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There's growing calls for a crackdown on lobbyists after a Four Corners investigation revealed dozens of political staffers have jumped from government jobs into lucrative lobbying firms.
So how does lobbying work and what does this all mean for our democracy?
Also, Ukraine now has access to new missile technology after the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv to mark 35 years of Ukranian independence.
Plus are third places disappearing? 
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01:13 - Lobbyists and democracy
16:38 - Ukraine gets new missile tech
21:33 - Are third places disappearing?
Guests: 
Jennifer Lacy-Nichols, senior research fellow, University of Melbourne
Konrad Benjamin, Punters Politics
Melissa Neighbour, Director, Sky Planning
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Renters earning an average wage are now spending more than half their income on housing in every capital city, according to a new report.
So why is rent still going up while house prices cool, and is anything going to change soon?
Also, authorities have confirmed a seal in South Australia has died as a result of the H5 bird flu.
Plus, is artificial intelligence a bubble? We speak to the man who coined the term enshittification, he has some big thoughts about the future of AI.
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00:56 - What's driving the rental crisis
13:12 - H5 bird flu update
17:29 - Why tech is getting worse
Guests: 
Cameron Kusher, property economist, Kusher Consulting
Cory Doctorow, author and activist
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Gambling reform has been on the political agenda for years. Now, after days of negotiations, the government has finally pushed the laws through Parliament.
But not everyone's celebrating. Gambling harm advocates say the reforms don't go far enough, while the betting industry reckons it should be trusted to manage risk with its own punters.
So, will the new laws actually protect people from gambling harm? And how much power should the gambling industry have?
In this week's deep dive, we hear from both sides of the fight over Australia's new gambling laws.
Guests:
Kai Cantwell, CEO, Responsible Wagering Australia
Mark Kempster, advocate, Alliance for Gambling Reform
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The AFL has been rocked by scandal this week. Five Sydney Swans players have been banned for breaching club standards on drinking and staying out late. And separately, police are investigating a report of sexual assault. Police have not made any arrests or laid charges.  
And, a British collector has stumbled upon the ‘holy grail’ after he noticed a taxidermy 'fox' for sale was the skull of a now-extinct Tasmanian tiger worth thousands. Have you made some valuable discoveries?
Plus, a new app has been dubbed the spiritual successor to Vine (if you can even remember what that is!) The new short-form video app has one distinct feature that it hopes sets it apart from other platforms. No AI.
Finally, a new 'maxxing' just dropped - voice maxxing. Some guys are trying it to… sound hotter?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by ABC sports journalist, Marnie Vinall, and comedian and podcaster, Fergus Neal.
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The Israel Defense Forces has cleared its personnel of any criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza, where Australian Zomi Frankcom was killed. 
And Brisbane band Bugs is coming to terms with the news that bassist Jordan Brunoli has just months left to live, after being diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. 
They open up about what scares them, how music has been healing, and what their friendship has meant over the years. 
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00:48  - Outrage at IDF investigation
04:19 - Jordan Brunoli on living life to the fullest
Guests:
Jordan Brunoli
Connor Brooker
Brock Weston
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