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‘The Alan Joyce slayer’: The woman taking on Qantas
Episode 1056
When companies take advantage of consumers by misleading them, selling faulty products, or breaking promises, there’s a body that steps in – the ACCC…
2 years, 8 months ago
Leaks reveal ‘No’ tactics
Episode 1055
It felt like only a matter of time before we’d begin to hear allegations of dirty tricks in the lead up to the referendum.
This week, leaked documents…
2 years, 8 months ago
Putin, Kim Jong-Un and a luxury train ride
Episode 1054
A secretive journey aboard an armoured luxury train has transported North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un into Russia for a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
It…
2 years, 8 months ago
‘Twiggy’ Forrest: Climate messiah or billionaire opportunist?
Episode 1053
As the founder of one of the world’s biggest mining companies, Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has done more to advance global heating than some small countr…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why didn't Labor agree to a rent freeze?
Episode 1052
The government says its key policy on affordable and social housing will pass the senate this week – after securing the support of the Greens yesterd…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why speaking up in Australia is punished
Episode 1051
Speaking up when you see something wrong is too hard in Australia.
People who’ve spoken up about corporate fraud and dodgy government deals, and even …
2 years, 8 months ago
The Weekend Read: When music journalism meets an MRI scan
Episode 1050
Today on the show, Mark Mordue reads his piece from The Saturday Paper.
MRI scans are infamously claustrophobic and anxiety-inducing procedures. Durin…
2 years, 8 months ago
The second referendum nobody asked for
Episode 1049
The first week of the referendum campaign started with an unmistakable voice: John Farnham.
His iconic hit is now the anthem for “Yes” voters, who say…
2 years, 8 months ago
‘Liars and cowards’ in the ADF
Episode 1048
The royal commission into veteran suicides is probing the ugliest parts of the Australian defence force.
Putting the spotlight on accountability and l…
2 years, 8 months ago
Australians have a big car problem
Episode 1047
Australia is already off-track with its emissions targets, just one year after setting them.
It’s alarming news, and it’s partly because emissions on …
2 years, 9 months ago