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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a national apology to those impacted by Thalidomide,  a morning sickness drug in the early 60s. The drug caused severe disabilities in thousands of babies whose mothers had taken it. In the deep dive we’ll explain what the drug is, what it did to unborn babies and why the Prime Minister apologised for it in Parliament.

 

CreditsResearch: Daniel Lo SurdoHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel

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Professional Australian netball players haven’t been payed since September due to an ongoing pay dispute. On the weekend, players collectively boycotted Netball Australia’s Awards ceremony, but Australia’s national squad the Diamonds did attend due to legal obligations. In today’s deep dive, we speak to Diamond and Lightning player Cara Koenen about what the team is calling for, and how this time without pay is impacting Australia’s elite netball players.

CreditsGuest: Cara Koenen, Diamond and Lightning playerHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Chloe Christy and Ninah Kopel

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A survey of 2,000 Australian men found nearly 10% of respondents admitted to having sexual interactions with an under 18-year-old. The UNSW survey was the first nationally representative Australian study on child sexual abuse perpetration and the largest of its kind globally. In today’s deep dive, we speak with the lead investigator of the study, Dr Michael Salter, about who is committing these offences, and why the answer might surprise you.

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CreditsGuest: Dr Michael Salter, Associate Professor UNSWHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel

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In two different corners of the world, two leaders have won support on populist far-right platforms.

In Argentina Javier Milei has been elected president, promising to radically overhaul the nation’s economy.

In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders is tipped to be the next Dutch leader after his party’s success in the nation’s general elections. In today’s deep dive we’re going to tell you what you need to know about these leaders - and why we’re talking about both of them in the same episode. 
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In a recent TDA poll, 91% of respondents said they were experiencing climate anxiety and close to 90% said this made them worried about having kids. In this episode, we hear from someone who has chosen not to start a family for this reason, and a mental health expert about how to handle fears for the future.

CreditsGuest: Nicola Palfrey, National Clinical Advisor, Headspace

Journalist: Chloe Christie

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski

Producer: Ninah Kopel

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Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been in the news over the last two years for a variety of reasons. This week, Lehrmann is in court after alleging some media outlets defamed him in their coverage. Lehrmann settled his case with the ABC yesterday morning, but the case against Channel 10 continues. In the deep dive we’ll explain what this case means and how we got to this point.

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CreditsJournalist: Lucy Tassell Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel

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