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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.

Scott Morrison has always maintained that he doesn’t view the Bible as a policy handbook. But a former worshipper at Hillsong Church argues that Pentecostalism informs every aspect of his politics. Tanya Levin on what this church believes and how it helps to explain the prime minister.Guest: Author of People in Glass Houses: An Insider’s Story of a Life In and Out of Hillsong and writer for The Saturday Paper Tanya Levin.Background reading: Hillsong and a prayer 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.

Almost two years since changes were implemented following a royal commission into youth detention, tear gas is again being used on children in the Northern Territory. Surprise laws have repealed recommendations on mechanical restraints and solitary confinement. Russell Marks on Don Dale, race and who’s writing the legislation that affects young people in custody.Guest: Journalist, lawyer and writer for The Monthly Russell Marks.Background reading:Tear gas returns to Don Dale in The MonthlyThe 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’s signature achievement could be the tax cuts he legislated earlier this month - although not for the reasons he believes. Over time, the changes to revenue will likely transform the country. Mike Seccombe on the truth about small government.Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe.Background reading: The reality behind Morrison's tax cuts in The Saturday Paper 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.

Extinction Rebellion is a global, non-violent protest movement, aimed at addressing climate change. The difference is that it is not focusing on one project; it’s focusing on the system as a whole. Scott Ludlam on how change can come from just a small portion of society participating in sustained non-compliance.Guest: Former Greens senator and contributor to The Monthly Scott Ludlam.Background reading:The extinction rebels in The MonthlyThe 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.