An American TikToker has exposed the personal details of more than 60 people for their problematic, and sometimes criminal behaviour. But not everyone agrees his actions are justified.
One of Australia's richest people has announced he's donating $1.5 billion dollars of his personal wealth to dealing with climate change.
Plus, how a Bondi Hipster is taking on politics donations.
Live guests:
Collette Snowden, media and technology researcher this at the University of South Australia
Mike Cannon-Brookes, Australian billionaire and the co-founder of software company Atlassian
Christiaan Van Vuuren, actor and comedian
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Folge vom 21.10.2021Can doxxing be ethical?
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Folge vom 20.10.2021How safe are alcohol delivery services?A ton of alcohol delivery services have popped up across the country during the pandemic. They can be super convenient - but some people are worried they could also be damaging and even fatal. Young people all over the world are getting ready to protest at Glasgow’s climate conference, including a 16-year-old climate activist from the US. Plus, while Canberra is on track to become the most vaccinated places in the world, remote Indigenous communities are still struggling to get their first jabs. Live guests: Professor Peter Miller, alcohol and violence researcher at Deakin University Alexandria Villaseñor, American climate activist Professor James Ward, Pitjantjatjara and Nukunu epidemiologist from The University of Queensland
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Folge vom 19.10.2021Why we get the ickHave you ever been instantly turned off by someone you’re into because of a super trivial thing they did? It could be because they chewed a bit too loudly or their laugh is too much. It's called ‘The Ick’, and there's a psychological reason why some people experience it. A global report published today reveals that Australia has one of the highest rates of online child sexual abuse in the world. Plus, Australia’s medicine regulator has rejected a bid to allow the contraceptive pill to be sold over the counter to some women. Live guests: Dr Raquel Peel, researcher at University of Southern Queensland Michael Salter, Professor of Criminology at UNSW Dr Fei Sim, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
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Folge vom 18.10.2021Why powerful people go to psychicsPsychics have become a multi-billion dollar industry, despite not being backed by science. But powerful people, like politicians and the police, still rely on them. The Liberal party has come up with its long-awaited plan to get to net zero by 2050. But the government still needs the support of their regional colleagues, the National party, who remain unconvinced. Live guests: Gary Nunn, author of ‘The Psychic Tests’ Debbie Malone, psychic Darren Chester, Nationals MP