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Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez chat about the stories you're obsessed with, the stuff you've missed and the things that matter. Episodes drop every Wednesday afternoon. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.au
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Former Neighbours star Holly Valance has held a Trump fundraiser, so how did a soap star become a force in right-wing politics? And a New York Times article has us thinking about things we've done for the last time and may never do again. Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.auSHOW NOTESThe Contestant is more than a cautionary taleGrowing old, with grace and aches
The death of tv doctor Michael Mosley saw an outpouring of grief across the globe, but it has got us thinking about how precarious life can be. And the Australian Olympic team is taking three baristas to Paris so that they can get the perfect flat white.  
We now know Donald Trump is a criminal, but does it change anything? And can he still be President? Also Julia and Jeremy want to know how to get their kids off screens. Can the Prime Minister get 13 year olds off social media? And the anti-discrimination case which challenges some of the outdated ways we think about sex workers.SHOW NOTESBaz Luhrmann interviewMermaid Club
Could birds hold the secret to aeroplane turbulence? In the wake of the horrific attack in Rafah in Gaza, is there any more that International courts can do to stop the fighting?  And could the weight loss drug Ozempic be causing a baby boom?
Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez chat about the stories you're obsessed with, the stuff you've missed and the things that matter. Episodes drop every Wednesday afternoon. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.au
The damage bill from the Northern Queensland floods is expected to run into the billions, so how did a low level cyclone cause so much devastation?There’s growing concern about the use of “deep fake” images produced by A.I. are being used on social media. So can anything be done to stamp it out?
Israel is facing increasing international pressure to end the fighting in Gaza, but when will it end and who will control Gaza when it does?Also, there were fiery scenes in the Federal court this week as journalist Lisa Wilkinson has defended her Logies speech, and her reporting, while on the stand in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial. 
The costs are blowing out and there are reports of shonky operators, so how can the NDIS be fixed? The government has released a long awaited report into the scheme which it hopes will make it sustainable.The UN Secretary General says nowhere in Gaza is safe as he once again calls for a ceasefire. So what happens next?
This Week catches you up and makes sense of the big events dominating your news feed.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary ceasefire and a hostage deal, but what happens next?  The RBA Governor says homegrown inflation is now the problem, so how can we tackle it without causing more pain to young homeowners?  
Israel is scrambling to show that Hamas has been using Gaza’s biggest hospital as a command centre, to convince the world its raid on Al-Shifa was justified. When is targeting a hospital ok? Also, the latest fight over our immigration scheme and the policy of indefinite detention.We look at how border security has stormed back into mainstream politics .
There’s plenty of anger after an Optus network blackout left 10 million customers without phone and internet services for half a day. But could it have been prevented? Israel has agreed to pauses in the conflict to allow for humanitarian aid into besieged Gaza and the movement of civilians to the south. But as international calls for a complete ceasefire grow, are a few hours relief per day enough?  
Police have charged Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of an alleged mushroom poisoning case, with murder. It follows the deaths of three of her family members in August.Also, as some Australians finally make it out of Gaza, we hear about the current military strategy and whether more can be done to prevent civilian casualties.
There have been calls for a pause in fighting in Gaza to get aid into the area, but the bombs keep  falling. US President Joe Biden says the region must look to a two state solution after the conflict, but can there be peace after the Israel-Gaza war? Also surging fuel prices and rising rents saw inflation rebound last quarter. So what will that mean for November’s interest rate decision? 
The humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza as fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militia group Hamas intensifies.And there are fears the Israel-Hamas war could destabilise the region as demonstrators take to the streets in neighbouring Arab countries - and further afield - to protest the bombing of a Gaza hospital.
On the eve of the referendum, we're bringing you a special episode of The Voice Referendum Explained. Hosts Carly Williams and Fran Kelly were joined by the ABC's elections analyst Antony Green for a live session answering some of our audience's biggest questions about the referendum. This is your last chance for a recap before entering the ballot box.This Week will return next week with David Lipson.
This Week catches you up and makes sense of the big events dominating your news feed.
The Disability Royal Commission has called for "social transformation" to end discrimination against the 4.4m Australians living with disability. This week, disability advocate El Gibbs on what the royal commission uncovered, and whether its 220 recommendations will be heard.
This Week catches you up and makes sense of the big events dominating your news feed.
The Albanese Government’s signature social housing policy is now law, but how much will the 10-billion dollar fund really do to address a chronic shortage? For those lucky enough to already have a roof over their heads, why are insurance premiums soaring even for those in low risk areas? And “Must Do Better” Australians get a report card on their eating habits from the nation’s top science agency.
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kate blizard

I am so excited that you are doing this podcast and that I have found it! Can't wait to hear weekly drops

Jun 3rd
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william tayor

I live on a DSP and have given up treatment as I can not afford primary health care without bulk billing. my life is going backwards and is significantly worse. we have universal health care in name only. so disgusted with a rich country that makes people like me have to beg for treatment.

Jan 23rd
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Harry S

Disappointing Propaganda

Dec 10th
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