Full disclosure, that podcast title above is a lie, we will actually make reference within this episode to our current Prime Minister, but you can rest assured we aren’t exactly filled with any excitement or want to do it. Surprisingly, or not, the last 7 days have given us even more shocking revelations to follow on from last week’s news that people within our Government have accused Scott of being a “horrible, horrible person” and a “psycho”. In fact, it’s been such a busy week that we’ve called an expert in to help us wade through the toxic quagmire of excrement that has continued to float to the surface of politics over the last 7 days. Speaking of toxic quagmires of excrement, that sadly is the world that currently envelopes our beloved screenwriter and co-host, Mr Michael Lucas. It would seem he’s been trying to survive a nasty bout of gastro without his husband around to offer help and support. So after Em sent her daughter Chella to deliver a survival kit of flat lemonade, dry biscuits and emergency liquids for upset and dehydrated humans, we arrived at the decision that Michael should probably sit this one out. So without Michael to help breakdown the week in politics, AND…more importantly, the announcement of this year's Academy Award nominees, we had to scramble to find some temporary replacements. So to help Em navigate all the announcements of the nominees for this year's Academy Awards, we’re welcoming Em’s daughter Chella to the microphone. She loves a movie, like she’s basically seen HEAPS of them, plus she’s done research, so Chella is going to help offer up her take on who did and didn’t deserve a slot on the nominations list. It’s probably no surprise that both Em and Chella, and no doubt Michael, are all shook that Lady Gaga didn’t rate any recognition for her efforts in gifting the world the now infamous line “Father, Son and House of Gucci” as part of her role as Patrizia Reggiani in the ‘House of Gucci’ movie. After we work through that outrage, there’s Jared Leto’s Gucci performance to acknowledge again and more bad news for ‘Diana - The Musical’ to reveal. Finally we wrap with all the songs that got nominated this year and wonder if Kristen Stewart will even turn up on the big night. Then we move onto the state of play in the world of Australian politics right now. To do that we welcome back Em’s bestie and former guest, Jamila Rizvi. Jamila has a history in politics and agreed to step in to help talk through the last 7 days, which includes a superb telling of the facts so far from Em that includes a Barnaby Joyce impersonation. We also need to reflect on the amazing speeches we witnessed from Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame at the National Press Club on Wednesday with some of our favourite highlights. Jamila has so many great insights and thoughts on what is going on behind closed doors, plus Em wants to know who’s going to win as we creep closer to another election…such fun. We promise it is actually a really great chat and it delivered everything Em was hoping for, which is always an automatic win. Last, but not least, there’s more of your phone calls from the Emsolation messagebank to answer. We also promise you’ll have ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ stuck in your head after listening too. It’s already stuck in there isn’t it? Figured as much…well get ready for a smidge more of that utter ear worm in your head and enjoy this truly unique and delightful episode.

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