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Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Putin’s biggest rival, is dead. It has world leaders pointing the finger at the Russian president, saying he’s behind it. 

Plus, men make up only 3% of the early childhood workforce. So why is the rate so low?

And community-led run clubs are having their moment. From central Queensland, to Brisbane, to Sydney, a whole lot of people are gathering to jog with friends or strangers, and experts say it's doing a whole lot of good for our bodies and our minds. 

Guests:

• Matthew Sussex, expert in Russian foreign policy, Australian National University
• Dr Martyn Mills-Bayne, senior lecturer in early childhood education, University of South Australia

Groovin the Moo cancelled its run of regional festivals after low ticket sales while Taylor Swift is about to play to the biggest crowd in Australian history. Aussies want to see live music but habits are changing, so can anything be done to save the music scene outside of the big cities? 

Plus, call centres timing toilet breaks is only the beginning of the micromanagement nightmare. 

And do we care about the PM's engagement?

Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist and presenter Elfy Scott and culture producer Michael Sun 

With a growing number of countries at war, experts in Australia have been discussing how to best protect our country.  So, could mandatory conscription be on the cards for young Australians?

Plus, a motion urging the US and UK to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to return to Australia passed federal parliament this week. We speak to his brother Gabriel Shipton ahead of a potential High Court hearing in the UK about Julian's case. 

Guests:

• Gabriel Shipton, human rights advocate and brother of Julian Assange
• John Blaxland, professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies, Australian National University 

Groovin the Moo says it's been forced to cancel its 2024 festivals after low ticket sales, just a week after they went on sale.

Also, how long is okay for a wee at work? One government agency is allegedly timing its staff's toilet breaks....

Plus, Independent Senator David Pocock drops by to talk us through his proposed changes to the indexation of HECS-HELP debts. 

And the last Liberal government in the country, Tasmania, has called an election, a year earlier than needed.

It's been a deadly 48 hours in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, where Israeli airstrikes killed more than 67 people, according to Palestinian health officials. Civilians say they have nowhere else to go, and aid groups are sounding the alarm while Israel prepares for a ground offensive in the city to 'eliminate' Hamas. 

Plus Australia is only meeting four of its 19 Closing the Gap targets, with another four going backwards. 

And now that doxxing is in the headlines after the publication of a private WhatsApp group, the government says it's going to make doxxing a crime. So what could that look like? 

Guests:

• Jennifer Tierney, executive director, MSF Australia (Doctors Without Borders)
•  Simon Copland, honorary fellow, Australian National University 

The Greens are offering to support one of the federal government’s key housing policies, on the condition it scales back negative gearing. So what actually is negative gearing and would scrapping it fix the housing crisis?

And how important is politics in dating? We take a look at data suggesting growing differences between young men and women's political views.

Guests:

• Joey Moloney, economist and housing expert, Grattan Institute
• Intifar Chowdhury, youth researcher and lecturer, Flinders University

Jacob Elordi made headlines after demanding a radio producer delete footage of him, and Taylor Swift is suing a teenager who's been tracking her private plane. So, what right to privacy can celebs expect? 

Plus, a few millionaires are pooling their money for a new sporting event called the Enhanced Games.

And what parts of New Zealand culture should Australia steal for ourselves? 

Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Guy Williams and journalist Emma Gillespie. 

New workplace laws have passed the Senate today, which include setting minimum standards for gig workers and a new right to disconnect. We unpack what it means for you with Minister for Worplace Relations Tony Burke. 

And the humble lawn uses a lot of water. In fact, the Australian government reckons 90% of outside water use by households goes to watering the lawn. So, is the anti-lawn movement having a moment?

Guests:

• Innes Willox, Australian Industry Group
• Tony Burke, Minister for Workplace Relations
• Costa Georgiadis, Gardening Australia

The major supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths are exploiting their market power in ways that drive up inflation and hurt Australian households, according to the former chair of the ACCC.  Also, is it ever okay to steal? Because we're hearing it's happening more than ever as people struggle with high grocery prices.

And we meet the Gen Z accountant working to increase financial literacy for all young Aussies through the ABC’s Trailblazer program.

Guests:

• Wendy Ng, competition law expert, University of Melbourne
• Jagpreet Singh, ABC Trailblazer

Rent bidding is illegal across most of Australia, but you've told us it's still happening all the time. So now that Queensland has announced new rules to stop the practice, could they be replicated around the country?

And yeah, ignore that text from your boss. We're talking about the right to disconnect outside of working hours. 

Guests:

• Dr Chris Martin, senior research fellow, UNSW
• Dr Gabrielle Golding, senior lecturer, University of Adelaide
• Jagpreet Singh, ABC Trailblazer