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21:42

Will this verdict change the US?

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2021/04/22

Nearly a year ago George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. His death sparked a resurgence in the Black Lives Matter movement. Over the last three weeks the world watched and waited as one of the most significant trials in recent history took place and on Wednesday his murderer was found guilty. Today, US journalist Mary McGuire, on the trial of Derek Chauvin, the verdict, and the future of the movement against police violence. Guest: Journalist Mary McGuire. See

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19:23

How Australia is blocking global climate action

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2021/04/21

World leaders are preparing to meet for a historic global climate change summit, to try and limit the catastrophic impacts of global warming. After decades of inaction and a lack of leadership, countries like the United States and China are finally working together to try and develop real solutions. But Australia has already been singled out as a roadblock to taking serious climate action. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe on the global shift towards tackling

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18:14

The scientist investigating Covid's impact on the brain

7am ·

2021/04/20

Scientists researching Covid-19 have discovered that the physical impacts of the virus on the body go far beyond what we might have originally thought. The results could have profound impacts for how we respond to and treat Covid-19. Today, Rick Morton on our growing knowledge of how the virus changes our bodies, and our brains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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17:11

The fight to overhaul Australia’s vaccine rollout

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2021/04/19

Federal and state governments are locked in a high stakes battle over the future of Australia’s vaccine rollout, while hundreds of millions of people around the world have now received their vaccines. Many countries are now starting to prepare for the resumption of international travel. But in Australia the slow rate of vaccination has led to state premiers becoming more vocal in their criticisms of the federal plan. On Monday Scott Morrison held an emergency meeting of the national cabinet to

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18:50

Closing the loophole in Australia’s sex...

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2021/04/18

The recent wave of allegations in federal parliament have highlighted that the law that’s supposed to protect women from harassment doesn’t actually apply to politicians. Today, Chris Wallace on the surprisingly dramatic history of Australia’s sex discrimination act, and the moves to update it for this current moment. Guest: Writer for The Saturday Paper Chris Wallace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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18:06

The real story behind Christine Holgate’s exit

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2021/04/15

Six months after the chief executive of Australia Post, Christine Holgate, was forced out of her job, she’s now broken her silence. Holgate claims that she was bullied, and has revealed the real reason she believes she was targeted. Today, Paul Bongiorno on what really happened at Australia Post. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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21:08

The fight to end Indigenous deaths in custody

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2021/04/14

Thirty years ago Australia held a Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, but most of its recommendations still haven’t been implemented and hundreds more Indigenous people have died in custody. Today, Gary Foley on what led to the Royal Commission, and why white Australia needs to face up to its own history. Guest: Activist and academic Gary Foley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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17:31

Big government is back, but not in Australia

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2021/04/13

Both the United States and the UK have recently announced policies to increase their tax rates, and spend the revenue on new social policies, as part of their economic response to the pandemic. But Australia is bucking the trend. Today, Mike Seccombe on what Australia’s economic recovery plan is, and who stands to benefit. Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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18:40

A doctor explains the risks of the AstraZeneca vaccine

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2021/04/12

Australia no longer has an official vaccination target, and one reason for the delay is our reliance on the AstraZeneca vaccine, which has been associated with health risks. Today, Dr Melanie Cheng, on weighing up the risks of the AstraZeneca vaccine, and what it all means for Australia’s rollout. Guest: Health columnist for The Saturday Paper Dr Melanie Cheng. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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19:37

The crisis we should have seen coming

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2021/04/11

There are growing fears that homelessness could soon rise in Australia. One of the most at risk groups in the country is older women, who face both age and gender discrimination. Today, Kristine Ziwica on the homelessness crisis Australia should have seen coming. Guest: Journalist for The Saturday Paper Kristine Ziwica. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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18:55

Scott Morrison’s vaccine shambles

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2021/04/08

The federal government promised that by the end of March four million Australians would be vaccinated against Covid-19 but as of this week we’ve barely hit a quarter of that target. Today Paul Bongiorno on whether Scott Morrison is doing enough to vaccinate the country. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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18:43

The new 'God power' that will upend the NDIS

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2021/04/07

The National Disability Insurance Scheme was established to provide people living with a disability high quality and tailored support, but leaked documents have revealed the federal government is proposing radical reforms to the scheme. Today, Rick Morton on the battle for the future of the NDIS. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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18:07

The plan to lock up more Indigenous children

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2021/04/06

In 2015 the Northern Territory government announced a Royal Commission into Youth Detention, but six years on almost every single young person in prison in the NT is Indigenous. Now, the NT government has announced new laws that could see even more young Indigenous people locked up. Today, Sophie Trevitt, on why the Northern Territory is undoing the recommendations of the Royal Commission. Guest: Lawyer and executive officer of Change the Record, Sophie Trevitt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy

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19:54

Alan Finkel on the electric planet

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2021/04/05

As Australia’s former Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel has been on the front line of Australia’s climate wars. This year he was appointed special advisor to the federal government on low emissions technology, but some of Australia’s leading climate scientists have expressed concern about Dr Finkel’s plan, questioning whether it’s ambitious enough. Today, Alan Finkel on his plan for our energy future, and whether the Australian government should be moving faster. Guest: Former Chief Scientist and

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15:34

Highlight: Bruce Pascoe on how to build a sustainable...

7am ·

2021/04/04

For the past three years author and farmer Bruce Pascoe has been trying to establish a sustainable practice on his land. Informed by the Indigenous farming techniques he researched for his bestseller Dark Emu, he’s seeking to undo the damaging legacy inflicted through decades of post-colonial practices. Today, he speaks to Ruby Jones. Guest: Author Bruce Pascoe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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20:08

Climate change will kill you, part three: sickness

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2021/04/03

From thunderstorm asthma to the increasing prevalence of infectious disease, a warming planet is already making us more sick. In the final part of this series, we investigate how climate change puts us more at risk of disease. Today, Climate change will kill you, part three: sickness. Guest: Contributing editor to The Monthly, Paddy Manning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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18:12

Climate change will kill you, part two: flood

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2021/04/02

In 2011 the Queensland town of Grantham was inundated with rain, causing flash flooding. It had a devastating impact on the town’s residents. But events like this are predicted to become more common, as the planet warms leading to more extreme weather events. Today, Climate change will kill you part two: flood. Guest: Contributing editor to The Monthly, Paddy Manning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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19:22

Climate change will kill you, part one: heat

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2021/04/01

From bushfires and heat, to floods, and the increasing severity of disease, Australians are already feeling the impacts of a warming planet. In this new series, journalist Paddy Manning investigates the link between climate change and human health, and tells the stories of those who have become some of the first casualties of the climate crisis. Today’s episode is part one: heat. Guest: Contributing editor to The Monthly, Paddy Manning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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17:16

The story behind Australia's mouse plague

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2021/03/31

After suffering through record-breaking bushfires, a pandemic, and floods, big parts of Australia now have a new problem: a plague of mice. Farming communities have been overwhelmed by one of the worst mouse infestations in recent history, threatening crops and livelihoods. Today, the CSIRO’s Steve Henry on the origins of the mouse plague, the impact it’s having, and when it might finally end. Guest: CSIRO researcher Steve Henry Background reading: The mouse plague in NSW in The Saturday

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18:55

How these billionaires doubled their wealth during a...

7am ·

2021/03/30

For many Australians the pandemic has led to some kind of economic hardship, but while workers have suffered some of Australia’s billionaires doubled their wealth during one of the worst global recessions on record. Today, Mike Seccombe on how badly implemented government policy combined with pure luck to make the country’s richest even richer. Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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