Episodes
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Passing out, calling 000 and sleeping in the backyard: a temperature-tracking study has found heaps of renters spent the summer in conditions the WHO reckons are not only uncomfortable, but also potentially dangerous.
Also, the name for Tassie’s AFL and AFL W teams have been announced: the Tasmania Devils. But there’s still a problem: they don't have a home ground.
Plus, with a huge global shortage of ADHD medication, Vyvanse, Aussies are struggling to find alternatives. So is there any solution?
Guests:
Emma Baker, professor of housing research, University of Adelaide -
China recently opened its fifth research station in Antarctica, and some experts are saying Australia should be worried about the expanding presence on our doorstep.
Plus, millions of police searches have been carried out in NSW, but most of them found nothing. Now, questions are being raised about how lawful the searches are.
Also, a new campaign has been launched to keep employers accountable for addressing sexual harassment in workplaces.
Guests:
Paul Farrell, investigative journalist, ABCPatty Kinnersly, CEO, Our WatchDr Adrian McCallum, senior lecturer in geotechnical engineering, University of Sunshine Coast -
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for new federal powers to punish those who "post and boast" about their crimes online.
Billionaire Clive Palmer has relaunched his 2013 plan to construct a replica of the Titanic that will be "far, far superior than the original".
Plus, Coles has started putting security tags on steaks in a bid to stop grocery theft.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and comedian and podcaster Lauren Bonner.
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The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could mean the end of TikTok in the US.
Some Palestinians who've been able to flee Gaza have found themselves stranded with no legal status after their temporary Australian visas were cancelled during their journey.
And while the Ballarat community mourns the death of a local dad after a mine collapse yesterday, a massive investigation is underway into how it happened.
Plus, an update on the Fred again.. scalping investigation with more online communities getting in on the scheme.
Guest:
Aynne Kokas, professor of media studies, University of VirginiaChantelle Al-Khouri, political reporter, ABCEllie Grounds, reporter, triple j Hack -
The latest wastewater data is out and it’s found the use of illicit drugs like meth, cocaine and MDMA is on the rise.
And Andrew Tate and his brother were arrested in Romania earlier this week and are now facing extradition to the UK over new offences.
Plus, in a couple of months, the largest elections in history will take place in India. We unpack the secret life of current prime minister Narendra Modi.
Guests:
Benedict Collins, journalist and author of Mad on MethAvani Dias, Southeast Asia correspondent, ABC -
A Hack investigation has uncovered a co-ordinated effort to scalp Fred again.. tickets. One analyst reckons 20% of ticket purchases being made were done by bots and sold on for huge markups, and experts say big businesses can't keep up.
And a kill notice, some dodgy photoshop and an Instagram apology: what is going on with the royal response to those Princess Kate rumours?
Plus, a food bank in regional Victoria is trialling a new kind of food shop: a free supermarket for uni students.
Guests:
Dr Shaanan Cohney, cybersecurity expert, University of Melbourne Sean-Paul Stephens, CEO, Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation -
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has fronted court in London, charged with racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. The Sun newspaper is reporting Kerr called a police officer a "stupid white bastard", but Kerr denies that and will plead not guilty. Some are claiming "reverse racism", but is there more to the story?
And it turns out 1 in 5 Aussie adults is a fully fledged sport hater.
Plus, Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow pets on domestic flights. What could go wrong?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by reporter Daany Saeed and sports journalist and reporter Lavendar Baj.
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A bunch of historical single-sex schools are going co-ed, and people have lots of feelings about it. So, should single-sex schools disappear for good, or do they have a place? And Samantha Murphy left her home for a morning run 32 days ago. Today, a 22-year-old has been charged with her alleged murder. Also, the latest data from the Closing The Gap report has revealed only 5 of 19 targets are being met. Plus, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, has announced it won't renew its digital news deal with the Australian government. So, what will that mean for how we get our news online?
Guest:
Laura Mayers, Ballarat reporter, ABC Dr Claire Charles, senior lecturer, Deakin University -
The Greens want the federal government to enter the property development game, calling on it to develop 360,000 homes for Aussies to buy or rent. So could the plan work?
Plus, a couple of German tourists followed glitchy Google Maps directions in Far North Queensland. After a 60km trek through croc-infested bushland, they've got a warning for others.
And one of Australia's OG YouTubers has left the platform. Georgia McCudden has hundreds of millions of views and a huge online community, but she reckons YouTube isn't supporting the average creator anymore.
Guests:
Hal Pawson, associate director, UNSW's City Futures Research CentreGeorgia McCudden, content creator -
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is known worldwide for her sporting achievements, but now her alleged actions off the field are making headlines. Kerr has been charged with (and pleaded not guilty to) alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London early last year. Plus, the US Supreme Court has overturned a decision to exclude Trump from the upcoming presidential election. So what does this mean ahead of Super Tuesday? And 1 in 5 Australians is a so-called "sport hater". We get into what's driving the dislike.
Guests
Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia InstituteTracey Holmes, professorial fellow in sport, Canberra UniversityHunter Fujak, sports management lecturer, Deakin University -
Aussies are losing close to a billion dollars through regular card surcharges. In the UK and European Union, these charges are banned.
Plus, as the deadline for a Ramadan ceasefire deal creeps closer we unpack the latest on Israel-Hamas negotiations, aid drops, and the terrible conditions Palestinians in Gaza are living under.
And it’s the source we all rely on, but how reliable is it? Researchers reckon a huge chunk of Wikipedia mods are leaving the platform and the walkout is warping the site’s content.
Guests:
Marika Sosnowski, research fellow, Melbourne Law SchoolBrad Kelly, managing director, Payment Services -
Should cops be marching at pride? The debate continues as Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras rolls on.
Plus, where is Kate Middleton? Is she growing out bangs or getting a BBL? Or, is she just recovering from a reported medical procedure?
And Glasgow's Willy Wonka Experience has captured the internet's attention. Was it worth its weight in chocolate?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Simran Pasricha and newsreader Brooklyn Ross.
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While you might think buying a rip-off designer bag seems like a good deal and isn't harming anybody, experts say fake fashion is actually tied to organised crime.
Plus, a new Aussie drinking and drug survey has been released today and found young women are drinking at riskier levels and using more illicit drugs than ever before.
Also, the head of Australia’s spy agency has revealed a former Aussie politician was recruited by an international spy ring.
And a coronial inquest into the death of 19-year-old Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker is starting to wrap up in the Northern Territory, and the former NT police officer who fatally shot him, Zachary Rolfe has been giving evidence this week.
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Melissa Mackay, Northern Territory court reporter, ABCDr Amy Pennay, senior research fellow, the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe University -
Hitler salutes, white supremacy slogans and symbols of hate. An investigation by Hack has uncovered so-called “Nazi bands” within Australia’s metal scene.
Plus, Australian universities are falling short on key measures to tackle sexual violence, according to a new report.
And one of Australia's most popular sports, cricket, has struggled with representation of First Nations players at the elite level. Why has this sport fallen behind when other codes seem to have gotten better?
Guests:
Josh Roose, associate professor, Deakin University Daanyal Saeed, reporter, Crikey -
Late on Monday night, NSW Police were uninvited from marching in this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. So, we're getting into the history of Mardi Gras and how what started as a party with an air of optimism ended with ‘hatred and blatant homophobia’, and violence by police.
One question remains: should cops be allowed to march at pride?
Plus, for the first time ever, the gender pay gap at some of Australia's biggest employers has been revealed with some companies seeing a 50% difference between what is paid to men and women.
Guests:
Jacqui Munro, NSW Liberal Party MPJames Breko, performer and former member of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras boardValeria Ignatieva, co-founder, Work180 -
The government has unveiled the Universities Accord – it's a 400 page document full of recommendations to make university cheaper, safer, and more accessible overall. We're breaking down what the Uni Accord means for average students and how it could impact placements, HECS debts, youth allowance and more.
But is it a good thing for all? We ask Education Minister Jason Clare and the national student union.
Plus, every day new details are being released about the alleged murder of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird. There's a lot we don't know and the story keeps growing.
Guests:
Jason Clare, Federal Minister for EducationGrace Franco, education officer, National Union of Students -
So many Aussie workers get drug and alcohol tested at their jobs, so why don't our politicians?
Plus, the world's oldest dog has (controversially) had its world record stripped. Justice for Bobi? We discuss.
And run clubs have infiltrated our feeds and our footpaths.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports podcasters Marlee Silva and Josh Garlepp.
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This weekend marks the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When Ukrainians were forced to flee their country, some came to Australia on temporary protection visas which are now due to expire in the next year. Plus, Senator David Pocock has proposed an amendment to the Climate Change Act to include a duty of care for young people. We chat to Anjali Sharma who's been fighting for this recognition for years. And it feels like Taylor Swift is the biggest thing to ever land in Australia. But while she may be the latest cultural giant to capture the attention of the Australian public, she's far from the first.
Guests:
Jon Richardson, researcher from Australian National University and former diplomat Anjali Sharma, climate activist -
Over 18,000 people have signed up for the government’s BetStop register to block them from online gambling and the majority of them are young people.
Plus, asbestos has been found in contaminated mulch all over Sydney and now it’s spreading to other areas of the country. So, what are the health implications from a bit of asbestos getting in the way of your park run?
And it’s O-Week season at a bunch of unis across the country. We ask how school-leavers are feeling about making their first moves into the “adult” world.
Guests:
Peter Franklin, director of occupational respiratory epidemiology, University of Western AustraliaLouise Francis, gambling researcher, Curtin University - Montre plus