The Greens say yes. Lidia Thorpe says no. Anthony Albanese says yes. Peter Dutton says he needs more information.

So just what is the indigenous Voice to Parliament and what will it mean for the way Australian government functions?

James Law and Lucy McLeod bring you up to speed in the debate that's dividing Australia's politicians. 

Meanwhile, the RBA has ousted the royals from the five dollar bill. The 'dirty Queenie' will soon be confined to the history books.

But is it the right move? Should the RBA have made the decision? And what does it mean for the republic campaign?

In other royal news, what's the go with the Prince Harry virginity story? We discuss.

And finally, the Grammys are here. We've got winners, we've got losers, and Lucy discovers who Bonnie Raitt is.

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Legalising marijuana could earn the Australian economy up to $28 billion. But is Australia ready for it? And does the country even want it?

The Greens Party are making their case, and James Law and Lucy McLeod discuss whether we could see the country go the same way as New York, California, Canada, Amsterdam, and others.

Elsewhere, Western Sydney University's Dr Caroline Mills joins us to discuss how virtual reality can help improve anxiety and depression in adults.

She discusses a five month study which has shown significant effects.

And finally, a year on from one of the biggest sagas to hit world tennis, Novak Djokovic departs Australia with his 22nd major tournament after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.

Is he the GOAT? Is it time to stop using the word GOAT? 

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It's one of the nation's most contentious debates: should Australia Day move from January 26?

Lucy McLeod and James Law talk about why the date needs to change.

Plus, one third of Gen Z now identify as LGBTQIA+ according to new data.

And the video that's got the nation talking: the fallout Michael Clarke's ugly and public fight.

This is an episode you can't miss.

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The Nazi uniform saga that engulfed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet last week has led to a string of questions.

Should he be held accountable for something that happened almost 20 years ago? Should he resign? Why did he admit it right before a state election?

Lucy and James discuss all that and more, in this week's edition of Flash Drive.

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Drugs, sibling rivalry and circumcisions.

Prince Harry's new book has it all. But is it all a bit too much?

Lucy McLeod and James Law unpack the latest royal drama that continues to dominate the headlines this week.

Elsewhere, chaos ensured in US congress over who was to become the House Speaker, and new details emerged about the Idaho student murders.

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Plague. War. Pestilence. 2022 had just about everything.

In this special edition of Flash Drive, Lucy McLeod and James Law go through the biggest stories from Australia, around the world, and in sport, that made ripples in the media.

It was a year that started in lockdown, with most of Australia still dealing with outbreaks, and a rush to get everyone vaccinated. But February came, and with it, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

And there were still 10 months of chaos to go.

These are the yarns that you'll remember for years to come.

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The new Harry and Meghan docuseries is out and ... well, does anyone care anymore?

It was meant to be a bombshell. Tabloids in the UK obsessing over it, people eagerly anticipating the drop but in the end it's a little .. meh?

There was meant to be drama. It was meant to be an explosive about the privacy intrusion of life in the world's most famous family but in the end, it's all a bit expected.

Lucy McLeod and James Law dissect the disappointment and disenchantment with the latest royal release.

Meanwhile in NSW, renters are set for a huge boost with rental auctions set to be banned immediately. Is this a change for the better?

And finally, the controversial Bali bonk ban has had another twist, with foreigners sensationally allowed a reprieve, with Indonesia's new sex laws set to spare visitors to the tourist Mecca. 

 

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Well, the commentators got it wrong. And they're still getting it wrong.

Media all over Australia predicted it would be close, and potentially even a Labor loss. 

Well, Daniel Andrews and Labor won. Convincingly. But why?

It's not just the Coalition's unpopularity, it's the simple fact that people in Victoria still love the man.

James Law and Lucy McLeod go over the election that guaranteed Andrews will become Victoria's longest-serving Labor premier, and just why the state keeps voting him in.

Elsewhere, Scott Morrison's in trouble. The former Prime Minister will be censured by Parliament for his secret ministries scandal.

What was behind his thinking? And what happens once he motion passes?

And finally, it's schoolies time! James and Lucy discuss the fine Australian tradition and why this year is being dubbed the 'tamest ever'.

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Hosts are dropping like flies from Logie-award winning current affairs show The Project. Why?

Network Ten's flagship program only one of the most popular shows on Australian television, but also one of the most criticised on social media. Hot takes are analysed intently. Hosts are criticised whatever they do or say.

But is this targeted toxicity the real reason that Lisa Wilkinson is the latest to say she's leaving? James Law and Lucy McLeod talk about their experiences with trolls and how they affect journalists.

Meanwhile there's a little tournament in Qatar that's capturing the world's attention, and not for all the right reasons.

Fans from around the world have descended on Doha, but it's not all football they're talking about. Its treatment of migrant workers, LGBTQI+ people, women, and minorities has taken precedence over the football. But is it right to put it on the footballers to take a stand?

And finally, Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter couldn't have been more chaotic if it tried. There's been mass layoffs. Staff asked to commit to 'hardcore work' or told to leave. Other staff locked out of the office. 

Will Twitter survive the next few weeks, or will Elon drive it into the ground?

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Yep, it happened. Donald Trump has officially announced his intention to run for President again in 2024. 

But does America want him? Not only will he have to compete with a Democratic nominee for the presidency, but Trump also faces a tougher challenge from within the Republican Party as Florida governor Ron DeSantis looking a formidable candidate in the primaries.

Lucy McLeod and James Law break down what we can expect over the next two years, and if Trump can be successful.

In our own backyard, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Chinese president Xi Jinping, bringing an end to a frosty six year relationship between Australia and China. How did it go? What does it mean?

And finally, we've hit eight billion people! The world population has jumped by another billion in just 12 years. Can we sustain this growth? Will we sustain this growth? Unlikely, as Lucy explains why we're set for a decline sooner rather than later.

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