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With talk about tax dominating Australian politics this week, we unpack billionaire Jeff Bezos' call for the bottom half of earners in the US to pay zero income tax. 

And something truly unprecedented is about to happen in the world of sports. So how do you feel about the Enhanced Games?

Plus, a radio station in the UK accidentally announced the King was dead (he's not) so we find out about your most embarrassing work stuff ups.

Also we hear your best excuses for missing events after Donald Trump flagged he might not attend his son's wedding. His reason: "I have a thing called Iran".

Dave Marchese is joined by Mamamia's Gemma Donahoe and journalist Marty Smiley. 

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Is ChatGPT's creator, OpenAI, dedicated to bettering humanity or making money? 

That's the question at the heart of a court battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman. 

And Francesca Albanese is both celebrated and condemned for her work as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

After facing sanctions in the US, allegations of antisemitism, and death threats, she opens up about what scares her and why she thinks young people can save the world. 

Listen now: 

01:18 - Elon Musk vs Sam Altman

10:19 - Gaza flotilla update

15:47 - Francesca Albanese's hope for the world

Guests:

• Cam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABC
• Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories

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Francesca Albanese has become synonymous with the fight for human rights in Gaza.

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories is both celebrated and condemned around the world.

But despite the constant criticism and even calls for her resignation, Ms Albanese insists she is just doing her job.

In this week's long listen, Dave asks Francesca Albanese about her new book, the impact of sanctions the US has imposed on her, and why she believes young people hold the key to everything.

Guest: 

• Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories

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Is it time for a royal commission into violence against women and children in Australia? 

Some advocates say yes, after at least four women and two children died in four days in suspected domestic violence-related incidents, but the government is against the idea.  

Plus, residents in WA's Mid-West say they're frustrated with the response to a mouse plague in the area. 

And, what changes the swear words we use?

Listen now:

01:50 - Calls for a DV Royal Commission

15:01 - WA's mouse plague

20:03 - How swear words have changed

Guests:

• Elena Rosenman, Chair of the Women's Legal Services Australia
• Dylan Hughes, Monash University School of Languages PhD student

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Some young people are furious, saying they'll have to rethink their financial planning due to the government's proposed changes to the capital gains tax discount. 

That's because the changes aren't just applicable to property - but investments like ETFs and crypto.

They say the government is stopping them from reaping the rewards previous generations had access to - or is it evening the playing field, like the government suggests? 

And this weekend athletes from around the world compete in an 'Olympics'-style event where doping is allowed. Are the Enhanced Games the future of human performance, or a dangerous PR stunt? 

Listen now:

01:21 - What the CGT change means for young investors

17:37 - The "steroid Olympics" controversy

Guests:

• Natasha Etschmann, personal finance educator (@tashinvests)
• Bridie O Donnell, former professional road cyclist

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The World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency as an Ebola outbreak spreads in two central African countries. So what do we know and should you be worried?

Plus an inquiry in New South Wales is looking into how to save live music. We hear from musos, venue owners and festival organisers to find out what they think governments can do to help.

And, as more women get into the construction industry, some are calling out a lack of toilets on site.

Listen now:

01:02 - The NSW live music inquiry

05:40 - What's happening with festivals?

11:21 - How can governments support young artists?

19:11 - The WHO declare Ebola health emergency

23:46 - Toilets on the job site

Guests:

• Adelle Robinson, managing director at Fuzzy Operations, and chair of the Australia Festival Association
• Scout Eastment, Olive Rush and Adam Holmes, Egoism  

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There's a growing wave of influencers promising young Australians the secrets to financial freedom.

In their videos they promise to teach you how to you escape the 9 to 5 grind, all you have to do is sign up to a course.

So what's the catch?  Well, the courses can cost more than $10,000.

In this week's deep dive hack peeks behind the curtain to find out if these courses are really worth it. You'll hear from young men who signed up to one of these courses, and experts who say they have parallels to pyramid schemes.

Guests: 

• Deanna Grant-Smith, Professor of Management, Sunshine Coast University 

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How different would Australia be if the Coalition was elected? 

The country got a glimpse this week when Opposition leader Angus Taylor delivered his budget reply, which included plans to cap immigration and stop non-citizens accessing welfare. 

And, after French President Emmanuel Macron lectured a noisy audience about manners, we ask when and how you should call out bad crowd etiquette. 

Plus, from mass evacuations to the viral beachgoer who crashed a runway, we unpack the chaos and drama from Australian Fashion Week. 

Host Dave Marchese is joined by The Daily Aus journalist Lucy Tassell and The National Account reporter Archie Milligan. 

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Five Australians and one New Zealander who were on board a cruise ship linked to an outbreak of hantavirus will fly into Perth tomorrow.

So, what is hantavirus? And, should you be worried? 

Also, the government has committed $60 million to addressing youth homelessness, but will it make a tangible difference to people sleeping rough?

Plus, Blue Eyed Kayla Jade opens up about life as Australia's most recognisable sex worker.

Listen now:

01:30 - What is the hantavirus?

11:40 - Funding for youth homelessness

16:59 - Blue Eyed Kayla Jade

Guests:

• Professor Catherine Bennett, chair of epidemiology at Deakin University
• Kayla Jade, sex worker and influencer 

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Kayla Jade is arguably Australia's most recognisable sex worker.

She has amassed millions of followers and shares every little part of her work – from the strange encounters with clients to the online abuse and scary moments.

So what is it like being the most famous sex worker in the country? And would Kayla recommend other young women get into the industry?

In this week's long listen, Kayla opens up to Dave about why she's glad she started sex work in her late 20s, the dark parts of the industry and how she feels about rage bait content.

Guest: 

• Blue Eyed Kayla Jade, sex worker and influencer

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