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Not Stupid

Not Stupid is the podcast that helps you understand the news of the week and the stories in your social media feed. Julia Baird and Jeremy Fenandez chat about the stories they are obsessed with and the stories you may have missed. They look at what shapes our politics here in Australia from Anthony Albanese to Peter Dutton. As the Federal Election looms they’ll unpack and explain some of the big issues that might affect your vote. Jules and Jez also try to explain what’s going on in the world

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29:00

Where will Voice vote be won or lost?

Not Stupid ·

2023/09/01

Australians will vote on whether to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament into the Constitution next month. So where will the referendum be won or lost?And why are some First Nations Australians and advocates for Aboriginal rights planning to vote No in the Voice referendum.

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31:12

Putin, Prigozhin and the plane crash

Not Stupid ·

2023/08/25

This Week catches you up and makes sense of the big events dominating your news feed.

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29:00

Suspected mushroom poisoning mystery deepens

Not Stupid ·

2023/08/18

More details have emerged about a mysterious poisoning case in regional Victoria, involving death cap mushrooms and a family lunch.Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to boost the number of homes built over the next five years to 1.2 million, but how much will it help Australia's chronic housing shortage?

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28:00

Matildas winning hearts and changing attitudes

Not Stupid ·

2023/08/11

The Matildas are gearing up for the World Cup quarter final against France, riding a wave of support from fans and breaking TV broadcast records.As the Voice to Parliament referendum draws closer, how are First Nations communities feeling about the vote?

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29:00

Will interest rates continue to hold?

Not Stupid ·

2023/08/04

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold for the second month in a row. But with inflation still high, what can borrowers expect in the months ahead?Donald Trump has been charged over his role in trying to overturn the 2020 US election, which could interfere with his campaign to run for the presidency again in 2024.

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26:00

Is the northern summer a preview of our future?

Not Stupid ·

2023/07/28

Thousands of holiday-makers were evacuated from Rhodes this week, as wildfires tore across the Greek island. Scientists say this has been the hottest July ever recorded. Australia and New Zealand are hosting the biggest yet Women’s World Cup, but many of its teams are still fighting for fair pay.And Israel plunges deeper into crisis after its conservative government passed a law to curb its Supreme Court.

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29:00

Commonwealth Games: Worth the cost?

Not Stupid ·

2023/07/21

Victoria has cancelled the 2026 Commonwealth Games, blaming a massive cost blowout. So is the Commonwealth Games just too expensive to justify?The Yes and No campaigns for the Voice to Parliament referendum have published their official pamphlets, with each side hoping their message cuts through.

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29:00

Why Philip Lowe had to go

Not Stupid ·

2023/07/14

Philip Lowe has copped plenty of criticism in the media as the nation struggles through a cost of living crisis. But will his departure make a material difference to everyday Australians?After five years of negotiations, Australia and the EU still have no free trade agreement. So can a deal be done without Australians losing the right to use terms like feta or prosecco?

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30:00

What have we learned from Robodebt?

Not Stupid ·

2023/07/07

With the handing down of the final report from the Robodebt Royal Commission, have we learned enough to prevent a public service failure of this magnitude happening again?Consultancy firm PwC is trying to restore its image in the wake of the tax leaks scandal, so what does the fallout mean for the other big professional service firms?

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28:30

Why is my electricity bill going up?

Not Stupid ·

2023/06/30

As Australians brace for a big jump in their power bills, what is behind the price hike and how should consumers navigate it?The NSW corruption watchdog has made a finding of serious corrupt conduct against former Premier Gladys Berejiklian over her secret relationship.

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28:00

'Catastrophic implosion': sub search ends in tragedy

Not Stupid ·

2023/06/23

The search for a missing deep-sea submersible ends in tragedy after the discovery of debris indicates a 'catastrophic implosion'.Legislation for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum passes the Senate, paving the way for Australians to have their vote later this year.

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28:00

Sexual misconduct allegations rock Federal Parliament

Not Stupid ·

2023/06/16

During a torrid week in federal politics, a Liberal Senator has been dumped from the party room after accusations of sexual harassment.As the debate over how to solve the housing crisis continues, the Greens say rent control policies are the answer.

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29:00

Kathleen Folbigg pardoned, released after two decades

Not Stupid ·

2023/06/09

Kathleen Folbigg pardoned and released after 20 years, but were there signs from the very beginning she had been wrongly convicted over the deaths of her children?The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate again, in a further hit to borrowers, as inflation remains high.

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25:00

Ben Roberts-Smith and the journalist who brought him...

Not Stupid ·

2023/06/02

We speak to Nick McKenzie the journalist who broke the Ben Robert-Smith war crimes story about what this week's blockbuster defamation ruling means for our soldiers and our journalists.Also, how far do the tentacles of the PWC scandal stretch globally.

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28:00

Tasers and transparency: police powers under scrutiny

Not Stupid ·

2023/05/26

An elderly dementia patient died after she was allegedly tasered by police, raising questions about the use of force and police oversight. And Australia gave Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a rockstar welcome this week, signalling closer ties between the two nations.

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30:20

Quad's up, Joe? Is the US still a reliable partner?

Not Stupid ·

2023/05/19

US President Joe Biden is no longer coming to Australia, so is this just blip in the long game of strategic competition against China or something more serious for the regional alliances?We also look at the scandal engulfing consulting firm PwC.

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27:30

Annabel Crabb on what makes a good budget

Not Stupid ·

2023/05/12

Families are in and high-vis is out: we take a look at the Federal Budget with political commentator Annabel Crabb.The budget includes billions for bulk billing, so will it make it easier to see a doctor?

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26:13

Will Charles be our last King?

Not Stupid ·

2023/05/05

Millions of people around the world will watch the Coronation of King Charles, but will he be our last King?The Federal government has announced a crackdown on vaping, so will it be enough to stop the black market?

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26:09

Why Australia’s migration system is broken

Not Stupid ·

2023/04/28

The government says Australia’s migration system is broken. So how will they fix it and can it work?We'll also look at the changes to the Defence Force at its being readied for a new era of potential conflict close to home.

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28:00

How will the Reserve Bank changes affect you?

Not Stupid ·

2023/04/21

This Week catches you up and makes sense of the big events dominating your news feed.

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