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Every March, as International Women's Day rolls around, the push for gender equality feels caught between genuine advocacy and corporate slogans.
As the fight for equal pay and safety continues, we’re looking at why the traditional way of marking International Women's Day can feel increasingly out of touch.
We’re joined by comedian Steph Tisdell and broadcaster Yumi Stynes to discuss why roasting feminism might be the only way to save it, and how laughing at the patriarchy cuts through the fatigue of 2026.
And in headlines today, Aussies warned not to 'panic cancel' travel amid Middle East crisis as the government sends Air Force planes to repatriate stranded citizens; Donald Trump has demanded he be given a role in deciding the next leader of Iran; New laws in Queensland outlaw anti semitic phrases with the max punishment 2 years in jail; Britney Spears has been arrested for DUI in California; The Matildas swapped jerseys with their Iranian opponents after the Aussies won 4-0 in their Asian Cup clash on the Gold Coast; Ben Tudhope and Georgia Gunew will carry the Australian flag at tonight’s opening Winter Paralympics ceremony
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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy
Guests:

Yumi Stynes, Writer & Broadcaster; Host of Ladies We Need To Talk
Steph Tisdell, Comedian & Actor
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Producer: Grace Rouvray
Group Executive Producer: Georgie Page
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The Senate has rejected a resolution that would’ve forced Donald Trump to get Congress’s approval before continuing military action in Iran; Australia has joined a major G7 alliance on critical minerals; Treasurer Jim Chalmers is warning petrol stations not to rip drivers off as fuel prices start to climb; Greg Lynn will remain in custody after the Supreme Court judge officially refused his bail application; Harry Styles has spoken for the first time about the passing of his One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne.
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Host & Producer: Tahli Blackman
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As the war between Iran and Israel & the US rages on, pulling in neighbouring countries, Aussie back home are beginning to see knock on effects.
We’re joined by Dr. Jessica Genauer to unpack whether there's end in sight, and what it means for us all back home.
Plus, the Victorian Government is moving to make work-from-home arrangements a legal right for two days a week, but not everyone is happy about it.
We speak with Premier Jacinta Allan about why small businesses won't be exempt.
And in headlines today, 200 Australians have returned home on one of the first commercial flights to leave the Middle East since the start of the US/Israeli led war in Iran; NATO air and missile defence systems stationed in the eastern Mediterranean have destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it ‌headed into Turkish airspace; A US ‌submarine has sunk an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka
The son of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US Israeli strikes, has survived and may take over leadership; First Nations people are set to be heard in a parliamentary inquiry aimed at ending racism, hate and violence; Australia’s oldest Winter Paralympian, Skier Michael Milton says he’s ready to race, despite recently breaking his leg in training
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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy
Guests:
Dr Jessica Genauer, Associate Professor Flinders University

Jacinta Allan, Victorian Premier
Skye Cappuccio, CEO Council of Small Business Organisations Australia
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Group Executive Producer: Georgie Page
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Australians stranded in the Middle East are being urged to wait for airlines to issue tickets before heading to airports, as a possible flight from Dubai to Sydney may depart; Israel has sent troops into southern Lebanon and ordered residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, as Iran-backed Hezbollah declared it was ready for an “open war;” KIIS afternoon host Kent 'Smallzy' Small has stepped in to host the breakfast radio show, telling listeners “the show must go on;" Dark skies are rapidly disappearing, with artificial light pollution now so widespread that more than a third of the world’s population, about 2.8 billion people, can no longer see the Milky Way from where they live.
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Host: Grace Rouvray
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A bombshell Four Corners investigation has sent shockwaves through the endometriosis community, revealing allegations of "unnecessary and excessive" surgeries performed by a prominent Melbourne surgeon.
With claims that organs were removed from patients whose pathology showed no trace of disease, the Victorian Government has now referred the matter to the police.
We speak with one of the Doctor's former patients about the devastating emotional toll of these revelations and the fear that this scandal will make it even harder for women with chronic pain to be taken seriously by the medical establishment.
You can contact the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency here and on 03 9664 9330
And in headlines today, Australia is being accused of dodging questions about the legality of US-Israeli strikes on Iran; The UN says the bombing of an Iranian school must be investigated as a possible war crime; the Kyle and Jackie O show is no more, Zendaya's Mum seems to support Law Roach's claims her daughter and Tom Holland are married; Family Planning, the organisation that brought the contraceptive pill to Australia in the 1960s is celebrating 100 years today; Romantasy fans are on the edge of their seats with the announcement that ACOTAR author Sarah J Maas is about to appear on the Call Her Daddy podcast
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Hosts: Claire Murphy
Guest: Jo Barry, owner of Scarlet Period and former patient of Dr Simon Gordon
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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