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An estimated 46 people have been killed and hundreds have been arrested as protests in Peru continue. Access to Machu Picchu has been closed and locals are experiencing rising food prices due to road closures. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain how the country got to this point and the politics behind the protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Departments of Education in both NSW and QLD have said they will stop students from accessing ChatGPT at school. This is the latest in a wave of reforms as education institutions grapple with how best to deal with Artificial intelligence (AI). The question is, as new forms of AI emerge, how will educators keep students honest?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes were glued to the TV in the TDA newsroom last week as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her shock resignation. But while internationally she’s being remembered for her empathy in the face of tragedy, closer to home she’s faced criticism over the struggling economy, a housing crisis and rising crime. In today’s deep dive we’re going to look at what’s contributed to these different narratives and what her legacy is likely to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is home to almost 200,000 pokies, almost half of which are in NSW. As a state election looms, the question of how to best address problem gambling is shaping up to be a point of contention. So what are both sides promising, and why is reform taking so long? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK government has announced it will block a Scottish law designed to make it easier for people to legally change their gender. This has been met with anger from transgender rights activists, as well as members of the Scottish Parliament. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called it a “full-frontal attack”. So what does this all mean and what is likely to happen next? Find out in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More classified official documents have been retrieved from Joe Biden’s private home. Republicans have been quick to draw parallels between Biden’s possession of these sensitive files, and the files found at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. But how similar are the two cases? And what does it mean for Biden? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in China have reported nearly 60,000 COVID related deaths in the last month. This comes as the World Health Organisation expressed concern about information out of the country up until now. Previously, the nation had reported just over 5,000 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. In today’s deep dive, we look at the new numbers out of China and what they mean amid a departure from the strict zero-COVID policy. You can listen to the last episode we did on COVID in China, "Down with Xi Jinping": Why there are mass protests in China, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Kennedy is the current U.S. Ambassador to Australia and also the daughter of former U.S. President John F Kennedy. She spent part of her childhood in the White House and has gone on to have a fascinating career. Today, we talk about her work in Australia and abroad, and ask the big questions, like whether 'Sweet Caroline' was written about her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're throwing back to when Chris Hemsworth said he would take time off after discovering he has a genetic pre-disposition to Alzheimer's disease. This prompted a conversation between Sam and Zara about what genetic testing means and how to decide whether or not to do it. Stick around until the end to hear some of the messages we received after this episode first went live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are vapes really bad for you? It's the question everyone wants an answer to. In a deep dive last April, we brought you the most recent information we had at the time. Today we're throwing back to that episode, but stick around until the end for the latest on vape regulations in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in March 2022, Sam had just returned from a trip to the Great Barrier Reef, but he wasn't the only one visiting around that time. The UN had just sent a delegation to assess the health of the reef, and whether it should be added to the 'world heritage in danger' list. Today we're throwing back to the deep dive we did at the time, but stick around for an update on what the UN delegation found on its visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manal al-Sharif is one of the women’s rights activists who helped to start the right to drive campaign in 2011. She saw the injustice of women not being able to drive in Saudi Arabia, and got behind the wheel in protest. When thousands of other women joined her, a movement was born. In today's episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to an interview Sam did with Manal back in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to the most listened to episode of the podcast from 2022. The assassination of Shinzo Abe came as a shock to the world. In our deep dive, we broke down what happened as the news was breaking. We'll also catch you up on what's happened since, and whether anyone has been charged with the murder of Japan's former Prime Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could psychadelics help treat anxiety? In a world first, researchers in Melbourne are investigating whether psilocybin, the naturally occurring compound in magic mushrooms, will be effective in treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Back in August 2022, Sam asked Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of Clinical Psychedelic Research at Monash University, what psilocybin is, and how it can help if you're struggling with mental ill health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why your energy bill is going up - this was one of our most listened to episodes of last year, and we think that says a lot in itself. We published this episode in early June, around the time that some states were seriously contemplating the risk of black outs due to power shortages. The south east of the country was also experiencing a particularly cold start to winter. Now that summer is here, but our energy bills are still high, we thought it would be a good opportunity to remind ourselves where this all started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the summer series, we're throwing back to May 2022 when a mass shooting event in Uvalde Texas saw 21 people killed; 19 students and two teachers. In our deep dive we tried to explain why after so many deaths, gun reform still seemed unachievable in the U.S. Stick around the end of the episode for an update on what happened in the months after Uvalde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In August, we brought you a story about the national teacher shortage. Education ministers from around the country were meeting in Canberra to talk about how to address the issue. In today's episode of the summer series, we throw back to our chat with Nadia, a teacher with first hand experience of burn out in the classroom. We'll also give you an update on what's happened since we did this deep dive, and what came out of the meeting in Canberra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're well and truly into the music festival season. While a national conversation continues about amnesty bins at festivals, in the meantime, a testing clinic has been operating where you can test drugs before you go. Today on the summer series, we’re throwing back to July, when we brought you the story of the first ever Australian government-backed drug testing centre in the ACT. Stick around until the end of the episode, for an update on what the centre discovered after opening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To wrap up Mirror week of our Summer Series, here's a special behind the scenes chat with Billi FitzSimons, TDA Editor, host and co-producer of The Mirror. Sam and Billi discuss what the project meant to them, and how the team went about producing the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It stands to reason that parliament should ‘set the standard’ when it comes to workplace safety. Yet the last few years have revealed the opposite. Slowly though, the tide is turning, and light is shining through to the toxic culture at the heart of our democracy. In the final episode of The Mirror, we look at what progress has been made for women in politics and what the future holds for Australia’s next female Prime Minister - whenever that might be. There have been some updates since we recorded this episode in relation to the Bruce Lehrmann trial. If you want some more information on what's happened since, you can listen to a more recent deep dive here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Julia Gillard delivered her misogyny speech, we hadn't heard anything like it. But since then, one by one, women have come forward with their stories. From local to federal levels of government, women have been casting a light on their alleged treatment within the corridors of power.In this episode of the summer series, we go back to episode three of The Mirror, to hear the stories of women who have spoken out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Gender doesn’t explain everything, it doesn’t explain nothing, it explains some things”. Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech is one of the most memorable moments of her political career. But her final speech as prime minister, delivered the following year, was a call to action. In today's summer series, we thrown back to episode two of The Mirror, where we look at what happened after Julia Gillard made her famous misogyny speech, and whether it was enough to save her government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off our special summer series, we're bringing back The Mirror. Ten years ago, Julia Gillard delivered her famous misogyny speech. Our first female Prime Minister told then Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, "I will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man."When she stood up that day and said 'enough', it resonated around the world. But ten years on, how far have we come? And when we look in the mirror today, what do we see?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the Friday before Christmas, and we know you’re in the mood for something special. So in the festive spirit, we’ve asked our producer Ninah to put together a spinning wheel of questions to prompt us to reflect on the year that was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The creators of Fortnight, Epic Games, have agreed on a settlement over allegations they breached child privacy laws and tricked users into making unwanted payments. So what exactly did the game get wrong, and what will this mean if you're out of pocket? We'll let you know in the deep dive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee investigating the January 6 riots, has recommended criminal charges be laid against former President Donald Trump. In today's deep dive, we're going to look at what led up to this moment and what it means for the former President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An A-League Men's game was abandoned over the weekend after fans stormed the pitch, injuring a player and a referee. Ex-Socceroo Danny Vukovic has said it was the "darkest day for football in Australia" and that irreparable damage had been done to the game. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at what led up to this moment and what it means for the future of Australian soccer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's deep dive, Maddy and Sophie from Your in Good Company join us to talk about the year that was in tech and finance. From Patagonia’s profits going to the environment, to Elon Musk buying Twitter, take a look back at the big moments of 2022. As well as Sam, Maddy and Sophie’s big predictions for the year ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has passed its power bill relief legislation. It includes a limit on wholesale gas prices and a discount for some people and businesses. So how and when will this start to offer some relief? We'll let you know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that a food product grown from animal cells is safe to eat. So far, Singapore is the only jurisdiction that allows the commercial sale of cultured meat. So how long until you can buy ‘lab grown’ meat in your local supermarket? In today’s deep dive, Sam speaks to the Aussie trying to make it happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced it will return to subsidising 10 psychological therapy sessions instead of 20 from next month. In today's deep dive we look at why the Government has made this choice, what the response has been, and what this will mean for you.And if you want more on our news story about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto exchange, the deep dive is here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month we heard that the Bruce Lehrmann retrial had been dropped due to concerns it would be a "significant and unacceptable risk" to Higgins' life. So what happens next? A criminal trial is off the table, but reports have indicated civil cases could still be brought by both Higgins and Lehrmann. There have also been calls for an investigation into way the trial was handled…In today’s deep dive, we’re going to look at what’s happened so far and what could happen next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On average, women earned $26,569 less than men in 2021-22. That means for every $1 a man earned, women earned $0.77. Progress on closing the gender pay gap has stalled according to the latest data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). In today’s deep dive, we speak to Mary Wooldridge, Director of WGEA, about what the gender pay gap is, and how we can eliminate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

German authorities have arrested 25 people they suspect were planning to overthrow the German Government.Some of those arrested are believed to be connected to the extremist Reichsbürger movement, as well as QAnon and COVID-related conspiracies. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at who these people are, what they believed in and what it means for the rest of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A controversial change to Indonesia’s criminal code could send you to jail for a year for having sex outside marriage. The law will apply to both locals and tourists, but it won’t impact everyone the same way. In today’s deep dive, we’ll tell you what you need to know about the law, and also the impact it will have on same sex couples in Indonesia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report has found that the exploitation of migrant workers is endemic in Australia. In today's deep dive, we look at who's at risk, and what it means in the context of the national worker shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Closing the Gap report for 2022 is out and only four targets to address inequality between First Nations and non-First Nations people in Australia are 'on track'. In today's deep dive we'll look at which targets are on track, which aren't and what the Government plans to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Diviney is a writer, disability advocate, editor of Missing Perspectives and now she's an actor as well. Starring in the new show Latecomers, Diviney has become the first disabled person in a sex scene on Australian TV. In today's deep dive, she chats with Zara about the importance of representation on screen, and how she became an actor by accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government’s wages bill passed overnight. The legislation aims to help employees work together to improve their wages, as well as address the gender pay gap. In today's deep dive, we look at the passage of the bill and what it means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison became the first former Prime Minister to be censured in an historic motion in Parliament yesterday. It comes after an independent inquiry found that his appointments were “unnecessary”. So what does this mean for Morrison - and what will the Federal Government do next? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s deep dive.You can listen to 'Scott Morrison and the secret swear-ins' here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Littleproud, leader of the Nationals, has announced his party won’t support establishing a First Nations Voice to Parliament. In today’s deep dive, we speak to advocate for the Voice, Thomas Mayo, about his response to the Nationals’ announcement - and what this means for the campaign moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snap lockdowns and a deadly fire have sparked outrage across China. It’s a rare show of civil disobedience against the government and its leader Xi Jinping.Protesters are calling for lockdowns to end, but also for the removal of the Chinese Communist Party and its leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has announced its response to the destruction of Juukan Gorge, a sacred site of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura peoples destroyed by Rio Tinto in 2020. In today's deep dive, we'll look at what role the government had in the disaster - and what actions the Federal Government will take moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand’s Supreme Court has found the voting age of 18 conflicts with the country’s age discrimination laws. Now it’s up to the Parliament to decide whether 16 and 17 year olds should have the right to vote. Meanwhile, here in Australia, Independent Dr Monique Ryan and the Greens have said they’ll renew a push to lower the voting age too. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how you reform an electoral system, and what more young people voting could mean at election time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hemsworth has said he will take time off after discovering he has a genetic pre-disposition to Alzheimer's disease. There's no cure to Alzheimer's, no way to know when or if he will get it, or how his symptoms will manifest. Which raises the question, 'when is it worth undergoing genetic testing?'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study looking at diversity in TV news and current affairs has found there's a long way to go to reach representation on screen. In today's deep dive we speak to CEO of Media Diversity Australia, Mariam Veiszadeh about what needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison in the U.S. for defrauding investors of hundreds of millions dollars. So how did a Silicon Valley superstar land herself behind bars? And what can we learn from her fall from grace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the end of Deliveroo in Australia have in common with a global shortage of Champagne? And can you guess how much money Millennials and Gen Zs spend on dating? Spoiler: it's leaving some in debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports that 15,000 protesters had been sentenced to death in Iran went viral this month. It turns out only 5 people have received the death penalty so far. But the situation continues to escalate as protesters are met with violence and imprisoned. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people have died in Poland after a missile crossed Ukraine’s border. Initial reports of this event were saying the missile was “Russian made”, which Russia denied. Since that time, U.S. officials have indicated it was more likely a missile from Ukrainian forces against an incoming Russian attack.Ukraine has been facing a barrage of missiles this past week. But it took one landing in Poland to really get the world’s attention. We’ll explain why in today’s deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.