The Young Liberals have spoken out since the Coalition’s loss at the last election and blamed “genuine inaction” on climate change, as well as a failure to recruit women and deliver a national integrity commission as the cause of their defeat. In today’s deep dive, we’ll speak to Clark Cooley, Federal President of the Young Liberals, about the future of the party.

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In a world first, researchers in Melbourne are investigating whether psilocybin, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, will be effective in treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder, In today's deep dive, Sam asks Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of Clinical Psychedelic Research at Monash University, what psilocybin is, and how it can cause a fundamentally altered state of consciousness.

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Australia is the only commonwealth country that that has not signed a treaty with First Nations people. This week landmark legislation passed in Victoria to create a First Nations treaty authority. And Queensland made some steps forward too. But why is this playing out at a state level instead of federal? We'll answer that question, and more, in today's deep dive.

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We now know of five portfolios where Scott Morrison secretly swore himself in as a minister during his time as prime minister. So why did he do it? And was it legal? We'll tell you everything you need to know in today's deep dive.

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Iconic author Salman Rushdie has had a price on his head for over three decades. Translators and an editor of his work have been attacked - some have been killed. Rushdie himself lived in hiding for a decade, and travels with armed security. But this past weekend, an attack at an event has left him with critical injuries. In today's deep dive, we'll explain everything you need to know about the fatwa on Salman Rushdie.

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One year ago today we brought you news that Kabul had fallen. Since then, Amnesty International has described the Taliban's treatment of women and girls as a "suffocating crackdown". And a wave of Afghan refugees flee their homes. But while this has been happening, the world has been focusing on other global events. So what do you need to know from the last 365 days? We'll tell you in today's deep dive.

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The government has warned Australia could face a shortage of up to 4,100 secondary school teachers in the next few years. And research released in May found 59% of secondary teachers wanted to quit. Education ministers are meeting in Canberra today to try and work out how to address the issue. But we wanted to know what teachers on the ground think. Hear what they had to say in today's deep dive.

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What happens when you mix Saudi Arabian royalty with lots of money and the world's best golfers? International outrage ensues. In today's deep dive, Sam and Zara discuss the controversial LIV Golf League, and what it means that Australia's best golfer will reportedly join the competition.

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