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Adam Goodes is one of the great AFL players of his generation. His career was played, especially in its final seasons, at the intersection of race and politics. Stan Grant on the weight of that story and what it means now.Guest: Writer and broadcaster Stan Grant. For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.Background reading:Adam Goodes and writing a new Australia in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlySee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Morrison government begins its inquiry into press freedom, there is concern about the bipartisanship of the committee hearing it. At the centre is Andrew Hastie, facing his own issues over comments on China. Paul Bongiorno on the politics behind both.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading: Press freedom and Hastie words on China in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A strict legal framework means there is a shortage of sperm donors across Australia. But online there is a huge and unregulated market of people willing to donate. Marina Kamenev on sperm donation in the time of Facebook.Guest: Journalist and contributor to The Monthly Marina Kamenev.Background reading: The sperm drought in The Monthly The Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the past decade, reports of teachers and principals being abused by parents have increased. Accounts range from intimidation to stalking. Jane Caro on the possible explanations and the impact on the schools sector.Guest: Writer and broadcaster Jane Caro.Background reading:The bullying of school leadership by parents in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The refusal of the major parties to hold a parliamentary inquiry into Crown Casino speaks to a larger and more pervasive relationship between politics and gambling. The Labor Party, for instance, draws millions in profits from its own poker machines. Mike Seccombe on the links between political parties and the gaming lobby.Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe. Background reading:Political parties cash in on gambling largesse in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time ever, individual articles in the media can be linked to far-right recruitment drives. High on the list is reporting from The Australian, in stories about Safe Schools as well as about race. Rick Morton on responsibility and self-reflection in an industry historically bad at both.Guest: Writer and author Rick Morton.Background reading:The Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.Correction: This episode has been edited to remove a reference to penis tucking as a "key line" of *The Australian*'s reporting of Safe Schools. Further, the reporting of Safe Schools by *The Australian* included comment and editorials and *7am* did not intend to imply that it was the work of a single reporter.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A visit from key US ministers gives a clearer picture of what America wants from Australia. But as Trump’s trade war with China escalates, it also sets the stakes for Scott Morrison’s visit to Washington. Paul Bongiorno on the weekend talks and the vice we’re in.Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.Background reading:The Saturday PaperThe Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The royal commission into aged care has heard evidence of extreme deprivation and mistreatment. It has also inquired into the toll taken on people caring for the elderly. Kate O’Halloran on looking after her grandmother, and what happened when she complained about her treatment.Guest: Journalist and research fellow at Victoria University Kate O’Halloran.Background reading: Carers’ evidence on aged care in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comments about Aboriginal people by a Northern Territory judge have led to widespread outrage. But the legal body whose clients were being addressed did not lodge a formal complaint. Russell Marks on the silence in the Northern Territory justice system. Guest: Lawyer and writer Russell Marks.Background reading:Rough justice in the Northern Territory in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison has emerged as one of Donald Trump’s favourite leaders. But the association asks questions about race and crude politics. Chris Wallace on what she believes is a big test for the national character.Guest: Historian and former member of the Canberra Press Gallery Chris Wallace.Background reading:Scott Morrison faces Trump test in The Saturday PaperThe Saturday PaperThe MonthlyFor more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.