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35:47

The Culture: Tony Armstrong on the wholesome reprieve...

7am ·

2021/08/20

Tony Armstrong, former AFL player and sports presenter on ABC News Breakfast, joins The Culture to talk about a show one of the most heartwarming TV shows out right now - ‘Ted Lasso’. The first season dropped on Apple TV last year, starring Jason Sudeikis as the small-time US football coach, who ends up coaching a UK Premier League soccer team. The show went on to make history, scoring 20 Emmy nominations, the most ever for the first season of a comedy. We’re about halfway through the second

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17:05

Scott Morrison is late to the rescue

7am ·

2021/08/19

This week the federal government was caught out without a clear plan on two of the biggest crises facing the world right now: the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan. In both instances, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of not sufficiently preparing for outcomes that many had predicted, and responding too defensively. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on whether being underprepared is now a feature of Scott Morrison’s

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18:45

Curfews, police, more fines: Is there another way to...

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2021/08/18

Outbreaks of Covid-19 are continuing to spread across the country, hitting largely unvaccinated and unprepared populations. Eighteen months into the pandemic many Australians are feeling exhausted, and compliance with public health measures is dropping off - leading governments to ramp up policing efforts. Today, infectious disease and pandemic response expert Dr Alexandra Phelan on the situation in Australia, how governments can maintain public trust, and what the end game looks like. Guest:

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19:55

Kevin Rudd on Murdoch’s plan for Sky News

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2021/08/17

From its origins as a little watched cable news broadcaster, Sky News has grown into a media powerhouse reaching millions of people, primarily on YouTube. Now it’s broadening its reach even further, into the homes of thousands of Australians living in the regions, further solidifying Rupert Murdoch’s control of news media in Australia. Today, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on what Murdoch is planning to do with Sky News, and how it could impact Australian politics. Guest: Former Prime Minister,

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19:15

NSW abandons Covid Zero

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2021/08/16

NSW is currently experiencing its worst outbreak of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic. With case numbers continuing to rise, the government has slowly acknowledged it’s losing control. Unlike the rest of the country, it now appears that NSW is abandoning its intention of eliminating the virus and reaching zero cases of community transmission, instead relying more heavily on vaccinations. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on the NSW strategy to deal with the

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18:33

A climate scientist offers us hope

7am ·

2021/08/15

Australian scientist Joëlle Gergis was one of the lead authors on a landmark climate report by the IPCC, a United Nations body responsible for assessing the science on climate change. The report has been described as “code red” for humanity, a desperate attempt by the world’s best climate scientists to force political leaders to take action and stop runaway climate change. Today, Joëlle Gergis explains the science behind it, what it tells us about the future of our planet, and how we can all

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34:48

The Culture: The story behind The Kid LAROI's...

7am ·

2021/08/13

This week on The Culture, we’re talking about the young Kamilaroi kid from Waterloo, New South Wales, who this week topped the US Billboard charts. His name is The Kid LAROI, and his album 'F*ck Love' is taking the world by storm. He dropped his debut EP at 14, was mentored by the likes of Juice WRLD at 15, and signed an international deal at 16. He’s collaborated with Miley Cyrus and his most recent single 'Stay', features one of the biggest pop stars in the world, Justin Beiber. The success of

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17:45

The anti-lockdown movement reaches Parliament

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2021/08/12

Australia’s anti-lockdown movement reached federal parliament this week, when a rogue Coalition MP took to the floor to blast public health measures used to limit the spread of Covid-19. The comments highlight growing divisions in the government over Australia’s national approach to the pandemic. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the challenges Scott Morrison is facing from his own side, and why he’s unwilling to openly confront them. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday

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19:15

The rise of Afterpay

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2021/08/11

In 2014 two friends from Sydney created a company that transformed the way we buy and sell things online. That company, Afterpay, has become a bedrock of the online shopping experience, growing exponentially every year. Its success was cemented when it was sold for $39 billion, making it the largest corporate deal in Australian history. Afterpay promises the allure of credit-free online shopping. But just how different is it’s business model compared to traditional credit cards and loans? Today,

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16:55

The tax cuts that could bankrupt Australia

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2021/08/10

No matter which major party wins the next federal election, the top 5 percent of income earners in Australia will receive tax cuts worth 180 dollars a week. These tax cuts, which will overwhelmingly benefit high income earners, will cost the budget 300 billion dollars over 10 years. So how will those cuts be funded? According to those in the social services sector it's likely to be made from cuts to education, health and welfare. Today, chief executive of the Australian Council of Social

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19:37

Does Australia have a pandemic ‘Freedom Day’?

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2021/08/09

Eighteen months into the pandemic Scott Morrison has announced a plan for the way out, underpinned by modelling from one of our most respected scientific institutes, The Doherty Institute. The plan itself, which has four phases, is based on vaccination rates. It predicts we could be living almost as normal when we reach 80 percent of the population fully vaccinated. But how likely are we to reach that target, and when? Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the

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17:15

'Magic mushrooms treated my depression'

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2021/08/08

For thousands of years naturally occurring psychedelics have been used medicinally. But for the past few decades, research into their potential has been on hold, because their supply and use is illegal. Now, things are changing. In Australia there are a number of trials currently underway investigating the use of psychedelics as a way to treat depression and addiction. But while the research is happening, for some it’s not happening fast enough, and there are those who are taking matters into

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40:03

The Culture: Is Billie Eilish the radical saviour pop...

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2021/08/07

In 2018 singer Billie Eilish released her debut album ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ With it the teenager pretty much immediately changed the face and sound of modern pop music. Her album won all four of the major categories at the Grammy awards that year. The first time that’s happened since 1981. Her hit Bad Guy took out the top spot on the Hottest 100, making her both the youngest person to win the countdown and the first solo female artist. Now, she’s back, with her follow up

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32:50

The Weekend Read: Scott Ludlam on Julian Assange

7am ·

2021/08/06

Today, Scott Ludlam, ICAN ambassador and former Australian Greens Senator, reads his cover essay from the latest issue of The Monthly. It’s called ‘The Endgame’. It explores the trial of Julian Assange, and the powers fighting to extradite him, while his condition deteriorates in a UK prison. Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Scott Ludlam, ICAN ambassador and former Australian Greens Senator. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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17:50

Scott Morrison’s in the race of his political life

7am ·

2021/08/05

After riding high in the opinion polls for the past 12 months, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is now facing the consequences of a slow and messy vaccine rollout. To try and claw back public support the PM has tried to tap into the country’s Olympic spirit, describing our vaccine challenge as a “gold medal” race. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the intertwined fates of the vaccine rollout and the Prime Minister’s political fortunes. Stay in touch with us on Twitter and

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18:05

The frontline of Australia's strictest lockdown

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2021/08/04

Sydney has been in lockdown for six weeks now, but the number of Covid-19 infections is still continuing to rise. While most residents are able to stay at home, thousands of essential workers are traveling to their place of employment everyday, to keep the city turning. They’re doctors, nurses, teachers, carers, but they’re also cooks, cleaners and factory workers. And according to the state government, they’re the people most at risk of catching and spreading Covid-19. Today, we speak to

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18:00

The millions of Australians let down by our health...

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2021/08/03

More than three million Australians face a health crisis that can severely impact their quality of life: chronic pain. But many people experiencing chronic pain are let down by an outdated healthcare system. It’s a system that frustrates both patients and doctors, so is it time for a radical overhaul of how public health operates in Australia? Today, Beth Atkinson Quinton speaks to The Saturday Paper’s health columnist Dr Mel Cheng and The Saturday Paper contributor Shakira Hussein about the

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18:13

Is hosting the Olympics worth it?

7am ·

2021/08/02

Hosting the Olympics is an honour that cities have competed for over a century. It’s seen as recognition of a nation’s economic superiority, and a source of national pride. But, is winning the bid to host the Games really worth it? As some cities are finding - dealing with the International Olympic Committee can leave them financially and legally ruined. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on the power of the IOC, and its vice president, John Coates. Stay in

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18:55

War games and an espionage arms race

7am ·

2021/08/01

Every two years the Australian and US defence forces engage in a massive military exercise called Talisman Sabre. It's about strategising for potential conflict - and this year, many observers say the focus has been on China. The wargames haven’t gone unnoticed - in fact, the Chinese navy sent two spy ships to monitor the situation. Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Brian Toohey on the danger of these military maneuvers and the espionage arms race taking place in our region. Guest:

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36:07

The Culture: Does the world really need a “woke”...

7am ·

2021/07/30

The original Gossip Girl debuted 14 years ago and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Now the show is back with a brand new cast and brand new storyline, along with promises of more politically correct storylines. But do we need a new version of the show in 2021? And is it even any good? To answer these questions, and more, New York City based culture writer Tara Kenny joins the show. Guest: Tara Kenny, culture writer and contributor to The Saturday Paper Background reading: Gossip Girl in

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