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18:33

Is the ‘No’ campaign imploding?

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2023/09/21

The campaigning around the Voice to Parliament has been heated, but this week figures in the “No” camp threatened to turn that negativity on each other. Leading “No” campaigner Warren Mundine claimed that defeating the referendum would make treaties between governments and First Nations people more likely. Fellow campaigner Jacinta Nampijinpa Price declared “you can’t have a treaty with your own citizens”. And there’s division over Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s proposal to hold a second

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19:25

‘Why I’m on trial for protesting climate change’

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2023/09/20

Earlier this year, climate activist Joana Partyka illegally spray-painted Woodside Energy’s logo on a painting in the Art Gallery of Western Australia, to call for an end to the company’s controversial Burrup Hub project. Behind plexiglass, the artwork wasn’t harmed, but the action drew plenty of criticism. Joana was charged and found guilty of criminal damage. But her interaction with the police didn’t end there – Western Australia’s counter-terrorism unit soon came knocking. Today, protestor and

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19:34

The media's campaign against trans kids

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2023/09/19

Transgender people in Australia are facing rising levels of hate and discrimination – and according to advocates, irresponsible media reporting is partly to blame. Some outlets have focused on stories of transgender people transitioning back to the sex they were assigned at birth, despite this being an extremely rare and complex experience among the trans community. Today, chief executive of Transcend Australia, Jeremy Wiggins, on the attacks on transgender people in Australia, and the role of the

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17:48

What the Voice polls aren't telling you

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2023/09/18

A month out from the Voice referendum, according to the polls, the ‘Yes’ campaign is struggling. Across the board, they show a big lead for ‘No’ advocates and already many in the media are all but calling the outcome of the vote. But beneath the headline numbers there’s a glimmer of hope for ‘Yes’. The number of undecided voters, those not fully locked in to either side, is sitting in the millions - and both campaigns are doing all they can to win them over. Today, national correspondent for The

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19:29

‘The Alan Joyce slayer’: The woman taking on Qantas

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2023/09/17

When companies take advantage of consumers by misleading them, selling faulty products, or breaking promises, there’s a body that steps in – the ACCC. Its chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, has launched cases against some of Australia’s biggest corporations. The latest, targeting Qantas, is seeking a record-breaking penalty from the airline. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the woman now known as the “Alan Joyce slayer”, and how she aims to stop Australian consumers from being

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18:05

Leaks reveal ‘No’ tactics

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2023/09/14

It felt like only a matter of time before we’d begin to hear allegations of dirty tricks in the lead up to the referendum. This week, leaked documents and warped headlines have exposed the tactics that are being used to push the “No” vote. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on how the strategies to reject the Voice are reverberating through the halls of power. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.

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18:02

Putin, Kim Jong-Un and a luxury train ride

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2023/09/13

A secretive journey aboard an armoured luxury train has transported North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un into Russia for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. It’s a trip with a high-stakes agenda, as North Korea has something that Russia wants: weapons and ammunition to help in its fight against Ukraine. So, what could this deal lead to in Ukraine, and could it threaten security in Australia’s region? Today, world editor for The Saturday Paper, Jonathan Pearlman, on Putin’s desperate wartime quest and the

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19:02

‘Twiggy’ Forrest: Climate messiah or billionaire...

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2023/09/12

As the founder of one of the world’s biggest mining companies, Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has done more to advance global heating than some small countries. But Twiggy has more recently become an advocate for climate action, and is betting the future of his empire on a green transition. His approach has rattled investors and his own executives, with a string of resignations and turmoil in the company’s ranks. Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper, Marc Moncrief, on the chaos at Fortescue, and

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17:38

Why didn't Labor agree to a rent freeze?

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2023/09/11

The government says its key policy on affordable and social housing will pass the senate this week – after securing the support of the Greens yesterday. The Greens had hoped to force the government to impose a cap on rents, but after months of tense debate, the bill will pass without a rent freeze. So how did rent caps become such a sticking point? Are they even possible in Australia? And do they actually work? Today, honorary research fellow in urban geography and planning, and contributor to The

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16:58

Why speaking up in Australia is punished

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2023/09/10

Speaking up when you see something wrong is too hard in Australia. People who’ve spoken up about corporate fraud and dodgy government deals, and even those who’ve exposed war crimes, have faced life-altering consequences. Now, for the first time, there’s a service dedicated to whistleblowers, to offer them support as they bring the truth to light for the rest of us. Today, senior lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre of Australia and contributor to The Saturday Paper Kieran Pender on how we can help

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21:00

The Weekend Read: When music journalism meets an MRI...

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2023/09/09

Today on the show, Mark Mordue reads his piece from The Saturday Paper. MRI scans are infamously claustrophobic and anxiety-inducing procedures. During his own MRI, the author was surprised to find solace and inspiration in the barrage of sounds he was subjected to lying within the machine. The cacophony of the equipment presented an opportunity to expound on the musical genres that are its antecedents, and those that are, perhaps, its legacy. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and

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20:49

The second referendum nobody asked for

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2023/09/07

The first week of the referendum campaign started with an unmistakable voice: John Farnham. His iconic hit is now the anthem for “Yes” voters, who say their vote is about being on the right side of history. For “No” voters, the ad is superficial – pandering to emotions rather than giving concrete reasons to support the Voice. Meanwhile, tactics from the opposition have included pitching a second referendum and undermining the “Yes” campaign’s ad by pointing to a key lyric. Today, contributor to The

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19:25

‘Liars and cowards’ in the ADF

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2023/09/06

The royal commission into veteran suicides is probing the ugliest parts of the Australian defence force. Putting the spotlight on accountability and leadership, the commission has cast doubt on defence’s ability to protect the wellbeing and safety of its people. One former military chaplain shared the story of the abuse she experienced, and says when she sought help, she was told to deal with it herself. Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton on lies, cowardice

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17:49

Australians have a big car problem

7am ·

2023/09/05

Australia is already off-track with its emissions targets, just one year after setting them. It’s alarming news, and it’s partly because emissions on our roads are going up. So, why is that happening? And just how harmful are our cars for the environment compared to those elsewhere? Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on Australia’s love affair with big, dirty cars. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday

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19:07

Is Australia prepared for a second Trump presidency?

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2023/09/04

Deep inside Australia’s foreign policy and defence establishment, there are whispers that we should be considering an unsettling thought – we could soon be dealing with a second Donald Trump presidency. He’s facing dozens of indictments and the charges carry the potential for hundreds of years in jail, but none of it is denting his popularity with Republican voters. Today, associate editor of The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray, on Trump, Australia’s dependence on America and the future of our

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18:01

Qantas: the spirit of corporate greed

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2023/09/03

Qantas’s luck has gone from bad to worse. The airline has had to ditch expiry dates for Covid credits, and faced questions over its prices and tickets allegedly sold for flights that had already been cancelled. Meanwhile, the government is accused of unfairly propping up Qantas and putting its profits ahead of consumers’ interests. So will Qantas be pressured into paying back their government support – and can outgoing chief executive Alan Joyce keep dodging the company’s disasters? Today, senior

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16:41

Can the government fix the gig economy?

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2023/08/31

Australian workplaces are set to change again – with the Albanese government introducing its second round of industrial relations reform since it was elected. It could change conditions for casuals and gig economy workers like food delivery riders – but not everyone is happy. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on what the government has unveiled – and why it’s pushing ahead with the reform in the middle of a historic referendum campaign. Socials: Stay in touch with us on

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18:28

“Yes” chair Rachel Perkins on truths, lies and the Voice

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2023/08/30

Yesterday in front of cheering “Yes” campaigners in Adelaide, Anthony Albanese announced the date when Australians will vote on the Voice to Parliament. This is the first referendum to happen in the age of social media and misinformation – making truth in reporting more important than ever. How information reaches voters will be the responsibility of the media. So will it rise to the challenge? And what does fair reporting look like in a debate that is already so charged? Today, co-chair of the

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16:11

How China’s tanking economy will hurt Australia

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2023/08/29

China’s economy is in deep trouble and continues to get worse. As the world’s second biggest economy and our largest trading partner, the looming crisis could have massive consequences for Australia. So how did a country known for lifting millions of people out of poverty go so wrong? Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on China’s financial woes – and the impact it will have on our own economy. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: National

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17:33

Why the mushroom mystery captivates us all

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2023/08/28

“Like a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, a Beef Wellington is a tenderloin or fillet wrapped in a layer of mushrooms, inside puff pastry.” That’s how writer Chloe Hooper begins to describe the events that have put a 48-year-old woman at the centre of international attention. The mysterious case of the suspected death cap mushroom poisoning has left three people in regional Victoria dead – and an international audience wondering how it happened. Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper

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