In part two we discuss how the legal trials took place, which 'witch tests' the court used, why this went unchecked and how long it took until people began to express their remorse and how this has been reflected on in history.

US bombs Iran to wipe out potential nuclear weaponry, Trump declares ceasefire. The trial of Erin Patterson, the poison mushroom lady, nears its end. New Australian tax reform announcement. Justin and Hailey Bieber divorce rumours amidst bizarre string of Instagram posts, captions and viral paparazzi moment.

I am very excited to have the gorgeous Laura Henshaw, co-founder and CEO of KIC app and co-host of KICPOD, as the Small Talk guest this week!

We first have to discuss the very exciting news of her pregnancy and how she is feeling after her series 'Do I Want Kids?'.

But the crux of todays episode is actually to pick Laura's brain on all the different 'wellness' trends that I am being bombarded with online - from #diettok to #skinnytok to gut health. How do we know which ones are toxic? What is the effect of these trends?

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We know this one is a little different and certainly not something the was hitting he headlines in our lifetime! However, the Witch Trials are a fascinating part of history that is continually referred to and remains relevant to our modern day and continually experiences resurgences in our pop culture.

So in part one, we look at the origins of witches, what led to the Salem witch trials, who the 'afflicted' girls were and who were among the first to be accused. We also see parallels to our modern day in the way women and minorities were targeted and conservatism weaponised.

Another huge week in the news.

An update on the ICE raids, deployment of the national guard, protests and curfew enforced in LA. Sabrina Carpenters new album cover creates massive online controversy. Israel launched multiple strikes across Iran and they have now responded with further attacks. Australian influencer Indy Clinton hires a private investigator to find the anonymous trolls who have been attacking her online. Trump administration puts AUKUS under review. Call Her Daddy host, Alex Cooper, reveals in new documentary that she was sexually assaulted by her college Soccer Coach for years.

Today I am joined by Two Broke Chicks to chat all things friendship.

We get messages every week asking us for advice on how to make friends as an adult, when to know you've outgrown a friendship, remaining friends with exes and how to have tough conversations with friends.

So who better to reach out to than best friend duo, Al and Sal, the authors of the book 'Finding Your People'!

Finding Your People

Two Broke Chicks

BIG episode this week!

Sydney Sweeney's decision to release a soap that has her actual bathwater in it has sparked debate over if she has 'set feminism back decades'.

Elon Musk and Trump are in the midst of a messy break up, meanwhile an Australian journalist is purposefully shot by police with rubber bullet during LA protests.

Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 million dollar countersuit to Blake Lively.

Israel seizes Gaza aid ship, the Freedom Flotilla, carrying Greta Thunberg and other prominent figures.

White Lotus stars Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins give Variety an interview to put feud rumours to rest.

An Australian study reveals 2 out 3 men have committed intimate partner violence.

Comedian, performer and author of best selling book 'All I Ever Wanted Was To be Hot' (yes, correct title!!) joins me in studio to discuss cosmetic surgeries and the latest online phenomenon, 'instagram face', as inspired by this fantastic New Yorker article.

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In part two we look at the ripple effect of the Bostons Globes articles across the US and how the church reacted. We then shifted to looking at the global impact, particularly in Ireland. Then the response in Australia, the royal commission, it's findings and how this is relevant today.

Taylor Swift has successfully regained control of her music, ending the feud that inspired her re-recordings and the era tour. Labor government green lights a major gas project until 2070. ELF cosmetics purchases Hailey's makeup and skincare brand 'Rhode' for US 1 Billion. Harvard and Trump's legal confrontation intensifies, Elon Musk insinuates fall out and announces resignation from the White House. A first nations man dies in Police custody in the Northern Territory. Plus, a Q+A on the debate over Luke Bateman's book deal.