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Adult fantasy: is it just "fairy porn" or is there something else that is pushing the genre to the top of the best seller lists?
And we’ve all slogged through an end-of-bond clean, or chased that dodgy ex-housemate for our half of the bond back. Heaps of people have experienced having their rental bond withheld and one law firm in Victoria reckons many of those claims are baseless.
Plus, the bottles are the same shape, same colour, same size… if you squint, they look basically identical. We have to ask, how are makeup dupes legal?
Guests:
Leo Patterson-Ross, CEO, Tenants Union NSW
Emilia Terzon, business reporter, ABC
Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne, sexuality and pop culture researcher, University of Melbourne
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Kink, violence, or just another part of sex: more than half of young people are taking part in sexual strangulation. So, what's behind the increase?
And some dissenting Supreme Court judges have warned that US presidents could become "a king above the law" after a new judgment declared "absolute immunity" from some criminal prosecution.
Plus, is the cost of regional placements holding back trainee doctors that want to work outside of the big cities?
Guests:
Kevin J. McMahon, professor of political science, Trinity College in ConnecticutDr Vidhushan Paheerathan, regional doctorLauren French, sexologist -
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Cut out from group chats, removed from meetings and exiled by her colleagues: that’s what WA Labor Senator Fatima Payman says has been happening to her, a week after she crossed the floor to vote for a Senate motion to recognise a Palestinian state.
Plus, would you ditch your current job to move to a tropical island? Trade in the laptop and meetings for a bar gig and fresh coconuts? Some young Aussies are doing it, and they reckon anyone dreaming about it should give it a go too.
And a lot of banks and super funds offer ‘ethical’ investment options. But how sure can you be that your money is going to causes you support? An ABC investigation has found it can be really hard to tell.
Featured:
Kos Samaras, former Labor campaign strategist and director of the Redbridge GroupPat McGrath, investigative reporterDr Hannah Gould, cultural anthropologist, University of Melbourne -
The first presidential debate of 2024 has wrapped up. Trump delivered a typical performance and Biden stumbled over answers. So was the debate any good or was it a bit... old man yells at cloud?
And people on TikTok are taking flights the old fashioned way: no headphones, no books and nothing but the plane GPS for entertainment.
Plus, do phone calls give you anxiety? You might have telephobia.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and newsreader Brooklyn Ross.
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If you feel like the temperature inside your home is actually colder than outside, you're probably not imagining it. We dig into why Australian houses are so cold and what you can do about it.
And we unpack the dangers of using rideshare and taxis in regional areas.
Plus, no safe dose: a new synthetic substance called Nitazene has made its way into the Australian drug scene. Now it's being linked to a rise in overdoses.
Guests:
Joel Dignan, executive director, Better RentingBianca Fileborn, associate professor and criminologist, Melbourne UniCaitlin Dooley, program specialist, DanceWize -
It’s been a dead language for centuries, but in one suburb in Melbourne hundreds of people in their 20s are meeting to pray in Latin. So what’s the deal with the revival of Latin mass, and why are these young people trying to fight the Vatican?
Plus, it’s been another huge news day, with Julian Assange finally home in Australia after pleading guilty to a single criminal count of "conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information" in a US court.
It's left us with a few questions like: what does his guilty plea mean for press freedom? And will it impact Australia's relationship with the US?
And commercial surrogacy is banned in Australia, but volunteering a uterus is fine. We meet someone whose workmate helped her and her partner have a baby.
Guests:
Emma Shortis, US political expert, The Australia Institute Peter Greste, journalist and executive director, Alliance for Journalists' Freedom Dr Rosemary Hancock, sociologist, University of Notre Dame -
The founder of WikiLeaks is a free man after five years of imprisonment in the UK. Julian Assange has made a plea-deal with the US Department of Justice, bringing to a close the long-running legal battle over charges of espionage and the leaking of top-secret documents.
And the government has watered down its ban on vapes while restricting their purchase to pharmacies.
Plus, Victoria is set to introduce pill testing at festivals and a fixed site in inner Melbourne.
Also, WA Labor senator Fatima Payman has crossed the floor over recognition of Palestine. It's the first time a Labor senator has done that while the party is in government since 1986.
Guests:
Dr Niraj Lal, #FreeJulianAssange advocateVictorian Premier Jacinta AllanDoctor Nicole Higgins, president, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners -
Housing isn't actually recognised as a human right by the law, but a few politicians like independent senator David Pocock want to change that.
And could "foyers" fix the youth homelessness crisis? They're called ‘after crisis accommodation, and advocates say it’s the kind of housing Australia really needs.
Also, the requirement for 88 days of regional work for backpackers from the UK is coming to an end. Here's what that means for backpackers and the farms they work on.
Plus, are Parisians really protest-pooing in the Seine?
Guests:
Independent Senator David PocockCharlie Thomas, acting CEO, National Farmers FederationTracey Holmes, sports podcaster and professorial fellow, University of Canberra -
Robert Irwin is threatening to take Pauline Hanson to court for defamation over using his likeness in a One Nation ad. So does he have his khakis in a twist, or is he right to call out lazy satire?
And another viral protest has put Just Stop Oil in the headlines. So is it okay to deface a World Heritage Site, or is it doing more harm than good for their cause?
Plus, how do you recover from getting someone's name wrong? Probably don't ask Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and comedian Anthony Locascio.
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Driverless cars are set to be the next big shift in car development. But can they handle Australian roads?
And in his first visit to the country in 24 years, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a defence pact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The deal means both sides would provide assistance in the face of "aggression". So what does that mean, and should we be worried?
Plus, a quarter of young people feel anxious or embarrassed about their labia. With labia-shaming on the rise, some of them are even considering surgery.
Guests:
Professor Matthew Sussex, expert in Russian foreign policy, ANUProfessor Michael Milford, QUT's Centre for RoboticsAssociate Professor Magdalena Simonis, University of Melbourne -
After weeks of chatter, the Coalition has started pushing their election sales pitch. The big ticket item? Peter Dutton wants to put seven nuclear power plants across Australia.
So where will the plants go? How much will they cost? What will the impact be?
We unpack the Opposition's nuclear plan so far as well as the support and the pushback that's already coming from the community.
Guest:
Steve Fordham, business ownerJohanna Bowyer, lead research analyst for Australian electricity, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis -
Courtney's mum was murdered in a domestic violence homicide. She's one of at least 1,000 kids who've lost parents this way, according to research from Melbourne University.
And we’ve just heard about the impacts of growing up in a violent home, but what services are out there to help young people? This school on the New South Wales Central Coast is doing things a bit differently...
Plus visa-free travel, two giant pandas and Cheng Lei blocked: the first Australian visit by a Chinese Premier in 7 years has wrapped up today.
Guests:
Professor Kathryn Joy, domestic violence homicide researcher, University of MelbourneDr Ben Herscovitch, research fellow, ANU -
Should prison be more about punishment or rehabilitation? We speak with inmates involved in a wildlife program that's helping the community and potentially setting them up with new careers.
Also, ABC Four Corners reporter Avani Dias joins us to talk about her investigation into Indian spying in Australia.
And you'll meet the young Australian surfers trying to save their beaches before they disappear.
Guests:
Avani Dias, reporter, ABC Four CornersDr Julie Toohey, criminology lecturer, University of Adelaide -
New data shows CEOs had an average salary increase of 14% in the last 12 months. We have to ask: are those kinds of increases fair?
Plus a restaurant in the US has announced a ban on anyone under 35 years old from eating at their restaurant.
And speaking of bans: Denmark has taken spicy ramen noodles off the menu, claiming there is a risk of poisoning due to the extreme spice.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by actor Jessica Marchi and filmmaker and creator Jack Toohey.
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With some of the biggest music festivals in the country taking a break this year, some Aussie acts are heading out on regional tours to play for as many punters as possible.
And the Premier of South Australia wants to ban big lobbyists, big businesses, unions and you from donating to political campaigns. So, how would the plan work?
Plus, should we be worried about an egg shortage? Australia's biggest outbreak of bird flu has hit five egg farms in Victoria with over 800,000 birds culled and a chance some businesses could go under.
Guests:
Kate Griffiths, democracy researcher, Grattan InstituteJesse Higgs, founder, Party in the PaddockMichael "Maje" Kolmajer, bassist, Rum Jungle -
Australians are the world's biggest fashion consumers and it's fuelling a waste crisis. In France, they're talking about a tax to try to fix the problem - so will it work?
And about 50 schoolgirls in Victoria have had their faces used to create AI porn that was then shared online. Can governments legislate quick enough to stop crimes like this before they take off?
Also, last year former NRL player Jarryd Hayne was found guilty of sexual assault and jailed, but now he's walking free after his convictions were overturned this morning.
Plus, a web of lies and a cover up: in the wake of the PwC tax leaks scandal, a report on the government's spending on private consulting firms landed this arvo, and it's pretty scathing about the Big Four.
Guests:
Jamie McKinnell, court reporter, ABCDr Lisa Lake, director of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles, UTS -
Ever thought about quitting your job? What about starting a whole new career? If so, you’re not alone: one study has estimated 700,000 young Aussies have considered switching jobs - and that’s just in the last three months. But is job hopping a bad look?
Also on the show: the Australian government's official advice is "do not travel" to Afghanistan, but despite that, some young Australians are. But is that helping prop up the Taliban?
And just when you thought the climate wars were over, here we go again: the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s come out to say if he becomes PM, he'll get rid of Australia’s 2030 emissions target.
Guests:
Richie Merzian, acting CEO, Smart Energy Council Dr Mujib Abid, Southern Cross UniversityFiona Anson, director, UTS Enterprise Learning Strategy -
Whether it's the long hours, low rates of pay or dealing with annoying customers, working in retail can be tough, especially if it's your first job.
But there's another side to the industry that rarely gets spoken about too: a culture of sexual harassment.
So many of you messaged us on Instagram with your awful experiences from retail jobs, and a new study paints a very similar picture. It's found nearly half of women and a quarter of men have experienced sexual harassment while working retail.
Why is it so bad? And what’s being done to fix it?
If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Porn is now officially allowed on X, even the AI stuff. But it'll be hidden for kids under 18 and anyone who doesn't opt-in. Also, some parents are offering to pay their kids to stay off social media entirely, will it work?
And Tokyo’s local government wants to develop a dating app to try to boost the falling birth rate.
Plus, manual smoking: why is it back?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Tim Abbott and journalist Ange McCormack.
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In some industries, for every dollar that a worker over 21 earns, their younger colleagues only get 40 cents. It's something the Australian Council of Trade Unions wants to change, but businesses are already gearing up to fight it.
And skipping school, sleep, and work for the sake of gaming? That's the reality for some of the 100,000 Aussies who are "clinically addicted" to video games. And if that's you, psychiatrists have some tips about how to stop.
Plus, is karma a relaxing thought? For half of Gen Z, it is.
Guests:
Paula McDonald, professor of work and organisation, QUTDr Anna Halafoff, associate professor in sociology, Deakin University - Mostrar más