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Yonatan Zeigen's mum Vivian Silver was one of the most prominent victims of the 2023 October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

The human rights activist spent her last moments speaking with her son Yonatan before being killed in a massacre.

But instead of responding to the death with anger, Yonatan decided to take on his mum's mission of pushing for peace.

In this week's long listen, Yonatan tells Dave why his mother's death was a wakeup call, what he believes is the way forward for Palestinians and Israelis, and his biggest fear ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.

Guests:

• Yonatan Zeigen, activist

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Despite reports that Gen Z is drinking less, the 'experience economy' has some pubs packed with young people. So how are they doing it?  

And, a coroner in Victoria has ruled that a gambling addiction led a 22-year-old man to suicide. We unpack the findings from the coroner’s report.

Also, the NSW government says it will use legislation to allow the expansion of a Hunter Valley coal mine – despite a high court ruling against it. The move has been called "reprehensible" by a former Supreme Court Judge. 

Finally, the latest on Helen Haines's condition and the charges laid against her attacker.

Listen now: 

01:11 – Haines health update 

06:36 – Coroner's gambling findings 

12:55 – Hunter Valley coal mine expansion 

19:46 – Gen Z drinking less 

Guests:

• Charlotte King, ABC Climate Reporter
• Kristian Silva, ABC Court Reporter
• Mowgli May, Sydney Based DJ

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Independent Federal MP Helen Haines is in hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a car, in an attack outside her Wangaratta office.  We spoke to Federal MP Kate Chaney and ACT Senator David Pocock, as well as Josh Roose, an expert in extremism and politics. 

Guests:

• David Pocock, Independent Federal MP for the ACT
• Kate Chaney, Independent Federal MP for Curtin WA
• Josh Roose, Associate Professor of Politics at Deakin University, and extremism expert 

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Police in France have been firing tear gas and stun grenades into crowds, and the streets are littered with burnt cars, but these riots started as peaceful student protests. Why did the demonstrations escalate and how did they spread to other parts of Europe? 

And, Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has released a lengthy statement on social media denying allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women and has blamed his party for the public fallout. 

Plus, why are so many women coming forward alleging pregnancy discrimination at their job? 

Finally, PhD students say that the stipend is not enough to live off and that it’s discouraging students from pursuing important research. 

Listen now: 

01:16 – Protests in Europe

06:22 – Jordon Steele-John responds

11:29 – PhD stipend

20:02 – Pregnancy discrimination

Guests:

• Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter
• Avani Dias, Four Corners reporter

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Did you know you could lose your job for being gay, getting divorced or falling pregnant?

Protections in our national laws shield people from discrimination based on gender, sexuality, marital and pregnancy status, but exemptions allow religious schools to discriminate in certain circumstances for religious reasons.

A new bill attempts to change this, and has reignited debate between faith-based organisations and LGBTQIA+ advocates. 

On this week’s Deep Dive, host Dave Marchese sits down with Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby, and James, an LGBTQIA+ advocate, to hear both sides of the argument.

Guests:

• Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby
• James, LGBTQIA+ advocate

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New US press secretary Katie Zacharia’s first week on the job has been a bumpy ride with a rocky debut press conference followed by intense questioning over her qualifications.  So, we hear about your first day bungles.  And, comedian Shane Gillis is in hot water over a joke about women’s gym outfits in his SNL monologue. Critics have labelled it sexist and misogynistic.  Plus, Donald Trump has confirmed the execution of Nihal Hasan by firing squad will not be live streamed, following intense backlash.   Also, Kelly Clarkson had her Pretty Woman moment... over a $22k mechanical bird? 

Host Dave Marchese is joined by author and comedian, Lucinda Price AKA Froomes, and journalist, Marty Smiley. 

Listen now: 

03:43 – Live stream execution off 

10:51 – Press secretary bungles first day 

18:11 – Shane Gillies SNL joke 

25:10 – Kelly Clarkson v bird

Guests:

• Lucinda Price AKA Froomes, writer, comedian & content creator
• Marty Smiley, ABC reporter 

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Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens party room today, following allegations he made inappropriate comments toward women, which he denies. We get you across it.   And, should we scrap Youth Allowance? A new report from Anglicare Australia reckons yes – saying young people shouldn’t get less than the regular Job Seeker Payment. 

Plus, we’re joined by journalist and host of new documentary The State of Man, Marc Fennell, who has investigated the world of the manosphere, and reveals what he thinks could be the antidote. 

Listen now: 

01:11 – Jordon Steele-John allegations 

05:05 – Nixing Youth Allowance? 

14:05 – The ‘manosphere’ and more

Guests:

• Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter
• Felix Hughes, President of the National Union of Students
• Marc Fennell, journalist and host of 'The State of Man'

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What's attracting Aussie guys into the manosphere?

It's a question investigative journalist Marc Fennell has set out to answer in his new ABC documentary The State of Man.

Marc's journey started in his own home, after his young sons stumbled upon Joe Rogan while watching Minecraft videos on YouTube.

In this chat he unpacks his trip around the world, speaking with self-described incels, fitness bros, trad wives and police, and reveals what he thinks could be the antidote to the manosphere.

Guests:

• Marc Fennell, filmmaker

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Should prisoners be allowed to freeze their eggs? 

A 'landmark' High Court decision could soon give one Queenslander prisoner the chance after her initial application was rejected.

And the NT government has announced it will make pepper spray available to 16 and 17-year-olds as it moves to permanently legalise the weapon for self-defence. We speak to both sides of the debate.  Plus, it’s not often you see intergenerational competition in sport... unless you attend your local wood chopping competition, where it’s often passed down through families. 

Listen now: 

01:10 – Prison reproductive health 

07:01 – Legalising pepper spray  

24:55 – Fourth-generation wood choppers

Guests:

• Talissa Siganto, ABC Reporter
• Tatum Martin, advocate for the legalisation of pepper spray
• Jeff Rodwell, pepper spray retailer  
• Dr Chay Brown, FDV victim survivor and advocate

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In Australia today, you can still lose your job for being gay, getting divorced, or getting pregnant. How? Because of exemptions for religious schools that they say are about freedom of religion, not discrimination. But a new bill has been introduced to change those exemptions. We unpack both sides of the discussion. 

Plus, can Australia stop an execution from being live streamed? 

Listen now: 

01:14 – Live-streamed execution

12:02 – Sex Discrimination Act

Guests:

• Dr Victoria Fielding, Strategic Communications at Adelaide University
• Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby
• James, LGBTQIA+ advocate

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