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After years of rapid growth, Australia's housing market is finally starting to slow. But is it enough to make property more affordable? And what's causing the dip?
The Housing Minister Claire O'Neil says it's thanks to interest rates and market conditions, but the opposition reckons it's got more to do with government policy. Meanwhile the mainstream media appears devastated by the downturn. 
Host Dave Marchese breaks it down with ABC business and economics reporter Gareth Hutchens.
Guests:
Gareth Hutchens, ABC business and economics reporter
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Two Russian daredevils scaled New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner and got engaged. So, is this a romantic grand gesture? Or a public spectacle nobody asked for?
Plus, US President Donald Trump raked in over $2 billion from cryptocurrency. Should presidents be allowed to personally profit while in office?
And, is mosh pit etiquette dead? Noah Kahan begged fans not to poop at his shows, after someone allegedly shat on the venue floor instead of using the bathroom.
We also unpack the rumours surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's supposed Madison Square Garden wedding. Is it tacky, too commercial or simply a decoy to distract from the real venue?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist Jessica Wang and Creator Jack Tossol.

Streaming services used to be ad-free, but now you can barely avoid them.
Australia's consumer watchdog is taking Amazon to court over unfair terms that allowed the company to introduce ads.
We take a look at what this case is all about, and why Amazon could be fined $50 million.
And we speak to Bek Condello. Bek grew up in a strict Pentecostal doomsday church, thinking the world could end at any moment. She tells Dave what it was like to leave the church at 27.
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1:03 - Why the ACCC is taking Amazon to court
6:20 - Leaving a doomsday church
Guests:
Bek Condello, author
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Growing up, Bek Condello never imagined getting old.
The strict doomsday church she was born into constantly warned that the world could end at any time.
But even though she admits she was terrified, Bek says she never really believed it.
So how did she escape this world?
And what's it like coming to terms with never seeing your family and loved ones again?
In this chat, Bek opens up about her life before and the person she's now become. 
Bek's book Can You Handle A Girl Like Me? is available from July 14.
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Bek Condello, author 
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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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