on SBS-TV and ABC-TV.
Jiselle Hanna