We've come a long way from no parental leave in the 1970s, to the first woman firefighter in the 1980s. From a 'toothless' Equal Pay Act, to Kristine Bartlett and thousands of care and support workers getting the pay they deserve. But how far have we come, and what are the key challenges in getting equality for women in work in Aotearoa? Associate Professor Katherine Ravenswood from AUT reflects on International Women's Day 2020.

A study from the University of Missouri has shown that bubbly pop music now has just as much lyrical aggression as its rock and hip hop counterparts. Dr Cynthia Frisby joins the show to look at the study's findings.

Professor Stephanie Coontz recently wrote an opinion piece saying "many different-sex couples would have happier and more satisfying marriages if they took a few lessons from their same-sex counterparts". She explains why this is the case.

English folk-punk singer Frank Turner's about to come back to New Zealand next month, and he's just put out his eighth studio album, No Man's Land, which is entirely made up of the stories of different women through history.

TV presenter Anna Williamson looked to have it all at 25, but anxiety began to plague her and soon her dream life and career looked threatened when she broke down. She's written about her experiences in her new book, Breaking Mad.

Elizabeth Warren quit the Democratic presidential race this week, leaving Joe Biden (77) and Bernie Sanders (78) as the last major contenders battling Donald Trump (73). Karen Kasler wonders when the new generation will have its chance.

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine have found new evidence that people with greater optimism are more likely to achieve "exceptional longevity". Assistant Professor and Psychologist Lewina Lee discusses the findings.

A pillar of Australian journalism falls; Stuff's me to campaign two years in; contradictory coverage of climate and coronavirus

Kiwi Gary McLean is a Professor of Immunology at the London Metropolitan University. His recent research has been looking at developing a possible inoculation for the common cold - something that has eluded scientists for decades.

The Islamic Women's Council believes it's likely the Christchurch mosque attacks would not have happened if the public service - including police and security agencies - had not ignored their repeated warnings. They have shared their submission to the Royal Commission exclusively with Insight's Philippa Tolley.