The Weekly Cheek

In this episode, we talk about how to productively critique women we disagree with or deem problematic. We respond to thoughts from some of our followers on Instagram, and discuss (and productively critique) former Liberal politicians Julie Bishop and Julia Banks. Hannah fangirls over Annabel Crabb, and we reflect on some scenes from her new show and podcast Ms Represented (now streaming in iView and Apple Podcasts).

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In this episode, we're discussing the beach handball players who flouted federation rules by wearing shorts to compete, instead of the mandated bikini briefs. Should federations remove the bikini rule? Why do men's and women's sports have such different uniforms? Are bikinis mandated only to boost viewership of the sport? What role does the media play in all of this?

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In this episode, we're talking about Botox! We're absolutely not qualified and neither of us have had any experience with Botox or similar procedures, but that's never stopped us before. Why are so many young people now getting 'preventative Botox'? What is preventative Botox? How many things do we do to our faces because we're socialised, and can you ever have a procedure done 'just for yourself'?

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In this episode, we discuss the ableism surrounding insults about our new Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce, after a pertinent Tweet from Carly Findlay. We also talk about unpacking societal conditioning, the importance of going beyond tokenism and thinking critically on social media, and what it means to correct someone's grammar online.

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In this episode, we discuss the so-called vaccine "bungle," Scott Morrison's four point plan where just one part of the first phase is 'vaccinate' (yikes). The absolute shit show that is the recent health advice for Aussies, and whether the rest of the country sees Queensland as a bunch of conservative country bumpkins who live in the sticks.

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In this episode, we discuss whether it's our responsibility to live as long as possible. We cover the upcoming Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation, whether we'd take a tablet to live forever, and Hannah can't help but bring up Twilight. How long do you want to live? Would you live forever without your loved ones? Should we be trying to raise the life expectancy of the entire world before extending the lives of a handful of people?

https://www.cheekmedia.com.au/post/what-the-f-is-voluntary-assisted-dying

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In this episode, we're talking about the climate. Many Australians living in rural areas or mining towns vote against climate change when an election rolls around, and there's a good reason for that: their future is uncertain. Today we're talking about how climate action affects people living rurally, and discuss the idea of a 'just transition' to renewable energy and what it would look like.

https://www.cheekmedia.com.au/post/what-the-f-is-a-just-transition

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In this episode, we're joined by member for South Brisbane, Amy MacMahon. Amy talks about bullying in parliament, and describes an incident where another MP approached her to let out their personal frustrations about the latest election. She also gives her positon on Brisbane's 2032 Olympic bid, and shares her best advice for a woman running for office.

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In this episode, we talk about the ethics of incentivising getting a vaccine. In the US, both private companies and governments are hosting giveaways for people who get the COVID vaccine. But is it ethical? What's the difference between a free beer with a shot and entering a vaccine lottery for a million bucks? Should we mandate getting the COVID jab? Is incentivising a positive action the same as punishing a negative one?

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In this episode, we're joined by member for Maiwar, Michael Berkman. Michael talks about climate action and the Green's vision for a just transition into retirement or other industries for people working on coal-fired stations, youth justice Bill amdenments, and the role of the Greens party in a majority Labor Government.

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