Best Tda Media Podcasts (2024)

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The legal right to ignore your boss begins today 14:40

43m ago14:40

14:40

Ever been out with mates after work when your manager’s number flashes up on your phone screen? From today, you can now legally refuse a call or text from your boss once you’ve clocked off. The laws were developed over concerns about modern workplaces and smartphones invading personal lives. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at what’s …

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Advice for a long life and your week in good news 11:14

2d ago11:14

11:14

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's good news wrap, we discuss sage advice from the world's oldest person, Coldplay's Taylor Swift tribute, the Netball Marathon and a new scientific discovery that could protect critical infrastructure. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emmeline Pet…

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Who's ahead in the U.S. election? 20:55

1h ago20:55

20:55

The Democratic National Convention has been going on in Chicago this week. Over the last few days, we’ve seen Kamala Harris accept her party’s nomination to run as its presidential candidate ahead of the US Election in November. For that reason, there’s been a lot of attention on Harris this week. But what about Donald Trump? In today’s deep dive, …

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Should politicians be fined for bad behaviour? 17:03

2h ago17:03

17:03

Federal politicians found to have sexually harassed, assaulted, or bullied staff could be fined up to 5% of their salary under new draft laws. Legislation tabled in Parliament this week comes nearly three years after a 2021 workplace review, which detailed “a lack of clear standards of conduct, limited accountability and power imbalances” for those…

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What we know about Matthew Perry's death 15:05

1d ago15:05

15:05

Secret codewords, significantly overpriced drugs and deleted text messages. Those are just some of the allegations at the centre of a criminal case now surrounding the death of beloved actor Matthew Perry. Perry died in October of last year from a Ketamine overdose, and last week it was revealed that U.S. prosecutors have charged five people, inclu…

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Ever missed a deadline? So have the Liberals. 15:37

4h ago15:37

15:37

At least 138 Liberal Party candidates won’t run in the upcoming NSW local council elections, after essential paperwork wasn’t filed on time. The party's state director has already been fired for the error. Now, the NSW Liberal Party is now threatening to take legal action against the state’s electoral commission. In today's podcast, we explain the …

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Can't afford a house? 3D print one! 13:29

1h ago13:29

13:29

3D printing technology is advancing rapidly. New machinery means houses can be built faster, cheaper, and more sustainably. A neighbourhood of 100 3D-printed houses is nearly complete in Texas. Over in Dubai, the Government has plans for a quarter of all buildings to be 3D printed by 2030. So, could 3D printing be the solution to the housing crisis…

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The bright side of the news this week 10:49

5d ago10:49

10:49

To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. In this week's good news wrap, we cover Missy Higgins' ARIA success, the bravest Aussies among us and Indigenous knowledge becoming a national science priority. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Emmeline Peterson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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The push to ban gambling ads 13:54

1h ago13:54

13:54

Should online gambling ads be banned altogether? That’s the question that’s currently in front of the government, as they weigh up how to deal with Australia’s gambling problem. While a committee report last year recommended a total ban on all online gambling advertising, there are reports that the Government won’t go for a total ban, but instead a…

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Melbourne's war against e-scooters 15:52

39m ago15:52

15:52

Melbourne City Council has voted to ban hired e-scooters. At a meeting this week, Melbourne's Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said the council would end its contracts with e-scooter companies Lime and Neuron six months early, in response to poor rider behaviour and concerns from residents. In today's podcast, we discuss the decision, what the response ha…

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Why is a Senator suing Brittany Higgins? 15:33

1h ago15:33

15:33

WA Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins for defamation. It’s the latest in a long string of lawsuits that have been unfolding since Higgins first came out publicly with allegations against her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann. In today’s deep dive, we explain why a Senator is suing her former staffer, what the case…

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How we’ll remember the Paris Olympics 16:19

16h ago16:19

16:19

Paris 2024 was Australia’s best-ever Olympic performance, with our team coming home with 18 gold medals. More than 19 million Australians tuned in to watch at least one event, solidifying the Olympics' place as a key part of Australia’s social narrative and shared history. In today's deep dive, we'll examine the medal tally, the broader legacy of t…

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Are NDAs being used to silence victims? 16:18

1d ago16:18

16:18

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are legal obligations to stay silent. Beyond gatekeeping business secrets – like the recipe for Coca-Cola – Australian workplaces are frequently using NDAs to handle sexual harassment claims. Now, the Victorian Government wants to change how NDAs are used, with Premier Jacinta Allan concerned that they’re silencing …

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Your good news for the week 12:43

4d ago12:43

12:43

This weekend, we're officially launching our Good Newsletter, a weekly newsletter dedicated solely to highlighting the good that exists in the world. We wanted to bring you a taster of what's to come by bringing it to your ears this weekend. To get this good news weekly, you can sign up to our Good Newsletter here. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslo…

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Are workers losing the WFH debate? 16:09

17d ago16:09

16:09

This week, NSW public sector employees were directed back to the office by the state’s Government, sparking a debate about the future of flexible work post-pandemic. In today’s deep dive, we’ll discuss exactly where we’re at with working from home and its surprising economic impacts. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Lis…

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🥇 BONUS EPISODE: TDA's Medal Moments, Paris Days 9-12 11:30

18d ago11:30

11:30

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much? No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat. Sign up to the TDA Sport Newsletter here. This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science uni…

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Bangladesh's PM has fled. What now? 10:22

18d ago10:22

10:22

Student-led protests in Bangladesh have led to political violence and tensions over the past month. This week, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country after protesters called for her to step down. A Nobel Peace Prize winner has now been appointed as the leader of an interim government. In today's deep dive, we’ll loo…

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How the falling stock markets affect you 13:37

19d ago13:37

13:37

The last few days have seen significant volatility in global stock markets. Here in Australia, on Friday and Monday, the stock market had its worst two days since the onset of the pandemic. It all came after the U.S. posted higher-than-expected unemployment numbers, raising concerns that the world’s biggest economy is slowing and a recession is on …

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The men on trial for 9/11 18:21

20d ago18:21

18:21

Last week, the man who admitted to being the architect of the 9/11 attacks, and two of his alleged accomplices, agreed to a plea deal. In order to avoid the death penalty, the men would plead guilty to charges of murder. Then, over the weekend, the White House intervened. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the lead up to the historic plea deal and…

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🥇 BONUS EPISODE: TDA's Medal Moments, Paris Days 6-8 10:02

21d ago10:02

10:02

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much? No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat. Sign up to the TDA Sport Newsletter here. This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science uni…

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The Australians who can't afford period products 17:59

21d ago17:59

17:59

More than three in four university and TAFE students have struggled to pay for period products, according to new national data. Not-for-profit organisation Share the Dignity collected data from nearly 154,000 people for its “Bloody Big Survey”. Nearly half of respondents reported having a medical condition relating to their period (including endome…

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Who will Kamala Harris choose as her VP? 16:13

24d ago16:13

16:13

We are fewer than 100 days out from the U.S. Election and it is nearly time for Kamala Harris to pick her Vice Presidential candidate. What exactly is Harris looking for, and what kind of difference to her campaign is she hoping a vice presidential pick could make? In today's deep dive, we cover off on all the VP hopefuls, why they could be a strat…

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🥇 BONUS EPISODE: TDA's Medal Moments, Paris Days 3-5 7:53

25d ago7:53

7:53

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much? No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat. This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science university. Hang out until the end of the epi…

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Will anything change for Australians with disabilities? 14:49

25d ago14:49

14:49

The Government has handed down its long-awaited response to the Disability Royal Commission. Over four and a half years, the inquiry heard about experiences of abuse and neglect from more than 10,000 people. Its final report made more than 200 recommendations to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The Government has now said which of tho…

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Is another Aussie airline about to fail? 18:05

26d ago18:05

18:05

Australia's Prime Minister has acknowledged his concerns about the future of the airline Rex (Regional Express) after it paused trading on the ASX. The airline has also disabled some online bookings. After budget airline Bonza entered voluntary administration earlier in the year, is Australia about to lose its only airline not owned by Virgin or Qa…

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The latest on Hezbollah and Israel 12:28

27d ago12:28

12:28

Over the weekend, 12 children were killed in an attack on a soccer field in Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights. Israel and the U.S. said Hezbollah was responsible, which Hezbollah denied. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain the history of Hezbollah and what this attack could mean for the region’s stability. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie Pro…

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🥇 BONUS EPISODE: TDA's Medal Moments, Paris Days 1-2 8:07

28d ago8:07

8:07

Want to get up to speed on the Olympics, but like your sleep too much? No stress - TDA is here. Sam will deliver twice-weekly Medal Moments updates - the big results and moments you need to know to keep up in the group chat. This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the World #1 Sport Science university. Hang out until the end of the epi…

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Tourism is growing, but at what cost? 12:06

28d ago12:06

12:06

With Australians flocking to Europe for the summer, the topic of overtourism has once again become a hot discussion point. We know that tourism can boost local economies. However, we also know it can harm cultures and disrupt locals’ lives. So, what are the effects of overtourism, and how can it be tackled? Hosts: Nandini Dhir and Sam Koslowski Pro…

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Your cheat sheet to the Paris Olympics 13:05

1M ago13:05

13:05

Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter It’s the final countdown - the 2024 Paris Olympics’s opening ceremony is this weekend. In today’s deep dive, we guide you through a traditional pre-exam cram session: What you need to know to get up to speed right now so that you deliver a gold medal performance in the hotly contested sport of watching as much of…

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Is Australia in a 'baby recession'? 19:23

1M ago19:23

19:23

Description: Australia is in the midst of a ‘baby recession,' according to recent analysis of national birth trends by KPMG. It blamed cost of living pressures for declining births last year, when the country reached its lowest birth rate since 2006. So, what’s going on and does it matter? ANU demographer Dr. Liz Allen answers our questions in the …

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Poker Stories: TDA Summit Recap With Matt Savage 46:09

1M ago46:09

46:09

Matt Savage was Tournament Director for the World Series of Poker during the poker boom, and has since spent more than a decade as the Executive Tour Director for the World Poker Tour. But the perennial Poker Hall of Fame nominee is also a co-founder of the Tournament Director's Association, which helped to standardize poker tournament rules. Every…

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Is Paris ready to host the Olympics? 20:06

1M ago20:06

20:06

As thousands of athletes and millions of spectators descend on Paris, we're now just days away from the Olympics Opening Ceremony. The city has had the better part of a decade to prepare for this moment, but with recent political instability, rising temperatures, security concerns, over-tourism and even E. coli in the Seine... Is Paris ready to hos…

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Can Kamala Harris beat Trump? 15:13

1M ago15:13

15:13

In a historic announcement yesterday morning, U.S. President Joe Biden stepped down from his re-election campaign. Biden said he believed it was “in the best interest” of the Democratic party and the U.S. for him to “stand down”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explain why Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely candidate, and what’s set to happen n…

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Are nicotine pouches the new vape? 16:15

1M ago16:15

16:15

One of the world’s biggest tobacco manufacturers will build a $US600 million nicotine pouch factory. Philip Morris International, which owns the nicotine pouch brand Zyn, said its planned facility will “help meet the growing global demand for smoke-free [nicotine] products”. In today's deep dive, we'll explain the rising popularity in these nicotin…

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Why you've been hearing about Project 2025 16:01

1M ago16:01

16:01

You’ve likely heard of Project 2025. It is a set of conservative policy recommendations for former President Donald Trump if he becomes the next President. Trump says he is not directly involved in it, and he has publicly tried to distance himself from it. However, Democrats have consistently attacked Trump’s ties to the plan. President Joe Biden h…

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Should prisoners be allowed to read the news? 14:47

1M ago14:47

14:47

How do prisoners get information? How about news? This is something that a new national newspaper is trying to tackle. It’s called ‘About Time’ and it’s designed to be read by the prison population of Australia - about 40,000 people. In today's deep dive, we talk to the Managing Director of About Time, Jo Friedman, about why this publication is nee…

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The criminal allegations facing one of Australia’s biggest unions 16:28

1M ago16:28

16:28

One of Australia’s biggest unions – the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees’ Union (CFMEU) – is being investigated for alleged ties to criminal gangs and bikie groups in the wake of a Nine Network investigation. The controversial head of the union’s Victorian wing, John Setka, stepped down last week before the criminal allegations surface…

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The string of lawsuits against Andrew Tate 15:02

1M ago15:02

15:02

Listen: 'An attempted assassination: What we know' Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are being sued for tax evasion in the UK after failing to pay $AU5.3m in taxes. UK police allege the pair paid no tax on $40m of revenue from their online businesses between 2014 and 2022. It’s the latest in a string of legal battles that…

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An attempted assassination: What we know 21:06

1M ago21:06

21:06

Yesterday there was an assassination attempt on the former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was the first time a current or former U.S. president has been wounded from an assassination attempt in more than 40 years. There has been a lot of commentary about the attempt, what it means for the future of Trump’s campaign and the state of U.S. politics m…

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Could NSW ban greyhound racing… again? 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

The NSW greyhound racing industry is being investigated after a former employee of the racing body detailed allegations of cover-ups and abuse. In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at what the report says about the way greyhounds are treated in the sport, and what the NSW Government plans to do next. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara Seidler Producer: Orl…

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Should sexual services be funded by the NDIS? 14:01

2M ago14:01

14:01

Should NDIS funds be able to be used on sexual services? That’s the question being debated this week, after NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said access to those services would be removed if draft legislation is passed in the Senate. In today’s deep dive, we explain why the Government is making changes to the NDIS, the arguments for removing access to th…

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What's the latest in Ukraine? 14:21

2M ago14:21

14:21

On Monday, Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least 36 civilians and injured 140 others. The missile strikes hit five cities in Ukraine, damaging residential buildings, infrastructure, and the country’s biggest children’s hospital. Russia has denied targeting civilian infrastructure and claimed damage to the hospital was caused by Ukraine. In tod…

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France's shock election result 19:25

2M ago19:25

19:25

France’s far-right party was expected to dominate in the country's election over the weekend, but a surprise swing to the left has resulted in a hung parliament. A left-wing coalition that didn’t exist a few weeks ago won the most seats in the final round of voting, but a divided result means there’s no clear majority winner. We’ll take you through…

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What went wrong for Rishi Sunak? 19:17

2M ago19:17

19:17

Labour will form Government in the UK, after an election result that’s been described as a landslide victory. It comes after one of the most tumultuous periods in recent British history – an era that saw five Conservative Prime Ministers, Britain’s departure from the European Union, a global pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, among other…

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Would you work a six day week? 12:34

2M ago12:34

12:34

Move over four-day work week - Greece has just announced a six day working week. The European country has passed a new labour law to address its shrinking population and skills shortage. Some workers in certain industries in Greece have now had an extra eight hours added to their week. Staff can choose how they work this extra time, and will be pai…

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Should sport be free to watch? 16:20

2M ago16:20

16:20

The Government currently has a bill before the Senate that some argue could threaten Australians' ability to view major sporting events for free. The debate centres around whether paid streaming services should be able to buy the 'broadcast rights' to major sporting events. In today's deep dive, we'll explain how broadcast rights have worked in the…

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Are U.S. presidents allowed to break the law? 13:15

2M ago13:15

13:15

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that American presidents cannot be prosecuted for crimes committed while performing official duties. The decision in the country’s highest court means Donald Trump is unlikely to face charges for allegedly attempting to overthrow the 2020 U.S. election. Trump’s lawyers argued the former U.S. President was entitled t…

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Is Biden about to step down? 17:23

2M ago17:23

17:23

Late last week, millions of people in the U.S. and around the world tuned into the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. President Biden’s performance unleashed a wave of panic among Democrat strategists, as senior officials and donors started calling for him to step down ahead of the November election.In today’s deep dive, …

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Is news still being taken off Instagram? 17:28

2M ago17:28

17:28

Listen: The uncertain future of news on social media Listen: Is a social media ban for kids a good idea? Listen: Your tax questions, answered simply Over the past two weeks, Australia’s Parliament has been investigating the role of social media in the country. The committee covers a wide range of issues – from the influence social media has on peop…

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