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Have you ever been unsure if something in your feed  was real or AI? Well, you’re not alone. We look into a FIFO influencer who has almost 85,000 followers... but she’s actually one of several generative AI accounts pushing their followers to paywalled AI adult content.  And, we hear about US president Donald Trump’s threat towards Iran in his address at the United Nations General Assembly, and the reasons behind the high fuel prices we’re seeing around Australia. 
Plus, the AFL Grand Final is this weekend at the MCG - featuring two non-Victorian teams - so we find out the lengths some fans are going to get around the sky-rocketing prices for flights, and whether all states should have the day off on Friday... 
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01:15 - Fuel prices and Trump’s address
06:22 - AI FIFO ‘influencer’
20:42 - AFL Grand Final creative fans
Guests:
Dan Miller, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, James Cook University
Oli, Seb and Ronan, Fremantle Dockers fans
Poppy Penny, ABC Sports Reporter
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The Federal Government have looked ahead... 40 years ahead, in fact, as they predict what the future of Australia will look like. We unpack the government's latest Intergenerational Report to find out exactly what young people can expect in 2065. 
And, US President Donald Trump has banned three media outlets from the White House. He's called the outlets "fake news" and now, other TV networks in the US are boycotting out of support. 
Plus, a new Australian study has highlighted the dangers women are facing on dating apps. What are they being subjected to? And should the government's Digital Duty of Care legislation extend to online dating? 
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01:10 - Trump bans three US media outlets
09:15 - Prediction 2065
22:23 - Dating app dangers
Guests:
Andrea Carson, director of the University of Melbourne's Centre for Advancing Journalism
Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group
Claudia Long, ABC political reporter
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It's been a "horrific" weekend of alleged domestic violence incidents in NSW, with three women and a child killed. The Police Commissioner says he can't remember a weekend like this, and the NSW opposition leader says "we need to be doing so much more".
And, while the United Nations has called it the world's largest humanitarian crisis, it doesn't make headlines often – the Sudan civil war continues to cause mass displacement, risk of famine, and sexual violence.
Plus, new research has revealed that despite shoppers knowing the harm fast fashion causes the environment, they're buying anyway. So what's going on there?
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01:06 - Domestic and family violence in NSW
11:50 - Sudan civil war
22:37 - Fast fashion study
Guests:
Kellie Sloane, NSW Liberal Party Leader
Majduleen Ahmed, Sudanese-Australian community member
Carol Tan, associate professor RMIT University
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Molly Ticehurst was 28-years-old when her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Billings, broke into her house and murdered her.
Her death sparked outrage right across Australia because Billings was out on bail for domestic violence offences at the time.
Two years later, Molly's friends and family are still coming to terms with her death. They're sharing her story in hopes of helping others in a similar situation.In this week's deep dive, Molly's best friends open up about what it's like to lose someone you love to domestic violence and what they wish they knew before Molly died. Plus, you'll hear from an expert who has some tips for how you can help your friends if you think they are in an abusive relationship.If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available. Contact 1800 RESPECT, 1800 737 732, or Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578
Guest:
Karen Bevan, CEO, Full Stop Australia
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How far would you go to win? Australian athlete Joanna Wietryzk kept competing despite soiling herself during a HYROX event ... and she went on to win. Some respect the hustle, some are furious.
And, all of Ed Sheeran's support acts (including his backing band) have ditched his tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped for voicing his support of Palestine on stage. Is music inherently political, or should the two be separate?
Plus, was Sydney Sweeney's sexualised gambling ad damaging to women's sport?
Host Luke Siddham Dundon is joined by Amy Kimball Tassell, executive producer of It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield and comedian Fergus Neal.
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