Podcast Episodes

Why is the U.S. investigating autism?

Last week, the U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, announced an investigation into what he called the “autism epidemic,” and called the condition a “preventable disease”. Kennedy’s interest …

Published on 8 months ago

Headlines: Former SA Liberal leader convicted on drug charges

The Coalition has walked back its plan to keep Labor’s tax breaks for electric cars. Former South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs has been convicted and fined over drug supply charges. U.S.…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The alleged murder of a 19-year-old walking home

Last month, the body of a 19-year-old girl, Audrey Griffin, was found in a creek on NSW’s Central Coast.

She had disappeared after walking home from a night out with her friends.

Police said at the t…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Headlines: Elderly man allegedly assaulted outside early voting centre

A man in his 80s is in a serious condition in hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by a teenager outside an early voting centre this afternoon.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that U.S.…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

What happens when the Pope dies?

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died at 88 of a stroke and a heart attack. His death means a process called the papal conclave is about to begin, where senior Church leaders will g…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Headlines: Early voting in the federal election is open

Early voting for the 2025 federal election opened around the country today.

Pope Francis' cause of death has been officially confirmed by the Vatican.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedl…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Why are Chinese warehouse videos going viral?

If you've spent any time on TikTok lately, you might have come across videos from people claiming to be Chinese warehouse operators selling products directly to consumers. These videos, part of a tre…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Can young people afford to care about climate change?

2025 is not a climate election.

Young people voted in droves in 2022 for change, in what was dubbed the ‘climate election’.

Yet new polling shows the number of younger Australians listing climate as …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

How a UK court defines a woman

This week, the UK Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision, finding that a woman is defined by biological sex under the law.

It means transgender women with legal documentation reflecting their …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Headlines: Sydney hospital fails to address safety concerns

An audit of a Sydney hospital has found it “failed” to address significant safety concerns.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. tax service, is considering whether to revoke Harvard Universi…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago