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2021
Andrew Denton on the fight for voluntary assisted dying laws
For the past six years, Andrew Denton has spoken to dozens of people around the world about the arguments for and against voluntary assisted dying. The new season of Denton’s podcast, Better Off Dead, examines how assisted dying laws are working in Victoria – currently the only Australian state with such legislation in effect. In this episode of Full Story, Denton explains what he discovered, and we hear from one Victorian family as they go through the difficult process.
April 12, 2021
30 min
The death of George Floyd and the case against Derek Chauvin
The death of George Floyd after being restrained by Minneapolis police last year sparked a wave of outrage that swept across the US and the world. Now the police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes is on trial for his murder. Oliver Laughland has been following the proceedings inside the courtroom, and explains the key evidence and arguments so far. Plus Amudalat Ajasa tells Anushka Asthana that for black people across the US, it is difficult to watch
April 11, 2021
30 min
474 deaths in 30 years: why are Aboriginal people still dying in custody?
With the release of the third update of the Deaths Inside database, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lorena Allam and Mike Ticher about what needs to change so we are not having the same conversation in 30 years’ time
April 8, 2021
22 min
What do we know about blood clots and the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine?
The rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine hasn’t been straightforward. After weathering early questions about its efficacy, there has been a series of rare blood clotting incidents, resulting in several deaths overseas. As authorities investigate whether the vaccine is responsible, some countries have paused their programs while others, such as the UK and Australia, are forging ahead. Medical editor Melissa Davey explores what we know about the risks and benefits
April 7, 2021
23 min
Where is the money meant for Indigenous communities really going?
Since 2014, at least $90m of government funding for Indigenous communities has been given to 10 of Australia’s biggest companies under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy. This money is meant to tackle the enormous gap in employment and wealth between Indigenous people and the rest of the population. Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam explores whether these funds are going to the right place
April 6, 2021
24 min
Can a pain machine create empathy?
Stabbing, a cattle prod, pulsing – this is how sufferers of chronic pelvic pain describe what it’s like. Conditions that can cause this pain, such as endometriosis, fibromyalgia and adenomyosis, have historically been ignored. But if everyone could experience this pain, would that change? Full Story producer Ellen Leabeater speaks to artist Eugenie Lee about her mission to create a pelvic pain simulator, and the importance of empathy for chronic pain sufferers.
April 5, 2021
34 min
Freshwater part 6: the decision
The court of appeal in London hears the appeal of the Freshwater Five. In the final part of our miniseries, we find out how the judges reach their decision and what it means Listen to part 1 Listen to part 2 Listen to part 3 Listen to part 4 Listen to part 5
April 2, 2021
56 min
Freshwater part 5: the appeal
The court of appeal in London examines the case of the Freshwater Five after the disclosure of new evidence the defence says points to the men’s conviction being unsafe. Why has it taken a decade to get to this point? Listen to episode 1 Listen to episode 2 Listen to episode 3 Listen to episode 4
April 2, 2021
44 min
Freshwater part 4: radar
When the Freshwater Five’s lawyer, Emily Bolton, found new evidence not disclosed at the men’s trial, it set her on a path to the court of appeal in London and another version of events that adds weight to their claims Listen to part 1 Listen to part 2 Listen to part 3 Listen to part 5 Listen to part 6
April 2, 2021
47 min
Freshwater part 3: the clifftop evidence
A major part of the evidence against the Freshwater Five came from the clifftop above Freshwater Bay. It was there that police saw bags being thrown from the men’s boat. But the defence still have questions about what the officers actually saw Listen to part 1 Listen to part 2 Listen to part 4 Listen to part 5 Listen to part 6
April 2, 2021
37 min
Freshwater part 2: the circumstantial evidence
Anushka Asthana examines the evidence presented at trial against the Freshwater Five, including a series of phone calls from sea and why a man with no prior fishing experience was onboard the boat that night Listen to part 1 Listen to part 3 Listen to part 4 Listen to part 5 Listen to part 6
April 2, 2021
50 min
Freshwater part 1: are the wrong men in jail?
In 2011 five men were sentenced to a total of 104 years in the UK for conspiracy to import £53m (A$96m) worth of cocaine. They have always said they are innocent. Now, with new evidence to be put before the England and Wales court of appeal in London, the Guardian investigates the case of the Freshwater Five Listen to part 2 Listen to part 3 Listen to part 4 Listen to part 5 Listen to part 6
April 2, 2021
44 min
Unblocking the Suez canal
The gigantic cargo ship Ever Given blocked the world’s busiest shipping lane for a week. Guardian reporter Michael Safi looks at what the costly nautical traffic jam tells us about global trade
April 1, 2021
28 min
What went wrong with Australia's Covid vaccine rollout?
As March came to an end, the numbers came in: there had been 670,000 Covid-19 vaccinations in Australia. These numbers fall far short of the original 4m goal set by the Coalition and puts in doubt revised goals as well. In this episode of Full Story, we speak to a general practitioner about the problems he has seen in the rollout and reporter Christopher Knaus examines the systemic problems
March 31, 2021
24 min
Men, here's what you can do to help fight misogyny
Educator and author Dr Jackson Katz is the co-founder of one of the longest-running gender violence, sexual harassment and bullying prevention programs in the world. He talks to Anushka Asthana about why all men need to be part of ending violence against women, and what they can do to help
March 30, 2021
29 min
How cutting off jobkeeper will slow Australia's economic recovery
Jobkeeper was announced at the start of the Covid pandemic as a lifeline to stop employers losing staff due to the economic losses of the crisis. Now that jobkeeper has ended, economist Richard Denniss joins the podcast to explain how its removal will affect Australians
March 29, 2021
26 min
Why is Australia deporting so many people to New Zealand?
Australia has ramped up the practice of deporting people who commit crimes while living here on visas – a policy that’s seen deportations to New Zealand skyrocket. Reporter Ben Doherty explains the history of this policy, and how a series of recent controversies over deportations have pushed tensions between the two countries to an all-time high
March 28, 2021
25 min
Sexism, Scott Morrison and the Liberal party: where to next? – with Lenore Taylor and Katharine Murphy
What will it take for Scott Morrison to grasp the moment and use his influence to create cultural change in the Liberal party and parliament? Gabrielle Jackson talks to Lenore Taylor and Katharine Murphy about the week in politics and what immediate steps the prime minister could take
March 25, 2021
26 min
Rick Morton on love and trauma
The journalist and author was diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder in 2019. In this recording of Guardian Australia’s monthly book club, he discusses his book My Year of Living Vulnerably, which explores how trauma affects the brain, and how part of getting better is through learning to love
March 24, 2021
25 min
Australia's floods: what the disaster tells us about a climate crisis future
Days of heavy rain and flooding along Australia’s east coast have caused widespread damage and triggered the evacuation of thousands of residents – from western Sydney to the mid-north coast. With the weather finally easing and the recovery set to begin, reporter Graham Readfearn explores what may have caused the disaster – and what that might tell us about life in a climate crisis future
March 23, 2021
21 min

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Episodes

Andrew Denton on the fight for voluntary assisted dying laws

The death of George Floyd and the case against Derek Chauvin

474 deaths in 30 years: why are Aboriginal people still dying in custody?

What do we know about blood clots and the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine?

Where is the money meant for Indigenous communities really going?

Can a pain machine create empathy?

Freshwater part 6: the decision

Freshwater part 5: the appeal

Freshwater part 4: radar

Freshwater part 3: the clifftop evidence

Freshwater part 2: the circumstantial evidence

Freshwater part 1: are the wrong men in jail?

Unblocking the Suez canal

What went wrong with Australia's Covid vaccine rollout?

Men, here's what you can do to help fight misogyny

How cutting off jobkeeper will slow Australia's economic recovery

Why is Australia deporting so many people to New Zealand?

Sexism, Scott Morrison and the Liberal party: where to next? – with Lenore Taylor and Katharine Murphy

Rick Morton on love and trauma

Australia's floods: what the disaster tells us about a climate crisis future