Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

In My Two Cents, we're asking those questions you'd rather not answer about money. What can we learn from ABC finance guru Alan Kohler and how he manages his money?

When it comes to what we might call "reading the room" - there's a certain skill involved. But what happens when the room being misread is your dad's funeral? 

Dr Billy Garvey, developmental paediatrician and host of the Pop Culture Parenting podcast, has dedicated his career to helping parents support their children's mental health. What advice does he have for you?

Fast fashion retailer Princess Polly has received a coveted tick of approval, with B Corp certification.But people are fired up that the brand is now listed as a sustainable company.So can fast fashion be socially and environmentally responsible? 

Since May 2022, homelessness in Australia has grown by at least 10%.We're a wealthy nation, so you'd be forgiven for asking yourself... why is this problem only getting worse? And what needs to be done?

Have you heard the name Mia Zelu? She's an influencer that's gone viral after attending Wimbledon. The twist is that Mia doesn't actually exist - she's a bot. Or a "digital storyteller" according to her social media bio. She's one of many AI influencers who've infiltrated our feeds, sharing very human-like experiences and thoughts with followers. So is this a problem? Some human influencers are kind of fake anyway, aren't they?

Bluey is not just an Aussie phenomenon -- it's just been named the most streamed show of 2025 so far in the United States.It's amassed more than 25 billion minutes of viewing this year according to Nielsen's streaming ratings.So, who decides what you view in your household?

Chernobyl, Auschwitz, the Killing Fields, and most recently, Leongatha in Victoria.Now, the Jonestown cult site is opening as a tourist attraction and survivors have voiced their concern.  It begs the question - is it ethically dubious to visit these tragic sites? And is it possible to visit in a respectful way? 

A new report by the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Human Resources Institute found almost one quarter of HR professionals now classify workers aged 51 to 55 as "older".Two years ago, only 10 per cent of recruiters took that view.So, what does it mean to be an "older" person in the workplace?

If you've been anywhere near the internet - you've probably seen the video that's spawned a million memes.A short viral video from a Coldplay concert that has effectively ended a career ... and possibly two marriages.So what does it say about our appetite for spectacle ... that we're so quick to jump in and play judge and jury to complete strangers?