Podcast Episodes

'Man-made famine', trial of the croc wrangler + why do a marathon?

All United Nations Security Council members (except the US) have declared the famine in Gaza a man-made crisis.

Plus, we unpack the trial of celebrity croc wrangler Matt Wright, as the jury in Darwin …

Published on 10 hours ago

INTERVIEW: Is an 'alienation crisis' hurting Australia's social fabric?

Social cohesion impacts how connected and inclusive our society is. 

But is it in trouble in Australia? 

It's a question a lot of people are asking, especially after events this week: a sovereign citiz…

Published on 23 hours ago

Social cohesion, student uprising + music in Arnhem Land

From foreign interference by Iran to a plan for anti-immigrant rallies, a lot of people are seeing signs this week that Australia's social cohesion is fraying. So what's fuelling it? 

And the manhunt …

Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago

'Sov cit' police shooting, Iran attacks Australia + abusive friends

With 2 police officers killed and another injured, there's still a lot of questions about the shooting situation in Victoria. Here's what we know so far. 

And for the first time in post-war Australia,…

Published on 2 days, 10 hours ago

5% house deposits, supermarket bag checks + throwing away clothes

With just a 5% deposit, the government wants thousands more young Aussies to be able to buy a place. But is it just going to make housing more expensive?

And ever been asked to show your bags in a sup…

Published on 3 days, 10 hours ago

DEEP DIVE: Can the AFL fix its homophobia problem?

Izak Rankine has become the most recent AFL player to receive a multi-week ban for using a slur on the field and it's igniting a bigger conversation about the culture of the AFL.

So is the punishment …

Published on 5 days, 21 hours ago

THE SHAKEUP: Parent vs boss, AFL ban + was that roundtable productive?

Three days debating economic reform to land on some key priorities of 'broad agreement' - could the productivity roundtable have been an email? 

And, the AFL has hit Izak Rankine with a 4-week ban ove…

Published on 6 days, 10 hours ago

Sick certificate safety, stopping the algal bloom + support for autism

Online medical companies offering sick certificates and prescriptions are everywhere. They're cheap and easy. But are they risky too?

Plus, the government is planning to divert kids with mild to moder…

Published on 1 week ago

INTERVIEW: Leaving construction to fight the industry's mental health crisis

Despite the physical dangers of the job, the leading cause of death among construction workers isn't job site accidents. 

It's suicide. 

So what's fuelling it?

And what can you do if you or someone you …

Published on 1 week ago

Why Netanyahu is sledging Albanese, more AFL slurs + getting a free car

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reckons Anthony Albanese is a "weak politician" who has "abandoned" Jewish Australians. Some Australian government ministers are hitting back. So can Austral…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago