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The Fifth Column

#423 w/Josh Szeps - TED, Just Admit It

Oct 3, 2023
Josh Szeps, former host of the morning show Wake Up Ya C***s, joins the hosts to discuss the treatment of Coleman Hughes by TED, the politics of Australia's 'voice' referendum, Aussie identity politics, and the uncomfortable conversations on his podcast. They also explore the controversy surrounding a TED talk, moderation in TED, the vote for an indigenous advisory body, disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and the late Norm McDonald.
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  • The voice vote in Australia aims to create an advisory body for indigenous peoples, but faces challenges due to concerns about representation and implementation.
  • The debate on the voice vote reflects deeper issues of systemic discrimination and the challenges of finding equitable and meaningful solutions.

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The voice vote in Australia

The voice vote in Australia is a proposed change to the constitution that aims to create an advisory body made up of representatives from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The body would provide advice to the Australian Parliament on matters that impact indigenous peoples. The vote is contentious and faces significant challenges as it requires a double majority, meaning a majority of voters in a majority of states. There is significant debate and criticism surrounding the proposal, with arguments ranging from concerns about unequal treatment to questions about the effectiveness and representation of the advisory body.

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