Big Small Talk

Today is election day. We will soon find out if Trump wins or if Trump decides he won! We wanted to put this together so that you can feel empowered to follow along and have your own conversations this week. We take it back to basics to outline how voting actually works in the US. We discuss the Electoral College, the two-party system, optional voting, swing states and what will happen next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry's messy breakup, the Menendez brothers resentencing, Stevie Nicks comments on the new wave of celebrities, the QLD election and what it means for abortion rights, Lilly Allen selling feet pics on OnlyFans, US election campaign update & Timothee Chalamet lookalike competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2, we introduce Linda Tripp and her betrayal, FBI involvement, the President's impeachment and re-examine the media frenzy that kickstarted global slut shaming. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former member of One Direction, Liam Payne, has died at age 31, Elon Musk offers money to swing state voters by signing an online petition protecting the First and Second Amendment, Victoria’s Secret fashion show returns after five years, King Charles arrives in Australia and to a protest from First Nations Senator Lidia Thorpe, and the latest information on Gaza, Lebanon and Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Big Talk! The series where we revisit the most shocking headlines of the past that have shaped the world we know today.In part one, we introduce President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, Bill's run for President, The Whitewater Investigation, the death of Vince Foster, Paula Jones’ sexual harassment case and the infamous affair between the most powerful man in the world and a 21-year-old intern, Monica Lewinsky. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Milton hits Florida and creators ignore evacuation orders to make content, 13 US state lawsuits are accusing TikTok of damage to children’s mental health, Riley Keough has published Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir, Missing New Zealand Father and kids are spotted for the first time in years, Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ renewed for season 2, and an alleged third assassination attempt on Donald Trump.https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mastermind behind the viral illegitimate Crumbl Cookie pop-up in Sydney is revealed, VP debate, Kamala on Call Her Daddy, reaction to Shawn Mendes interview with Jay Shetty, BRAT album remix track list, Menendez brothers case re-opened and update on Gaza and Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discourse over Chappell Roan's political statements, the South Australian MP attempting to ban abortion after 28 weeks, Lana Del Rey's marriage, MONA supreme court win for the ladies lounge, Katy Perry's grand final performance, ACCC takes on Coles and Woolworths and the Menedez Brothers Netflix show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P.Diddy charges and freak-off parties explained, Murdoch family power struggle, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives new reality TV show, attack on Lebanon's Hezbollah through exploding pagers and Australia's new fertility reportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's second assassination attempt, the first debate between Trump and Kamala, the best of the VMA's, the federal government announcing social media ban, Barry Keoghan on his 'unusual' relationship with his son and The Emmy's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Perry discusses her relationships on CHD and her decision to work with Dr Luke, the horrific case of Gisele Pelicot being drugged by her husband, Taylor Swift and Travis' fake breakup contract, youth incarceration and Aaron Taylor-Johnson rumoured to be single. Instagram Q+A: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/Live Show tickets: https://fane.com.au/show/cheek-live-with-hannah-ferguson/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government partially backflips on LGBTQIA+ census exclusion, Oasis reunites 15 years later, Tamil Asylum Seeker Mano Yogalingam took his life last week after 12 years on a temporary visa, Lana Del Rey rumoured to be dating an alligator tour guide, the Paralympics, protests after Albanese Government places CFMEU into administration and Harry Garside speaks on toxic masculinity. LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://fane.com.au/show/cheek-live-with-hannah-ferguson/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bennifer calls it quits again, the Democratic National Convention, Chappell Roan faces backlash for calling out ‘creeps’, Swillhouse group under fire for misconduct, Sabrina Carpenter's new album and Emmy’s stand by Palestinian journalist Bisan’s nomination. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five people have been charged in connection with the death of Matthew Perry, Peter Dutton argues humanitarian visas should not be granted to Palestinians, Love Island’s Molly Mae and Tommy Fury breakup, gambling reform, the Australian Logies and the latest on the ‘It Ends With Us’ cast drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Olympic breakdancer RayGun goes viral, speculation that 'It Ends With Us' stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are feuding, Tim Walz announced as Kamala Harris' VP pick, Taylor Swift shows in Vienna cancelled and Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins. Submit for Q+A and follow on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Female boxer Imane Khelif has been the subject of misinformation and gender wars at the Paris Olympics, Billie Eilish Guess remix with Charli XCX described as ‘predatory’, UK experiences anti-immigration riots from the far-right, Halsey calls out fans for bullying, United States and Russia prisoner exchange and Brooke Schofield racist tweets resurface.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

from Snoop Dogg to the Matildas, all of the updates you need from the Paris 2024 Olympic games, the Sunday Times article on the world’s most famous TradWife: Ballerina Farm, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with a standing ovation from US Congress, Elon Musk deadnames his daughter in an X interview with Jordan Peterson, and Nine Newspaper journalists strike for better pay and working conditions. Submit your Q+A questions here: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden withdraws from the Presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris, Adidas drops Bella Hadid, the International Court of Justice says Israel’s occupation of Palestine is illegal, Charli XCX and Lorde speak to Billboard about their collab, Labor cuts ties with the CFMEU, Tenacious D ends their tour and the Crowdstrike outage that stopped the world. Submit your Q+A questions here: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump shot at a Republican rally in an assassination attempt, Project 2025 explained, Podcaster Madeleine Argy posts a TikTok tell-all exposing rapper Central Cee and Ice Spice, Clinton Kane responds to Brooke Schofield, Israel strikes designated safe zone in Gaza, Alec Baldwin manslaughter trial abandoned and Bill Shorten attempts to have sex services removed from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Submit your Q+A questions HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Election results in landslide victory for Labor, Podcaster Brooke Schofield has dragged her ex Clinton Kaine during a 14-part TikTok series, curfew implemented in Alice Springs, Justin Bieber comes out of retirement to perform a 30-minute set for $10 million at a billionaires wedding, Sydney house fire sees father charged with triple homicide of his children, Rolling Stone article maps the link between Hannah Montana inspiring a generation of pop musicSubmit your Q+A questions here: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States had it’s first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a Supreme Court ruling has been handed down which gives presidential immunity against criminal prosecution for ‘official acts’, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are the stars of a new Netflix docu-series, Senator Fatima Payman is expelled from the Labor Party caucus for crossing the floor on Palestinian statehood, Paris Hilton testifies to US congress and shares her traumatic experience as an institutionalised teenager, coercive control is law in New South Wales and Huak Twah girl has been found and is now capitalising on her newfound fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Timberlake was arrested for a DUI by a 23-year-old policeman who didn’t recognise him, Julian Assange walked free after agreeing to plead guilty, Katy Perry dragged online after teasing a snippet of a new song, an amendment was made to the vaping ban, Travis Kelce performed at the Era’s Tour and Duttons nuclear power plans. Submit your Q+A questions here: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/article from Q+ASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charli XCX’s album release and Matty Healy’s engagement reignite discussion around Taylor Swift, Robert Irwin threatens to sue Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party, Armie Hammer responds to allegations of cannibalism, support for far-right parties grow in the European Union election and labiaplasty is one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures.Follow us on Instagram to send in your thoughts, feedback and questions: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

274 Palestinians killed by Israel as four hostages freed, Sabrina Carpenter hard launches Barry Keoghon in music video for her new single, Unions fight to scrap junior award rates, the ‘real Martha’ from Baby Reindeer sues Netflix and Richard Gadd for defamation, the Australian Government launches first anti-vaping campaign and Taylor Swift backs Lady Gaga following pregnancy rumours. Follow us on Instagram to send in your thoughts, feedback and questions:https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump found guilty on 34 criminal charges, Jennifer Lopez cancels her upcoming tour amid a series of failed projects, Bruce Lehrmann appeals his failed defamation case, Maya Hawke speaks on nepotism, Federal Government blocks a motion recognising Palestinian statehood and Kanye West is sued for sexual harassment by his former assistant. This week, we recommended a number of impactful actions to show your support for Palestinians including this OXFAM petition calling for a ceasefire, this rotating GoFundMe for Gazans, UNRWA, UNICEF, and the UN Women Gaza Crisis Appeal fundraisers for any money you may be in a position to donate. We also mentioned sending an email to your local member of parliament. Amnesty International has an MP search function and template email you can send today. Follow us on Instagram to send in your thoughts, feedback and questions:https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governments push to ban kids on social media, TikTok debates if Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift are feuding, News Corp signs a content deal with ChatGPT, financial analysts and corporations decide if Ozempic will become ‘the new normal’ and the International Court of Justice orders Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah.https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICC seeks arrest warrants of Israeli Prime Minister and HAMAS leaders, Australian Fashion Week online debate, breakdown of the 2024 budget, P.Diddy assaulting ex girl friend video leaked, Australian whistleblower jailed for uncovering war crimes and NFL kicker Harrison Butker's speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Police fire every member of First Nations Advisory Group, Hailey and Justin Bieber announce pregnancy, Sydney council bans same-sex parenting book, Piers Morgan interviews “the real Martha” from Baby Reindeer as she threatens to sue Netflix, Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicates the 2024 Federal Budget will be aimed at mothers, and are you partaking in #Blackout2024?https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government announces funding to prevent men’s violence against women, the 2024 MET Gala looks, Israel proceeds with strikes in Rafah despite Hamas accepting ceasefire, Kendrick Lamar and Drake diss track releases intensify, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi sues Senator Pauline Hanson for discrimination, the government announces changes to HECS indexation and Victorian schoolboys who wrote a misogynistic list are suspended. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction, Billie Eilish covers Rolling Stone, Trump’s hush money criminal trial is underway, rapper Drake goes against Kendrick Lamar in a new diss track, new climate case in Aus could see federal government forced to reduce pollution & the national rallies against gendered violence. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A full breakdown and review of Taylor Swift's new album, X challenges Australian Government, Caitlin Clark’s salary proves the ongoing gender pay gap, 30 women killed this year in Australia, the Mushroom Killer faces court and two women campaign to job share as a Federal Member for Parliament. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six people killed in mass stabbing in Bondi, former NFL star acquitted of murder OJ Simpson dies age 76, Bruce Lehrmann loses his defamation case against Channel 10, Iran launches attack on Israel, Coachella and P. Diddy investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Channel Seven faces serious allegations in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial, the key moments from Rebel Wilson’s controversial memoir, Seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza, Beyonce becomes first black woman to top Billboard country chart, JK Rowling tells police to arrest her over transphobic comments & Jojo Siwa’s rebrand. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Network Ten applies to submit fresh evidence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial, Splendour in the Grass is cancelled, new data on Gen Z dating, Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces divorce, an update on Gaza & Beyonce's new country album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Princess Kate announces she has been diagnosed with cancer, MONA Ladies Lounge faces anti-discrimination lawsuit, Quiet On Set documentary reveals abuse against Nickelodeon child stars, legal body recommends reform for religious discrimination laws and the campaign to change the way HECS is indexed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report finds deaths of two First Nations children were preventable, Olivia Rodrigo stops handing out Plan B pills in conservative state, Andrew Tate can be extradited to UK, the United States government is trying to ban Tik Tok, South Australia’s Indigenous Voice to Parliament and Ariana Grande’s chart-topping comeback. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Kerr charged with racially aggravated harassment, a summary of the 2024 Oscars, Meta threatens to remove news from Facebook and Instagram, Cranbrook Headmaster resigns and where is Kate Middleton? https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penny Wong comments on Gaza, Albanese referred to the ICC, Ariana Grande addresses cheating rumours, Trump and Biden are frontrunners for Super Tuesday, Ozempic, ex-politician commits espionage and rumours that Noah Cyrus was previously 'friends with benefits' with her Mum's new husband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW police officer charged with the murder of Sydney couple, Dakota Johnson’s rogue Madame Web press tour, Alabama rules frozen embryos are children, Billie Eilish asks why Tik Tok stars are at an awards show, the two-year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine and the individual gender pay gaps of Australian businesses are released for the first time today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel bombs the most densely populated place in the world, Super Bowl ads + Beyonce's new music + Travis Kelce shoves his coach, MPs support Julian Assange's return to Aus, Ayo Edebiri apologises to JLo and Putin's main opposition is killed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, Nicki Minaj and Megan the Stallion feud, Taylor Swift serves a college student a cease and desist, Britney Spears claps back at Justin Timberlake's non-apology and the right to disconnect from work becomes law. ***We had to record a few days early this week - so apologies in advance that this episode doesn’t include the Superbowl or the latest on Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The highlights of the 2024 Grammy’s, Newington College parents protest the decision to transition to co-education, Universal pulls music from TikTok, 9 News blames Photoshop for sexual alteration of Victoria MP Georgie Purcell and Jacob Elordi allegedly assaults producer in Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison quits politics, the federal government announces an inquiry into responses to sexual violence, the Oscars nominations and snubs, Labor introduces changes to stage three tax cuts, Taylor Swift AI pornographic deepfakes flood the internet and the ICJ delivers an interim ruling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge unseals ‘The Epstein List’, South Africa takes Israel to the International Court of Justice, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is released from prison, Woolworths stops selling ‘Australia Day’ merchandise, and a recap of the 2024 awards season so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas woman blocked from having an abortion despite it being necessary to preserve her life, Prince Harry wins case against UK tabloid, Australia's 'worst female serial killer' proven innocent, Nicki Minaj blocks release of Kanye's new album, pay disputes & consumer watchdog cracks down on influencers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Jones accused of indecent assault of four young men, Taylor Swift named TIME Person of the Year, the United States vetoes the United Nations Ceasfire resolution, Selena Gomez's new boyfriend and Annastacia Palaszczuk steps down as QLD Premier. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Lehrmann sues Network 10 for defamation, Sabrina Carpenter scandalises the Catholic Church, Federal Gov attempts to re-detain released refugees, comedian Matt Rife faces backlash & Spotify-wrapped stats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on Gaza, actress fired from the Scream franchise, UNSW study into child sexual abuse, Brad Pitt's complicated relationship with his kids & Home Affairs Minister stood down. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big companies paying $0 in income tax, the ARIA’s, Kim Kardashian protecting North West, school students strike for climate change, Matildas landmark pay deal and GPs pulling back on bulk billing. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Court rules indefinite immigration detention unlawful, the Hollywood strike ends, Australia to accept climate refugees from Tuvalu, rental availability hits all-time low, Israel’s humanitarian pause explained and who is Brittany Mahomes? https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.