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When Liberal MP Simon Kennedy was a teenager, one of his high school teachers asked to borrow money for his gambling addiction. He says he ended up accompanying the teacher to Gamblers Anonymous meetings. So, how did these experiences shape his views on gambling reform?
Plus, when was the last time you went to a musical? A growing number of stage shows are being cancelled midway through their tours. We find out what's behind the decline.
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01:26 - Gambling reform
21:30 - Theatre shows axed
Guests: 
Simon Kennedy, Liberal MP for Cook
Jack Ward, Host of Encore Podcast
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The number of Australian Rules Footballers who've died of a degenerative brain disease called CTE is far higher than previously thought, Four Corners has revealed.
And tens of thousands of people are still missing in Venezuela after two earthquakes. We hear what it's like for rescuers searching for survivors.
Plus, do men do enough planning when it comes to getting married? Young grooms tell us why they want to change the culture of wedding planning. 
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01:52 - Calls for the AFL to make play safer
06:23 - Earthquake aftermath
20:21 - Grooms stepping up
Guests: 
Jess Halloran, reporter, Four Corners
Aiden O'Driscoll, Ex-AFL player
Candice Bydder, marriage celebrant
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The pill is the most common form of contraception in Australia, and while the potential physical side effects are widely known, some experts say we're only just starting to talk about how it can affect mood.
Because while for many people the pill can be a safe and effective form of contraception, others say it's had a significant impact on their mental health.
In this week's Deep Dive, you'll hear from an expert about their research on mood changes and the pill, including who may be more susceptible.
Guest:
Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry at Monash University
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Do you think you could break a Guinness World Record? Because this week Canberra's official town crier was crowned the world's loudest person. He's as loud as a rock concert and can match the noise levels of a military jet taking off.
Plus, Today show host Karl Stefanovic is leaving Channel Nine after a controversial podcast interview with a far-right extremist.
And, two Teal independents have launched a political party called Community Strong. They say there's no leader, but is that really possible?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Perry Duffin and Charlotte Mortlock.

A new political party has been launched with the aim of shaking up Australia's political landscape. But with only two members, no leader or candidates, will it actually get off the ground? 
And, the head of Australia's spy agency says it's foiled 31 major terrorism plots since 2014. 
Plus, we speak with sisters Pam and Latisha Francis about how climate change is impacting their Country. They're part of a group who've lodged a complaint to the United Nations over Australia's coal and gas exports. 
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01.00 - New political party
12:34 - Terror threats
16:45  - UN complaint
Guests:  
Allegra Spender, independent MP for Wentworth
Zali Steggall, independent MP for Warringah
Pam and Latisha Francis, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna women
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