Parts of eastern Australia are experiencing a “once in a 100 year“ weather event, but didn’t this happen ten years ago? We discuss the devastating floods and the absence of a climate change discussion in the political landscape. We also throw our minds back a couple weeks to discuss the landslide Western Australian election. We explore why one side of politics dominates state politics and the other dominates federally. Finally, some pop culture controversy.  We are going on a break but will be active on Instagram - @99Talks.Pod. 

Content warning: general topic surrounds sexual assault and family violence.  ANOTHER BIG WEEK IN AUSPOL. Ans we're still talking about women - the march for justice, and an attack on our superannuation. Sorry, but not sorry - we cover what's happening and this issue will not relent. But, it's exhausting - how do you feel? Slide into our DMs with your thoughts on this week's eppisode @99talks.pod on insta.

Kings and Queens and everybody in between, welcome to our latest episode and to a royal mess. Did Prince Harry and Meghan expose that an institution which relies on the idea of a ‘perfect bloodline’ is racist? Wow, we can’t believe it! And in looking at the pile of flailing royals in our ‘Mother Country, is it time for Australia to fly the nest? Hit us up with your thoughts @99talks.pod on Instagram!

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual violence. Skip to 8:01 to avoid.  In a flow-on episode from "The Woman Problem" a few weeks ago, we discuss the pink taxes that you can't see, breaking down what creates the 14% pay gap in Australia despite legislative "equal pay", and what sacrifices one gender has to make to get there. This includes a glass ceiling on more than just women, and Jayden even has a revelation about a key difference between him and his female peers that he'd never picked up on. Make sure you join the convo over @99talks.pod on Instagram!

Yikes, what a week! So much going on and would you believe we tried recording this twice? This week we cover the beginning of the vaccine rollout, the Aussie Government’s backflip on the Facebook news ban, and Craig Kelly’s shock exit from the Liberal Party.

It's been one hell of a week in the Australian politics and media landscape! A young former Liberal staffer has come out about her experience of assault at her workplace, Parliament House, and the Prime Minister's wife somehow dominated the formal response to her allegations. A few days later, we woke up to zero news in our Facebook feeds - what happened, why, and who is at the centre here? How do we feel about our laws being written by international tech companies and surprise! Ariel and Jayden disagree.

What is the Woman Problem? How, in seeking to 'solve' it, have we commodified women further into the most appealing tool in the man's game that is politics? This is not just a conversation for women - whatever kind of person you are, this is a conversation you need to have. Get involved at @99talks.pod on instagram. You can watch 'The Bullying of Julia Gillard' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsECK-gRCGc&ab_channel=Practicalpolitics

Happy Friday 99ers. Today - the dilemma millennials and generation Z face in our future: homes. Is there a generational shift in the attitude towards renting vs buying? Is this at the hands of a generational shift in house prices while wages plateau? AND, are your smashed avos truly to blame... all this and more in this episode. Don't forget to join the conversation over at @99talks.pod on insta... and here is the white refrigerator meme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UgDXdsVHlQ

It's that time of year again in Australia!  As expected, the debate surrounding the date of Australia Day has been ignited again, by Cricket Australia's decision to ditch references to 'Australia Day' in their Big Bash league.  We discuss this issue and its origins and explore a potential generational divide on the issue too. If there is one thing you do this week, please ensure you are listening to those most directly impacted by this conversation - Indigenous Australians. Links below (can also be found on our Instagram @99talks.pod) -  Indigenous people who share their perspective on Instagram: @sar.ra @brooke.blurton @misstap @nakkiah (Miranda Tapsell and Nakkiah Lui also have a podcast called “Pretty for an Aboriginal”) @clothingthegap (buy their clothes too!! https://clothingthegap.com.au/ ) @blakbusiness @commongroundaustralia @abcindigenous (who frequently platform other Indigenous creators for you to follow, too!) @lindaburneymp @lidiathorpegunnaigunditj TIKTOK @eishaanderson @sari_ella_thaiday First Nations Resource Directory https://www.firstnationsresourcedirectory.com/ Reconciliation Website https://www.reconciliation.org.au/resources/ Share Our Pride Website www.shareourpride.org.au Documentary: First Australians: https://www.sbs.com.au/firstaustralians/ How many books have you read in the last year by an Indigenous Australian? My Tidda, My Sister by Marlee Silva https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/my-tidda-and-my-sister-by-marlee-silva-and-rachael-sarra-9781741177114 Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia by Anita Heiss https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/growing-up-aboriginal-in-australia-by-anita-heiss-9781863959810 An entire database of books by Indigenous authors: https://readingaustralia.com.au/?s=indigenous

Hey 99'ers, surprise! This is a bonus ep so we can follow through on our promise to move on from America in future episodes, but also not ignore a massive event in history. In this episode we whirl through how Donald Trump has been impeached, what for, what happens next (will he be removed from office??) and what this means for the future. Enjoy! Don't forget to join the convo on instagram at @99talks.pod