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A 17-year-old Thai girl nicknamed 'Cake' was found dead in a suitcase. Now, four charges have been laid against a 45-year-old Australian man, including murder and taking a minor for sexual purposes. He has denied the charges. But the case has raised broader concerns by some about South-East Asia's sex tourism industry, and the involvement of Australian men.
Also, the housing market is starting to cool, with the biggest monthly drop in home values in more than three years. So, is that good news, or bad news? We unpack it.
Plus, we speak to a creator who saw her account banned, while a copycat account with AI images of her was allowed to stay up — and it amassed half a million followers.
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01:10 - The latest in the Thailand murder case
06:18  - Dip in the housing market
24:21 - Impersonated by AI
Guests:
Gareth Hutchens, ABC business and economics reporter
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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.