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A new inclusive arts venue in a deconsecrated church was ordered to cease operation by the landlord under "offensive trade", following protests from religious groups. So, is it a celebration of inclusivity or has it crossed the line? We speak to a performer impacted by the closures, and a protester.
Plus, sober advocate Clay Scott sits down with Dave to talk about how his drug use led to a full-blown addiction, prison and multiple suicide attempts, before he found sobriety. 
If you or anyone you know needs support help is available, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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00:48 - The Divine Playhouse debate
15:13 - Surviving addiction
Guests:
Etcetera Etcetera, Artist and performer
Antonia Marie, Catholic creator
Clay Scott, sober advocate
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The first time Clay Scott tried drugs he was just 12 years old, getting high during his lunch break at school. Within a few years, he had spiralled into a devastating addiction. 
Clay ended up being arrested, going to jail and destroying relationships with his friends and family. In his darkest moments, he says he even attempted to take his own life. 
Now, he's almost 500 days sober and has completely transformed his life. 
In this week's long listen, Clay tells Dave about his journey overcoming addiction, and how he hopes to help others embrace sobriety. 
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Guests:
Clay Scott
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The PM wants to manage AI "the Australian way" and has established an Office of AI that will cover everything from music to data centres. 
Today, we hear from musicians who discovered their music was skimmed to help train AI models, and Dave asks Minister of Industry and Innovation Tim Ayres whether the government's protections ago far enough.
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01:17 - The Aussie artists who's music is being used to train AI 
07:07 - Copyright law vs AI law
14:17 - The government's new Office of AI 
Guests:
Dr Andrew Cullen, AI lecturer at the University of Melbourne
Tim Ayers, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science.
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Could we see the cost of some uni degrees change? Because there are calls for the government to dump a scheme that's more than doubled the cost of some degrees. And the calls are coming from within the house.
Also, women's safety is back in the national spotlight after four women and girls were killed last week in separate incidents. We speak to Australia's first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner about why we're still seeing this.
And could local government ever be cool? We meet the group trying to make council meetings more bingeable than reality TV. 
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01:59 - Uni debt
19:31 - Women's safety
25:33 - Can council be cool? 
Guests:
George Williams, Vice-Chancellor and President at Western Sydney University
Micaela Cronin, Australia's first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
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Have you ever tried breathwork? It's a wellness trend that's been gaining traction, with claims it can reduce stress and improve sleep. But does it actually work?
Plus, we hear about the fourth block of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion where Jewish university students and staff have given evidence of their lived experience on Australian university campuses.
And, the World Cup controversy continues after a video assistant referee decision sparked outrage, with Switzerland's coach saying it "destroyed the game". We unpack what happened.
Also, tensions in the Middle East remain high as the US and Iran argue over who has control over the Strait of Hormuz - and whether it's open or closed.
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01:10 - Antisemitism on campus
07:51 - Middle East update
11:48 - The breathwork trend
23:05 - World Cup controversy
Guests:
Conor Duffy, ABC's national education reporter
Dr Jemma King, Research Fellow at the University of Queensland School of Psychology
Dane Heverin, Fox Sports reporter 
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