Not Stupid
Not Stupid is the podcast that helps you understand the news of the week and the stories in your social media feed. Julia Baird and Jeremy Fenandez chat about the stories they are obsessed with and the stories you may have missed.
They look at what shapes our politics here in Australia from Anthony Albanese to Peter Dutton. As the Federal Election looms they’ll unpack and explain some of the big issues that might affect your vote.
Jules and Jez also try to explain what’s going on in the world. They both follow US politics closely and will be watching to see what the next Donald Trump presidency means for the US and the world.
But it’s not all about politics. If it is in your Facebook or Instagram feed (or even on X) they will talk about it. They look at the pop culture figures who are shaping our world from Elon Musk to Mr Beast and Ariane Grande.
There’s also a focus on the issues that affect you like the cost-of-living crisis and the duopoly of the Supermarkets Coles and Woolworths. They’ve also looked at microplastics and bushfires, looking at how climate change is affecting us and what impact humans are having on the environment.
The show will also make you laugh or cry. And on a good day, maybe both. They talk about poetry and history, about films and cakes and everything in between. Julia is passionate about grace and forgiveness so they talk a lot about that, but also about resilience and what makes us human.
At the end of each show, Julia and Jeremy talk about their “pick of the week”. It’s something that has made them think or giggle that week from the silliest Guinness World Record attempts to great books and silly Tiktoks.
Latest episodes
Jun 19, 2024 • 32min
When good Neighbours become good...Trump supporters?
Former Neighbours star Holly Valance has held a Trump fundraiser, so how did a soap star become a force in right-wing politics? And a New York Times article has us thinking about things we've done for the last time and may never do again. Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.auSHOW NOTESThe Contestant is more than a cautionary taleGrowing old, with grace and aches
Jun 12, 2024 • 30min
What Michael Mosley's death taught us about life
The death of tv doctor Michael Mosley saw an outpouring of grief across the globe, but it has got us thinking about how precarious life can be. And the Australian Olympic team is taking three baristas to Paris so that they can get the perfect flat white.
Jun 5, 2024 • 30min
Trump is guilty. So what happens next?
We now know Donald Trump is a criminal, but does it change anything? And can he still be President? Also Julia and Jeremy want to know how to get their kids off screens. Can the Prime Minister get 13 year olds off social media? And the anti-discrimination case which challenges some of the outdated ways we think about sex workers.SHOW NOTESBaz Luhrmann interviewMermaid Club
May 29, 2024 • 30min
Is it just us, or is airline turbulence getting worse?
Exploring the safety of air travel amidst turbulence concerns and the potential impact of climate change. Discussing the weight loss drug Ozempic's unexpected baby boom effect and accountability in online weight loss controversies.
May 16, 2024 • 0sec
INTRODUCING — Not Stupid
Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez chat about the stories you're obsessed with, the stuff you've missed and the things that matter. Episodes drop every Wednesday afternoon. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.au
