Flash Drive

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Lucy McLeod and James Law take the news of the week and clean it up into an easy-listening podcast that'll leave you more informed, and hopefully give you a laugh or two along the way. Start streaming news from around the world with 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Get a 14 day free trial. Sign up here > https://flashne.ws/TRIAL

  1. Will the indigenous Voice to Parliament pass?

    08/02/2023

    Will the indigenous Voice to Parliament pass?

    The Greens say yes. Lidia Thorpe says no. Anthony Albanese says yes. Peter Dutton says he needs more information. So just what is the indigenous Voice to Parliament and what will it mean for the way Australian government functions? James Law and Lucy McLeod bring you up to speed in the debate that's dividing Australia's politicians.  Meanwhile, the RBA has ousted the royals from the five dollar bill. The 'dirty Queenie' will soon be confined to the history books. But is it the right move? Should the RBA have made the decision? And what does it mean for the republic campaign? In other royal news, what's the go with the Prince Harry virginity story? We discuss. And finally, the Grammys are here. We've got winners, we've got losers, and Lucy discovers who Bonnie Raitt is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  2. Is it time to legalise cannabis?

    31/01/2023

    Is it time to legalise cannabis?

    Legalising marijuana could earn the Australian economy up to $28 billion. But is Australia ready for it? And does the country even want it? The Greens Party are making their case, and James Law and Lucy McLeod discuss whether we could see the country go the same way as New York, California, Canada, Amsterdam, and others. Elsewhere, Western Sydney University's Dr Caroline Mills joins us to discuss how virtual reality can help improve anxiety and depression in adults. She discusses a five month study which has shown significant effects. And finally, a year on from one of the biggest sagas to hit world tennis, Novak Djokovic departs Australia with his 22nd major tournament after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets. Is he the GOAT? Is it time to stop using the word GOAT?  A reminder if you like it, hit the subscribe button to get notified whenever a new episode goes live 👆 New to Flash? We have an exclusive, limited time offer for new subscribers who listen to the podcast. Get a massive one month free when you sign up using the code FLASHDRIVE. Sign up today 👉 flashne.ws/TRIAL Follow us on the socials: Facebook 👉 https://www.fb.com/flashnewsau Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/flashnewsau Twitter 👉 https://www.twitter.com/flashnewsau TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@flashnewsau Want to watch the podcast instead? No problem. Head to our YouTube channel and subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SjfDnelHsnjKWhaBDht6w See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  3. Why Australia needs to change the date

    25/01/2023

    Why Australia needs to change the date

    It's one of the nation's most contentious debates: should Australia Day move from January 26? Lucy McLeod and James Law talk about why the date needs to change. Plus, one third of Gen Z now identify as LGBTQIA+ according to new data. And the video that's got the nation talking: the fallout Michael Clarke's ugly and public fight. This is an episode you can't miss. A reminder if you like it, hit the subscribe button to get notified whenever a new episode goes live 👆 New to Flash? We have an exclusive, limited time offer for new subscribers who listen to the podcast. Get a massive one month free when you sign up using the code FLASHDRIVE. Sign up today 👉 flashne.ws/TRIAL Follow us on the socials: Facebook 👉 https://www.fb.com/flashnewsau Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/flashnewsau Twitter 👉 https://www.twitter.com/flashnewsau TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@flashnewsau Want to watch the podcast instead? No problem. Head to our YouTube channel and subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SjfDnelHsnjKWhaBDht6w See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  4. The cost of Dom's Nazi blunder

    19/01/2023

    The cost of Dom's Nazi blunder

    The Nazi uniform saga that engulfed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet last week has led to a string of questions. Should he be held accountable for something that happened almost 20 years ago? Should he resign? Why did he admit it right before a state election? Lucy and James discuss all that and more, in this week's edition of Flash Drive. A reminder if you like it, hit the subscribe button to get notified whenever a new episode goes live 👆 New to Flash? We have an exclusive, limited time offer for new subscribers who listen to the podcast. Get a massive one month free when you sign up using the code FLASHDRIVE. Sign up today 👉 flashne.ws/TRIAL Follow us on the socials: Facebook 👉 https://www.fb.com/flashnewsau Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/flashnewsau Twitter 👉 https://www.twitter.com/flashnewsau TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@flashnewsau Want to watch the podcast instead? No problem. Head to our YouTube channel and subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SjfDnelHsnjKWhaBDht6w See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  5. Too much information, Harry

    12/01/2023

    Too much information, Harry

    Drugs, sibling rivalry and circumcisions. Prince Harry's new book has it all. But is it all a bit too much? Lucy McLeod and James Law unpack the latest royal drama that continues to dominate the headlines this week. Elsewhere, chaos ensured in US congress over who was to become the House Speaker, and new details emerged about the Idaho student murders. A reminder if you like it, hit the subscribe button to get notified whenever a new episode goes live 👆 New to Flash? We have an exclusive, limited time offer for new subscribers who listen to the podcast. Get a massive one month free when you sign up using the code FLASHDRIVE. Sign up today 👉 flashne.ws/TRIAL Follow us on the socials: Facebook 👉 https://www.fb.com/flashnewsau Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/flashnewsau Twitter 👉 https://www.twitter.com/flashnewsau TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@flashnewsau Want to watch the podcast instead? No problem. Head to our YouTube channel and subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SjfDnelHsnjKWhaBDht6w See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  6. From Covid to war to the World Cup: the biggest stories of 2022

    22/12/2022

    From Covid to war to the World Cup: the biggest stories of 2022

    Plague. War. Pestilence. 2022 had just about everything. In this special edition of Flash Drive, Lucy McLeod and James Law go through the biggest stories from Australia, around the world, and in sport, that made ripples in the media. It was a year that started in lockdown, with most of Australia still dealing with outbreaks, and a rush to get everyone vaccinated. But February came, and with it, Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And there were still 10 months of chaos to go. These are the yarns that you'll remember for years to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  7. Grow up, we're all over it Meghan

    13/12/2022

    Grow up, we're all over it Meghan

    The new Harry and Meghan docuseries is out and ... well, does anyone care anymore? It was meant to be a bombshell. Tabloids in the UK obsessing over it, people eagerly anticipating the drop but in the end it's a little .. meh? There was meant to be drama. It was meant to be an explosive about the privacy intrusion of life in the world's most famous family but in the end, it's all a bit expected. Lucy McLeod and James Law dissect the disappointment and disenchantment with the latest royal release. Meanwhile in NSW, renters are set for a huge boost with rental auctions set to be banned immediately. Is this a change for the better? And finally, the controversial Bali bonk ban has had another twist, with foreigners sensationally allowed a reprieve, with Indonesia's new sex laws set to spare visitors to the tourist Mecca.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  8. People in Victoria still love Daniel Andrews

    30/11/2022

    People in Victoria still love Daniel Andrews

    Well, the commentators got it wrong. And they're still getting it wrong. Media all over Australia predicted it would be close, and potentially even a Labor loss.  Well, Daniel Andrews and Labor won. Convincingly. But why? It's not just the Coalition's unpopularity, it's the simple fact that people in Victoria still love the man. James Law and Lucy McLeod go over the election that guaranteed Andrews will become Victoria's longest-serving Labor premier, and just why the state keeps voting him in. Elsewhere, Scott Morrison's in trouble. The former Prime Minister will be censured by Parliament for his secret ministries scandal. What was behind his thinking? And what happens once he motion passes? And finally, it's schoolies time! James and Lucy discuss the fine Australian tradition and why this year is being dubbed the 'tamest ever'. A reminder if you like it, hit the subscribe button to get notified whenever a new episode goes live 👆 New to Flash? We have an exclusive, limited time offer for new subscribers who listen to the podcast. Get a massive one month free when you sign up using the code FLASHDRIVE. Sign up today 👉 flashne.ws/TRIAL Follow us on the socials: Facebook 👉 https://www.fb.com/flashnewsau Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/flashnewsau Twitter 👉 https://www.twitter.com/flashnewsau TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@flashnewsau Want to watch the podcast instead? No problem. Head to our YouTube channel and subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SjfDnelHsnjKWhaBDht6w See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
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Lucy McLeod and James Law take the news of the week and clean it up into an easy-listening podcast that'll leave you more informed, and hopefully give you a laugh or two along the way. Start streaming news from around the world with 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Get a 14 day free trial. Sign up here > https://flashne.ws/TRIAL

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  • Creator
    Flash News Australia
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 News Corp Australia
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    Flash Drive