Hannah is back for this mid-year check-in episode! We open up about how we're feeling in our current work - Hannah post-election and Sarah as a freelancer.
We chat about what we can do to help burn out and the best lessons we've learned in 2025 so far.
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BIG TALK: The Mabo Case PART TWO
In part two we discuss the short and long term impact of the Mabo Case. We look at how Australians responded, the fear mongering and misinformation and how Keating handled it at the time.
We then open up the Wik Case, which addressed native title and pastoral leases. The Howard government response to this, his 10 point plan and how this impacted Native Title.
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Coldplay Concert, Trump sues Murdoch & Charli XCX Married
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Why is the world so invested in the Coldplay concert cheating scandal?
Trump sues Murdoch over the Wall Streets Journal's coverage of his and Epstein's friendship.
Charli XCX gets married in a low-key ceremony. Pete Davidson announces he and his girlfriend Elsie are expecting a baby.
The Federal Court has determined the government does not owe a duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders to prevent climate harm.
Sudden cancellation of Colbert's late night show raises eyebrows.
Israel’s Defence Minister proposed a plan to forcibly relocate the entire population of Gaza to a so-called “humanitarian city”.
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SMALL TALK: How Do Hollywood Movies Influence Our Politics? With Allison Williams
This is a VERY exciting episode if you, like me, grew up watching the HBO's hit show GIRLS, have seen the Megan movies and also thought Jordan Peele's movie 'Get Out' was a cinematic masterpiece!
I got the opportunity to chat to the incredible lead actress, Allison Williams!
I asked Allison about the powerful messaging behind all her chosen projects. Starting with Girls, we discuss what was so groundbreaking at the time, being a Marine apologist and what would be different if Girls existed in todays current political climate.
We then chatted through why Get Out struck a chord in so many people, the broken conversation about race in both America and Australia and how her character was developed.
Finally, we talk about Megan 2.0 (in cinemas now!) and how that reflected current day politics around the use of Artificial Intelligence.
A big thank you to Universal Studios
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BIG TALK: The Mabo Case PART ONE
This was such a pivotal moment in Australia’s history, a fascinating legal case and a man, Eddie Mabo, whose story we should all know.
Really, what was so important about the Mabo decision is that it challenged one of the biggest lies at the heart of Australia’s foundation — that the land was empty when the British arrived.
So today we want to look at who Eddie Mabo was, how his case came to be and the journey of him taking it all the way to the High Court - forcing Australians to formally recognise that our Indigenous people had rich culture, laws and land ownership long before British invasion.
Big Small Talk: 5 PM Tuesdays
So you want to know what’s happening in parliament, but you also want to know the latest in pop culture? Good, as you should.
From the front page to your newsfeeds, no story is too serious, stale, funny or frivolous. Because, if you haven’t realised, loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics.
Knowing all your shit? That’s hot. New Episodes 5pm Tuesday.
Small Talk: 6 AM Thursdays
It might not be tangible news but each week there’s something in the cultural zeitgeist that gets us all talking. We want to unpack these frivolous conversations, from new trends to relationship theories to life advice.
In an age of never-ending small talk, we want to examine how these collective thoughts affect the way we see the world. We may even reach out to a few friends and experts to weigh in.
Big Talk: Wednesday 6 AM - Last Two Weeks of Every Month
Over the past few decades, there have been news headlines so shocking that we still hear and feel their impact, such as Roe V Wade, Monica Lewinsky, Epstein, Mabo and Hillsong.
Don’t you think it’s about time you knew all the important and salacious details about the real stories that have happened that shaped our world today? Come on, I know you’re curious.
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