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Optus will be held accountable after a serious triple-zero outage; A man has been charged with murder, seven months after the body of a mother of two was found in a river; Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations; Donald Trump has called right-wing activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr for American freedom" at a memorial service; James Van Der Beek says he won't be attending the Dawson's Creek reunion charity event.

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Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel made comments in his opening monologue about the death of right wing activist Charlie Kirk and days later, his show was pulled from broadcast.

In a country so proud of its constitution and freedom of speech, this seems to fly in the face of all they hold patriotically dear, but this isn't the first time America has shone a political spotlight on its entertainers.

Today we investigate the long history of US politics and Hollywood colliding. 

And in headlines today, Australia, the UK and Canada have now formally recognised a Palestinian state, prompting a furious response from Israel; Israeli forces have blown up more residential buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 31 Palestinians and prompting many others to flee; As the fallout continues from the Optus outage - linked to four deaths - the telco's chief executive Stephen Rue offered a guarantee Optus would not let a similar thing happen again in the future; A memorial service for murdered right wing activist Charlie Kirk has been held in Phoenix today, with the US President Donald Trump expected to address the crowd

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Hosts: Claire Murphy 

Producer - Ilaria Brophy

Guest: John Barron - co-host of the ABC's Planet America

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Dawn raids have led to the arrest of seven young men and teenagers over the high-profile stabbing deaths of two children in Melbourne; Queensland has become the first Australian state to ban pill testing, with medical experts warning the move could cost lives; Israeli tanks have advanced along two gateways to the centre of Gaza City while internet and phone lines were cut off for several hours, signalling a potential escalation in ground operations; The reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's broadcast suspension have varied from celebration to calls to stand for freedom of speech

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U.S. President Donald Trump continues his historic second state visit to the UK amid unprecedented pomp, intense security and protests as King Charles and other royals welcomed him.

The UK laid on what it said was the largest military ceremonial welcome for a state visit in living memory and Trump, an overt royal fan, has made little secret of his delight at being not just the first US leader but the first elected politician to be invited for two state visits.

And have you heard about the Dead Internet Theory? OpenAI boss Sam Altman is starting to think it might actually be real. 

And in news headlines today, Despite hundreds of recorded instances, the new domestic violence offence of coercive control has only resulted in a handful of charges since it was first criminalised; According to court documents, Controversial radio host Alan Jones didn't confine his alleged sexual abuse to behind closed doors, allegedly assaulting his victims in public; Brittany Higgins is appealing elements of her costly defamation battle loss to her former boss Linda Reynolds; American pop princess Chappell Roan will headline the Laneway Festival with a six-date tour Down Under

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Guests: Amelia Lester and Mark Pesce 

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Jimmy Kimmel's late night show has been cancelled after a controversial segment on Charlie Kirk; The ABC has been barred from attending Donald Trump's press conference near London; Jerry Greenfield departs Ben & Jerry's after dispute with parent company; A man has been charged with murder after bones were found during a search for a woman who vanished more than 20 years ago.

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A new report from a United Nations commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, breaching the 1948 Convention.

Plus, headlines suggests there's a sweet spot for how much money we need to be happy, but is that really true?

And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the delay in signing the "crocodile" defence treaty with PNG has "no downside", brushing aside claims it's an embarrassment for Australia; Donald Trump has kicked off his historic second state visit to the UK amid unprecedented pomp, intense security and protests as King Charles and other royals welcomed the US President; Christian Breuckner, a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from a German prison after serving a seven-year sentence for an unrelated sex crime; Netflix's animated musical KPop Demon Hunters has become the first film on the platform to surpass 300 million views

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A report from the United Nations Commission of Inquiry found Israel has committed genocide in Gaza; Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter; Vogue’s new editor Chloe Malle has come under fire for her fashion sense; Images of Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto windsor castle by protesters.

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After many, many questions on just how Australia's word-first social media ban for under-16s will work, the Albanese Government has released new guidelines for how tech companies will need to comply.

Plus, from birth charts to Etsy witches for hire, have we all gone a little woo woo? Or is this how we're now dealing with everything 2025 has to throw at us? 

And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the defence treaty with Papua New Guinea will bring the relationship with Australia's closest neighbour even closer; US President Donald Trump has indicated he is set to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese while scolding an Australian journalist at the White House; Former Australian radio host Alan Jones has been charged with nine more counts of indecent assault bringing the total number of charges the 84 year old now faces to 44; A New York judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione over the December 2024 killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson; Legendary Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford has died at his home in Utah aged 89

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Guest: Micah Goldwater, Associate Professor University of Sydney 

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The parent company of Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto, Super Retail Group, has fired its chief executive Anthony Heraghty over a workplace relationship; New figures from the state's crime bureau reveal a staggering spike in alcohol theft across New South Wales, with incidents more than doubling in a decade; Top officials in the Trump administration are vowing a major crackdown on left-leaning groups, claiming it's necessary to honour the memory of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk; and Pop superstar Demi Lovato has officially announced her ninth studio album, revealing it will be titled "It's Not That Deep."

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Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe

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The assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified fears of political violence in the US, but it's not the only major story out of Trump's America.

We look at the latest legal battles facing the administration, including the ongoing fight over immigration, a new Supreme Court challenge to same-sex marriage, and whether the courts are the last line of defence in a deeply divided country.

And in headlines today, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tyler Robinson, the man arrested over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is not co-operating with authorities; The guidelines for social media platforms to comply with the age restriction laws will be released by Communications Minister Anika Wells and e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant today; US officials say The United States and China have reached a framework agreement to switch TikTok to US-controlled ownership; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are"; The staff at Windsor castle are preparing to welcome US President Donald Trump for his second state visit to the UK this week

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Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent 

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