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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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Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has been charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences and Jules and Jez chat about what we know about the charges. And Jules is still in the US and everything is so expensive. We talk about how Donald Trump says he will fix the economy and what impact the economy might have on the Australian economy. You can always get in touch with us at notstupid@abc.net.auSHOW NOTESThe Not Stupid Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36xBCBL6jCrPJe6J8drjYe?si=BF6PCTj-QCK-nIDa1LTPTg&pi=a-CpIDFEEDROGtJez's pick about aliens: https://www.themandarin.com.au/281675-aaro-releases-annual-uap-report/
When Jules and Jez spoke about Tim Winton's novel "Juice", they spoke about communities trying to do their bit to address climate change and we wanted to hear from you. Lots of you got in touch and we discuss a few of those emails. If you have more stories, please get in touch at notstupid@abc.net.au
When Donald Trump won the US election, sexist, racist and misogynistic comments exploded online. Julia and Jeremy look at what happened at why. And here in Australia, the Government plans to stop misinformation, but will it work?Jeremy's PlaylistDancing may be better than other exercise for improving mental health - The University of Sydney
1It has been a big few days in US politics and Jules is about to head to the US. She'll be there talking about grace, after a very tumultuous and divisive election campaign. So will there be any grace on display? Also Jules talks about meeting Donald Trump in 2016.
Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez have been reporting on the US election all day, but after the tv broadcast, they got into the pod studio for a debrief and a chat. They take us through how the day unfolded and how Trump won.
We asked for your favourite poems and you really delivered. We have been inundated with emails about poetry so we thoughts we'd share a few. Keep sending them at notstupid@abc.net.au and we will share more in coming weeks.POEMS"All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" by Robert Fulghum"Araluen" by Henry Kendall"Small Kindnesses" by Danusha LamérisSONG LYRICS"The Wine Song" by The Cat Empire"Still remains" by Stone Temple Pilots
There's one week until the US election and Jez and Jules are reading and listening to everything so you don't have to. They chat about the latest and what they think we sometimes get wrong about Trump voters. And Jules has COVID while one of her kids is doing her final exams. It has got us thinking about the pressure of final exams and whether we've got it right. And who steals cheddar? Jez is intrigued by a very weird crime.JULIA'S PICKSaoirse Ronan on Graham NortonJEREMY'S PICKThe Great Cheese Theft
Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez answer more of your questions about the US election. Will Trump's criminal cases matter? What are the issues which will decide the election? And when will we have a result?
King Charles and Queen Camilla have been in Australia and a heckle from Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe caused global headlines for heckling the King. So should the King be heckled and are we ever going to be a Republic? Also Julia has been deep down a rabbit hole reading about the Menendez brothers who were convicted of killing their parents more than thirty years ago. Now the case is being looked at again following a couple of tv shows. And Jules and Jez went to pub choir and loved it. SHOW NOTESSurvivors and Mates Support GroupMenendez Case Pub Choir
With just a few weeks until the US election Jules and Jez are answering your questions. How does the electoral college work? What does a Vice President really do? What's Donald Trump's golf handicap?
The Prime Minister has a new coastal house, but should the PM buy a house in a cost of living crisis? Or is it his money and he can spend it however he wants? And after seeing so many fake Hurricane Milton photos, we look at a couple of new studies about how we decide what's true and what's not. And would you go to a Natural History exhibit where the stuffed animals talk to you?
Julia has been reading Tim Winton's new novel, Juice, and it has her thinking about eco-anxiety, climate change and whether a novel can change the public's view on an issue. Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.au
US rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has been charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking after more than 100 people came forward to say they had been assaulted or harmed by the musician. Julia and Jeremy discuss the music industry's #metoo moment.Also, how do we decide who gets a visa to Australia? It's led to a big debate among our politicians.And how poetry can change the way we think.SHOW NOTESJEREMY'S PICK:Red Room PoetryJULIA'S PICK8 Year Old drives to Target
We asked for your favourite made up words or words from other languages... and you all have thoughts. Jules and Jez chat about the feedback. Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.au
The US Vice Presidents went head to head in their only debate. So who won and does it matter? And a couple of horrific cases have put drink spiking in the spotlight.
Jules and Jez have been informed by their smaller humans that the time for the phrase "so demure" has passed. It has them thinking about where slang comes from and who decides when words are cool and when they are not.
Just weeks before the anniversary of the October 7, conflict in the Middle East is escalating. Jules and Jez have been thinking about how we talk about the conflict and if there's any kind of ceasefire in sight. Also the ACCC is taking Coles and Woolworths to court, so will it make your grocery shop cheaper?
Julia had a birthday party and there was a lot of dancing. We share your stories about half birthdays, celebrating the little things and why dancing sometimes just feels really great.
We've seen two attempted assassinations on Donald Trump in two months, so what does it mean for democracy in the US? Also here in Australia, the Federal Government has a plan to tackle scams, so will it work? And is AI where we should turn for dating advice?SHOW NOTESScam survey
We were talking about clothes a few weeks ago and lots of you had stories about second hand clothing. Jules and Jez read through some of the emails and wonder if we can do more to encourage the reuse of clothing and reduce fast fashion.
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