Best Student Newspaper Podcasts (2024)

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Why Brazilian model and wellness influencer Kat Torres is going to jail 9:49

37m ago9:49

9:49

Influencers behaving badly isn’t new, but are we seeing an increase in social media star being accused of, or charged, with serious crimes of late? In the past 24 hours, wellness influencer Kat Torres, who escaped a life of poverty in Brazil to become a successful model and social media star has reportedly been sentenced to eight years in prison fo…

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Sudan is a country at the brink 22:12

9h ago22:12

22:12

A catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan right now. Nearly 26 million people are facing crisis levels of hunger, cholera is rampant and many trying to find safety have experienced horrific sexual violence including rape and abduction on their journeys. To conflict stems from the dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir, a pro-democracy revolution against him led …

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Heavy metals have been found in tampons. What happens next? 9:58

14m ago9:58

9:58

Its a research result that has left tampon users across the globe stunned. A team of scientists from U.C. Berkeley, Columbia University and Michigan State University evaluated 30 tampons from 14 different brands and 18 product lines to measure the presence of 16 metals. The findings? All the tampons the researchers tested had all 16 metals in measu…

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The attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump 20:02

8h ago20:02

20:02

The world is reeling from the shocking attempted assassination of Donald Trump over the weekend. In this episode of the Briefing, we bring you everything you need to know, including: The latest details on the attack The identity and background of the gunman What this means for the US election What happens next In the second half, we have our deep d…

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Malcolm Turnbull unfiltered: world leaders, thugs and complex characters 31:05

22h ago31:05

31:05

Since leaving politics Malcolm Turnbull hasn't slowed down, or stopped sharing his opinions on politics in Australia and the world, the state of the environment, and his opinions on some of his former colleagues. The 29th Australian Prime Minister has launched the new season of his podcast, Defending Democracy, where he tackles the global democrati…

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Biden’s big press conference - will he survive the weekend? 12:17

1d ago12:17

12:17

US President Joe Biden has mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “President Putin” on stage at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) summit, at a ceremony marking the signing of a security agreement for Ukraine. The gaffe came after what was meant to be a rousing speech from Biden on NATO’s enduring support for Uk…

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Could the next Dalai Lama be reincarnated in Australia? 21:58

2d ago21:58

21:58

Tibet’s highest religious leader, the Dalai Lama, has just celebrated his 89th birthday. And though he’s prophesied that he’ll live to 111, questions are being asked about what his succession plan will be. And considering Tibet’s struggle of control and independence against China, who replaces him will have large consequences for many people. But g…

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Monterey Bay Sanctuary starts microplastic monitoring program 4:41

2d ago4:41

4:41

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary began a two-year project, funded by a state grant, that will sample rivers, nearby beaches, ocean water and marine life for microplastics.By Erin Malsbury

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What's in Australia's first national prison newspaper? Hopes and dreams 12:50

2d ago12:50

12:50

Australia is getting its very first national prison newspaper – About Time. It's aim is to be distributed to every prison cell in the country, and it's publishers will focus on issues that affect incarcerated people – including changes to criminal laws and the justice system, new cases that affect prisoner's rights, new policies and procedures insi…

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Exclusive: Uni Melb students speak out on their surveillance 22:44

5d ago22:44

22:44

The world watched as earlier this year footage of students across the world mobilised to protest against Israel’s ongoing killing of defenceless Palestinian citizens, particularly children. Longstanding encampments were established at university campuses across America and here in Australia, popping up across Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourn…

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Santa Cruz native heads to the Olympics 4:22

3d ago4:22

4:22

Later this summer, Santa Cruz native Natalia Grossman will climb in Paris at the 2024 Olympic Games.By Erin Malsbury

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Honoring my enslaved ancestors: Episode 1 34:08

3d ago34:08

34:08

In part one of two episodes, B.A. Parker meets people who, like her, are grappling with how to honor their enslaved ancestors. She asks herself: what kind of descendant does she want to be? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Russel Howcroft on why it sucks to be a 30-year-old right now 12:22

3d ago12:22

12:22

Every generation thinks they have it tougher than their predecessors. But arguably, 30-year-olds in Australia right now actually do. In this episode of The Briefing, Bension Siebert is joined by Russel Howcroft, a 59-year-old businessman you may recognise from the ABC TV show The Gruen Transfer, to explain why he thinks we need to talk about why mi…

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'An integral part': the case for sex work to remain on the NDIS 20:23

4d ago20:23

20:23

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has promised to ban funding sex work services for people with disability under the national disability insurance scheme. However, the promise has been met with backlash from advocates saying that sexual intimacy is a human right with the the federal court deeming the funding reasonable and necessary just four years ago. B…

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Has the world heard the last of France's far-right movement? 12:44

4d ago12:44

12:44

French voters have stunned the world by turning their back on the country’s far-right in an election result few saw coming. France's left-wing parties formed a coalition and is projected to win the second round of a parliamentary election - beating the far-right. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist bloc appears to have held up quite well. However,…

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The missing children of Gaza 20:18

5d ago20:18

20:18

The war in the Middle East continues to impact hundreds of thousands of innocent people, with Save The Children now estimating more than 21,000 children are missing in the wake of the conflict. Many are trapped beneath rubble, detained, buried in unmarked graves, or lost from their families. In this episode of The Briefing, we’re joined by Save The…

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Fake it till you make it - the rise and rise of dupes 10:45

5d ago10:45

10:45

Dupes are the new copycat trend. From cosmetics to accessories, electronics, homeware and even motor cars, for every high quality product with a big price tag on the market, there seems to be a cheap alternative ready to go. But how are these companies making dupes get away with it? And what can the owners of the original product do to protect thei…

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Apps that strip you naked are already here. How can we stop them? 21:11

6d ago21:11

21:11

Artificial intelligence is seeping into every aspect of our lives, so it was only a matter of time before it coupled with the porn industry – and the result is a growing number of AI porn image generators. Sites like Clothoff and Dessi produce fake porn imagers using pictures supplied by users. Victims find themselves powerless to combat the sites,…

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Inside Tucker Carlson's far-right Australian 'Freedom' Conference 13:01

7d ago13:01

13:01

Far-right political commentator, Tucker Carlson, is known for pushing extreme views on social and political issues, conspiracy theories and a strong stance against immigration. Recently, Clive Palmer’s mining company Mineralogy brought Carlson over to Australia as part of The Australian Freedom Conferences, visiting several major cities on a speaki…

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Poh Ling Yeow reveals who actually chooses the MasterChef winner 32:22

8d ago32:22

32:22

Poh Ling Yeow is proof that second place doesn’t always have to suck. Joining MasterChef as a contestant in 2009 now 15 years later she’s gracing the screens as a judge, with the new panel of faces joining in the wake of the tragic death of former judge Jock Zonfrillo. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Poh shares the challenges of being a woman…

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What will Britain look like under a Starmer government? 14:24

8d ago14:24

14:24

The Conservative Party have ruled the UK for the past 14 years – but it hasn’t been smooth sailing with 5 different Prime Ministers occupying 10 Downing Street in just the last 8 years. At the end of May, the current leader of the Tory party, Rishi Sunak called an election. The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer had been picked to take the biggest w…

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Your no-bullshit explainer on nuclear power in Australia 21:23

9d ago21:23

21:23

Since Peter Dutton’s announcement on the Liberal party’s intention to go nuclear, there has been fierce debate on if it will work and if the Australian public should commit to it. But what are the plain and simple facts on nuclear? On this episode, we help you out with Sacha Barbour Gatt and Bension Siebert providing a quick explainer about nuclear…

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Senator Fatima Payman has quit Labor over Palestine. Now what? 14:00

9d ago14:00

14:00

“With a heavy heart but a clear conscience, I announce my resignation from the Australian Labor Party. I have informed the Prime Minister that, effective immediately, I will sit on the crossbench to represent Western Australia”. That’s the statement from Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman, announcing today at a press conference at Parliament …

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SpaceX's billion-dollar deal to destroy the International Space Station 22:09

10d ago22:09

22:09

NASA have announced that the International Space Station is doomed to de-orbit by 2031, and SpaceX are going to help take it down with a contract worth $1.26 billion (AUD). It’s the end of an era – the ISS was for many years a beacon of international cooperation in the final frontier of space. So why is the ISS being decommissioned, will a new stat…

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How to stay safe during California’s Fourth of July heatwave 1:39

10d ago1:39

1:39

With extreme heat warnings issued for much of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, here’s what you can do to stay cool through the holiday weekend.By Elena Neale-Sacks

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How one event in history can ripple through generations of a family 45:00

10d ago45:00

45:00

This week we're bringing you the first episode in a new series called Inheriting, created in collaboration with our friends at LAist Studios. In each episode, NPR's Emily Kwong sits down with Asian American and Pacific Islander families and explores how one event in history can ripple through generations. Learn more about sponsor message choices: p…

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The US lawsuit that could change live music around the world 12:30

10d ago12:30

12:30

One of the world’s biggest live entertainment companies, Live Nation, has been hit with a double whammy. It’s being sued by the US Department of Justice following its subsidiary Ticketmaster being targeted by a notorious hacker group affecting 560 million customers worldwide. As a follow-up to our investigation into Australia’s ticket industry, Tes…

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‘No inherent cruelty’: What farmers think about the live export ban 19:01

11d ago19:01

19:01

This week, campaigners for animal rights won a years-long battle to ban the live export of sheep, with the practice to end by 2028 after it was passed in parliament. According to Animals Australia, three million animals have died in live export from Australia ... and that's not to mention what happens to them once they arrive at their destination. …

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After today's court ruling, could a US president kill a political rival? 13:13

11d ago13:13

13:13

For the first time ever, the American Supreme Court has ruled that former presidents are protected from criminal prosecution for some of what they do in office. Donald Trump is currently facing three criminal cases – and will next week face sentencing for a fourth surrounding the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels. What does this rul…

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How to spot the key signs your suburb's about to be gentrified 20:22

12d ago20:22

20:22

You love where you live and locals are worried the suburb’s about to be ‘gentrified’. It can be a good thing and a bad thing. Great news if you own your home, but not good news if you rent and rents are about to skyrocket. You’ll be forced to move to a suburb further away from your friends, work and social network. In this episode of the Briefing w…

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Why the internet is worried about teen TikTokkers Aussie Bro Squad 10:58

12d ago10:58

10:58

Have you heard of Aussie Bro Squad? The four brothers from regional NSW have made a bit of a name for themselves on TikTok after filming and uploading themselves performing high-energy dance routines. They’re known to “go live” multiple times a day, all filmed by their mum, Beverley, who keeps up a steady stream of commentary from viewers as her so…

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If Triple M shuts up, will you open up? 23:34

13d ago23:34

23:34

Today, microphones across Triple M’s 49 radio stations will switch off for the network’s annual No Talk Day, with a goal to create space for listeners to check-in with themselves and their mates. That’s because every day, nine Australians take their own life – and according to Lifeline, on average, seven of those are men. Partnering with Lifeline, …

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Jenny Tian’s viral journey from TikTok to Taskmaster 30:55

15d ago30:55

30:55

Jenny Tian admits she is committed to two things in life – making comedy and sleeping.\ When she started to go virial on social media for her comedy skits and stand up shows she never looked back and is now on the big screen. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Jenny reveals some of the weirdest things she’s doing on this season of Australia’s Ta…

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The presidential debate: did Joe Biden just lose the election? 15:22

15d ago15:22

15:22

US President Joe Biden and wannabe second term president Donald Trump faced off in the first presidential debate earlier today, with many expecting it to be a defining moment in the election campaign. We watched as Joe Biden appeared unsure and hesitant, while still landing blows on Trump. We saw Trump continue to attack Biden’s family and legacy. …

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Have we swiped left on dating apps? 22:11

16d ago22:11

22:11

Last year popular online platforms were also threatened with government regulation unless they improve safety for users, following a spike in reports of threats of violence and abuse. The federal government gave industry until the middle of 2024 to develop and implement a voluntary code of practice to improve standards. But has anything actually mo…

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Read all about it: Behind The Paper, Monterey County’s biggest LGBTQ+ newspaper 1:39

17d ago1:39

1:39

Published for four years in the 1990s, the periodical provided a space for local LGBTQ+ residents to learn about safer sex practices, communicate community issues, celebrate their identity and more.By Janelle Salanga

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Enshittification: has everything become a bit shit? 13:58

16d ago13:58

13:58

The term ‘enshittification’ was coined by British-Canadian blogger Cory Doctorow at the start of 2023 to describe the decline of social media platforms. It captures the idea that something which was once great eventually becomes crappy overtime due to excessive profit-chasing. The term has broken into the cultural zeitgeist and is now being used to…

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Julian Assange is home. How does that feel for his brother? 12:25

17d ago12:25

12:25

Julian Assange is a free man after pleading guilty to one charge of espionage in a federal United States court as part of a plea deal with prosecutors, bringing to end an international saga surrounding war, access to information, freedom of speech and the role of journalism in the digital age. Facing a judge in a US federal court in the remote Nort…

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Why Youtube star MrBeast is taking over Australia 22:17

17d ago22:17

22:17

You might not have heard of MrBeast, but chances are the Gen Z’er you share a house, office or gym with has. The 26-year-old content creator from Wichita, Kansas has amassed hundreds of millions of followers and is the most- subscribed-to page on YouTube. He’s best known for putting on his own version of Squid Game – before Netflix did – and sharin…

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The truth and lies behind one of the most banned books in America 31:06

17d ago31:06

31:06

Author Mike Curato wrote Flamer as a way to help young queer kids, like he once was, better understand and accept themselves. It was met with immediate praise and accolades — until it wasn't. When the book got caught up in a wave of Texas-based book bans, suddenly the narrative changed. And like so many books that address queer identity, Flamer qui…

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What convinced Jacinta Allan to allow pill testing in Victoria? 12:08

18d ago12:08

12:08

Pills, powders and liquids that might be harbouring deadly substances will be able to be legally tested across Victoria, following a major policy change announced by Premier Jacinta Allan this week. Pill testing will become permanent after an 18-month trial starting this summer, with a mobile service to attend up to 10 music festivals. In Victoria,…

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The Greens want vapes to be sold in pharmacies without prescriptions 19:04

18d ago19:04

19:04

The Albanese government has announced sweeping new changes to Australia’s vaping laws, which will see the products continue to be sold – but only in pharmacies. To secure the support of the Greens in the Senate, Labor has agreed to backtrack on its prescription-only model. It means vapes will be made available at pharmacies across the country – but…

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Julian Assange is free and may shortly be home, says WikiLeaks 9:47

19d ago9:47

9:47

Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has agreed to plead guilty to a single felony count in relation to charges over disseminating national security material. The plea deal was in exchange for his release from a British prison, clearing the way for him to return to Australia, and avoiding the need to face charges in the United States. It bring…

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Playing chicken with biohazards. Are humans at risk from bird flu? 19:02

19d ago19:02

19:02

Bird flu – or Avian flu – has been detected at a number of chicken farms in Victoria and NSW. The discovery comes in the wake of an outbreak in the US and tests that found humans had symptoms associated with bird flu. How safe is Australia’s poultry industry, and how safe are our chickens and eggs to eat? In this episode of The Briefing, we’re join…

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Some freed people actually received '40 acres and a mule.' Then it got taken away. 50:08

19d ago50:08

50:08

The promise of "40 acres and a mule", is often thought of as a broken one. But it turns out, some freed people actually received land as reparations after the Civil War. And what happened to that land and the families it was given to is the subject of a new series, 40 Acres and a Lie, by our colleagues at Reveal and the Center for Public Integrity.…

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Are you a victim of weaponised incompetence? 12:10

20d ago12:10

12:10

Weaponised incompetence is a term that's gaining some traction at the moment. It's a passive-aggressive pattern of behaviour where someone in a relationship, whether it be professional or intimate, either deliberately performs a task poorly or pretends not to know how to do a task in order to avoid responsibility. Imagine the dynamic of person A is…

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The costly mistakes to avoid this tax time 21:49

20d ago21:49

21:49

Tax time is right around the corner and this year the ATO are cracking down on working from home expenses. Last year more than 8 million Australians claimed work- related deductions in their tax return, with working from home expenses making up more than half of those claims. In this episode of the Briefing Ashley Debenham from Etax Accountants joi…

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LA taught Victoria Latu how to make it anywhere 39:51

23d ago39:51

39:51

What’s the difference between style and Fashion? Well Victoria Latu can answer that. She was born in a region now considered Ukraine, interviewed all the stars on the red carpet in LA and along the way became a fashion expert. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Victoria unpacks her Kylie Minogue like accent and how she navigated the Australian m…

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Is Caitlin Clark WNBA's saviour, or its newest villain? 14:44

23d ago14:44

14:44

Women’s basketball would be lucky to rate a mention in America, let alone Australia. Yet that has all changed since Caitlin Clark came along. The 22-year-old is one of the most promising female basketball players in the US, making the transition from college ball to being signed as the number one draft pick for the Indiana Fever this year. However,…

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The dangers of Putin and Kim Jong Un's explosive bromance 20:52

23d ago20:52

20:52

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years has resulted in the signing of a partnership agreement for mutual aid if either nation is attacked. Apparently encompassing a whole range of areas, including medical education and scientific pursuits, particular emphasis has been placed on military cooperation with speculatio…

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