The Weekly Cheek

In this episode, we're talking about the power of one vote, Kristin explains the preferential voting system and the importance of numbering every box on your ballot, and the myths conservative parties feed us (they're not that good for the economy).

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In this episode, we are talking about what the fuck has happened in the first 11 days of 2022 and it’s GRIM.

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In this episode, we're reading submissions about the worst jobs our Instagram followers have had, and sharing our own worst jobs. We’re talking everything from sexual assault and fraud to high turnover rates and general corporate bullshit.

And speaking of work, we are taking a short break from the podcast over the holiday period to relax and unwind (two things neither of us are physically capable of doing). See you in 2022!

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In this episode, we're talking bisexuality! Kristin has recently come to realise she's bi and we're talking about it. 

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In this episode, we read our Instagram followers' anti-feminist confessions and divulge our own. Kristin made a questionable voting decision when she was 18, and Hannah refuses to change a lightbulb.

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In this episode, we talk about the idea of trickle down feminism, the status of women in federal politics, our trailblazing queen Julia Gillard and how far away the next woman PM is, diversity (or lack of) in the Liberal party and national politics in general, and the glass cliff analogy.

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In this bonus episode, we speak with author and Guardian coloumnist Van Badham about her new book, Qanon and On that explores conspiracy theories. Van talks about internet hate, conspiracies (of course), and democracy. Enjoy, and come back on Tuesday night for our regularly scheduled episodes!

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Buy Qanon and On: http://www.indies.com.au/non-fiction/qanon-and-on-a-short-and-shocking-history-of-the-internet-conspiracy-cults

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In this episode, we're talking about the recent parody post Celeste Barber made of supermodel Emily Ratajkowski, or Em Rata, which has been heavily scrutinised online over the past two weeks. Can sexualising yourself be a feminist act? What's the patriarchal bargain and is it okay? Can we tell women to stop posting provocative images? Let's DISCUSS. It's a spicy one.

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In this episode, we're discussing a New York Times opinion piece that prompted us to wonder whether political progressives or conservatives are happier people. Is ignorance bliss when it comes to political and social issues and inequality? How do people on either side of the political spectrum celebrate success? Are conservatives happier when the Liberals are in government? 

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Read the NYT piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/20/opinion/conservatives-liberals-happiness.html 

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In this episode, we're talking about everyone's least favourite topic... Anti-vaxxers! Is the antivax movement inherently political? How has it grown in the wake of COVID? How has wellness and natural health turned into far-right, extremist political action this year? 

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