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49:03

The Culture: Why Real Housewives is reality TV’s most...

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2021/10/23

When the Real Housewives first aired 16 years ago it was written off as “trashy”. Feminist icon Gloria Steinem even called it "a minstrel show for women". But the show has shrugged off those labels, and become bigger and bigger, exploring themes of consumerism, class, and race, all while being highly entertaining. Now the franchise is at the centre of serious legal drama, providing both high stakes entertainment and a window into what happens when highly produced reality TV collides with actual

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18:25

Barnaby Joyce is holding Australia hostage

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2021/10/22

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has finally confirmed that he will be attending the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow in November. Morrison is under pressure, both from voters and Australia’s international allies, to publicly support a commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. But his coalition partners, the Nationals, are yet to support the policy - and some in the minor party are pushing hard against it. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the Coalition’s war

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19:00

The corruption inquiry exposing Labor's culture

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2021/10/21

Over the past week, Victoria’s anti-corruption commission has heard damning evidence about the political culture at the heart of the state’s Labor party. The allegations aired so far include claims of branch stacking and misuse of taxpayer funds, and the investigation has already forced the resignation of a number of state government ministers. Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton on what the inquiry is actually about, and what the consequences might be for

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19:20

The new Cold War over the origins of Covid-19

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2021/10/20

From the moment the pandemic began, uncovering the origins of Covid-19 has been a fraught pursuit. Many different theories - some more viable than others - have flourished, including the hypothesis that Covid-19 was deliberately leaked from a lab in Wuhan. The Wuhan lab leak theory has been given new prominence thanks to a controversial book written by Australian journalist and Sky News commentator Sharri Markson. Today, writer and contributor to The Saturday Paper Linda Jaivin, on the

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18:44

Closing the vaccination gap

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2021/10/19

As vaccination rates across Australia continue to surge, the country is preparing for life after lockdown. But focusing on the headline, national vaccination rate masks the fact that many vulnerable groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, have been left behind in the race to get vaccinated. For the first time leaked government documents have revealed the disproportionate burden Indigenous communities have borne during this pandemic. Today, senior reporter for The

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19:50

A temporary stay in a ‘land of fairytales’

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2021/10/18

When Afghanistan fell back under Taliban control earlier this year, the Australian government announced it would evacuate more than 4000 people. Most of them arrived in cities in the middle of Covid-19 outbreaks and lockdowns, unsure about what happens next and how to navigate their lives in a new and unfamiliar country. But despite being promised safety here, some are concerned they could be sent back to the country they fled. Today, 7am producer Anu Hasbold on one refugee’s journey from

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49:44

The Culture: ‘Succession’ is back and it’s better...

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2021/10/15

After a two year break HBO’s ‘Succession’ is finally back for season three. The first two seasons of ‘Succession’ were critically acclaimed, but failed to attract big audiences. But the hype has been steadily building as more and more people streamed the show during the pandemic. To help preview the new season, and talk about how the show became such a phenomenon, writer and critic for The Saturday Paper, Tara Kenny joins The Culture. Guest: Writer and critic for The Saturday Paper, Tara

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19:15

From a lump of coal to net-zero: Morrison’s climate...

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2021/10/15

Four years ago Prime Minister Scott Morrison wielded a lump of coal in the Australian Parliament, demonstrating his commitment to fossil fuels. Now he’s trying to pivot, shifting his government towards a position of supporting net-zero emissions by 2050. But Morrison is facing stiff opposition from his Coalition partners in the National party, who have historically been opposed to taking more serious climate action. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on Scott Morrison’s

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19:50

‘I just want to look at you’: The sisters reunited...

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2021/10/14

This week, after more than 100 days in lockdown, NSW residents were officially allowed back into restaurants, bars, shops and gyms. But for many, the end of lockdown wasn’t about being able to drink beer in a pub again but the chance to see family after months of isolation. Today, 7am producer Kara Jensen-Mackinnon speaks to two sisters finally reunited after lockdown about what opening up means to them. Guest: Producer at 7am, Kara Jensen-Mackinnon Stay in touch with us on Twitter and

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18:25

The management consultants that ate Canberra

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2021/10/13

Since coming to power the federal Coalition has chipped away at the public service, increasingly outsourcing key functions of government to private companies. In the past 18 months everything from the vaccine rollout strategy, to advice on manufacturing the vaccine has been contracted out to management consultants. The trend has raised important questions about transparency, and the long-term sustainability of government services. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on how

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18:22

Why Scott Morrison is scared of an anti-corruption...

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2021/10/12

The resignation of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, following the announcement of an investigation by the state’s ICAC, has renewed calls for a federal anti-corruption watchdog. In the lead up to the last federal election Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised to implement such a body, but the model he’s put forward has been criticised for being too weak. Today, contributing editor to The Monthly Rachel Withers on the calls for a national anti-corruption commission, and why it’s taking so long to

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19:00

‘I'll be on the frontline and I might die’

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2021/10/11

Since the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare workers have faced wave after wave of outbreaks, working around the clock in tough conditions. Eighteen months in, Australia has more case numbers than ever, and our doctors, nurses and other health professionals are reporting alarmingly high rates of exhaustion, burnout and mental health issues. Today, Doctor Natasha Smallwood on the stress that healthcare workers on the frontline are facing and what that means for the health system after the

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The Culture: It’s Lil Nas X’s world, we’re just...

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2021/10/09

Can you believe it’s been almost three years since Lil Nas X dropped ‘Old Town Road’? With that one track, produced for less than $100, the rapper made history. ‘Old Town Road’ became the longest running single to sit at number one on the charts, and kicked off a debate about the definition of country music. Lil Nas X himself became the first openly queer Black artist to win a Country Music Association Award. He’s won two Grammys, 5 MTV Video Music Awards, and continues to break chart records. He

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20:56

The real 'Succession': Who will replace Rupert Murdoch?

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2021/10/08

This year Rupert Murdoch turned 90, and that milestone has focused discussion on who will take over the world’s largest media empire. Now, Murdoch’s son Lachlan is making major strategic moves in his role as News Corp’s co-chair. He’s also changing the way the company is structured - signalling that power is finally shifting in the media dynasty. Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Paddy Manning on Rupert Murdoch’s succession plan, and what the media empire will look like under Lachlan’s

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19:20

Inside the Coalition’s climate war

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2021/10/07

The Prime Minister Scott Morrison has so far refused growing international pressure to commit to net zero emissions by 2050. Now he’s facing a concerted push from MPs in his own party to embrace the policy. But on the other side of the Coalition, right-wing Nationals are refusing to budge - including senior figures in the government. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on how climate politics has wedged Scott Morrison, and why he’s running out of time. Guest:

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17:37

Everything you need to know about NSW's new Premier

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2021/10/06

On Tuesday, Dominic Perrottet won the support of his Liberal Party colleagues to become the party’s leader, and the 46th Premier of NSW. He’s taking over the Premiership at a crucial time for the state, as it prepares to end a long lockdown and enter a new phase of living with Covid-19. But he’s already facing criticism for his socially conservative views on issues ranging from abortion to voluntary euthanasia. Today, journalist with the Australian Associated Press Hannah Ryan on Dominic

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20:00

The people most at risk when lockdown ends

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2021/10/05

Australia’s two largest states are getting ready to end their long lockdowns and reopen when 80 percent of eligible residents are fully vaccinated. But what does reopening with that target mean for the 20 percent who are yet to receive their vaccines? Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on how some of our most at risk communities fell through the cracks of the national vaccine rollout. Guest: Senior Reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton. Background reading:

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19:26

Why Gladys Berejiklian resigned

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2021/10/04

On Friday, after serving for a decade on the front line of New South Wales politics, nearly half of that as Premier, Gladys Berejiklian suddenly resigned. Her shocking departure from the top job has left the state in political turmoil in the midst of a pandemic. It's also raised important questions about political accountability and transparency. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on why Gladys Berejiklian resigned and what happens next in New South

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33:18

The Weekend Read: Hugh White on the folly of the War...

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2021/10/02

Today, Hugh White, emeritus professor of strategic studies at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University, reads his cover essay from the latest issue of The Monthly. It’s called ‘War of Error’. It explores the failures of the United States in Afghanistan, and the folly of Australia’s unquestioning support. Guest: Hugh White, emeritus professor of strategic studies at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University. See acast.com/privacy for

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64:26

The Culture: Making a movie about the Port Arthur...

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2021/10/02

When NITRAM, a newly released film about the perpetrator of the Port Arthur massacre, was announced there was swift backlash from politicians and film critics who argued that the story was too painful and traumatic to tell. On today’s episode of The Culture we dissect the film, and explore the bigger questions it raises about how to tell stories about trauma and violence. Plus, we speak to the director of the film, Justin Kurzel and the film’s writer, Shaun Grant. Guest: Justin Kurzel,

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