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Police in France have been firing tear gas and stun grenades into crowds, and the streets are littered with burnt cars, but these riots started as peaceful student protests. Why did the demonstrations escalate and how did they spread to other parts of Europe? 
And, Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has released a lengthy statement on social media denying allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women and has blamed his party for the public fallout. 
Plus, why are so many women coming forward alleging pregnancy discrimination at their job? 
Finally, PhD students say that the stipend is not enough to live off and that it’s discouraging students from pursuing important research. 
Listen now: 
01:16 – Protests in Europe
06:22 – Jordon Steele-John responds
11:29 – PhD stipend
20:02 – Pregnancy discrimination
Guests:
Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter
Avani Dias, Four Corners reporter
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Did you know you could lose your job for being gay, getting divorced or falling pregnant?
Protections in our national laws shield people from discrimination based on gender, sexuality, marital and pregnancy status, but exemptions allow religious schools to discriminate in certain circumstances for religious reasons.
A new bill attempts to change this, and has reignited debate between faith-based organisations and LGBTQIA+ advocates. 
On this week’s Deep Dive, host Dave Marchese sits down with Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby, and James, an LGBTQIA+ advocate, to hear both sides of the argument.
Guests:
Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby
James, LGBTQIA+ advocate
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New US press secretary Katie Zacharia’s first week on the job has been a bumpy ride with a rocky debut press conference followed by intense questioning over her qualifications.  So, we hear about your first day bungles.  And, comedian Shane Gillis is in hot water over a joke about women’s gym outfits in his SNL monologue. Critics have labelled it sexist and misogynistic.  Plus, Donald Trump has confirmed the execution of Nihal Hasan by firing squad will not be live streamed, following intense backlash.   Also, Kelly Clarkson had her Pretty Woman moment... over a $22k mechanical bird? 
Host Dave Marchese is joined by author and comedian, Lucinda Price AKA Froomes, and journalist, Marty Smiley. 
Listen now: 
03:43 – Live stream execution off 
10:51 – Press secretary bungles first day 
18:11 – Shane Gillies SNL joke 
25:10 – Kelly Clarkson v bird
Guests:
Lucinda Price AKA Froomes, writer, comedian & content creator
Marty Smiley, ABC reporter 
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Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens party room today, following allegations he made inappropriate comments toward women, which he denies. We get you across it.   And, should we scrap Youth Allowance? A new report from Anglicare Australia reckons yes – saying young people shouldn’t get less than the regular Job Seeker Payment. 
Plus, we’re joined by journalist and host of new documentary The State of Man, Marc Fennell, who has investigated the world of the manosphere, and reveals what he thinks could be the antidote. 
Listen now: 
01:11 – Jordon Steele-John allegations 
05:05 – Nixing Youth Allowance? 
14:05 – The ‘manosphere’ and more
Guests:
Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter
Felix Hughes, President of the National Union of Students
Marc Fennell, journalist and host of 'The State of Man'
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What's attracting Aussie guys into the manosphere?
It's a question investigative journalist Marc Fennell has set out to answer in his new ABC documentary The State of Man.
Marc's journey started in his own home, after his young sons stumbled upon Joe Rogan while watching Minecraft videos on YouTube.
In this chat he unpacks his trip around the world, speaking with self-described incels, fitness bros, trad wives and police, and reveals what he thinks could be the antidote to the manosphere.
Guests:
Marc Fennell, filmmaker
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