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The contraceptive pill has a long list of potential side effects, but experts say we've only just started talking about how it can impact mood. So, how do these synthetic hormones interact with the chemicals in our brain?
And, a new report by the United Nations has accused Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children. 
Plus, we hear about a massive scandal that meant more than two million students had to re-sit an exam. 
Listen now: 
01:15 - United Nations Inquiry 
07:36 - Exam scandal
12:13 - Contraceptive pill 
Guests:  
Matt Doran, ABC's Middle East Correspondent
Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry at Monash University
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Will it soon be easier to buy your own home? The government thinks so, after it made a deal with the Greens that will see capital gains tax and negative gearing changes pass parliament this week.
Plus, England will soon have a new Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation overnight. So, why did he throw in the towel? And who might to replace him?
And, we catch up with some death doulas to find out what it's like to help people die.
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00:59 - British PM resigns
13:16  - Tax changes
17:48  - Death doulas
Guests:  
Ava Santina, Politics Editor at Politics Joe
Dr Georgina Robinson, Researcher in death studies, University of Melbourne
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Data centres have been popping up all around Australia as our use of AI increases, so what's it like living near one? And should we be worried about the environmental impact?
Plus, it has been a waiting game, but the second case of bird flu has been detected in Western Australia, meaning Australia is no longer free from the virus.
And, we hear from some young Aussies who are coming up with creative ways to combat loneliness in their community.
Listen now: 
00:54 - AI data centres
18:08 - Bird flu
22:45 - Combatting loneliness
Guests:  
Independent Senator David Pocock
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Behind the scenes, hospitality can be a tough place to work - long hours, high pressure, angry customers and stressed colleagues. And some workers say bullying and abusive behaviour are part of the culture.
So why has that become normal, and what would it take to change it?
In this week's Deep Dive, you'll hear from hospitality workers about the realities of the industry — from surviving toxic workplaces to one chef who's trying to do things differently.
Plus, you'll hear from a union rep on how the next generation of workers is pushing back against this culture.
Guest:
Tim Kennedy, national secretary, United Workers Union
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There's a lot to talk about Pauline Hanson this week, from her National Press Club speech and her pledge for a 'monoculture', to the protest poster and the toy bulldozer gifted to her by Gina Rinehart. 
And, US World Cup fans are being made fun of on social media for their 'lame' chants, will they have anything better prepared than "I believe that we will win" when they take on the Socceroos this weekend? 
Plus, Snapchat's parent company dropped its augmented reality glasses this week. Some say they're a game-changer – others reckon they're ugly. 
Host Dave Marchese is joined by entertainer Etcetera Etcetera and Crikey News reporter Daany Saeed.
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