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This week, a hate speech trial against One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has begun in the Federal Court. It comes after Hanson was accused of racially discriminating against Greens Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi in a social media post from 2022. Hanson and Faruqi have both faced questioning so far in the hearing.

On today’s podcast, we’ll explain what Hanson said, the context of the case, and what could happen next.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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With the federal budget just over two weeks away, the economy is set to come roaring back into focus on your newsfeed. So, we thought we'd get you up to speed well in advance. How are we going with inflation and the cost of living? What should you expect from HECS and HELP debt indexation this year? And what early clues do we have about this year's budget?

Today on the podcast, we speak to the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work’s Chief Economist, Greg Jericho, to take a temperature check of the economy.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiGuest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future WorkAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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It’s been labelled Australia’s ‘national shame' - so far this year, 27 women have been killed in acts of gender-based violence. Now, the country’s Domestic Violence Commissioner is convening a crisis meeting of leaders from across the country to figure out what comes next. It comes as thousands marched in rallies over the weekend calling for stronger action. On today's podcast, we’ll discuss the context, what the government is saying and what comes next in this national conversation about women's safety.

You can always call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732

Read Jess Hill's article 'We won’t stop violence against women with conversations about respect. This is not working. We need to get real'

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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In a first for Australia, two people have launched an independent campaign to win a single seat at the next federal election. Bronwen Bock and Lucy Bradlow hope to run together for the same seat of Higgins and share the responsibilities of a federal politician. Today on the podcast, we speak to Bronwen and Lucy to ask them all our questions about how and if this could work.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara SeidlerGuests: Bronwen Bock and Lucy BradlowAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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Earlier this week, the Victorian Government announced it would not proceed with plans to open a second supervised injecting room in Melbourne.

On today’s podcast, we’re going to look at why the Victorian Government backflipped on its commitment, what the context of the decision is and how the community has responded.

Listen to our episode 'Could TikTok actually be banned in the U.S.?'

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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When Elon Musk bought Twitter, he promised to make the social media platform a haven for free speech.

Tonight, that commitment will be challenged in court by the Australian Government, as the eSafety Commissioner has demanded footage of last week’s Sydney church stabbing to be removed from the platform.

On today's podcast, we’ll explain the controversy and why the ‘free speech’ argument might not hold up in an Australian court.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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