This episode is a live recording of Slate’s podcast The Waves, from All About Women 2019. Hosts Christina Cauterucci, June Thomas and Noreen Malone are joined by playwright and actor Nakkiah Lui to talk about everything from where modern romcoms go wrong, to the problems with Australian politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technology and the apps have changed the dating landscape and more of us are swiping left than ever before. But from unsolicited pictures to breadcrumbing... it's a jungle out there. In today’s episode Alexandra Tweten, the creator of the cult Instagram account Bye Felipe, TV presenter host of the Romantically Challenged podcast, Sami Lukis; DJ and podcaster FlexMami and journalist Myffy Rigby dig into the the nitty gritty of what it's like to date today. This event was recorded live at All About Women 2019. Show notes: Bye Felipe on Instagram Romantically Challenged on iTunes Bobo and Flex on iTunes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than a year in, #metoo has held some powerful men to account. But has it gone far enough, and what are the next steps? Explore how to movement must evolve to represent women worldwide in this live recording from All About Women 2019 with Michelle Obama's former Chief of Staff Tina Tchen, New York Times journalist Emily Steel and author of What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape Sohaila Abdulali. With Lenore Taylor of Guardian Australia they reflect on the wins of the movement so far and how to create longlasting change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What needs to change to make more women want to run for public office in Australia? At All About Women 2019, four of Australia’s most senior politicians crossed party lines to discuss their experiences working in parliament. Labor Party's Linda Burney, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson Young, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Julie Bishop and Independent Julia Banks had a frank discussion about the pitfalls and rewards of their jobs, and how we can shift the culture so girls who want to grow up to be Prime Minister are inspired, not discouraged. The session was chaired by Jacqueline Maley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one gets excited about jellyfish quite like Dr Lisa-Ann Gershwin. Get to know these magical creatures and what they reveal about the future of our oceans, in this live recording from ANTIDOTE 2018. She was in conversation with ABC Radio National's Natasha Mitchell. Listen to more Talks & Ideas from Sydney Opera House at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disabled people are skilled at harnessing the intuitive creativity cultivated by navigating a world not built for them. Join Liz Jackson as she reveals how this insight offers opportunities for design and innovation. Liz Jackson was with Fenella Kernebone at ANTIDOTE 2018. More talks at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The relentless pursuit of profit has had serious consequences for our world. This live recording from ANTIDOTE 2018 features award-winning writer, activist and academic Raj Patel, in an event called Smashing Capitalism for Beginners. Through his many books and experience working within many of the organisations responsible for upholding capitalist values, Patel explores how we can disrupt the systems from within. Join him for an exhilarating tour through the history of capitalism in a visionary effort to imagine an alternative future. Watch more from ANTIDOTE at youtube.com/ideasatthehouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At ANTIDOTE 2018, American writer David Niewart, Australian journalist Jeff Sparrow and British writer Ed Husain came together for an event called Fringe Dwellers and Fanatics. They had a robust discussion about the ways that extremist ideologies are influencing western governments, including Australia. They're joined by the Saturday Paper editor Maddison Connaughton to consider where this might be dragging the centre of global political debate. Watch more from the festival at youtube.com/ideasatthehouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sisonke Msimang is a bold voice speaking to race, politics, feminism and activism. Msimang's memoir, Always Another Country, tackles the slippery definition of home. Throughout her life she has been haunted by an imaginary homeland. With great poetry, Msimang uses her personal experiences to examine philosophical and existential questions about how race and gender can impact identity and belonging. She was in conversation with Edwina Throsby at ANTIDOTE 2018. More talks at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian Legal scholar Megan Davis, American writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and South African writer Sisonke Msimang consider the bitter legacies of colonialism, which have played out across the histories of all of their countries. Host of the popular podcast It's Not A Race Beverley Wang chairs this discussion about the long-term implications of dispossession, institutionalised racism and white privilege. Listen to more from ANTIDOTE 2018 at sydneyoperahouse.com/ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.