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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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27:13

Can we do more to prevent cyber attacks?

Not Stupid ·

2022/10/28

It feels like we’re under siege by cyber criminals, but is it coordinated or random? And what’s the Government doing about it?And there are new concerns about the sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with Treasury forecasting its cost will almost triple in a decade.

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26:41

Political turmoil in the UK as Liz Truss quits

Not Stupid ·

2022/10/21

Liz Truss has resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party in the UK after just six weeks in the top job. So what comes next and could Boris make a comeback? And the flood crisis sparks calls for a complete rethink on how to handle and plan for disaster. We look overseas to see what’s working.

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27:41

Civilians targeted in Ukraine as Putin hits back

Not Stupid ·

2022/10/14

It’s been a horrific week in Ukraine as Putin retaliates, targeting civilians in the wake of the Crimea Bridge explosion. So is this a new phase of the war? And electricity prices are set to soar in Australia but the Government is still promising to cut power bills. So can it do it?

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29:13

Taxing the wealthy: should the government scrap its...

Not Stupid ·

2022/10/07

The federal government is deliberating whether to break an election promise to continue with "stage-three" tax cuts, which will benefit mostly wealthy Australians. It is looking to the UK for lessons on what goes wrong when you give tax cuts to the rich during a cost of living crisis.

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34:15

Optus attack: are companies holding too much data?

Not Stupid ·

2022/09/30

The telecoms giant says cyber criminals mounted a sophisticated attack against it. The government claims the company "effectively left the window open" for it to be taken. Are others doing the same? And have national security laws forced businesses to harvest too much data?

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30:00

Vladimir Putin under pressure at home

Not Stupid ·

2022/09/23

The war in Ukraine became very real for everyday Russians this week, with tens of thousands of young men drafted to join the so-called “special operation”. More than a thousand protesters were arrested in anti-war rallies, so is the Russian leader now losing the war at home?And what more can the AFL do to tackle allegations of racism?

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29:31

Putin's next move in Ukraine

Not Stupid ·

2022/09/16

The tide turns in Ukraine, as the nation reclaims territory previously occupied by Russia. SO what will Vladimir Putin do next? And amid the pomp and pageantry of mourning for the Queen, Australia’s republican movement is buzzing back to life, but do we need a head of state?

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24:54

What will Charles be like as King?

Not Stupid ·

2022/09/09

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III has become Britain's new monarch, so how will he rule the monarchy?And what does a new monarch mean for the future of the Commonwealth?

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28:12

Will the Jobs Summit lift wages?

Not Stupid ·

2022/09/02

Australia is struggling with low wage growth and a lack of workers, so will industrial relations reform fix the problems facing the workplace? Also a win for podcast justice as Sydney school teacher Chris Dawson is found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago. But true crime blockbusters are still causing big problems for the courts.

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27:49

Can migrants solve the jobs crisis?

Not Stupid ·

2022/08/26

The Federal Government is preparing to hold its job summit and there’s a lot on the agenda. Traditionally we’ve relied on migration to fill some of our skills gaps, so how can we ramp up that work force.And Ukraine marked its Independence Day, six months after the start of the Russian invasion. The two warring sides are sink deeper into stalemate, so is there a way to end the conflict?

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28:42

Morrison's jobs, jobs, jobs

Not Stupid ·

2022/08/19

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dominated headlines this week with news he was secretly sworn into several portfolios during the pandemic. So why is it such a danger to democracy and what needs to change? Also the NSW government releases its report into the Lismore floods. Does it go far enough to prepare communities for the natural disasters of the future?

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25:55

What does the Trump raid mean?

Not Stupid ·

2022/08/12

Donald Trump’s home was raided by the FBI, with explosive legal and political implications. We ask what it means for the future of the Republican party and US politics.And we remember two singers who brought Australian pop to the world: Judith Durham and Olivia Newton John.

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28:45

Tensions in Taiwan

Not Stupid ·

2022/08/05

China launched its most provocative military drills in decades, firing ballistic missiles into the water around Taiwan. This week’s tensions were ignited when US Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew to Taiwan, so what does it mean for the future of the self-ruled island? And an integrity scandal has gone from bad to worse in NSW, so how do we restore our faith in political appointments?

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00:30

Trailer - Why Australia has found it so hard to...

Not Stupid ·

2022/08/02

Want the fascinating backstory to the ongoing debates about climate and energy policy in Australia? From the first scientific breakthroughs to the decades lost to climate war, Australia, If You're Listening comprehensively examines why this country has found it so hard to move forward on this issue. All eight episodes are available now on the listen app.

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29:01

Can Labor end the climate wars?

Not Stupid ·

2022/07/29

The Prime Minister says he’ll end the climate wars but as Federal Parliament resumes, can he get support for his new climate change legislation? And Europe is preparing for Vladimir Putin to cut off Russian gas supplies. It could lead to a cold, dark winter in the northern Hemisphere but is it also part of Russia’s broader plan for a war with Europe?

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27:30

What's wrong with the Reserve Bank?

Not Stupid ·

2022/07/22

The Federal Government announced a review into the Reserve Bank this week. It’s the first review in 30 years, so what needs to change? And can we keep the deadly livestock disease, foot and mouth out of the country?

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27:11

The push against China in the Pacific

Not Stupid ·

2022/07/15

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made his play to counter Beijing's influence in the Pacific. So can Australia improve relations with China, while also pushing back on its influence in the region?And should travellers prepare for more trouble at Australia’s airports?

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27:36

Finding solutions to the flood crisis

Not Stupid ·

2022/07/08

More rain fell on Sydney in four days than London gets in a year, inundating some western suburbs for the fourth time in 18 months. As the waters subside, we ask if there’s any way to make those communities safer. And the party’s over for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but the mess that’s been left behind is substantial. So how will he be remembered and who will be responsible for trying to unify the party once more?

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28:08

NATO muscles up against Russia

Not Stupid ·

2022/07/01

NATO has committed to its biggest overhaul since the Cold War, beefing up its membership and its military might. How Russia’s war in Ukraine reinvigorated the alliance.

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26:11

Where are all the workers?

Not Stupid ·

2022/06/24

With 420 thousand jobs currently unfilled in Australia, where are all the workers? Beyond long border closures, Australia can be expensive for immigrants, so how can we get the right skills mix? And tragedy strikes one of Afghanistan’s poorest regions, with a massive earthquake killing and injuring thousands. Can the dysfunctional and repressive Taliban government rise to the need, even as it presides over poverty, starvation and a brain drain nationally.

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