Jacqueline Maley

Jacqueline Maley, a senior columnist at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, delves into the opulent wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. She describes it as a turning point into 'The Age of Vulgarity,' contrasting it against the era of 'quiet luxury.' The podcast discusses public reactions to the extravagant event, reflecting on wealth inequality and modern capitalism. Maley also connects this cultural shift to political decorum and the influence of tech billionaires, raising concerns about power dynamics and societal norms.

Jacqueline Maley, a senior writer at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, unpacks the controversial 'tradwife' movement, exploring its ties to traditional gender roles and anti-feminist ideologies. She discusses a recent debate among South Australian students that sparked outrage over the topic's implications for women's rights. Maley also examines how the movement interacts with extremist ideologies and the role of social media in shaping these narratives, raising questions about reclaiming motherhood versus promoting harmful views.