• Is It Genocide in Gaza? This Report Says Yes & How Much Money Will Make Us Happy?
    Sep 17 2025

    A new report from a United Nations commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, breaching the 1948 Convention.

    Plus, headlines suggests there's a sweet spot for how much money we need to be happy, but is that really true?

    And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the delay in signing the "crocodile" defence treaty with PNG has "no downside", brushing aside claims it's an embarrassment for Australia; Donald Trump has kicked off his historic second state visit to the UK amid unprecedented pomp, intense security and protests as King Charles and other royals welcomed the US President; Christian Breuckner, a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from a German prison after serving a seven-year sentence for an unrelated sex crime; Netflix's animated musical KPop Demon Hunters has become the first film on the platform to surpass 300 million views

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  • Israel Genocide Confirmed & Charlie Kirk Alleged Shooter May Face Death Penalty
    Sep 17 2025

    A report from the United Nations Commission of Inquiry found Israel has committed genocide in Gaza; Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter; Vogue’s new editor Chloe Malle has come under fire for her fashion sense; Images of Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto windsor castle by protesters.

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    Host/Producer: Cassandra Green

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    6 mins
  • The Great Social Media Ban Approaches & From Tarot Cards To Etsy Witches, Why We Love Woo Woo
    Sep 16 2025

    After many, many questions on just how Australia's word-first social media ban for under-16s will work, the Albanese Government has released new guidelines for how tech companies will need to comply.

    Plus, from birth charts to Etsy witches for hire, have we all gone a little woo woo? Or is this how we're now dealing with everything 2025 has to throw at us?

    And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the defence treaty with Papua New Guinea will bring the relationship with Australia's closest neighbour even closer; US President Donald Trump has indicated he is set to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese while scolding an Australian journalist at the White House; Former Australian radio host Alan Jones has been charged with nine more counts of indecent assault bringing the total number of charges the 84 year old now faces to 44; A New York judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione over the December 2024 killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson; Legendary Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford has died at his home in Utah aged 89

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    Guest: Micah Goldwater, Associate Professor University of Sydney

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    18 mins
  • Alcohol Theft Spikes As Liquor Stores Become Harder To Staff
    Sep 16 2025

    The parent company of Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto, Super Retail Group, has fired its chief executive Anthony Heraghty over a workplace relationship; New figures from the state's crime bureau reveal a staggering spike in alcohol theft across New South Wales, with incidents more than doubling in a decade; Top officials in the Trump administration are vowing a major crackdown on left-leaning groups, claiming it's necessary to honour the memory of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk; and Pop superstar Demi Lovato has officially announced her ninth studio album, revealing it will be titled "It's Not That Deep."

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    Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe

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    5 mins
  • Political Violence In Trump's America & The New Threat To Same-Sex Marriage
    Sep 15 2025

    The assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified fears of political violence in the US, but it's not the only major story out of Trump's America.

    We look at the latest legal battles facing the administration, including the ongoing fight over immigration, a new Supreme Court challenge to same-sex marriage, and whether the courts are the last line of defence in a deeply divided country.

    And in headlines today, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tyler Robinson, the man arrested over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is not co-operating with authorities; The guidelines for social media platforms to comply with the age restriction laws will be released by Communications Minister Anika Wells and e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant today; US officials say The United States and China have reached a framework agreement to switch TikTok to US-controlled ownership; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are"; The staff at Windsor castle are preparing to welcome US President Donald Trump for his second state visit to the UK this week

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    Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent

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    20 mins
  • ANZ Faces Record Fine Over ‘Grubby’ Behaviour
    Sep 15 2025

    ANZ Bank has agreed to pay a $240 million penalty to settle four investigations into years of widespread unconscionable conduct; Australians have been warned of skyrocketing heat-related deaths and plummeting property values from global warming; The town at the centre of Australia's biggest manhunt is preparing to return to a sense of normalcy, as police lift movement restrictions around the area; Senior Liberals admit the party has a mountain to climb to win back voters, after the coalition plunged to its worst-ever primary vote in Newspoll history; The Pitt has claimed the top gong of outstanding drama series at Hollywood’s Emmy Awards, while outstanding comedy went to The Studio.

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    Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney

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  • I Hunt Online Child Predators, Here’s What You Need To Know
    Sep 14 2025

    As Australia's social media ban for teens approaches, we reveal how online predators continue to find vulnerable children on other apps and platforms.

    We speak to an expert from the Australian Federal Police to go inside their strategies to catch offenders and share the key warning signs every parent needs to know to keep their kids safe.

    And in headlines today, parents are being urged to talk to their kids about online safety after nine people were charged with more than 30 child exploitation offences during a two-week blitz in NSW; Utah trade school student Tyler Robinson, who has been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, will be charged this week; After being sidelined for 20 months due to injury, Matilda's captain Sam Kerr has returned in style, scoring her 100th goal for her English club Chelsea; Hollywood Director Woody Allen has given a glowing account of the time he spent with disgraced financier and child abuser Jeffrey Epstein saying he "couldn't have been nicer"

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    Guest: Raffaella Ciccarelli, Mamamia Weekend & News Editor

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    12 mins
  • Sorry, Why Is Mariah Carey Headed To The Amazon Rainforest?
    Sep 12 2025

    Footage and images of a suspected gunman have been released in relation to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk; Healthcare professionals are calling for nationwide rules that would allow GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD to help avoid high costs and delays for patients and families; In a big win for players, Netball Australia and the player’s association have locked in a three-year collective player agreement; And Mariah Carey is headed to the Amazon Rainforest as part of a concert to raise awareness of rainforest protection.

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    Host/Producer: Taylah Strano

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    4 mins