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There’s an issue exposing fault lines within our political parties and pitting their traditional supporters against each other, fracturing the electorate.
That issue is the new ban on vapes, which is set to pass parliament at the end of the month.
The Albanese government’s proposed ban is putting pressure on the Coalition, which has already been losing ground with professional women tired of catching their kids with a vape, while the Greens fear they will alienate their younger voters if they oppose the bill.
Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis, on the politics of the new vaping ban – and why it will be hard to police. 

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Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis.

There’s been a slow but steady reckoning on sexual harassment and discrimination in workplaces across Australia.
That reckoning should have already come to the most high-profile workplace in the country – Parliament House. But several years on from the Jenkins report, has the culture really changed?
Today, chief political correspondent The Saturday Paper Karen Barlow, on the challenges of policing parliamentarians and why alcohol is so ingrained in political culture.

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Guest: Chief political correspondent The Saturday Paper Karen Barlow

There are two things to know about the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The first is that it makes an immense difference to many lives across Australia. The second is that it’s wildly expensive and is projected to cost even more in the future.
So, how to reconcile those two realities? It’s what the government is trying to solve with a new piece of legislation that’s been shrouded in secrecy for months – but some in the sector say this legislation could hand government authorities more powers to pursue debts.
Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the holes in the NDIS legislation.

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Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton

Many Australians have an idea of New Caledonia. It’s just two hours away by plane and is sold to travellers with images of luxurious hotel complexes and pristine beaches.
But riots in the capital, a state of emergency and the intervention of the French military have been reminders that the future of New Caledonia is a fraught political question sitting on our doorstep.
So, what provoked the unrest? How are we involved? And why are the French still trying to hold on to a Pacific nation?
Today, journalist Nic Maclellan, on the tension in the Pacific he’s covered for decades, and Kanak independence activist Jimmy Naouna, on his hopes for the future of New Caledonia.

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Guest: Journalist, Nic Maclellan; Spokesperson for New Caledonian pro-independence alliance, the FLNKS, Jimmy Naouna.

Donald Trump’s conviction in a New York courthouse has led to furious reactions from his supporters and allies.
A presidential candidate has never been convicted of a felony during their campaign and that historic first is just the latest uncertainty thrown into an already fractious election campaign.
So, could things combust? Has the risk of political violence just gone up?
Today, senior researcher at The Australia Institute Dr Emma Shortis, on the mind-boggling logistics and the risk of violence and disorder in the fallout from the verdict. 

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Guest: Senior researcher at The Australia Institute, Dr Emma Shortis

Some non-Australian citizens facing deportation for convictions of serious crimes like domestic violence and child sexual abuse are managing to hang onto their visas and stay in the country.
It’s sparked fierce debate in Canberra this week, as both sides of parliament attempt to answer one question – who is to blame?
So, why are non-citizens in Australia being allowed to stay after they have served their time? Why are tribunals finding they shouldn’t be deported? And is the system working?
Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on why it all boils down to a document called direction 99.

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Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.