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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 days 12 hours 40 minutes
episode 229: How Can You Tell If The British Media's Coverage Of Meghan is Racist?
"How is that racist?"
That's the question both those in the British media and many of us have asked after reports that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex was the target of racist media reports.
In this episode, we help you understand the subtle, entrenched and historical racism that's directed towards Meghan because if we're going to call it out, we have to be able to see it.
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episode 230: What Bettina Arndt's Australia Day Honour Means For Women
Author and Sex Therapist Bettina Arndt has been awarded an OAM for her services to "gender equity through advocacy for men".
So why has this award caused so much controversy? Why are domestic violence advocates like Rosie Batty angry? And, who decides how the Australia Day honours are distributed?
Warning: this podcast contains discussion of sexual assault and sexual abuse...
episode 231: How Much It Will Cost You To Reverse Climate Change
After the recent bushfires, Australians are taking climate change more seriously than ever.
What kind of a difference can we make on an individual level? And, how much is it going to cost us to get more carbon neutral?
As Claire discovers today, listen to these tips and you might even find some savings!
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episode 232: A Complicated Legacy: Who Was Kobe Bryant?
The world was shocked earlier this week when basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter, Gianna, were among nine dead in a freak helicopter crash.
Bryant has been remembered all week as an extraordinary sportsperson, a devoted husband, loving father and an Oscar winning filmmaker. He was a much loved part of the Hollywood community...
episode 233: Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories: Bioweapons, Lab Errors & A Government Cover Up
Pictures and stories have been emerging from China suggesting the Chinese Government hasn't told the full story about the Coronavirus.
The World Health Organisation has declared a World Health Emergency and conspiracy theories are spreading as fast as the virus itself.
So, how do we tell the difference between a falsehood designed to cause panic and information deliberately kept from the public?
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episode 234: What Are European Kids Getting At School That Aussie Kids Aren't?
If you've been anywhere near social media this week your feed has probably been flooded with cute pics of kids in uniforms heading off for their first day of school.
Education is essential for a child's success but when it comes to world education rankings, Finland has been No 1 year after year while Australia doesn't even make it into the top 20...
episode 235: Lower Than Minimum Wage: How Much Do Reality TV Stars Get Paid?
With Married At First Sight starting up for another season of high stakes drama, we thought we'd take a look at how much reality stars-in-the-making are paid to give up their life and shoot for a few months.
Guess what? It's not going to make anyone rich... in fact, unless you're already a celebrity, it won't even pay your rent.
Links: https://tvblackbox.com.au/
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episode 236: "Quitting For Family": How Hard Do Politicians Really Work?
This week, Greens Leader Richard Di Natale announced he's leaving parliament to spend time with his growing family.
It's not the first time we've heard this as the reason a politician is getting out of the game...
episode 237: Why Are Children The Only People It's Still Legal To Hit?
To smack, or not to smack? That is the question.
In Wales, a law has just passed which means it's going to be illegal to smack your children from 2022 but in Australia, it's still very much legal.
Today, The Quicky looks into the laws around smacking and the psychological effects on our children when we use corporal punishment.
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episode 238: The Secret Politics Of Who Wears What At The Oscars
It's Hollywood's big day and by the end of tonight, our news feeds will be flooded with celebrities in designer dresses trying to make fashion history...