With Caro in New York who better to fill her shoes than her husband and State Political Reporter for Channel 7, Brendan Donohue. Corrie and Brendan are joined by Anna Barry (aka Anna from the Op-shop).

We delve into the latest on 'Citizenship Gate' and ponder the possible backlash around the Sam Sex marriage debate which comes to a head this week. Brendan gives us an insight into the state of Victorian politics where the Greens stand to win a seat in Northcote on Saturday.

Last week's verbal attack on Sam Dastyari raises some interesting talking points too - plus Corrie gives us an update on the Weinstein saga.

We pay tribute to iconic Melbourne architect Neil Clerehan who sadly passed away this week, as well as much loved chef Antonio Carluccio.

In Books, Screen and Food - Anna recommends Robert Drewe's wonderful new book 'Whipbird', Brendan's been watching 'The Deuce' on Foxtel and Corrie and Anna are loving 'Suburra' on Netflix.

Anna shares her favourite Chocolate Brownie recipe and a GLT for ridding your place of possums.

Don't miss next week's Bonus Episode - the 'not quite episode 17' edition of the podcast, as Caro and Corrie answer some listener questions and get quite personal when interviewed by show producer Jane Nield.

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