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Would you choose to escape social media algorithms and instead just see content from accounts you follow? 
Labor has unveiled draft legislation that would force tech giants to let you opt out of algorithms. 
Plus, the government has quietly broken its promise to reform packaging standards aimed at curbing plastic waste. 
Listen now: 
01:44 - Digital Duty of Care bill explained
22:35 - Labor quietly scraps recycling plan
Guests:
Sophie Scamps, independent MP
Cam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABC
Kal Glanznig, environmental advocate and Sutherland Shire Councillor
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One Nation has a new pitch for superannuation: that Aussies should be able to access their super payments to help pay for the mortgage or rent. But what do experts think?
And almost two years since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide produced 122 recommendations, the government has introduced a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans. 
Plus, why has the UN just endorsed a new world map?
Listen now: 
00:55 - One Nation's super plan
12:31 - Veteran allied health cap
24:38 - New world map
Guests: 
Evan Lucas, finance expert
Jacqui Lambie, Senator for Tasmania
Sarah Hamylton, map maker and author
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Some tradies are anticipating a 'blue collar gold rush'. Big infrastructure projects to build data centres and underground tunnels mean that tradies, particularly electricians, are about to be in high demand.
But, what if there aren't enough tradies to build everything we need?
In this week's deep dive, we hear about the tradie shortage expected over the next few years and whether Australia can get its apprentice numbers up.
Guest:
Ben Bardon, CEO, National Australian Apprenticeships Association
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Prisoners would be put to work fixing Victoria's roads if Labor is re-elected. A good idea, or exploitation?
And we unpack why young Australians are turning away from ambition and instead embracing 'career minimalism'.
Plus, people are speaking less each year according to a new study. Are we losing the art of conversation? 
Host Dave Marchese is joined by performer Etcetera Etcetera and podcaster Charli Anderson.
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Some corners of social media are flooded with viral conspiracy theories and support for a US woman accused of murdering her three children. 
With Lindsay Clancy saying postpartum psychosis led to her actions, we unpack why this case has flamed so much hype and such deep public divisions.
And we speak with Awer Mabil, the Socceroos star who was born in a Kenyan refugee camp and now has a message for those trying to 'divide' Australia.
Listen now: 
00:55 - The Lindsay Clancy case
10:15 - How football saved Awer Mabil's life 
Guests: 
Xanthe Weston, criminologist and author of 'Mothers who Murder: And Infamous Miscarriages of Justice'
Awer Mabil, Socceroo and Barefoot to Boots co-founder
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