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A guilty verdict, 34 felony charges and a former president. On Thursday local time, Donald Trump walked out of the NY courtroom as a convicted criminal, after the verdict in his hush money trial was handed down.
And Pope Francis got in trouble (and then apologised) this week for using a homophobic slur in a meeting reaffirming the Vaticanâs ban on gay priests.
Plus what is your hotel from hell story?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by model and presenter Christian Wilkins and journalist and podcaster Marty Smiley.
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An AI-generated image has been shared MILLIONS of times as a show of solidarity with Palestinians, so where did it come from, what is it meant to achieve, and why has it swept around the world?
And criminals, visas and deportations to New Zealand: this is why everyone in Parliament is talking about ministerial direction 99.
Plus, hitchhiking feels like it only happens in movies, so why did the old tradition fade away?
Guests:
Kelly Lewis, digital media expert, Monash UniversityLinda Mahood, history professor, University of Guelph -
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Renee Gracie was the first woman in 17 years to take part in the Bathurst 1000 race, but it wasnât an easy ride. After navigating blatant sexism in the industry, she left motorsport altogether and began a new career as an OnlyFans creator. Now a massively successful adult content creator, Renee is getting back into racing.
Also, do you fall into the âmissing middleâ? It's the term experts are using to describe people who need mental health support that goes beyond the support of a GP or counsellor, but isn't serious enough to be in hospital.
Guests:
Dr Peter Baldwin, clinical psychologist, Black Dog InstituteRenee Gracie, race car driver and OnlyFans creator -
Witnesses described people burning alive and screaming into the night and now Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called the airstrike that killed at least 45 Palestinians a "tragic mistake". So, where are Gazans supposed to go when designated safe zones are targeted?
And what's going on with uni encampments around the country? Some have packed up, some have moved, and others are waiting it out.
Plus, the struggle facing Afghan women and girls as devastating floods hit the country.
And we know microplastics are almost everywhere, but did you know researchers have found them in testicles?
Guests:
John Lyons, global affairs editor, ABCProfessor Robert McLachlan, male infertility researcher, Monash IVF program -
In Victorian emergency rooms, GHB is one of the most common substances found when treating drug-affected people, so is juice back? Or did it never go away to begin with?
And a landslide in Papua New Guinea has claimed at least 675 lives, according to the UN. The PNG government is expecting that number to rise as rescue efforts continue with two medical facilities and hundreds of homes buried beneath dirt and rock.
Also, a new consent campaign was just launched by the government and this time it's not only targeting young people, it's also targeting their parents.
Plus will concert tickets get cheaper? The US Justice Department is suing Live Nation claiming it has a "monopoly" on the music industry.
Guests:
Ellie Grounds, reporter, HackDr Krista Siefried, deputy director, National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging DrugsProfessor Jeannie Paterson, consumer protection expert, Melbourne Law School -
Governments are exploring the concept of banning young people from social media, so could it actually work?
And an Australian cryogenics company has frozen its first client in Australia in the hope of bringing him back to life in the future.
Plus, the Vatican has announced it's cracking down on miracles.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie.
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With more young women getting into trades, what can the industry do to support them on the job site?
And a young womanâs decision to die by euthanasia in the Netherlands sparked a massive worldwide reaction on how euthanasia is used.
Plus, a group of new COVID subvariants has arrived in Australia.. and they're being nicknamed FLiRT. So how concerned should we be about it?
Guests:
Professor Gemma Carey, expert on the NDIS, UNSWStuart Turville, virologist, Kirby InstituteMel Street, tradie and founder of the Lady Tradies and Rocking Chicks group -
"Extreme turbulence" on a London-Singapore flight has left one person dead and 71 injured. So, how likely are events like these and are planes going to be experiencing more turbulence in a warming world?
And, deadly violence has erupted in New Caledonia after the French Government in Paris approved a constitutional amendment to allow more recent arrivals to the French territory to vote in provincial elections. Now after a week of violent protest, repatriation flights are bringing stranded Australians home.
Plus, specialist endometriosis care isn't easy to come by in regional areas, so patients and health care professionals are creating their networks to fill the gaps and navigate a system that has historically minimised women's pain.
Guests:
Doug Drury, professor of aviation, CQ UniversityDr Florence Boulard, senior lecturer, James Cook University -
Scarlett Johansson reckons her voice has been ripped off for a new AI chatbot from ChatGPT and she's not happy.Plus, the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, alleging they've committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. As a member of the court, Australia's involvement has been questioned by the opposition for "tarnishing" our international reputation. And has the internet we know and love died? AI content farms are taking over social media and most of the content we consume, so where have all the real people gone online?
Also, Sam Kerr is officially out of the running for Matildas' Olympic glory while she recovers from her ACL injury.
Guests:
Dr Juliette McIntyre, international law expert, University of South Australia
Dr Jake Renzella, lecturer in computer science, UNSW
Samantha Lewis, reporter, ABC Sport
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Fear of death keeps a lot of us up at night: in fact, some experts say death anxiety peaks in your early 20s. We speak to people working with the dead and find out why you should stop freaking out and instead embrace the inevitable.
And 'kidfluencers' might seem innocent, but who else is engaging with their content? On certain websites, images of young kids are marketed as exclusive content to adult subscribers, and according to a Four Corners investigation sometimes it's the kids' parents who're running the accounts.
Plus, Iran's President and Foreign Minister have been killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, according to Iranian officials.
Guests:
Dr Rachel Menzies, clinical psychologist and research fellow, University of SydneyJessica Longbottom, reporter, ABC -
Okay, we promise this is the last time weâll talk about the budget (jk, we canât promise that).
And King Charles' blood red portrait, the painting Gina Rinehart reportedly doesnât want you to see and a digital installation closed after a week: what do you do when art goes wrong?
Plus, a uni in America has apologised after the announcer at a graduation ceremony mispronounced students' names as they collected their diplomas.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Billy DâArcy and journalist and video producer Issy Phillips.
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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico had his hand outstretched, ready to greet the public, when five shots were fired by a man in the crowd trying to assassinate him.
And pro-Palestinian encampments continue at universities across the country. Some students say they have been issued move-on orders by police, and others say they've been threatened with expulsion and arrest.
Also, the federal court has ruled that Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek doesn't have to consider the environmental impact of emissions when approving new coal and gas projects.
Plus, barbering, bush medicine and skateboarding: meet the students taking part in a different kind of schooling outside of Alice Springs.
Guests:
Neil Fergus, international security expert Jo Lauder, climate reporter, ABC -
More rent assistance, $300 off your power bill and a change to HECS indexation: the Albanese government has delivered its third budget.
The government is promising it's going to address the cost-of-living crisis and the deepening generational divide.
So will it?
We put your questions to the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.
Guests:
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of AustraliaElizabeth Baldwin, economist, Grattan Institute -
With more and more Australians taking up a second job, does the tax system need to change to help people out?
Plus, former military lawyer David McBride has been sentenced to more than five years in jail for sharing secret documents. We unpack what that means for whistleblowing in Australia.
And, why is it that a single word or emoji can turn you off a potential date? One app is helping you filter out your icks.
Guests:
Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, associate professor, UQ Law SchoolEd Cavanough, CEO, McKell InstituteDr Lauren Gwane, senior lecturer in language and linguistics, Latrobe University -
The government wants to slash Australia's international student intake. Will it actually make a difference to housing availability?
And more conversations are happening about domestic, sexual and family violence now than maybe ever before. But thereâs a whole bunch of people out there who feel like these conversations don't really include them... the queer community.
Plus, can young people keep the traditional events in their regional towns alive?
Guests:
Ben Bjarnesen, police officer and founder, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation Phil Honeywood, CEO, International Education Association of Australia -
Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants everyone to have more babies but do young people even want that?
And the 'real' Martha from Baby Reindeer has sat down for an interview on British TV, claiming the show's creator Richard Gadd made it all up.
Plus, is lying to protect someone's feelings actually a bad idea? You could try radical honesty.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by author and journalist Elfy Scott and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin.
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Kendrick Lamar and Drake have dropped six new diss tracks aimed in an ongoing feud with each other.
And a different kind of beef is dominating regional Australia right now and you might never have heard of it. Beef week brings together graziers, butchers, chefs and animal welfare experts.
Plus, some climate scientists reckon itâs not looking good for the 1.5 degree global warming target, and many are feeling hopeless.
Guests:
A.D. Carson, professor of hip-hop, University of VirginiaCallan Daley, agriculture advocateAndrew King, climate scientist, University of Melbourne -
A Western Sydney council has made the controversial decision to ban a kidsâ book on same-sex parenting from its public libraries.And there's a lot of chat about recognising burnout, but what do you need to do to recover from it?
Guests:
Will Kostakis, authorMary Lou Rasmussen, gender sexuality and education researcher, ANUDr Rebekah Doley, clinical psychologist -
Israel's military has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing. We speak to an aid worker who's recently been in Gaza about what it's like on the ground.
And, they work to rehabilitate âextremist ideologyâ but are deradicalisation programs working in Australia?
Plus, how far would you go for a tattoo? Punters are heading to the regions to get their half-finished tattoos sorted for cheap.
Guests:
Sacha Myers, aid worker, Save the ChildrenTodd Morley, online radicalisation researcher, Perth Extremism Research Network -
What does "wiping" $3 billion in HECS debt actually mean? And why are paid placements limited to certain degrees? Will the date of indexation be changing? We ask Education Minister Jason Clare your questions about the big changes coming for students.
And the bodies of two brothers missing in Mexico have now been identified. Callum and Jake Robinson were on a surfing trip with their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad when they were all killed in what police believe was a car tyre heist.
Guests:
Jason Clare, Federal Minister Education MinisterDr Anthea McCarthy-Jones, senior lecturer and expert in Latin American illicit businesses, UNSW Canberra - Vis mere