As rent prices continue to spiral and many tenants finding themselves at breaking point, the rental crisis shows no sign of slowing.The Greens are calling for a national freeze on rents, which they say would save households thousands of dollars per year.But in a country where renters have been overlooked, is there political will to address rising rents? And would capping rents even work?Today, former Labor campaign strategist turned pollster, and director of the Redbridge Group, Kos Samaras, on why the major parties could face a rebellion from voters if they ignore renters any longer.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Director of the Redbridge Group, Kos Samaras

As rent prices continue to spiral and many tenants finding themselves at breaking point, the rental crisis shows no sign of slowing.The Greens are calling for a national freeze on rents, which they say would save households thousands of dollars per year.But in a country where renters have been overlooked, is there political will to address rising rents? And would capping rents even work?Today, former Labor campaign strategist turned pollster, and director of the Redbridge Group, Kos Samaras, on why the major parties could face a rebellion from voters if they ignore renters any longer. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: Director of the Redbridge Group, Kos Samaras

Why politicians are doomed if they ignore renters

It was an inquiry meant to get to the bottom of why the trial of Bruce Lehrmann had to be abandoned. Its goal was to improve the justice system and how it handles sexual assault cases.Instead, the inquiry itself has ended in a complete shambles.The man who brought on the report, Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold, has resigned. The head of the inquiry, Walter Sofronoff, KC, was talking to journalists throughout the whole process, and they received a copy of the final report before the ACT chief minister.Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton, on how an inquiry meant to restore faith ended up doing so much damage.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen Middleton

It was an inquiry meant to get to the bottom of why the trial of Bruce Lehrmann had to be abandoned. Its goal was to improve the justice system and how it handles sexual assault cases.Instead, the inquiry itself has ended in a complete shambles.The man who brought on the report, Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold, has resigned. The head of the inquiry, Walter Sofronoff, KC, was talking to journalists throughout the whole process, and they received a copy of the final report before the ACT chief minister.Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton, on how an inquiry meant to restore faith ended up doing so much damage. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen Middleton

Inside the leaking of the Lehrmann trial inquiry

Peter Dutton

The iconic words of Martin Luther King Jr are now being used to promote the exact causes that the civil rights activist would have opposed. In the United States, conservatives quoted him to celebrate the supreme court’s ban on affirmative action based on race in university admissions.Here, people like Peter Dutton are invoking MLK to rally opponents of the Voice to Parliament.Today, writer, lawyer and contributor to The Saturday Paper Nyadol Nyuon, on why the right is stealing language and history and how it threatens to divide us.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Director of the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre at Victoria University, Nyadol Nyuon

The iconic words of Martin Luther King Jr are now being used to promote the exact causes that the civil rights activist would have opposed. In the United States, conservatives quoted him to celebrate the supreme court’s ban on affirmative action based on race in university admissions.Here, people like Peter Dutton are invoking MLK to rally opponents of the Voice to Parliament.Today, writer, lawyer and contributor to The Saturday Paper Nyadol Nyuon, on why the right is stealing language and history and how it threatens to divide us. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: Director of the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre at Victoria University, Nyadol Nyuon

Why Peter Dutton is stealing from Martin Luther King Jr

David Pocock

David Pocock admits that sometimes he's had to vote for policy he doesn’t fully agree with.The first-term senator came into parliament with the best intentions to avert the climate crisis, but has sometimes found himself having to work to make legislation he thinks is bad, a little bit better.Now, he’s trying to put forward a solution he does actually believe in: a private senator’s bill that would force politicians to consider the impact on the health and wellbeing of future generations when they make decisions on climate.Today, independent senator David Pocock on his new bill and whether he’s always lived up to his own duty of care for future generations.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Independent senator for the ACT, David Pocock

David Pocock admits that sometimes he's had to vote for policy he doesn’t fully agree with.The first-term senator came into parliament with the best intentions to avert the climate crisis, but has sometimes found himself having to work to make legislation he thinks is bad, a little bit better.Now, he’s trying to put forward a solution he does actually believe in: a private senator’s bill that would force politicians to consider the impact on the health and wellbeing of future generations when they make decisions on climate.Today, independent senator David Pocock on his new bill and whether he’s always lived up to his own duty of care for future generations. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: Independent senator for the ACT, David Pocock

David Pocock on voting for ‘not great’ policy and how he wants to fix it

Parliament is back – and it ain’t pretty!The government is pushing ahead with its contentious housing bill and finds itself, once again, sparring with the Greens.Meanwhile, the Coalition has a new strategy for encouraging a ‘No’ vote in the Voice referendum.So will the combative nature of this parliament stop Labor from being productive in government and could they lose key bills in the senate? Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on what lies ahead for the second half of the year in Canberra. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

Parliament is back – and it ain’t pretty!The government is pushing ahead with its contentious housing bill and finds itself, once again, sparring with the Greens.Meanwhile, the Coalition has a new strategy for encouraging a ‘No’ vote in the Voice referendum.So will the combative nature of this parliament stop Labor from being productive in government and could they lose key bills in the senate? Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on what lies ahead for the second half of the year in Canberra.  Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

Albanese vs the ‘Noalition’: It’s about to get spicy

Scott Morrison

The royal commission into robo-debt found Scott Morrison to have allowed cabinet to be misled. Commissioner Cathrine Holmes also found he provided untrue evidence to the commission and that he pressured departmental officials over the scheme.It took a few weeks, but the former prime minister this week addressed those findings head-on: denying it all.Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper and host of 7am’s special Inside Robo-debt series, Rick Morton on Scott Morrison’s return to Parliament and how much longer he’s likely to have a seat there.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton

The royal commission into robo-debt found Scott Morrison to have allowed cabinet to be misled. Commissioner Cathrine Holmes also found he provided untrue evidence to the commission and that he pressured departmental officials over the scheme.It took a few weeks, but the former prime minister this week addressed those findings head-on: denying it all.Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper and host of 7am’s special Inside Robo-debt series, Rick Morton on Scott Morrison’s return to Parliament and how much longer he’s likely to have a seat there. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton

Scott Morrison reckons he’s blameless for robo-debt

Australia’s offshore processing facility on Nauru now sits empty. The detention centre has been a feature of Nauru’s identity for over a decade, but now we’re learning extraordinary details about how millions of Australian taxpayer dollars were spent in questionable deals to keep the facility running.Last week, the focus turned to the then-Home Affairs minister, Peter Dutton, who awarded a lucrative contract to a businessman who had been accused of bribing Nauruan government officials. Today, associate editor of The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray, on what impact Australia has really had on Nauru and whether we’ve spent a fortune to make a tiny island nation worse off.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Associate editor of The Saturday Paper, Martin McKenzie-Murray.

Australia’s offshore processing facility on Nauru now sits empty. The detention centre has been a feature of Nauru’s identity for over a decade, but now we’re learning extraordinary details about how millions of Australian taxpayer dollars were spent in questionable deals to keep the facility running.Last week, the focus turned to the then-Home Affairs minister, Peter Dutton, who awarded a lucrative contract to a businessman who had been accused of bribing Nauruan government officials. Today, associate editor of The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray, on what impact Australia has really had on Nauru and whether we’ve spent a fortune to make a tiny island nation worse off. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: Associate editor of The Saturday Paper, Martin McKenzie-Murray.

Does Peter Dutton have a secret on Nauru?

Australians love to heat their homes and cook their meals with gas, but its future in our households has a limit. Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews has taken a big step in phasing out gas by banning it in new homes from January 1, 2024.But the announcement provoked anger and outrage among conservative commentators, and some members of the public, who insist gas is best.So, does Australia have any hope of reaching net zero if our kitchen stoves have become politicised? Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on how gas in the home became a new front in the culture wars.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe.

Australians love to heat their homes and cook their meals with gas, but its future in our households has a limit. Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews has taken a big step in phasing out gas by banning it in new homes from January 1, 2024.But the announcement provoked anger and outrage among conservative commentators, and some members of the public, who insist gas is best.So, does Australia have any hope of reaching net zero if our kitchen stoves have become politicised? Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on how gas in the home became a new front in the culture wars. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe.

Cooking with gas is about to become a hate crime

Australian housing is in crisis – the country doesn’t have enough affordable homes for the growing number of people who need them.This week, the Albanese government will begin its second attempt to pass its key housing policy.The bill is being reintroduced to parliament unchanged, but will need the Greens’ support. All signs point to a political stalemate.Today, contributing editor of The Politics and The Monthly online Rachel Withers, on an idea to fix the housing crisis that’s gaining traction and why it could break through the paralysis in Canberra.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Contributing editor of The Politics, Rachel Withers.

Australian housing is in crisis – the country doesn’t have enough affordable homes for the growing number of people who need them.This week, the Albanese government will begin its second attempt to pass its key housing policy.The bill is being reintroduced to parliament unchanged, but will need the Greens’ support. All signs point to a political stalemate.Today, contributing editor of The Politics and The Monthly online Rachel Withers, on an idea to fix the housing crisis that’s gaining traction and why it could break through the paralysis in Canberra. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: Contributing editor of The Politics, Rachel Withers.

Taxing big business to fix the housing crisis

Don Watson

Today, author Don Watson will be reading his piece from the June issue of The Monthly, reflecting on WW2 ace pilot Sir Douglas Bader.Bader was a remarkable Royal Air Force pilot in the second world war. Brazen and courageous, he managed to escape death countless times, scored dozens of victories, and was even redeployed as a pilot after having both legs amputated.However, in the words of Don Watson, Sir Douglas Bader was also a bit of a ‘stinker’, and an ‘unreconstructed racist’. Yes, it turns out Bader is a classic 20th century hero, who is ripe for a classic 21st century cancellation. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Author Don Watson

Today, author Don Watson will be reading his piece from the June issue of The Monthly, reflecting on WW2 ace pilot Sir Douglas Bader.Bader was a remarkable Royal Air Force pilot in the second world war. Brazen and courageous, he managed to escape death countless times, scored dozens of victories, and was even redeployed as a pilot after having both legs amputated.However, in the words of Don Watson, Sir Douglas Bader was also a bit of a ‘stinker’, and an ‘unreconstructed racist’. Yes, it turns out Bader is a classic 20th century hero, who is ripe for a classic 21st century cancellation.  Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Guest: Author Don Watson

The Weekend Read: Don Watson on cancelling a war hero

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As fires continue on both sides of the continent, and the government succeeds in putting off commitments at the UN climate talks, Scott Morrison has gone on holidays. Paul Bongiorno on what the year looks like from this end of the calendar.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading:PM travels as country burns in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As fires continue on both sides of the continent, and the government succeeds in putting off commitments at the UN climate talks, Scott Morrison has gone on holidays. Paul Bongiorno on what the year looks like from this end of the calendar.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2019/12/21/pm-travels-country-burns/15768468009266" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PM travels as country burns</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

A very Morrison Christmas

Since becoming prime minister, Scott Morrison has stamped himself on the cabinet process. There will be more PowerPoints, and less debate about issues he sees as being routine. Karen Middleton on the new processes and how they work.Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton.Background reading:Scott Morrison imposes discipline in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since becoming prime minister, Scott Morrison has stamped himself on the cabinet process. There will be more PowerPoints, and less debate about issues he sees as being routine. Karen Middleton on the new processes and how they work.Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2019/11/16/scott-morrison-imposes-discipline/15738228009093" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Morrison imposes discipline</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The cabinet maker

According to author Jeff Sparrow, a new fascism is emerging from the internet – one that is rooted in meme culture, but that harnesses mass shootings as a political tool. This is the story of how the Christchurch massacre came to represent a new frontier in the far right.Guest: Author of Fascists Among Us, Jeff Sparrow.Background reading:Under fire from the new fascism in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlySee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

According to author Jeff Sparrow, a new fascism is emerging from the internet – one that is rooted in meme culture, but that harnesses mass shootings as a political tool. This is the story of how the Christchurch massacre came to represent a new frontier in the far right.Guest: Author of Fascists Among Us, Jeff Sparrow.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2019/11/23/under-fire-the-new-fascism/15744276009117" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Under fire from the new fascism</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Fascism and troll culture

The Morrison government is committed to a budget surplus above all else. But as Paul Keating points out, this commitment can be a kind of sickness. Paul Bongiorno on what happens when politics refuses to acknowledge circumstances.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading:The Coalition's surplus focus in The Saturday Paper.The Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Morrison government is committed to a budget surplus above all else. But as Paul Keating points out, this commitment can be a kind of sickness. Paul Bongiorno on what happens when politics refuses to acknowledge circumstances.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2019/11/02/the-coalitions-surplus-focus/15726132009015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Coalition's surplus focus</a> in The Saturday Paper.<a href="https://thesaturdaypaper.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://themonthly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="7ampodcast.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The surplus disease

Anthony Albanese was shaped by the circumstances of his childhood: a single mother, a council house, a love of the Labor Party. The question now is if his working-class background can help the ALP reconnect to its working-class base. James Button on making sense of the leader of the Opposition.Guest: Journalist and former speechwriter James Button. Background reading:Picking up the pieces in The Monthly. The Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anthony Albanese was shaped by the circumstances of his childhood: a single mother, a council house, a love of the Labor Party. The question now is if his working-class background can help the ALP reconnect to its working-class base. James Button on making sense of the leader of the Opposition.Guest: Journalist and former speechwriter James Button. Background reading:<a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2019/november/1572526800/james-button/picking-pieces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Picking up the pieces</a> in The Monthly. <a href="https://thesaturdaypaper.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://themonthly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="7ampodcast.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Looking for Albanese

As Scott Morrison’s tax cuts make their way through the parliament, there are fresh questions over religious freedoms. Paul Bongiorno on pragmatism and our Pentecostal prime minister.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading:Faith and tax cuts as 46th parliament begins in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Scott Morrison’s tax cuts make their way through the parliament, there are fresh questions over religious freedoms. Paul Bongiorno on pragmatism and our Pentecostal prime minister.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2019/07/06/faith-and-tax-cuts-46th-parliament-begins/15623352008400" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faith and tax cuts as 46th parliament begins</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="http://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="http://www.themonthly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Faith and taxes

A year on from the Christchurch massacre, survivors face isolation and economic hardship. We speak to the men and women living through the aftermath of one of the worst white supremacist attacks in history. This is part one of a three-part special on the far right.Guest: Features and field producer Elle Marsh.Background reading:Life after the Christchurch shootings in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A year on from the Christchurch massacre, survivors face isolation and economic hardship. We speak to the men and women living through the aftermath of one of the worst white supremacist attacks in history. This is part one of a three-part special on the far right.Guest: Features and field producer Elle Marsh.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-crime/2020/03/07/life-after-the-christchurch-shootings/15834996009483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life after the Christchurch shootings</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

White terror, part one: 35 widows

Adam Goodes

Adam Goodes is one of the great AFL players of his generation. His career was played, especially in its final seasons, at the intersection of race and politics. Stan Grant on the weight of that story and what it means now.Guest: Writer and broadcaster Stan Grant. For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.Background reading:Adam Goodes and writing a new Australia in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlySee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam Goodes is one of the great AFL players of his generation. His career was played, especially in its final seasons, at the intersection of race and politics. Stan Grant on the weight of that story and what it means now.Guest: Writer and broadcaster Stan Grant. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2019/08/17/adam-goodes-and-writing-new-australia/15659640008624" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Goodes and writing a new Australia</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Booing Adam Goodes

A year on from the Christchurch terrorist attack, Muslims in Australia are still wrestling with a new level of fear. Some have been drawn back to faith, while others are questioning the way the media and politics have stoked division. This is part three in a three-part series.Guest: Poet and writer for The Saturday Paper, Omar Sakr.Background reading:The Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A year on from the Christchurch terrorist attack, Muslims in Australia are still wrestling with a new level of fear. Some have been drawn back to faith, while others are questioning the way the media and politics have stoked division. This is part three in a three-part series.Guest: Poet and writer for The Saturday Paper, Omar Sakr.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au.</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

White terror, part three: The itch at your back

Scott Morrison has always maintained that he doesn’t view the Bible as a policy handbook. But a former worshipper at Hillsong Church argues that Pentecostalism informs every aspect of his politics. Tanya Levin on what this church believes and how it helps to explain the prime minister.Guest: Author of People in Glass Houses: An Insider’s Story of a Life In and Out of Hillsong and writer for The Saturday Paper Tanya Levin.Background reading: Hillsong and a prayer in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scott Morrison has always maintained that he doesn’t view the Bible as a policy handbook. But a former worshipper at Hillsong Church argues that Pentecostalism informs every aspect of his politics. Tanya Levin on what this church believes and how it helps to explain the prime minister.Guest: Author of People in Glass Houses: An Insider’s Story of a Life In and Out of Hillsong and writer for The Saturday Paper Tanya Levin.Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2019/07/13/what-scott-morrisons-faith-means/15629400008440" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hillsong and a prayer</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Understanding Scott Morrison’s Pentecostalism

Months before the latest mass protests began in Hong Kong, the Chinese government shut down an art exhibition in the city. The work was by Badiucao, a Chinese-Australian artist living in Melbourne. He has since been harassed and intimidated in Australia, and his work has become a key part of the pro-democracy protests. Guest: Chinese-Australia visual artist and political cartoonist Badiucao.Background reading:Hong Kong's fight for freedom in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Months before the latest mass protests began in Hong Kong, the Chinese government shut down an art exhibition in the city. The work was by Badiucao, a Chinese-Australian artist living in Melbourne. He has since been harassed and intimidated in Australia, and his work has become a key part of the pro-democracy protests. Guest: Chinese-Australia visual artist and political cartoonist Badiucao.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2019/08/31/hong-kongs-fight-freedom/15671736008680" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hong Kong's fight for freedom</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Badiucao, Chinese dissident

The Greens is a party with a leader who many think is too mainstream, struggling with the growing pains of infighting and factionalism. The party’s biographer says it is also on the cusp of another step change. Paddy Manning on Richard Di Natale and his third force.Guest: Contributing editor (politics) for The Monthly and author of Inside the Greens Paddy Manning.Background reading: Inside the Greens, by Paddy Manning, published by Black Inc.The Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Greens is a party with a leader who many think is too mainstream, struggling with the growing pains of infighting and factionalism. The party’s biographer says it is also on the cusp of another step change. Paddy Manning on Richard Di Natale and his third force.Guest: Contributing editor (politics) for The Monthly and author of Inside the Greens Paddy Manning.Background reading: <a href="https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/inside-greens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside the Greens</a>, by Paddy Manning, published by Black Inc.<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Inside the Greens

Penny Wong is the intellectual leader of the Labor Party. Her politics is shaped by her experiences of difference and her belief in compassion. Her biographer, Margaret Simons, on what drives the most guarded woman in politics.Guest: Associate professor of journalism at Monash University and author of Penny Wong: Passion and Principle Margaret Simons.Background reading: Penny Wong: Passion and Principle by Margaret Simons, published by Black Inc.The Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Penny Wong is the intellectual leader of the Labor Party. Her politics is shaped by her experiences of difference and her belief in compassion. Her biographer, Margaret Simons, on what drives the most guarded woman in politics.Guest: Associate professor of journalism at Monash University and author of Penny Wong: Passion and Principle Margaret Simons.Background reading: <a href="https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/penny-wong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penny Wong: Passion and Principle</a> by Margaret Simons, published by Black Inc.<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

What drives Penny Wong

A visit from key US ministers gives a clearer picture of what America wants from Australia. But as Trump’s trade war with China escalates, it also sets the stakes for Scott Morrison’s visit to Washington. Paul Bongiorno on the weekend talks and the vice we’re in.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading:The Saturday PaperThe Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A visit from key US ministers gives a clearer picture of what America wants from Australia. But as Trump’s trade war with China escalates, it also sets the stakes for Scott Morrison’s visit to Washington. Paul Bongiorno on the weekend talks and the vice we’re in.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a> For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Rodney Rude diplomacy

As millions protest on the streets of Hong Kong, the democratic freedoms promised in the handover to China are being tested. Louisa Lim on the character of the movement and the changes for which it is asking. Guest: Senior lecturer in journalism at the University of Melbourne and author of The People’s Republic of Amnesia Louisa Lim.Background Reading:Protests erupt over Hong Kong extradition bill in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As millions protest on the streets of Hong Kong, the democratic freedoms promised in the handover to China are being tested. Louisa Lim on the character of the movement and the changes for which it is asking. Guest: Senior lecturer in journalism at the University of Melbourne and author of The People’s Republic of Amnesia Louisa Lim.Background Reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/world/north-america/2019/06/15/protests-erupt-over-hong-kong-extradition-bill/15605208008291" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Protests erupt over Hong Kong extradition bill</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="http://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="http://www.themonthly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Protest in Hong Kong

Where once it might have seemed radical, presidential hopefuls and tech entrepreneurs are now talking about breaking up the social media giants. Their power has become too great and they are not able to regulate themselves. Osman Faruqi on the battle between free speech and hate speech at places like Facebook.Guest: Journalist and deputy editor of ABC Life Osman Faruqi.Background reading:Hate speech isn’t freedom of speech in The MonthlyThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where once it might have seemed radical, presidential hopefuls and tech entrepreneurs are now talking about breaking up the social media giants. Their power has become too great and they are not able to regulate themselves. Osman Faruqi on the battle between free speech and hate speech at places like Facebook.Guest: Journalist and deputy editor of ABC Life Osman Faruqi.Background reading:<a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2019/june/1559397600/osman-faruqi/hate-speech-isn-t-freedom-speech" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hate speech isn’t freedom of speech</a> in The Monthly<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Breaking up big tech

Jaymes Todd

The judge who sentenced Jaymes Todd for the rape and murder of Eurydice Dixon was asked to consider mitigating factors that included Todd’s age, his autism diagnosis and his early guilty plea. Sarah Krasnostein on the legal argument that preceded that decision. A warning: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault and pornography.Guest: Writer and sentencing law expert Sarah Krasnostein.Background reading:A man who hates women in The MonthlyThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The judge who sentenced Jaymes Todd for the rape and murder of Eurydice Dixon was asked to consider mitigating factors that included Todd’s age, his autism diagnosis and his early guilty plea. Sarah Krasnostein on the legal argument that preceded that decision. A warning: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault and pornography.Guest: Writer and sentencing law expert Sarah Krasnostein.Background reading:<a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2019/october/1569373570/sarah-krasnostein/man-who-hates-women" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A man who hates women</a> in The Monthly<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Part two: The sentencing of Jaymes Todd

A strict legal framework means there is a shortage of sperm donors across Australia. But online there is a huge and unregulated market of people willing to donate. Marina Kamenev on sperm donation in the time of Facebook.Guest: Journalist and contributor to The Monthly Marina Kamenev.Background reading: The sperm drought in The Monthly The Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A strict legal framework means there is a shortage of sperm donors across Australia. But online there is a huge and unregulated market of people willing to donate. Marina Kamenev on sperm donation in the time of Facebook.Guest: Journalist and contributor to The Monthly Marina Kamenev.Background reading: <a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2019/august/1564581600/marina-kamenev/sperm-drought" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The sperm drought</a> in The Monthly <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Sperm in the time of Facebook

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