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For our last look at a Marvel hero in this Summer of Superheroes, we're taking a look at the romance of the 2005 Jennifer Garner vehicle Elektra! Join in as we discuss our favorite cinematic assassins, the movie's odd visual style, its treatment of Japan, and hitman human resources. Plus: How does this movie connect with Daredevil (2003)? Is the movie gory enough? Did its failure at the box office end Jennifer Garner's action career? And, speaking of careers, what's going on with Ariana DeBose? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Hellboy (2004)--------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Daredevil's Done Deals" (IGN)"Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck Suit Up for Daredevil" (MTV)"High in the Sky Benny Bares All" (Sydney Morning Herald)"Ben Affleck Says No to Daredevil Sequel" (SlashFilm)"Garner Deemed Elektra Awful, Says Ex-Boyfriend Vartan" (SFGate)Interview with Rob Bowman (IGN)"Helmer on Why Elektra Failed" (Now Playing)"Marvel to Prime Pupils" (Variety)"Leaked Email: Marvel CEO Not so Hot on Female Superhero Movies" (Vulture)"The Shadow Rulers of the VA" (ProPublica)"James Gunn Says the 'Movie Industry is Dying' Due to Films Being Made with Unfinished Scripts" (The Hollywood Reporter)"Daredevil Actor Peter Shinkoda Claims Jeph Loeb Made Anti-Asian Comments During Production of Netflix Series" (The Hollywood Reporter)"Marvel Editor-in-Chief Admits He Used Japanese Pseudonym to Circumvent Company Policy" (The Hollywood Reporter)
0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:08 Radical Thinking Radical Thinking is a book about how you view the world. It's about the things that shape your thoughts, from what you notice and how you interpret it, to what you assume, believe and want. It's also about how, if you think in a radical way, you can look beyond your limited view of the world to see the bigger picture. Peter Lamont is a Professor of History and Theory of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His previous five books, and many articles, have been on a variety of curious topics, such as magic, belief, wonder and critical thinking. https://swiftpress.com/book/radical-thinking 0:18:26 Psychic Penny's Horoscopes Exclusive to The Skeptic Zone, Psychic Penny casts a horoscope and looks deep into the stars. Is your fate in her hands? This week her mystic insights are for Leo, Vergo, Libra and Scorpio. 0:23:50 Close but no Bent Cigar Richard Saunders takes a look at some of the notable runners up for the Australian Skeptics Bent Spoon award from the past 44 years. 0:33:40 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:44:50 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to Spoon Benders and Paranormal Claims. 1974.01.27 - National Inquirer 1973.12.17 - Sydney Morning Herald 1973.06.14 - The Blade http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also https://pintofscience.com.au/events/canberra
Mark Smyth was one of Australia’s very top cancer scientists. Or, as one former colleague puts it, “the god of immunology." But Smyth was a god who fell to earth and doubt now surrounds his work after a public unravelling. Today, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald's national science reporter Liam Mannix on Smyth’s so-called “lab of secrets”, and his faked data, which now underpins a cancer drug being given to patients. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Smyth was one of Australia’s very top cancer scientists. Or, as one former colleague puts it, “the god of immunology." But Smyth was a god who fell to earth and doubt now surrounds his work after a public unravelling. Today, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald's national science reporter Liam Mannix on Smyth’s so-called “lab of secrets”, and his faked data, which now underpins a cancer drug being given to patients. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Frances Atkinson, an avid reader, freelance writer, book reviewer (The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald) and works as a Media Adviser. So... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 26th July, 2025: Frances (Fran) Atkinson, – Freelance Writer, Book reviewer & Media Adviser; : So Gay For You, Our New Gods, In The Dead of Night, Perfection, The Salt Path appeared first on Saturday Magazine.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 26, 2025 is: embellish im-BELL-ish verb To embellish something is to make it more appealing or attractive with fanciful or decorative details. // The gift shop had cowboy shirts and hats embellished with beads and stitching. // As they grew older, the children realized their grandfather had embellished the stories of his travels abroad. See the entry > Examples: "Shell art isn't a new genre; it's been with us for centuries. The Victorians often framed their family photos with shells. ... The medium also came to the fore in the 1970s when everything was embellished with shells, from photo frames and mirrors to trinket boxes and even furniture." — Stephen Crafti, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 June 2025 Did you know? Embellish came to English, by way of Anglo-French, from the Latin word bellus, meaning "beautiful." It's in good company: modern language is adorned with bellus descendants. Examples include such classics as beauty, belle, and beau. And the beauty of bellus reaches beyond English: its influence is seen in the French bel, a word meaning "beautiful" that is directly related to the English embellish. And in Spanish, bellus is evidenced in the word bello, also meaning "beautiful."
Each week National Affairs Editor at the Australian, Dennis Shanahan, breaks down the major stories of the week in Canberra, and previews the one ahead in Federal Politics. Chief Political Correspondent at the Sydney Morning Herald, Paul Sakkal, joins Luke while Dennis is on leave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ahead of Saturday's second Test between the British and Irish Lions and the Wallabies, Neil Treacy is joined at Marvel Stadium by Iain Payten of the Sydney Morning Herald to get the Australian perspective on the series.
Avec un objectif : que la guerre à Gaza prenne fin. Des pressions venues de toutes parts. En Suisse, où le Temps raconte que le pays « s'est joint à une déclaration commune de nombreux pays enjoignant Israël de mettre un terme immédiat à ses opérations meurtrières à Gaza ». Depuis le Royaume-Uni, le Guardian décrit « le désespoir et l'horreur grandissants au sein du cabinet travailliste » en Australie, où le Sydney Morning Herald pointe que « le gouvernement d'Anthony Albanese veut la fin de la guerre à Gaza ». Ce nouveau sursaut d'indignation internationale est lié – notamment – aux récentes révélations, rappelle Le Monde, sur « les ordres donnés aux soldats de tirer sur les Palestiniens qui se pressent tous les jours pour l'aide humanitaire ». Mais si le Sydney Morning Herald croit savoir que « la plupart des Israéliens aussi » en ont assez de la guerre à Gaza, le titre nuance : ces demandes « ne sont pas vraiment liées à l'empathie pour le peuple palestinien ». En réalité, les raisons sont « essentiellement internes : sécuriser la libération des otages restants, et mettre un terme à la mort des soldats israéliens ». Et un spécialiste de la société israélienne interrogé par Le Monde abonde : certes, « depuis quelques semaines, des voix émergent dans la société israélienne pour attirer l'attention sur le fait que des choses intolérables sont en train de se produire », mais « cela reste très limité ». Outre ce soutien, Israël peut aussi, toujours, compter sur Washington, car, s'exaspère L'Orient – Le Jour, malgré des « accès d'impatience, d'agacement, et de nervosité », l'administration Trump ne « rabroue » Benyamin Netanyahu que lorsqu'il « en vient à compliquer ou mettre en péril les desseins » de Washington. À lire aussiGaza: «Aujourd'hui, les Palestiniens ont le choix: mourir sous les balles ou mourir de faim» Washington tombe dans la marmite de Coca-Cola C'est la dernière lubie en date de Donald Trump, raconte Le Monde : le président américain « pousse Coca-Cola à utiliser du sucre de canne », au lieu de sirop de maïs. Car ce sucrant, explique le quotidien, « à haute teneur en glucose (…) est dans le collimateur de Donald Trump et de son ministre de la Santé Robert Kennedy Jr, qui a fait de son combat contre la malbouffe sa priorité ». Mais l'effet de cette mesure sur la santé sera limité. Une diététicienne américaine interrogée par le journal détaille : « passer du sirop de maïs au sucre de canne apportera un léger avantage : vous ne verrez pas le même problème d'insulino-résistance. Mais ça ne doit pas être un feu vert pour boire plus de soda ». Les producteurs de maïs, qui, rappelle le Monde, « constituent la base électorale [de Donald Trump] dans les États du Midwest comme l'Iowa », craignent en revanche des conséquences bien réelles sur l'économie. Pour eux, ce remplacement « coûterait des milliers d'emplois dans l'industrie agroalimentaire américaine » et « stimulerait les importations de sucre étranger ». Mais de toute façon, « le revirement de Coca-Cola n'est que très partiel pour l'instant, conclut Le Monde, la firme ayant l'intention de proposer son produit à base de canne à sucre en complément ». La mort du « prince des ténèbres », Ozzy Osbourne Qui est nul autre qu'Ozzy Osbourne, chanteur de Black Sabbath, décédé mardi à 76 ans. Un « ivrogne épique » aussi bien qu'un « clown adorable » pour la Suddeutsche Zeitung, un « visionnaire » selon le Washington Post, mais aussi « le grand-père du heavy metal », selon le Soir, chacun y va de son hommage à cette figure qui ne laissait personne indifférent. Il laisse, en revanche, un immense héritage musical : « Sans Sabbath, il n'y aurait pas eu de Metallica », rappelle ainsi le Soir, et « il n'y aurait pas probablement pas eu le grunge non plus ». Ozzy Osbourne a tout simplement contribué, poursuit le New York Times, à « forger les sonorités, le look, et l'attitude du metal », tout en étant particulièrement « attendrissant » grâce à « sa détermination, même affaibli » par la maladie, son « humour » et sa « vulnérabilité hors de la scène ». Une fragilité mise en exergue lors de son dernier concert avec Black Sabbath, il y a moins de trois semaines. Personne spectacle d'adieu qui personne n'attendait être aussi proche de son décès, s'attriste le Soir, que « des adieux à la scène, au métier. » Même si, derrière le décorum, « son trône tout noir » et « ses petites lunettes rondes », le quotidien est bien forcé de l'admettre : ce jour-là, « il y avait comme une drôle d'émotion dans sa voix ». À lire aussiOzzy Osbourne, chanteur de légende du groupe Black Sabbath, est mort à l'âge de 76 ans
Friska Wirya is a globally recognized expert in change management and leadership, known for her work as an Organizational Change Advisor and Change Leadership Coach. She is an Emeritus Faculty member in Change Management, a TEDx speaker, and the author of two #1 best-selling books, The Future Fit Organization and The Future Fit Asian Organization. She also created FUTURE TALK, a team-based conversation card game to encourage raw, real and necessary conversations about change and disruption. Over the past decade, Friska has led change programs impacting up to 65,000 people across six continents. Her debut book became a bestseller within 36 hours and achieved three additional category best-seller rankings in just a few days. Her work is available globally and stocked at Harvard University, Periplus, Kinokuniya, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Booktopia, Shopee and Tokopedia. Friska has been named among the Top 50 Global Change Management Thought Leaders, Top 50 Asia Pacific Business Consultants You Should Know, and Top 10 Women Change Makers in Indonesia. She is also recognized as a Top Voice in Workplace Culture and Change, and has spoken at organizations such as Salesforce, F5, Microsoft and for events such as the Asian Family Wealth Forum and the upcoming Indonesian Economic Forum. Her insights have been featured in publications such as the Australian Institute of Company Directors, The Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, Smart Company, UN Women, and Women's Agenda. Based in Indonesia, she continues to advise and facilitate custom change management programs for major players in oil and gas, engineering, and technology. ---- SOCIALS: Twitter: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshbyfriska Instagram: http://instagram.com/freshbyfriska YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkVf0igJFUpSlg4w9Bh-UA Website: https://www.freshbyfriska.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/friska/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshbyfriska
Security expert John Blaxland joins Democracy Sausage to talk Trump, Australia and taking a strategic approach to the relationship. As parliament returns and a new opposition leader in place, what can we expect the tone of the debate to be? Is the Trump administration's approach to their allies indicative of isolationism? And how should Australia respond to the US request to commit to defending Taiwan? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor John Blaxland joins Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga to discuss the tone in new parliament, the US-Australia relationship and AUKUS. John Blaxland is Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies in the ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, and the Director of the ANU North American Liaison Office. Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Australian Politics Studies Centre and a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sydney Morning Herald reporter joins Jimmy SMith for a look at how the story was published over the weekend regarding the role of Wapu Sonk, who has now stood down from his role on the PNG NRL Franchise Board, in deals that raised concerns around the set up of the new side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Nicola and Di chat with the best-selling author Jacqueline Maley. Jacqui is an esteemed, award-winning journalist and novelist, who works as a senior writer and columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. She is celebrated for her incisive commentary on politics, culture and social affairs. Her latest novel Lonely Mouth, is the book everyone is talking about, including Nigella Lawson who says it’s one of her favourite Australian books. In this episode we hear how Jacqui got started in her career as a journalist. After studying law and getting a summer clerkship at a prestigious law firm in her final year of uni, Jacqui very quickly realised that this wasn’t the career for her. After graduating, Jacqui went backpacking around Europe and she applied for a cadetship at The Sydney Morning Herald whilst she was overseas. She got the cadetship and from the moment she started working as a journalist, she absolutely loved it and didn’t look back. We chat about the way Jacqui deals with the negative feedback and online criticism that she, like so many journalists, receive these days. Jacqui has a very refreshing way of looking at it, which we know you’ll want to hear. We also talk all about Jacqui’s new book Lonely Mouth, which is getting rave reviews. We hear about the Japanese expression which gave the book its name, and the fascinating topics the book explores - the conflicted way women think about their bodies, their appetites, and themselves in the world, and the way we believe ourselves to be worthy - or not - of love. Jacqui shares her own book recommendations with us and we chat about why giving someone a book as a gift is such a beautiful and powerful present. We really loved this conversation with Jacqui and it was so wonderful chatting books with such an esteemed author, who was really lovely and down-to-earth. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. This episode is proudly supported by Montgomery Investment Management, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com Follow Jacqueline on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/jacqueline_maley_writer/ Buy Jacqueline’s book Lonely Mouth here - https://www.booktopia.com.au/lonely-mouth-jacqueline-maley/book/9781460759189.html Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/ Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts Buy your Eir Women products here. Use code OTBF20 at checkout for a 20% discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could Roger Tuivasa-Sheck make another code switch in 2027? The Sydney Morning Herald reports the Warriors great is a target of the proposed Rugby360 competition for when he comes off contract after next season. The newspaper estimates the value of the offer at over one million dollars per season – double what Tuivasa-Sheck is currently earning with the Warriors. Former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett told Heather du Plessis-Allan this is a massive threat to the NRL. He says they've always had to contend with competitions trying to recruit across codes, but the money and consortiums that are coming up now have too big a pool of money to say no to. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon Smith, Charlie White & Sydney Morning Herald's Michael Chammas are in-studio for a different edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys dive deep into the big topics of the week including the drama at the Newcastle Knights, Kalyn Ponga's future, the rebel rugby competition that will send fear into every NRL club, plus, Dylan Brown dropped by the Eels and Lachlan Galvin back IN for the Bulldogs. All that plus the boys preview the weekend of footy ahead! Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Plan Ahead Wealth: https://planaheadwealth.com.au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundListen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UkvzTvKsY2shwMsbDiagaListen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-bye-round-with-james-graham/id1629371037 0:00 Cheese Reviews New NRL Video Game 4:30 Newcastle Knights In Crisis 18:19 More NRL Superstars Could Join Rugby Rebel Comp 24:45 Eels Drop Dylan Brown 30:50 Lachlan Galvin IN, Toby Sexton OUT 39:45 Reece Walsh Sprays Kotoni Staggs 43:36 Round 20 PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Historian Frank Bongiorno joins Democracy Sausage talk about political independence, and the pressure to be agile and take action.Is Albanese's John Curtin Oration pivot-point speech on the level of Curtin's own ‘turn to America' or something entirely tamer? How will history interpret AUKUS? And can we expect Labor to take a bolder approach to governance this time around? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Frank Bongiorno joins Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga to discuss the current political environment, and how you cannot stand still in response to uncertainty. Frank Bongiorno is a Professor at the ANU School of History. He is President of the Australian Historical Association and the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Australian Politics Studies Centre and a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley!Wrexham are on their tour of Australia and New Zealand, and pulling some significant crowds. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Vince Rugari assesses what’s in it for us, where to next for Wrexham as they continue their climb up the English pyramid.Separately, Vince considers the near futures of the Matildas, and Ange Postecoglou.Then to Switzerland, where the big sides remain at the pointy end of the Women’s Euros. The Athletic’s Cerys Jones runs her eye over England’s resurrection, France’s bona fides, and frailties of Norway.Also on the agenda: Chelsea win the Club World Cup as Donald Trump retains centre stage, Australia Cup Round of 32 preview, and plenty more!Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTSLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We know that air flight is - for the most part - extraordinarily safe. On any given day, about 100,000 flights take off and land, safely, across the globe. The air tragedies that do make the front page news, like Malaysia Airlines’ MH17 flight, which was shot down by a Russian-made missile in 2014, are exceedingly rare. But unbeknownst to most of us, many pilots experience difficulties with their GPS signals. And, these difficulties are reportedly increasing. Today, senior reporter Chris Zappone, on this persistent, but relatively under-reported problem that pilots face so regularly. And how much of a threat it is to our safety. You can find Chris' story on The Age and Sydney Morning Herald websites here: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/how-a-confusing-cockpit-snippet-invited-doubt-over-the-air-india-crash-investigation-20250713-p5mejl.htmlSubscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We know that air flight is - for the most part - extraordinarily safe. On any given day, about 100,000 flights take off and land, safely, across the globe. The air tragedies that do make the front page news, like Malaysia Airlines’ MH17 flight, which was shot down by a Russian-made missile in 2014, are exceedingly rare. But unbeknownst to most of us, many pilots experience difficulties with their GPS signals. And, these difficulties are reportedly increasing. Today, senior reporter Chris Zappone, on this persistent, but relatively under-reported problem that pilots face so regularly. And how much of a threat it is to our safety. You can find Chris' story on The Age and Sydney Morning Herald websites here: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/how-a-confusing-cockpit-snippet-invited-doubt-over-the-air-india-crash-investigation-20250713-p5mejl.htmlSubscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: In recognition of our 500th episode, Rob & Edge catch up with former senior football writer with The Sydney Morning Herald, Sebastian Hassett. A guest on the show's pilot episode in April 2015, Seb reflects on the decade that's been as his journey in football has changed significantly, and remembers his friend and former colleague, the late Mike Cockerill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephanie Reuss and Victoria Stuart noticed that companies were making big decisions about jobs, teams, and strategy without really knowing what people were doing. So they built Beamible, a platform that maps work at the task level. It helps organizations see what is working, what is slowing people down, and what actually creates value for the business. In this episode, Dart, Steph, and Vic talk about why visibility is the first step to meaningful change, how AI is transforming job design, and what it looks like to optimize rather than simply balance the needs of people and business.Steph and Vic are the co-founders and co-CEOs of Beamible. Steph is an award-winning entrepreneur and former global consultant with a background in finance, futures trading, and executive advisory. Vic is a former Google executive with expertise in strategy, technology, and workforce innovation.In this episode, Dart, Steph, and Vic discuss:- Why visibility into actual work is the first step to change- What the “bubble chart” reveals about energy and value- How AI transforms the way we think about job design- What drains employees and how to identify it- The human cost of misalignment between teams and leaders- How to design for optimization instead of balance- Shifting culture toward transparency and shared ownership- And other topics…Stephanie Reuss is the co-founder and co-CEO of Beamible. Her career spans corporate finance, consulting, and leadership roles across four continents, including positions at KPMG, the New York Mercantile Exchange, and CEB. She was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Women's Agenda and was a finalist for NSW Business Woman of the Year. Steph is known for challenging traditional workforce models, and her work has been featured in the AFR, Sydney Morning Herald, and SmartCompany.Victoria Stuart is the co-founder and co-CEO of Beamible. Before launching the company, she led industry strategy at Google and held leadership roles at Accenture and Digitas, working across technology, banking, and retail. With a background in both business and science, Vic brings a systems lens to complex workforce challenges. Her focus is on creating flexible, human-centered workplaces that are ready for the future.Resources Mentioned:Beamible: https://beamible.com/Connect with Steph and Vic:Steph's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-reuss-04a8ab15Vic's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-stuart-76508810/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.
The numbers are in. Pollster Shaun Ratcliff joins Democracy Sausage to dissect the latest election data and what it means for the future of #auspol. What do the numbers tell us about when the shift to Labor started? What does the fall off in the primary vote tell us about the future of our politics? And what's behind young voters moving away from major parties? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Dr Shaun Ratcliff joins Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga to go over what the latest election data tells us about the state of our democracy. Shuan Ratcliff is a political scientist, survey researcher and data scientist. He is the principal at Accent Research. He is also an Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney's US Studies Centre. Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Australian Politics Studies Centre and a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The death of Diogo Jota has rocked the football community, we remember him with Daniel Garb. The SCG curator, Adam Lewis, tells us about a week of heavy criticism for his turf. The lawn in Wimbledon is pristine, what about the vibes among Aussies like Alex De Minaur and Daria Kasatkina? Wally Masur breaks it down. While the Aussie top order has struggled again in a cricketing equivalent of Groundhog Day. Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport. Wally Masur, ex-Davis Cup Captain. Tom Decent, cricket reporter, Sydney Morning Herald. Adam Lewis, SCG curator.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
US expert Emma Shortis joins Democracy Sausage to talk about the reshaping of the US-Australia relationship, misguided assumptions and finding Australia's place in the world. Can Trump be treated as an aberration in US foreign policy or has he permanently reshaped the global order? Does fealty to Trump's America make Australia safer or should we rejig our relationship? And what can we learn from our neighbours in the region and their approach to foreign policy? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Dr Emma Shortis joins Professor Mark Kenny to discuss what the world could look like after America – and where Australia fits in. Emma Shortis is Senior Researcher in the International & Security Affairs Program at The Australia Institute. Her research focuses on the history and politics of the United States and its role in the world. She is the author of After America: Australia and the New World Order and Our Exceptional Friend: Australia's Fatal Alliance with the United States. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A columnist's job is to process deeper currents in news, politics, and culture – all in 800 words.Who are we as a nation and a people, and what's going on for us beneath the daily headlines of the 24/7 media cycle?Few of us stop long enough to wonder – but if we ever wanted to find out, a good place to start would be Sean Kelly's writing in The Sydney Morning Herald. Sean Kelly is a former political staffer in the Rudd and Gillard governments, who now writes a weekly column on politics for The Sydney Morning Herald. He's also the author of the book The Game: A Portrait of Scott Morrison.Sean has a front row seat to what's going on for us as a nation and combines that perspective with an insider's view of how politics works. In this interview with Life & Faith he considers what it might mean to be considered a chronicler of the national soul. Explore Sean Kelly's column on how “kindness” won Anthony Albanese the 2025 Federal election.His column about what might be called “the Albanese effect”: the move towards the centre, and the adoption of a less divisive tone, in the new leadership of the Greens and Liberal Party.His book The Game: A Portrait of Scott Morrison
The ABC's Chief Election Analyst Emeritus Antony Green joins Democracy Sausage to discuss a career spent covering elections. Antony Green has covered more than 90 elections. How does this recent one compare to ones in the past? What does the ‘broad church' of the Liberal party mean these days? And will Labor ever be vulnerable to an ‘orange' independent vote? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Antony Green joins Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga to talk elections past, present and future. Antony Green is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Chief Election Analyst Emeritus.Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Australian Politics Studies Centre and a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:06 Science and Psudoscience Americans (Kind of) Smarter on Science We look at a news report from 2007 on the state of science and pseudoscience in America. 2007.02.18 - Lakeland Ledger 0:17:42 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:32:06 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to James Randi in Australia. 1980.07.24 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1980.06.28 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1980.07.30 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1980.07.30 - The Canberra Times 1980.11.09 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1980.11.13 - The Age http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Richard Saunders on Squaring the Strange Podcast https://squaringthestrange.libsyn.com/episode-256-look-into-my-eyes-with-richard-saunders
Johnny Mac discusses Marc Maron's reflections on ending his podcast and participating in a new documentary, "Are We Good?"The episode also covers Burt Kreischer's unexpected moment in a WWE Raw segment, a Sydney Morning Herald profile on Joe Rogan's influence in Australia, Nate Jackson's upcoming Netflix special, and Chelsea Handler's headlining at the Rochester Fringe Festival. Tributes to late comedian Ken Flores and the continuation of his tour's legacy are also discussed. Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins Mark Kenny to talk our changing economic environment, productivity and ‘progressive patriotism'. Amid the unpredictability of the current economic environment, how can Australia benefit from global change? What is the government planning to do to ensure productivity roundtables are actually productive? And how can we meet the challenge of decarbonising our economy? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Dr Jim Chalmers joins Professor Mark Kenny to talk about how to best position Australia's economy for the future. Hon Dr Jim Chalmers is the Treasurer and the Member for Rankin. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations Podcast! Today we're joined by Jessica Maguire, a leading voice in the world of nervous system healing and the founder of “Repairing the Nervous System.” Jessica is a physiotherapist, educator, and nervous system regulation expert who has helped over 20,000 people through her programs and work online. In this episode, we dive into the importance of interoception, neuroplasticity, and vagus nerve function in healing trauma, restoring trust, and building vibrant families. Whether you're a parent, a clinician, or someone navigating life after chronic stress, this conversation offers deep wisdom and practical insight into how to reconnect with your inner voice and regulate your body's signals, not suppress them. Highlights: “The antidote to anxiety is not calm, it's trust.” “Pain doesn't always equal tissue damage, pain is a protective system.” “True self-regulation is not about being calm all the time. It's about being authentic.” “Babies aren't born with self-regulation. It's given to them through co-regulation.” Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:22 The Importance of Nervous System Regulation 05:55 Jessica McGuire's Journey and Insights 09:19 Understanding Interoception and the Vagus Nerve 21:38 The Role of Community and Connection 30:09 Understanding Sensory Systems and Neuroplasticity 31:33 Corrective Sensory Experiences and Trauma 32:53 Noble Task Homestead: Health Products with Integrity 33:53 Chiropractic and Sensory Experience 34:38 Explaining the Nervous System and Self-Regulation 36:59 Parenting and Self-Regulation Challenges 45:12 The Importance of Community and Connection 52:30 Future Vision for Neuroplasticity and Community Support 55:20 Closing Thoughts Resources: Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify! Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/ Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/ Links: https://www.thehivemethod.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thehivemethod.co About Jessica Maguire: Jessica stands at the forefront of nervous system regulation as a renowned physiotherapist and groundbreaking vagus nerve researcher. Her international bestseller, "The Nervous System Reset," has established her as the definitive voice in helping individuals overcome dysregulation. Jessica's teachings represent an important paradigm shift in understanding the brain-body connection. She distills over two decades of rigorous study, groundbreaking research, and proven clinical experience into practical, actionable frameworks. that have transformed thousands of lives worldwide. Through her innovative frameworks, and protocols Jessica has empowered thousands of students across six continents to fundamentally transform their nervous systems, resulting in: Enhanced resilience to stress and environmental triggers Improved cognitive function and emotional regulation Sustainable physiological balance and improved overall wellbeing Jessica has delivered keynotes to New South Wales Police and is also a distinguished TEDx speaker. She has shared thought leadership pieces with the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age that included her personal story: the loss of her two brothers, Sam and Luke. 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Join Democracy Sausage co-hosts to discuss the US, domestic fiscal debates and what to expect in the weeks ahead. What will the agenda be for the Albanese-Trump meeting at the G7, especially with the unfolding instability in the US? What does the conversation around the proposed changes to superannuation taxation say about our expectations for government? And how will Sussan Ley and Anthony Albanese change how their parties operate? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga catch up to discuss the US under Trump and issues closer to home. Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Australian Politics Studies Centre and a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Chammas of Channel 9 and Sydney Morning Herald and Gus Gould showdown fame joins us to talk everything Wests Tigers. We record every Wednesday night at Orange Grove Hotel from 8:30pm. Come join us at the OG! Grab a beer and a great meal and hang out with the Wests Tigers Life fellas. Give the OG a follow on Facebook And Instagram @OrangeGroveHotel If you want to set up a home gym, Gym Direct are offering our listeners 5% off using the code WTGDX5 via this link here. We are also proudly supported by iChoice. For a great deal on your home loan, give Jason a call on (02) 9743 0000 or go to ichoice.com.au Click here to check out all our content! Listen live to the WestsLife Podcast twice a week on YouTube, Facebook or Twitter. If you'd like to contribute to the show email us podcast@westslife.com Wests Tigers Life is also sponsored by Shayne and the team at MG Pump Solutions. See us on the socials: WestsLife YouTube channel WestsLife.com @WestsLifePod on Instagram and Twitter Facebook.com/WestsLifePod Support and contribute to the show at Patreon.com/WestsLife
Former Attorney-General George Brandis joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the Liberal Party's “Jack Kerouac political experience” and wider political trends. Is the Liberal Party's shift to the right a more recent trend or has it been a long time coming? Does the party still need to find itself? And is it finally time for gender quotas? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor George Brandis KC joins Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga to discuss rediscovering the Liberal Party. George Brandis KC is a former Attorney-General, the recent High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and a Professor in the Practice of National Security at the Australian National University (ANU). Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Australian Politics Studies Centre and a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the 1920's and 30s, shark attacks off the coast of New South Wales, Australia were not an especially uncommon event. In 1935, however, Sydney's peaceful coastal charm was shattered by a grotesque discovery at the Coogee Aquarium that was anything but normal. A captured tiger shark, put on public display, vomited up a human arm—severed, tattooed, and unmistakably out of place. What began as a curiosity quickly spiraled into a chilling murder mystery involving gangsters, betrayal, and a body that was never found. SOURCES Roope, Phillip & Meagher, Kevin (2020) Shark Arm. Allen & Urwin, Crow's Nest, Australia. Brown, Anthony M. (2020) The Shark Arm Mystery: The Million to One Murder. New Era of Communications, London, UK. Castles, Alex (1995) The Shark Arm Murders. Wakefield Press, MA, USA. The Sydney Morning Herald (1932) Meal For Shark At The Coogee Aquarium. The Sydney Morning Herald, Mon 11 April 1932, p12. Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Morning Herald (1935) Shark Eats Shark. The Sydney Morning Herald Sat 20 April 1935, p11. Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Morning Herald (1935) Arm In Shark pool. The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 27 April 1935, p20. Sydney, Australia. Truth (1935) Vital Clue. Truth, Sun 28 April 1935, p20. Sydney, Australia. Truth (1935) What Sick Shark Revealed. Truth, Sun 04 May 1935, p1. Sydney, Australia. ------ For almost anything, head over to the podcasts hub at darkhistories.com Support the show by using our link when you sign up to Audible: http://audibletrial.com/darkhistories or visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/darkhistories The Dark Histories books are available to buy here: http://author.to/darkhistories Dark Histories merch is available here: https://bit.ly/3GChjk9 Connect with us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/darkhistoriespodcast Or find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/darkhistories & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dark_histories/ Or you can contact us directly via email at contact@darkhistories.com or join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/cmGcBFf The Dark Histories Butterfly was drawn by Courtney, who you can find on Instagram @bewildereye Music was recorded by me © Ben Cutmore 2017 Other Outro music was Paul Whiteman & his orchestra with Mildred Bailey - All of me (1931). It's out of copyright now, but if you're interested, that was that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:06 Armidale SitP Join Tim Mendham and Richard Saunders as they travel to Armidale in the New England area of Australia to enjoy the hospitality of the local skeptics. Included is a field report from Armidale Skeptics in the Pub. With thanks to Amelia and Brian Willmer. 0:17:00 Squaring the Strange with Celestia and Ben We catch up with those famed skeptical podcasts from the United States, Ben Radford and Celestial award from the Squaring the Strange Podcast. What's new? What's old? What's going on? https://squaringthestrange.libsyn.com 0:24:12 Psychic Penny's Horoscopes Exclusive to The Skeptic Zone, Psychic Penny casts a horoscope and looks deep into the stars. Is your fate in her hands? This week her mystic insights for Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. 0:29:32 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Rex Gilroy. 1979.07.24 - The Age 1976.09.16 - The Citizen - Ottowa 1977.03.13 - The Sun Herald 1979.10.02 - The Age 1987.10.13 - The Sydney Morning Herald http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
Janne Robinson is a poet, author, coach, and the founder of Your Truth is Your Medicine, a year-long program that has supported over 1,000 people in creating authentic belonging across every area of their lives: career, relationships, family, place, voice, and self.For over a decade, Janne has guided people in building lives and businesses rooted in truth and meaning. Through more than 200 one-on-one purpose sessions, she helps entrepreneurs and CEOs identify their authentic gifts and shape careers that align with who they truly are. She also works within organizations and companies to foster cultures of meaning and belonging.Janne's work lives at the intersection of truth, purpose, and meaning. Whether she's working with someone individually or speaking to thousands through her programs, her mission is to help people come home to who they uniquely are and build lives from that place.She is the author of two books of poetry, ‘This is for the Women Who Don't Give a Fuck' and ‘There's Cobwebs on Her Vagina' with over 23,000 copies sold globally and some poems read 2 million+ times. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, in Women's Health Magazine, The Sydney Morning Herald, Forbes, CBC, The Huffington Post, and Inc. Business Magazine.Sign up for the free online program, Meet Yourself In Truth: https://janne-robinson.mykajabi.com/a/2148081458/R34b9Hpz.Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannerobinsonScope her website: https://www.jannerobinson.com_______________________________________Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombsRead my Substack: https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombsSign up for my weekly newsletter! Click here: https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email. It's easy and takes five seconds.Check out a list of my favorite books here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombsCHAPTERS:00:00 The Reunion: A Warm Welcome07:19 Janne Robinson: A Multifaceted Creator10:08 The Journey to Authentic Belonging13:11 Your Truth is Your Medicine: A New Program16:29 Facing the Truth: The Importance of Environment19:22 Vices and Numbing: The First Step to Change22:24 The Power of Choice and Truth25:15 The Courage to Change: A Personal Story28:29 Finding Freedom Through Truth31:17 The Role of Honesty in Relationships41:36 Evolving Relationships: Embracing Change in Love44:37 The Power of Small Truths: Honesty in Everyday Choices46:00 Self-Abandonment: The Quiet Betrayal of Our Truths48:22 The Cost of Dishonesty: Impact on Relationships50:44 Navigating Non-Negotiables: The Importance of Clarity53:00 Radical Honesty: A Path to Authentic Connections56:01 The Weight of Dishonesty: Recognizing Self-Deception58:29 Grace and Humility: Balancing Truth with Compassion01:02:04 Continuous Commitment: The Journey of Honesty01:04:54 Creating Safe Spaces: The Importance of Open Communication01:14:53 Introduction to Janne's Program01:15:51 The Impact of Janne's Coaching
A few years ago, Australia earned the unenviable title of allergy capital of the world. This could well have been true, with a World Allergy Organisation review finding Australia had the highest rate of food allergies for children under five. But since then, something happened to turn allergy advice on its head, and parents have been introducing allergens to children at a far younger age than they used to. So, where are we at now? Explainer reporter Jackson Graham is here with us today to discuss whether the new strategy has worked. To read Jackson's piece in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, follow this link to our websites.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A few years ago, Australia earned the unenviable title of allergy capital of the world. This could well have been true, with a World Allergy Organisation review finding Australia had the highest rate of food allergies for children under five. But since then, something happened to turn allergy advice on its head, and parents have been introducing allergens to children at a far younger age than they used to. So, where are we at now? Explainer reporter Jackson Graham is here with us today to discuss whether the new strategy has worked. To read Jackson's piece in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, follow this link to our websites.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The hosts of Democracy Sausage are joined by political scientist Jill Sheppard and ANU students to gauge the current state of politics. Will the tensions between the Liberal and National parties be a shot in the foot or an opportunity to reshape the parties? What questions and issues linger for Australia's young people after the federal election? And what will it take for a Liberal party to connect with young people? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, recorded in a political science classroom, Dr Jill Sheppard and Dr Marija Taflaga take Professor Mark Kenny back to school to discuss the changing face of Australian politics. A special thanks to the student panel for volunteering and contributing to this podcast. Jill Sheppard is a Senior Lecturer in the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. She is an investigator on several major survey studies of Australian public opinion and behaviour, including the Australian Election Study, World Values Survey, and Asian Barometer Survey. Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Australian Politics Studies Centre and a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Motive and Method, we dissect the mind of David Prince-Popovich, aka ‘The Playboy Swindler’. From bogus bank transfers to private jets, even duping a former Premier, his scams were as elaborate as they were audacious. Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Clare Sibthorpe joins Xanthe and Tim to explore how one man built a life of lies - and why so many believed him. Read the Sydney Morning Herald Article Watch the A Current Affair storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we'll be breaking down the biggest stories from across the game with the best journalists and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and performances from the biggest matches in the Rugby League calendar. To listen to our episodes as soon as they drop follow 40/20 wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we'll be breaking down the biggest stories from across the game with the best journalists and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and performances from the biggest matches in the Rugby League calendar. To listen to our episodes as soon as they drop follow 40/20 wherever you listen to podcasts.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we'll be breaking down the biggest stories from across the game with the best journalists and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and performances from the biggest matches in the Rugby League calendar. To listen to our episodes as soon as they drop follow 40/20 wherever you listen to podcasts.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comClaire Lehmann is a journalist and publisher. In 2015, after leaving academia, she founded the online magazine Quillette, where she is still editor-in-chief. She's also a newspaper columnist for The Australian.For two clips of our convo — on how journalists shouldn't be too friendly with one another, and how postmodernism takes the joy out of literature — pop over to our YouTube page.Other topics: a modest upbringing in Adelaide; her hippie parents; their small-c conservatism; her many working-class jobs; ADHD; aspiring to be a Shakespeare scholar; enjoying Foucault … at first; her “great disillusionment” with pomo theory; the impenetrable prose of Butler; the great Germaine Greer; praising Camille Paglia; evolutionary psychology; Wright's The Moral Animal and Pinker's The Blank Slate; Claire switching to forensic psychology after an abusive relationship; the TV show Adolescence; getting hired by the Sydney Morning Herald to write op-eds — her first on marriage equality; Bush's federal amendment; competition among women; tribalism and mass migration; soaring housing costs in Australia; rising populism in the West; creating Quillette; the IDW; being anti-anti-Trump; audience capture; Islamism and Charlie Hebdo; Covid; critical Trump theory; tariffs; reflexive anti-elitism; Joe Rogan; Almost Famous; Orwell; Spinoza; Oakeshott; Fukuyama and boredom; tech billionaires on Inauguration Day; the sycophants of Trump 2.0; and X as a state propaganda platform.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Next week: David Graham on Project 2025. After that: Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson on the Biden years, Sam Tanenhaus on Bill Buckley, Robert Merry on President McKinley, Walter Isaacson on Ben Franklin, and Paul Elie on his book The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.
Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by Jessica Maguire, a renowned expert in nervous system regulation and repair, and author of the book The Nervous System Reset, to have a conversation with us about not only healing the nervous system - but healing the connection with ourselves in the process. First, we explore what often gets overlooked in nervous work and initial steps you can take to get off the rollercoaster of emotions in dating, and perhaps in life. Jessica shares how we can regulate our nervous systems amidst the uncertainties of dating, even when someone pulls back or pushes your buttons. We get into the anxious and avoidant nervous systems differ, the different protective responses we have when we're anxious, how the body stores emotions, and how neuroplasticity offers hope for repairing the nervous system. You can repattern your nervous system and indeed find calm amidst the storm. Finally, we'll learn how to feel safe in our body and sit with uncomfortable feelings, even if that's challenging or impossible before. So, whether you're navigating the dating world or seeking a deeper understanding of you and your nervous system, this episode is for you! Let's do this Flirties, and meet Jessica! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guest: Jessica stands at the forefront of nervous system regulation as a renowned physiotherapist and groundbreaking vagus nerve researcher. Her international bestseller, "The Nervous System Reset," has established her as the definitive voice in helping individuals overcome dysregulation. Jessica's teachings represent an important paradigm shift in understanding the brain-body connection. She distills over two decades of rigorous study, groundbreaking research, and proven clinical experience into practical, actionable frameworks. that have transformed thousands of lives worldwide. Through her innovative frameworks, and protocols Jessica has empowered thousands of students across six continents to fundamentally transform their nervous systems, resulting in: Enhanced resilience to stress and environmental triggers Improved cognitive function and emotional regulation Sustainable physiological balance and improved overall wellbeing Jessica has delivered keynotes to New South Wales Police and is also a distinguished TEDx speaker. She has shared thought leadership pieces with the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age that included her personal story: the loss of her two brothers, Sam and Luke. Learn more about Jessica's work and the Vagus Nerve Program here and follow Jessica on Instagram! About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.
0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:26 A Challenge to So-Called Psychics A review of the challenge to psychics, and people claiming other paranormal powers, put out by Australian Skeptics in 1984. How does this compare to 2025? https://www.skeptics.com.au/about/activities/challenge 0:20:28 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Unnatural Selection By Tim Mendham Part 1 of 5 Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection; his 1858 paper on the subject was published that year alongside extracts from Charles Darwin's earlier writings on the topic. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 44 No. 2 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:30:26 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. Also hear Adrienne's insights of her travels across the Pacific Ocean and encounters with alternative medicine. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:46:10 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "The New Age". 1988.12.13 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1988.10.11 - The Sydney Morning Herald http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
On December 5, 2020, Sydney Morning Herald reporter Kate Mclymont pulled back the curtain on Melissa Caddick and alerted her investors to just how significant Melissa's scams were. Authorities were tasked with recovering the money Melissa had stolen from her clients. As the mystery of the missing millions grew larger, angry investors wanted answers. Authorities quickly turned their attention to Melissa's husband, Anthony Koletti, whose bizarre behavior became almost as big as the news of Melissa's long-standing scams. His behavior in the following weeks would grow even weirder as he began blaming everyone but himself for his new, more humble lifestyle. Experts weigh in on the mystery of Melissa Caddick. Could she have hacked off her own foot? Follow host, Jami Rice, on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @JamiOnAir to keep up with true crime cases she's deep-diving into and providing commentary on. Check out Jami's other true crime podcast, MURDERISH, which is available in all podcast apps. Dirty Money Moves is a collaboration between MURDERISH and Cloud10 Media. Executive Producers are: Jami Rice and Sim Sarna Research and writing by: Zach Selwyn If you enjoy Dirty Money Moves, please do us a favor and give the podcast a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Falun Gong is familiar to many as a spiritual exercise movement, and a sect that has been persecuted by the People's Republic of China. In Sydney you'll often see practitioners demonstrating by Town Hall with flyers sharing stories of organ harvesting of wrongfully imprisoned members. But former devotees have come forward with stories of coercion and abuse, alleging that in one thing the CCP is correct: Falun Gong is a socially harmful cult.Full research sources listed here.Links:“I am the only one propagating true Dharma”: Li Hongzhi's Self-Presentation as Buddha and Greater — by James R. Lewis, ColomboArts Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol II, Issue 2, 2017The life and times of Li Hongzhi: ‘Falun Gong' and Religious Biography — by Benjamin Penny, The China Quarterly 175, 643–661, 2003The power of Falun Gong — By Eric Campbell and Hagar Cohen, Foreign Correspondent-Background Briefing, ABC, 21 July 2020Shen Yun: The Dark Side of a Dance Troupe — The Daily, New York Times Podcasts, 3 April 2025Facebook bans ads from The Epoch Times after huge pro-Trump buy — by Brandy Zadrozny and Ben Collins, NBC News, 23 August 2019This Pro-Trump YouTube Network Sprang Up Just After He Lost — by Craig Silverman, BuzzFeed News, 8 January 2021A key source for Covid-skeptic movements, the Epoch Times yearns for a global audience — by Alessio Perrone & Darren Loucaides, coda, 10 March 2022DoJ accuses far-right Epoch Times of being money-laundering operation — by Richard Luscombe, The Guardian, 4 June 2024Behind the Pageantry of Shen Yun, Untreated Injuries and Emotional Abuse — by Nicole Hong & Michael Rothfeld, The New York Times, 15 August 2024Stepping Into the Uncanny, Unsettling World of Shen Yun — by Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 19 March 2019Their posters are everywhere, but behind Shen Yun lies a darker story — by Anthony Segaert, The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 February 2025Consider supporting Decult in NZ Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.