As Australia and many other countries continue to feel the effects of fuel shortages due to the closure of the straight of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump hits out in a Truth Social post at American allies saying: "Go get your own oil!"

Jules and Jez also talk about the landmark US ruling against Meta and YouTube that found the tech companies liable for deliberately designing addictive products that harmed a young user.

And finally, this is the last Not Stupid show for a while as Jules and Jez take a break to focus on some big projects. Big thanks to everyone for listening and for filling our inbox with your lovely stories. Keep dancing and eat the last piece of cake!

Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez chat about the stories you're obsessed with, the stuff you've missed and the things that matter. Episodes drop every Wednesday afternoon. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation and email the show at [email protected]

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Grace Abrams, Robyn - Close To You & Dancing On My Own

Jules and Jez chat about dinner table etiquette, the correct way to eat cake, random acts of kindness and Lisa's antidote to the manosphere, the nannasphere. 

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Many countries around the world are feeling the effects of fuel shortages due to the war in Iran. While China treads a delicate diplomatic path between the US and Iran, its 25 year investment in renewables like solar power and electric cars could mean that it is more protected.

Jules and Jez also talk about Chloe Zhao's approach to creativity and collaboration, as well as a UK  event called Pints and Ponytails that helps dads learn how to  style their daughters' hair.

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Chloe Zhao's Dance Take with the cast and crew of Hamnet at the Globe Theatre to Rihanna's track We Found Love

Pints and Ponytails

Sometimes help comes from unlikely quarters like the big burly bikers whose mission is to protect and help kids. Jules heard about a group called Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) and she chats to Jez about how they're helping vulnerable kids.

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The bikers helping abused kids feel safe

As people panic buy petrol, questions are being asked about whether Australia has enough fuel stockpiled and how we can secure our future. Jules and Jez also talk about Louis Theroux's documentary Inside the Manosphere and whether we actually need to know Banksy's identity.  

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As the Oscars get underway, the internet is still in outrage mode following actor Timothée Chalamet's comments about 'no one caring about' ballet and opera anymore.

Is Chalamet being an arrogant upstart or does he have a point? Jez and Jules chat about these art forms that are literally hundreds of years old, and how ballet and opera companies are clapping back. 

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Not Stupid Podcast Opera & Ballet Mixtape

In the middle of the night five members of the Lionesses, the Iranian women's soccer team, escaped their minders to stay in Australia. The five women feared persecution after they were labelled "traitors" for refusing to sing the national anthem before a game at the Women's Asian Cup.

Jules and Jez also talk about MAFS and how one particular contestant is being challenged on his sexist views.

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Not Stupid Podcast Opera & Ballet Mixtape

Would you give yourself an electric shock to stave off boredom? Or do you never get bored anymore because you're too busy doom-scrolling? Jules and Jez chat about boredom, phones and the highs and lows of raising small humans.

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As Trump continues to flout international law and doubles down on the war on Iran, the regime names Ayatollah Khamenei's successor. But the question is can regime change actually be achieved?

Jules and Jez also talk about the spat that broke up the 25-year partnership of shock jock Kyle and Jackie-O. And Jez sings the praises of the Quiet Queers - introverts who showed up to Mardi Gras on couches with book

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Trump wants to boost the US birth rate and is the self-proclaimed “fertilization president"... if that's enough to make you shudder, keep in mind that his government has approved paid parental leave, which is a positive step.

However rising childcare costs, combined with a freeze on childcare funding in five states, and the Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid are making things more difficult for women and low-income families.

But there is one interesting boost to the birth rate that could be staring us all in the face. Jules and Jez discuss the possibilities. 

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