Corrie Perkin is joined by Gerard Whateley this week (while Caro enjoys the last few days of her holiday). 

We begin with a discussion of the death of Eurydice Dixon and reflect on why this particular case has resonated so broadly and loudly across Australia. 

As talk of sweeping budget cuts at the ABC progressed to suggestions from some liberal party members that our national broadcaster be sold off - Gerard and Corrie continue the debate on what can be done to save the ABC. 

Gerard gives us his 'mid season analysis' of the 2018 AFL season. Can Richmond go all the way? And which team has proved the biggest disppointment so far? 

In keeping with a footy theme Gerard shares a few insights into the post football career of much loved former Bulldog Bob Murphy, who not only has a new book coming out soon but a new TV show too. 

In 'BSF'- Corrie can't wait for the podcast to finish so she can read the final pages of 'Home Fire' by Kamila Shamsie, Gerard has the perfect Netflix recommendation ('Brooklyn 99') if you need some light relief after binge watching an intense drama and Gerard serves up a family favourite and shares his recipe for 'Spaghetti Creole'. 

The live streaming debacle surrounding the World Cup is making Gerard more than a little grumpy this week and in '6 Quick Questions' we find out which household chore Gerard refuses to do, Corrie updates us on the Royals post the wedding AND Gerard finally goes on the record to tell us which is the greater racehorse - Winx or Black Caviar?

Plus we've got a couple of Good Local Tips and it's Corrie's turn for 'Crush of the Week'. 

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Don't Shoot The Messenger is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield. 

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