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The outdated trans study still doing damage
Episode 1690
In the 1970s, eight children in Perth were sent to a psychiatric hospital to be ‘treated’ for being transgender. Their experiences became the basis o…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Spotify and the AI arms race
Episode 1689
Recently, Spotify’s founder, Daniel Ek, announced he’s stepping back from running the company.
He leaves as one of the richest men in his home countr…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
'ISIS brides' and broken environment laws
Episode 1688
Labor is trying to land one of its toughest reforms – an overhaul of Australia’s environmental laws.
Environment Minister Murray Watt says he wants …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Israel and Hamas agreed to Trump’s peace deal
Episode 1687
Almost two years to the day since October 7, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
The agreement inv…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
How Albanese killed the climate wars
Episode 1686
Anthony Albanese was first elected on a pledge to fix the climate wars.
The most recent test of that promise was the emissions targets he announced o…
5 months ago
Why Albanese won't solve the housing crisis
Episode 1685
The government says it wants to make it easier for Australians to buy a home. Its latest expansion of the five per cent deposit scheme means almost a…
5 months ago
Is another Coalition spill brewing?
Episode 1684
It started with a series of posts on social media.
Nostalgic images of Australia from decades ago, accompanied by statements like "we're starting to…
5 months ago
How the gambling lobby infiltrated social sports at Parliament House
Episode 1683
Every Wednesday morning during sitting weeks, politicians, staffers, public servants and journalists gather for a friendly game of sport. It’s meant …
5 months ago
The woman who exposed Robodebt
Episode 1682
This week, Rick Morton won the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards for his book Mean Streak. It’s a huge achievement and we are thrilled for him.
This b…
5 months ago
'What happens if the US goes batshit crazy?'
Episode 1681
Anthony Albanese recently returned from a major overseas trip, rubbing shoulders with royalty and sharing the stage with world leaders. But behind th…
5 months ago