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18:49

Australia’s biggest ever crime sting

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2021/06/10

This week, Scott Morrison announced Australia’s involvement in a massive organised crime sting coordinated by the FBI. He pushed for greater security powers, but some observers believe what he really wants is a distraction from bad news and poor polling. Guest: Contributing editor for The Monthly Rachel Withers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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20:45

It’s textbook ‘how not to run a war’

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2021/06/09

After 20 years of war, Australia gave three days’ notice before closing its embassy in Kabul. The dramatic end expresses how unsafe Afghanistan still is and how little the conflict achieved. But the decision also leaves hundreds of local staff vulnerable to retaliation by the Taliban. Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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19:32

You had one job, Greg Hunt

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2021/06/08

A further outbreak of Covid-19 in Victorian aged-care homes was not just a possibility: it was almost a given. Even before a vaccine was available, the federal government ended the support payment intended to stop casual staff working across multiple sites. That is exactly how the virus spread. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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18:36

What’s next for Christian Porter

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2021/06/07

Christian Porter’s decision to settle his defamation suit against the ABC is the end of one battle. But the former attorney-general, accused of a historic rape he strenuously denies, is still fighting on at least two other fronts. Mike Seccombe on how the so-called ‘Defamation trial of the century’ ended - and what happens next. Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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20:57

The Australian spy novelist charged with espionage in...

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2021/06/06

Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been detained by the Chinese government since 2019. He’s been charged with espionage offences, but the exact nature of what he’s accused of has never been revealed. He’s now awaiting the verdict of a secret trial held a few weeks ago, with the death penalty one possibility. Linda Jaivin is a former China correspondent and the author of ‘The Shortest History of China’. Today, she unpacks the mysterious case of Yang Hengjun and what his treatment says about the

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34:30

The Culture: Olivia Rodrigo takes over

7am ·

2021/06/05

Olivia Rodrigo’s hit single ‘driver’s license’ is undeniably the biggest song of 2021 so far. Now the actor turned singer-songwriter has released her debut album ‘Sour’, which has broken streaming and chart records. But who is Olivia Rodrigo and why has a teenage girl’s break-up album resonated with so many people of all ages? This week on The Culture we explore what her enormous success says about the way pop stars are manufactured in this current era, with music writer and critic for The Saturday

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35:37

The Weekend Read: Sarah Krasnostein on the most hated...

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2021/06/04

Today, Sarah Krasnostein, the best-selling author of ‘The Trauma Cleaner’, reads her essay from the latest issue of The Monthly. It’s called ‘The most hated man’ and it explores the sentencing of Richard Pusey, who was convicted of outraging public decency after he filmed the horrific aftermath of a car crash that killed four police officers. Guest: Writer for The Saturday Paper Sarah Krasnostein. Background reading: The most hated man in The Monthly See acast.com/privacy for privacy and

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17:10

Scott Morrison dodges responsibility

7am ·

2021/06/03

For the past week the federal government has been locked in a tussle with Victoria over who is responsible for financially supporting those suffering the economic consequences of another lockdown. Scott Morrison and his ministers have tried to shift the responsibility onto their state counterparts, but grudgingly gave ground on Thursday, acknowledging they did have a role to play. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the fresh political challenges facing the federal

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18:51

Why it keeps happening to Victoria

7am ·

2021/06/02

Yesterday, Victorians were told the state’s seven day ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown would be extended for another week, as health authorities race to contain the latest Covid-19 outbreak. It’s the fourth lockdown in the state since the start of the pandemic, and now questions are being asked about why Victoria in particular seems so susceptible to the spread of the virus. Today, health columnist at The Saturday Paper Dr Melanie Cheng on what went wrong this time and what it will take to control

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17:44

Australia breaches international law, again

7am ·

2021/06/01

Last month, under the cover of the federal budget, the Coalition government rushed through new laws legalising the indefinite detention of refugees. Australia’s embrace of indefinite detention puts us at odds with international law, and it’s led to condemnation from human rights groups. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on how Australia got to this point, and what it means for those seeking safety in our country. Guest: National Correspondent for The Saturday

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19:14

The vaccine race Australia is losing

7am ·

2021/05/31

As Covid-19 case numbers in Victoria continue to rise, attention has turned to the slow pace of the vaccine rollout, and the question of whether or not more vaccinations could have stopped this outbreak. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on where the rollout went wrong and what the consequences have been. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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20:05

How to make a law for consent

7am ·

2021/05/30

For years, advocates against sexual assault have been pushing for law reform, particularly on the issue of consent. Now - they’ve had a win, with the NSW Attorney General announcing sweeping changes, which go even further than what was recommended by an independent inquiry. Today, writer for The Saturday Paper Bri Lee on what the changes mean, and the politician leading the charge. Guest: Writer for The Saturday Paper Bri Lee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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37:53

The Culture: The problem with our true crime obsession

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2021/05/28

Whether it’s podcasts like ‘Serial’ or ‘The Teacher’s Pet’, Netflix documentaries like ‘Making a Murderer’ or ‘Tiger King’, true crime is absolutely dominant. But what does our obsession with these stories say about us, and our perception of the world we live in? And with institutions like the police and the media under increasing scrutiny from the public, is it time for a genre like true crime to reinvent itself? This week on The Culture we discuss all of that and more with Sarah Krasnostein,

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20:10

Who's to blame for Victoria's lockdown?

7am ·

2021/05/27

Victoria has been plunged back into lockdown, the state’s fourth since the start of the pandemic. But this time there’s one big difference: vaccines that were supposed to help keep us safe and avoid outbreaks like this are now available, but in Australia take up has been slow. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on how Victoria entered lockdown and who shoulders the blame. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out

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16:16

The frontline women’s services at risk of collapse

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2021/05/26

The federal budget promised $3.2 billion dollars to be spent on policies that improve the lives of Australian women. But, despite that pledge, a critical front line service that supports women being discriminated against at work has lost much of its funding, and now faces closure. Today, Royce Kurmelovs on the future of the Working Women’s Centres. Guest: Writer for The Saturday Paper Royce Kurmelovs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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19:27

Why isn’t Labor cutting through?

7am ·

2021/05/25

It’s been two years since former Opposition Leader Bill Shorten lost the federal election, and then the Labor leadership. Now, as the major parties gear up for an impending federal election, which could be held this year, questions are being asked about whether Shorten’s replacement Anthony Albanese is capable of securing Labor victory. Today, writer for The Saturday Paper Chris Wallace on Labor’s election chances, and what they’ve learnt from the last two years. Guest: Writer for The Saturday

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18:13

The government's war on charities

7am ·

2021/05/24

The Morrison government is contemplating new laws which could see charities held responsible for minor legal breaches by their members and supporters. The sector says the changes are an attempt to stifle protest, while lawyers are warning they could be unconstitutional. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on why the government is targeting charities, and what the changes could mean. Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe. See

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18:57

Are Australians too complacent about Covid-19?

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2021/05/23

Australia’s rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine has been stymied by a combination of different factors including supply, distribution and vaccine hesitancy amongst the public. A recent survey found that nearly one in three Australians aren’t willing to get vaccinated because they’re unsure about the risks or don’t think it’s necessary. Today, health columnist for The Saturday Paper Dr Melanie Cheng, on where Australia went wrong with its vaccine rollout and what the federal government needs to do to

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1:27

Introducing 'The Culture': a new weekly show

7am ·

2021/05/21

The Culture is a brand new weekly show from the team behind 7am. Every week join host Osman Faruqi and special guests as they go deep on film, music, TV, streaming, books and art. The first episode drops May 28. Follow The Culture now!

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17:56

Morrison doubles down on Fortress Australia

7am ·

2021/05/20

For over a year now Australia’s international borders have been closed to the rest of the world. Travel restrictions have played a crucial role in keeping Australia relatively safe from the worst of the pandemic, but the federal government has been reluctant to announce their end date. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on why Prime Minister Scott Morrison is so intent on keeping our borders closed. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno. See acast.com/privacy

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