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Former Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, discusses the importance of a national autism strategy in Australia. She shares her personal journey with autism diagnosis and advocates for better support and inclusion. The podcast dives into the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and the need for open dialogue to understand and support autistic individuals.

Senior reporter Rick Morton discusses the aftermath of a high-profile defamation case involving rape allegations at Parliament House. The podcast explores the impact on Channel 7 and the individuals involved, with insights on media fallout and the complexities of document handover. Reflecting on the case's implications for Brittany Higgins and the broader media landscape.

Columnist Elizabeth Farrelly explores the concept of utopia in modern cities, challenges in urban planning, and visions of utopian cities on Earth, the moon, and Mars. She discusses the adversarial nature of city-making consultations, human desires versus collective good, and the impact of greed on future cities and space colonization.

Julie Collins, the federal minister for housing, discusses Australia's housing crisis and government solutions. Topics include crisis acknowledgment, affordable housing plans, voter persuasion, and government actions. The podcast explores challenges in housing supply, affordability strategies, and initiatives for rental housing. The discussion highlights the importance of addressing housing issues for all Australians.

Finance expert Alan Kohler and other guests explore solutions to the Australian housing crisis in this episode, including rethinking urban policies, a public property developer solution, diverse living choices, fast train travel, and transforming society through public housing.

Exploring the struggles of public housing tenants in Australia, the challenges in building social and affordable housing, and the importance of government accountability and true affordability. The episode highlights the bureaucratic obstacles, gentrification battles, and the neglect of voices like Carolyn's in the ongoing housing crisis dialogue.

Explore the challenges of renting in Australia through real-life stories of tenants facing neglectful landlords and substandard housing conditions. Meet advocates like Jordan Vandenberg, leading the renters resistance against unfair power dynamics and advocating for renters' rights. Learn about the rental crisis, blacklisting challenges, and the struggles of starting families in insecure housing, highlighting the rising political resistance among renters demanding fair treatment.

Economist Saul Eslake discusses Australia's housing crisis, pointing out deliberate decisions leading to a nation of landlords. They cover the influence of neoliberal policies, John Howard's reforms, and generational disparities in housing, highlighting the impact on young homeowners.

Australian politician Penny Wong proposed recognizing an independent Palestinian state, sparking debates on policy changes, obstacles, and controversies. The podcast delves into the implications, political motivations, and electoral strategies surrounding the Middle East conflict in Australian politics.

Australia's battle with Facebook over news payments, potential market exit. Examining evolving relationship between news organizations and online platforms. Consequences of Facebook pulling news feed in Australia. Impact on tech giants if news content regulations aren't balanced.