Best Poisoned Pets Podcasts (2025)

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Albanese’s warning on tyranny, dictators, and his selfie with Trump 23:31

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Today we are bringing you a special international episode of the pod. The prime minister has spent the week in New York addressing the United Nations, recognising Palestinian statehood and chasing Donald Trump around Manhattan trying to get a meeting. We talk about all these capers with host Jacqueline Maley and our chief political correspondent Pa…

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Yes Indeed 22:55

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This episode originally aired April 11, 2019. In a tragic twist of fate, just days after the woman sold her home and moved to a modest trailer, a fire took both the trailer and her life. But the autopsy proved this was no accident. It was arson and murder. Investigators had to determine who wanted the woman dead... and why. Learn more about your ad…

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Trump just insulted almost all world leaders, to their faces, but what does it mean? 25:07

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How to make sense of the last two weeks? Because it isn’t just that Russia has stepped up its global aggression by invading the airspace of various European countries with drones, fighter jets and a surveillance plane. It’s also the tirade US President Donald Trump let rip yesterday to 150 world leaders at the United Nations – a blistering one, eve…

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The Satanic Panic 1:14:04

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**Trigger Warning: This chapter involves harm to children.** In this chapter, let's delve into the urban legends that brought forward what is now known as 'The Satanic Panic‘, from the first sensational cases and flawed investigations to the media frenzy and courtrooms that followed. We’ll look at how fear, politics, and culture combined to create …

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Skateboard Archeology, Dire Wolf Bones, The Great Fear 54:44

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Annalee Newitz joins the show to talk all about how 18th century gossip spread like an actual infectious disease. Plus, Laura delves into how dire wolf bones could help our modern pups, and Rachel talks about the archaeologists who are studying more modern stuff, like skate parks from the 1970s and 1980s. (It's worthwhile!!) Check out Annalee's new…

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Charlie Kirk memorial: love, hate and Trump’s vow for the future 20:38

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For many people who watched the coverage of Charlie Kirk’s memorial, it was the sounds that struck them the most. The triumphant 60,000 conservatives who erupted with yelps and claps after messages of forgiveness… and hate. Today, North America correspondent Michael Koziol, who attended the memorial, on what Donald Trump and members of his administ…

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Life, death and Optus: Should the telcos be trusted to run Triple Zero? 19:29

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Optus is in the firing line once again over an outage that left customers unable to call Triple Zero for 13 hours. In that time, four people died – including an eight-week-old baby. Authorities later said they don’t believe the baby’s death is linked to the outage. Today, technology editor David Swan on whether the telcos can be trusted to run Trip…

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No fry zone: Should councils be able to block fast food outlets? 15:26

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Once upon a time, the dangers of eating too much fast food were at the front of our minds thanks to documentaries like Super Size Me. But that was more than 20 years ago. Since then, the topic may have fallen off the front pages, but fast food chains have been on the march, opening up across Australia. Today, regional editor Benjamin Preiss and sen…

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Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence 25:33

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Papua New Guinea was the focus of attention this week as the Pacific region's largest nation celebrated 50 years of independence.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Coalition combust over net zero. Will the anti-climate action stance work? 21:19

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The government announced its 2035 emissions reduction target this week, committing Australia to climate action despite a retreat from the United States. Meanwhile, the Coalition looked a lot like it was about to take up arms in the climate wars - again. Chief political commentator James Massola joins host Jacqueline Maley. Subscribe to The Age & SM…

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Missing Pearl 22:42

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This episode originally aired April 8, 2019. A woman does not return home and, despite pleas from her family, police insist on treating it as a routine missing person's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HLN

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A primer on Australia’s climate target 19:17

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A flurry of numbers relating to climate change have been tossed around all week. But what do they mean? Today, environment and climate reporter Bianca Hall and climate and energy correspondent Mike Foley on what impact the government’s climate emissions target for 2035 will have on all of us. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au…

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Killer in the Window [Patreon Teaser] 2:28

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For decades, stories of an unknown figure staring through bedroom windows have circulated in whispered warnings and late-night news reports, but is there any truth to it? In this chapter, we explore the origins of the 'Killer in the Window' Urban Legend and the real incidents that connect to it. Join us as we examine how a fleeting shape outside th…

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Why Gen-Z fury led to destruction in Nepal 18:59

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Three years ago, mainstream newspapers in the West had a bit of fun ridiculing so-called nepo-babies, and the unfair advantage enjoyed by the children of the rich and the powerful, like Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple, or Lenny Kravitz’s daughter, Zoe. But in Nepal, nepobabies are no joking matter. They have just, in part, sparked the most widesp…

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There's Over 200 Types of Headaches: Which One Do You Have? 41:48

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Nearly everyone experiences a headache at some point in life, but not all headaches are created equal. They can have different causes, pain levels and effects on your daily functioning. In this episode of Health Matters, we’re talking with neurologist Dr. Amaal Starling. She takes us on a tour of the world of headaches — from nursing a garden-varie…

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From children’s entertainer to political celebrity. The rise of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price 28:47

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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s charisma has led to her meteoric rise, and also, to her recent relegation to the back bench. Lambasted for her position on various issues including the Stolen Generation, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more recently, immigration, the Indigenous senator is celebrated by some of the most powerful conservatives in the …

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‘The cult of the leader’: The professor who left America says fascism is flourishing 28:33

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US President Donald Trump is a fascist, running an authoritarian regime. We hear this allegation a lot, now. But is he? Really? Fascism expert Jason Stanley says he moved with his family to Canada so that he could leave behind, and protest against, the political climate in the United States. Today, Stanley, a University of Toronto philosophy profes…

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Australia puts up $100 million for new Pacific climate fund 25:33

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The Pacific's biggest political meeting has wrapped up in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara, where Australia has put up $100 million for the Pacific's new climate fund.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Why the sacking of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price could turn the senator ‘into a martyr’ 19:02

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Controversial Liberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was sacked from the Coalition frontbench this week. Price left Opposition Leader Sussan Ley with little choice, after she refused to apologise for comments she made about the Indian community, and then refused to publicly affirm her faith in Ley’s leadership. Chief political correspondent Paul …

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Deadly Valentine 22:51

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This episode originally aired April 4, 2019. An obstetrician returned home from the hospital and found his wife on the floor of the bathroom; she was covered with blood, not breathing. He tried unsuccessfully to revive her, staining his clothes with her blood in the process, and then he called 911. His version of events was not supported by the blo…

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Why Australia is trying to out-woo China for influence in the Pacific 20:37

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When we think of countries trying to show the world their power and influence, we might think of muscular shows of force, like China’s army parading its newest nuclear weapons, missiles and lasers in a military parade in Beijing, last week. But then there was our government scrambling to out-deliver China with a tit-for-tat over, of all things, car…

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Airborne Butt Cam, Snake Panic, Oops! All Cloacas 1:02:04

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Sarah Gailey joins the show to discuss why one scientist put the cutest little monocles on a bunch of chameleons. (And also to talk about their new book, Spread Me, out now wherever you buy books!) Plus, Rachel talks about the great Missouri snake panic, and Lauren talks about an accidental butt cam that lead to some very useful science. The Weirde…

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Mermaids 1:18:30

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From ancient carvings and medieval manuscripts to shipwreck songs and seaside myths, 'Mermaids' have haunted human imagination for centuries. Over the years, they have been a symbol of beauty, danger, sin, and even salvation. But where did these beings come from, and why have they endured in so many cultures across the world? Text Me (this is 3rd p…

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'Like an episode of the Sopranos': Life inside the clean-up of the CFMEU 20:11

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More than a year ago, the CFMEU – one of Australia’s most powerful unions – was placed into administration, after an investigation by our mastheads, and 60 Minutes, revealed that it was infiltrated by bikie gang members and criminals who were guilty of corruption and cronyism. But now, some of the very union officials who have been tasked by the go…

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'No remorse, no pity': The sentencing of mushroom cook Erin Patterson 25:21

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So now we know: Erin Patterson will be 82 before she gets the chance to get out of jail; if she gets out at all. This will make her one of Victoria’s longest-serving female inmates. But the revelations from Patterson’s sentencing hearing, in the Supreme Court of Victoria on Monday morning, leaned less to the historic, and more to the primal. Today,…

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The ‘tradwife’ movement: All flax and linen, or a pipeline to fascism? 17:23

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Year 9 debaters in South Australia were given a topic for the third round of their debating competition a few months ago. The topic was whether the ''tradwife'' movement, a lifestyle in which women embrace traditional gender archetypes, was good for women. While it was deemed offensive by some, senior writer Jacqueline Maley today outlines why such…

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Australia could pay Nauru $2.5 billion to resettle refugees 25:34

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A roundup of major stories from across the region and the people involved and affected by them.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The rallies, the neo-Nazis, the flag-draping: How politics on immigration have led to this point 26:54

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Political debate was dominated this week by the topic of immigration after anti-immigration rallies in major cities last weekend. Politicians from both major parties tried to strike a balance between listening to people’s legitimate concerns while condemning the extremist fringe of the anti-immigration movement. Chief political correspondent Paul S…

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The Blood Trail 22:39

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This episode originally aired April 1, 2019. Police uncover a trail that reveals a husband's plot to kill his wife for insurance money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HLN

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The Midnight Bus [Patreon Teaser] 2:14

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In the late hours of the night, a bus winds its way through the quiet streets of Beijing - a vehicle that has given rise to one of China’s most haunting modern legends. Known as the tale of the 'Midnight Bus', it tells of unsuspecting passengers, strange late-night boardings, and a ride that takes a turn into the supernatural. In this chapter, we u…

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Yulia Navalnaya’s blunt message about Putin, the president who murdered her husband 28:20

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Almost immediately after Russian opposition leader Alexi Navalny was murdered by the Kremlin last year, in an arctic penal colony, Russian president Vladimir Putin turned his eyes to Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya. She knows that nowhere is safe for her; not even flying to Australia, as she did this week. She was once a victim of poisoning. And a…

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Ovarian Cancer: Know Your Risk and How to Reduce It 31:47

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Ovarian cancer may not be the most common or talked-about cancer, but like any major disease, it can turn your life upside down. While the risk of developing ovarian cancer is comparatively lower, it’s harder to detect — there’s no reliable way to screen for it, and early symptoms can be vague. Still, some dedicate their careers to advancing its tr…

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Is Dezi Freeman being glorified like the other 'daring, desperate or deranged' fugitives who came before him? 19:11

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The whispering forests and deep valleys of Victoria’s high country have long provided refuge for those on the run. Think of Ned Kelly and his gang, who roamed the north east Victorian ranges, before finally being captured by police in a shootout at the Glenrowan Inn. And, conspiracy theorist Dezi Freeman, who has been on the run for the last week i…

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March for Australia: Why weren’t neo-Nazis stopped? 22:31

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Violent clashes, police with pepper spray and chants of “Heil Australia”. These were the scenes we saw over the weekend, as thousands of Australians marched in anti-immigration rallies, which have been endorsed by neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups. Why did this violence erupt now? And what does it mean that two prominent politicians attended th…

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When is it genocide? And is it happening in Gaza? 37:44

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Venture to a pro-Palestinian rally at one of Australia’s capital cities, and you’ll invariably hear calls to “end the genocide” in Gaza. And in the international court of justice, South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide as well. It’s a claim Israel strenuously denies. So what is a genocide? And what evidence is needed to prove that o…

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Pacific Review 25:33

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A roundup of major stories from across the region and the people involved and affected by them.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Like a spy novel: How Iran orchestrated attacks on Australian shores 22:53

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This week Canberra turned into a John le Carre novel, with the stunning revelation from the head of ASIO Mike Burgess, that the state of Iran directed at least two attacks on Australia’s Jewish community, on Australian soil. As a consequence, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expelled the Iranian Ambassador from the country. Joining Jacqueline Maley …

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Expert Witness 22:40

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This episode originally aired March 28, 2019. The killer was meticulous, washing everything at the scene, including the victim's body. The only definitive evidence was a single foreign hair. Three years later he struck again and, this time, what he left behind would prove he committed both crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…

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Porepunkah police shooting: What is the sovereign citizen movement? 15:22

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As we record this episode, the Victorian High Country is the scene of an intense hunt for a man accused of shooting and killing two police officers, and injuring a third. The man Victoria Police say they are searching for is Desmond Christopher Filby, aka Dezi Freeman, a radicalised conspiracy theorist, and self-described “sovereign citizen”, who e…

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Thank Your Local Horse, OG Canners, Busting Bird Gender Norms 1:01:34

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Nathan H. Lents joins the show to discuss why some birds are extra loud in bed, along with his new book: The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender and Mating Shape Modern Relationships. Plus, Sara Kiley explains how horses are used to create snake anti-venom, and Rachel talks about how Napoleon played a part in instigating the art …

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‘Aimed at breaking social cohesion’: Iran blamed for antisemitic attacks on Australian soil 18:38

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Many will remember a spate of frightening attacks against Jewish communities in both Sydney and Melbourne last year, including firebombings, vandalism and a van full of explosives. We now know, according to the country’s top spy agency ASIO, that the Iranian government directed at least two of these attacks. The government has responded swiftly, ex…

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First home buyers can afford a mortgage, but not a deposit. So will the new 5% scheme make a difference? 17:09

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If you’re in your 20s or 30s, or have someone in your life who’s in that age bracket, you know that the struggle to buy a home is real. So, what to make of the federal government's announcement that it will launch its newly expanded scheme to help first home buyers purchase a property earlier than expected? Today, senior economics correspondent Sha…

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More Australians are using AI now, but is it lying to us? 17:39

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AI chat bots are fast becoming a part of everyday life with more than half of all Australians using them regularly, although just over a third of those users say they trust them. Today, explainer reporter Jackson Graham explores how artificial intelligence learns, how often hallucinations - or wrong information - occurs and whether AI can be truste…

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‘Intergenerational bastardry’ in our tax system: Do older Australians have it too good? 22:30

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This week was an exciting one in Canberra, especially if you’re the kind of person who digs the philosophy of tax and transfer. We are talking, of course, about the economic roundtable, hosted by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Meanwhile Health Minister Mark Butler began the necessary but painful process of reining in the enormous growth of the NDIS. Chief…

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Sands of Crime 22:40

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This episode originally aired March 25, 2019. A college co-ed was abducted from a parking lot. Her body was found later that day. She'd been sexually assaulted and shot at point blank range. Eight years passed and then a pair of shoes and a cell phone breathed new life into a cold case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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Russia-Ukraine: Whose side is Trump on now? 25:31

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Since Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine three and a half years ago, both sides have suffered catastrophic losses. More than one million Russian soldiers killed or injured. And on the Ukrainian side? Nearly 400,000. Both sides seem to agree on nothing except for one thing: whoever has the support of American president Donald Trump h…

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Pin Prick Attacks [Patreon Teaser] 2:21

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In the crowded streets and buzzing venues of modern life, a rumour began to spread of strangers attacking at random with needles, leaving their victims with more than just fear and discomfort. Known as 'Pin Prick Attacks', this urban legend has gripped communities with its unsettling blend of danger, anonymity, and the dread of an invisible threat.…

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The country writers festival that descended into chaos 16:41

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It was billed as a “vibrant gathering of readers, writers, and creative thinkers” who would spark “ideas, conversation, and inspiration”. So what happened last weekend to turn the Bendigo Writers Festival from an idyllic ideas-fest into an event that exemplified “an authoritarian abuse of power”, as the festival’s founder put it? Today, senior cult…

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Yes, You Actually Do Need Vaccines, Part 2 27:59

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We're back for a second installment of the Vaccines episode, digging further into vaccines and dispelling misinformation about them. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Gregory Poland returns to explain why women have better immune responses to viral vaccines than men, how "natural infection" is NOT safer than vaccines, and what the future of va…