Ask Policy Forum Episode III (part two)

<p><strong>In part two of our special episode of <em>Ask Policy Forum</em>, the panel tackles your tough questions, from the struggling arts sector, to how health systems around the world are coping with the COVID-19 crisis, to the serious business of lockdown snacks.</strong></p><br><p>Led by Professor Mark Kenny, we take you on a fairly raucous ride, discussing health, education, technology, and the arts, in part two of our special edition of <em>Ask Policy Forum</em>. Responding to your questions from the past few months, the team is also joined for the first time by a live online audience of our pod squad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can get early access to this series, the chance to join our live audience in future editions, and chat with pod hosts and panellists about new episodes by joining our <em>Policy Forum Pod</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/policyforumpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook group</a></p><br><p><strong>Mark Kenny</strong>&nbsp;is a Professor in the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for&nbsp;<em>The Sydney Morning Herald</em>,&nbsp;<em>The Age</em>, and&nbsp;<em>The Canberra Times</em>.</p><br><p><strong>Elizabeth Ames&nbsp;</strong>is an international trade policy expert. She is the National Director of the Britain Australia Society and an international trade policy expert with a strong background in senior business and financial advisory. She is also Trustee of the Menzies Australia Institute at King’s College London.</p><br><p><strong>Dr Kim Cunio&nbsp;</strong>is a Senior Lecturer in composition and musicology in the School of Music of The Australian National University. He is an accomplished researching composer and performer and was awarded an ABC Golden Manuscript Award in recognition of his work with traditional music.</p><br><p><strong>Professor Sharon Bessell</strong>&nbsp;is co-leader of the ANU Individu