Best Maria Clare Podcasts (2025)

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The Medical Dangers of "Transitioning" Children (with Dr. Farr Curlin) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John Rustin welcomes Dr. Farr Curlin, physician, professor and Co-Director of the Theology, Medicine and Culture Initiative at Duke University, to discuss the recent HHS report on the impacts of transgender procedures on minors.By John Rustin and Dr. Farr Curlin

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Christmas Special featuring Madeleine D'Este, Sandy Barker, Lisa Heidke, Kevin Klehr, BG Hilton & Kay Kerr 1:32:46

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Episode 159 has Christmas written all over it. Veronica and Laurie chat rituals, folklore, food and book stocking fillers with six Australian authors whose work is set in the festive season: Madeleine D'Este, Sandy Barker, Lisa Heidke, Kevin Klehr, BG Hilton & Kay Kerr. Plus we share seasons greetings from 30 Australian Book Lovers authors - a litt…

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The Art of Conversation: Part 2 (with Dr. Wilfred McClay) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Wilfred McClay, historian and author, to discuss cultivating the art of conversation.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Wilfred McClay

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A political year in review with Melissa Clarke and Michael Read 26:16

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In our final episode for 2025, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks with Melissa Clarke from ABC RN Breakfast and Michael Read from the Australian Financial Review. The press gallery colleagues discuss the prime minister’s performance and his seemingly mild ambition for bold reform, and assess the government’s diplomatic balancing act of maintaining…

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Guardian Essential report: One Nation support soars - podcast 23:26

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After the furore over Pauline Hanson’s burqa stunt and Barnaby Joyce’s defection to One Nation, the latest Guardian Essential Poll shows a surge in the party’s primary vote. Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis and Guardian Australia political reporters Josh Butler and Krishani Dhanji unpack whether or not the Joyce factor played a par…

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The Art of Conversation: Part 1 (with Dr. Wilfred McClay) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Wilfred McClay, historian and author, to discuss cultivating the art of conversation.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Wilfred McClay

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Author Johan du Toit 1:42:36

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Episode 158 is up and humming. We chat book covers, Laurie's BookBub experience for White Fire, and tips for writing flash fiction. Veronica chats with contemporary author Johan du Toit about his stories in 'When Only Today Matters' and Johan reads an excerpt from the title story. Plus we have news, quotes, K.M. Allan's Unpredictability Checklist a…

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Penny Wong on Trump, Putin and reshaping foreign policy 20:36

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This week Labor committed additional military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia as part of a Nato-led initiative. The government also announced new sanctions on Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers, which are a source of revenue for Moscow. Amid these announcements and in the last week of Senate estimates, foreign affairs mini…

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Renewing Families is an Act of Patriotism (with Daniel Darling) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Daniel Darling, director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement and the author of several books, to discuss the role of the family in the health of our nation.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Daniel Darling

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Writer's Room with Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings & Maxx Victor 1:04:24

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In episode #157, Veronica & Laurie explore fantasy in many forms with authors Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings & Maxx Victor. Why does fantasy speak to so many readers? How do you keep a fantasy story relatable for modern readers? And so much more... Intro - 0:57 Maria Linwood Bio - 4:37 Book Spotlight - Mistress of Amber and Flame by Ma…

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Sussan Ley is 'still up for the job' of opposition leader 24:55

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Ever since she was elected opposition leader, Sussan Ley has faced strong criticisms from within her party and across the parliament. Some commentators even predicted she’d be out of the job already. But she has made it to the last sitting week of parliament for the year. On the other side of the aisle, the Albanese government managed to meet their…

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Guardian Essential report: Climate doom and AI anxiety 26:03

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Just over half of voters say that climate change is happening and is caused by human activity, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll. The same number of voters had the same response more than 15 years ago, so Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis, and political reporter Josh Butler unpack the difference between the science and…

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Protecting Your Child from the "Gender Cult": Part 2 (with Maria Keffler) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Maria Keffler, author of the book Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult and co-founder of Advocates Protecting Children, to discuss how to protect your children from the cult-like tactics that the transgender movement has utilized.…

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Will Albanese’s caution become his weakness? 16:56

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Author and columnist Sean Kelly says despite Labor’s overwhelming majority and an opposition largely consumed by its own infighting, there are signs that Anthony Albanese’s government will waste the opportunity handed to them by the Australian people. Kelly talks to Guardian Australia political editor Tom McIlroy about his new Quarterly essay, whic…

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The fear of neo-Nazis and the politics of social cohesion with Mehreen Faruqi 24:03

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In conversation with political editor Tom McIlroy, deputy leader of the Greens Mehreen Faruqi says a neo-Nazi rally in front of NSW parliament this month caused fear for many Australians – and the federal government is yet to respond to recommendations for a national framework for anti-racism. And with both houses of parliament returning for their …

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Researcher Dr Alexandra Dane 1:44:42

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Episode #156 is packed full of writer's resources. Veronica and Laurie have industry news and discussions (congrats to Holden Sheppard for making the WA Local Hero shortlist), K.M. Allan's Reverse Outlining checklist from her book Writing and Editing Checklist, plus book spotlights and quotes. We chat with Dr Alexandra Dane about Community Publishi…

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Protecting Your Child from the "Gender Cult": Part 1 (with Maria Keffler) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Maria Keffler, author of the book Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult and co-founder of Advocates Protecting Children, to discuss how to protect your children from the cult-like tactics that the transgender movement has utilized.…

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A new Liberal and Labor MP on their first terms in parliament 24:51

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It’s been six months since the May election, which brought new personalities to Parliament House – along with an even larger majority for the Albanese government. Labor MP Renee Coffey, who beat the Greens housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather, and Liberal MP Leon Rebello, a former staffer and parliamentary attendant, join political editor Tom M…

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Writer's Room with Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman 1:04:40

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In episode #155, Veronica & Laurie are chasing adventure across the country and diving into dark alleys with mystery, crime and thriller authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman. What makes a great Aussie crime? What twists keeps readers turning the page? Have a listen and hear what these story tellers have discovered. Intro - 0:57 Susan Rog…

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EduBuilder: Supporting Edupreneurs in North Carolina (with Renee Griffith) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Renee Griffith, Director of the EduBuilder program, to discuss her work empowering North Carolina's leaders in education.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Renee Griffith

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Why net zero is dividing parliament with climate minister Chris Bowen 21:01

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Speaking at Cop30 in Brazil, the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, said the ‘consensus is gone’ on tackling the climate crisis. It’s an apt assessment because this week Australia’s two major political parties have had very different commitments when it comes to climate action. The minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen, speaks to G…

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Free From Smartphones: Part 2 (with Clare Morell) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss the benefits of phone-free environments for children.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Clare Morell

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Poet Gregory Day 1:33:39

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It's episode #154, and Laurie's 50th co-hosting. Veronica and Laurie have industry news and events, and discuss K.M. Allan's Foreshadowing checklist from her book Writing and Editing Checklist. Plus book spotlights, giveaways and quotes. Laurie chats with poet Gregory Day about his collection SouthSightedness. And Gregory reads his poem 'Anytime be…

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How the EU and Nato are countering a new type of warfare 20:57

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From cyberattacks to disinformation campaigns, hybrid warfare is reshaping global security. Visiting the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats in Helsinki, Guardian Australia’s political editor, Tom Mcllroy, speaks with its director, Teija Tiilikainen, about how the EU and Nato are confronting covert interference from Russia, …

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Guardian Essential report: the PM’s rock star moment and his biggest threat 24:58

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Anthony Albanese might have had his rock star moment upon his return from the US, but the latest Guardian Essential poll shows voters are unconvinced about the outcomes of his negotiations with US president Donald Trump. Political reporter and Canberra chief of staff Josh Butler speaks with Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis, about w…

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Free From Smartphones: Part 1 (with Clare Morell) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss the benefits of phone-free environments for children.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Clare Morell

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Shadow immigration minister Paul Scarr on the ‘mass migration’ myth 17:40

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In the aftermath of former frontbencher Andrew Hastie’s fighting words, opposition leader Sussan Ley continues to struggle with persistent internal tensions in the Coalition over its direction on immigration policy. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to shadow minister for immigration Paul Scarr about why he rejects rhetoric about ‘mass migration’…

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Writer's Room with Sandy Barker, A.M. Jaxon & Susannah Hardy 1:06:13

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In episode #153, Veronica & Laurie are ramping up the romance with authors Sandy Barker, A.M. Jaxon and Susannah Hardy. Our fabulous authors chat on romance as escapism and activism, how hot is hot enough, the inspiration behind their stories, and so much more. Intro - 0:57 Sandy Barker Bio - 3:08 Book Spotlight - I knew you were trouble by Sandy B…

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Rethinking Vaccine Policy: Part 2 (with Dr. Monique Yohanan) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Monique Yohanan, a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum, to discuss vaccine policy from a perspective that balances parental rights with public health concerns. The opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the opinions or pers…

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Author Laura J Fitzwilson 1:34:58

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In episode #152, Veronica and Laurie share industry news and events, some brilliant ideas on writing Deep Point of View from K.M. Allan's book Writing and Editing Checklist, book spotlights, giveaways and quotes. Laurie and author Laura J Fitzwilson dive deep into fantasy, fan-fiction and Laura's book, The Fool. Plus, listen all the way to the end,…

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AI and the productivity challenge with Andrew Leigh 22:07

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This week, the Albanese government has been criticised for a tactical backdown on its plan to wind back tax concessions on superannuation balances worth more than $3m. But the assistant minister for productivity, competition, charities and treasury, Andrew Leigh, argues that this change in approach has maintained fairness in the super system. The M…

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Rethinking Vaccine Policy: Part 1 (with Dr. Monique Yohanan) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Monique Yohanan, a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum, to discuss vaccine policy from a perspective that balances parental rights with public health concerns. The opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the opinions or pers…

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The human cost of a broken aged care system with Penny Allman-Payne 24:25

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As Labor’s new aged care system gets set to begin on 1 November, Greens senator Penny Allman-Payne speaks about her father’s recent move into residential aged care and the personal stories she has heard as chair of a Greens-led inquiry into the sector. She speaks with Guardian Australia’s political editor, Tom McIlroy, about how she has seen lives …

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How Divorce Damages Society (with Josh Wood) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, to discuss the damage that divorce causes to children and society at large and what policies can be put in place to mitigate these effects.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Josh Wood

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Writer's Room with Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad 59:56

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In episode #151 Veronica & Laurie explore alternate realities, world building and writing sci-fi with a panel of fantastic speculative fiction authors: Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad. Intro - 0:57 Alistair Conwell Bio - 2:58 Book Spotlight - Circadian Web by Alistair Conwell - 3:38 Clare Rhoden Bio - 4:32 Book Spotlight - The C…

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Clare O’Neil on Labor’s scheme for first home buyers 27:22

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This week, Labor expanded Australia’s first home guarantee to allow more buyers access to a mortgage with a reduced deposit of 5%. But the plan has many critics. Guardian Australia political editor, Tom McIlroy, speaks to the federal minister for housing and homelessness, Clare O’Neil, about why she thinks the government is pulling on the correct l…

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Guardian Essential Report: Albanese’s pragmatism during messy times 22:01

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Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy speaks to executive director of Essential Media Peter Lewis about Australian voters’ views on the government’s climate action ambition and the immigration debate. Lewis also explains why he thinks The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a perfect analogue of the prime minister’s approach to politics in the midst …

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Restoring Marriages and Reducing Unnecessary Divorce (with Beverly Willett) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Beverly Willett, author and co-chairman for the Coalition of Divorce Reform, to discuss the great importance of saving marriages and reducing unnecessary divorces. Learn more about Beverly Willett's book, Disassembly RequiredBy Traci DeVette Griggs and Beverly Willett

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Amanda Rishworth on the future of work and AI 28:56

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Political reporter Josh Butler speaks to Amanda Rishworth, the minister for employment and workplace relations, about the Albanese government’s upcoming reform agenda for workers. They also discuss the latest figures on enterprise agreements and why she thinks AI is more likely to ‘augment’ rather than displace workers in the near future…

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Building Healthy Habits With Technology: Part 2 (with Andy Crouch) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Vice President Mitch Prosser welcomes Andy Crouch, author and partner for theology and culture at Praxis, to discuss how technology is hurting our ability to build relationships and what habits we can create to counteract this.By Mitch Prosser and Andy Crouch

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Matt Kean on Australia’s future in a climate crisis 32:36

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The Albanese government has now put a number on its climate ambition: a target of a 62-70% emissions cut by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. It comes after the release of the national climate risk assessment, which described a disastrous future for Australians on a warming planet. In this bonus episode of the Australian Politics podcast, climate and e…

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Publisher Ginny Grant 1:26:43

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Episode 150 has Veronica & Laurie chatting about their favourite topic - Australian authored books - and industry news, events and some John Koenig words. Want to know how to use agnosthesia, tarrion or proluctance in a sentence? Then have a listen. Veronica chats to the wonderful Ginny Grant, founder of Bakers Lane Books, Fearless Press and the re…

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David Pocock on the 2035 climate targets and political will 28:34

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In a defining week for climate action, the Albanese government has unveiled a commitment to cut emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035. But vocal climate advocate Senator David Pocock says a minimum of 75% is needed to ‘do our bit’. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the ACT independent about his pessimism about political leadersh…

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Building Healthy Habits With Technology: Part 1 (with Andy Crouch) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Vice President Mitch Prosser welcomes Andy Crouch, author and partner for theology and culture at Praxis, to discuss how technology is hurting our ability to build relationships and what habits we can create to counteract this.By Mitch Prosser and Andy Crouch

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Jane Hume on rebuilding trust in the Liberal party 28:34

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The fallout in the Liberal party over Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s inflammatory comments about Indian migrants has now culminated in her sacking from the shadow ministry by Sussan Ley. In the lead-up to this decision by the opposition leader, Victorian senator Jane Hume described it as a situation that ‘escalated well out of control’. Hume speaks to …

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Writer's Room with Eileen O’Hely, Rosie Schonell & Ingrid Laguna 1:06:27

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Ep149 has Veronica & Laurie back in school chatting all things middle grade with authors Eileen O'Hely, Rosie Schonell & Ingrid Laguna. We cover '50 Ways to Die in Space', how 'Breaking School Rules is Easy' and what happens when 'Edie Tells a Lie' - and that's just the book titles. How much harder is it to engage middle-graders in reading? These a…

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Caring for Babies With Genetic Abnormalities (with Dr. Marty McCaffrey) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Marty McCaffrey, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina, to discuss how the medical community can improve care for babies born with genetic abnormalities.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Marty McCaffrey

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Kristy McBain on natural disaster preparation and ambitious climate targets 20:06

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While many Australians are feeling relieved about the end of a cold winter, the minister for emergency management and regional development is already eyeing the upcoming summer bushfire season. Kristy McBain talks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about the importance of social license for renewables and climate action in regional Austra…

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Freshman Year of College & Rush Advice! 45:24

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On today’s episode, Maria chats about honest advice for freshman year of college and sorority rush! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, rate, and review! Follow on Instagram: @heymaria.clare Follow on Tiktok: @heymariaclare Follow on Pinterest: https://pin.it/43yk45B Shop my finds: https://shopmy.us/heymariaclare…

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Writer's Room with Miranda Luby and Holly Cardamone 56:33

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Ep 148 has Veronica and Laurie in the Writer's Room and under the (book) covers with Miranda Luby and Holly Cardamone. They're two writers who capture some of life’s most precious and unique moments through a young adult (YA) lens. Intro - 0:57 Miranda Luby Bio - 3:47 Book Spotlight - The Edge of Everything - YA contemporary - 04:13 Holly Cardamone…