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Satara Uthayakumaran has had a busy year. 
She's not only been juggling study with caring responsibilities, but has also been travelling Australia as our 2025 Youth Representative to the United Nations. 
As part of her trip, Satara has spoken to some of Australia's most vulnerable young people — including those behind bars, in remote communities, and many who have never felt they have a voice. 
Satara asked the young people she met to write letters to the Prime Minister ... so what did they say? 
In this week's long listen, Satara tells Dave about her travels, the most inspiring people she met, addressing the United Nations, and her own message for the PM. 
Guest: 
Satara Uthayakumaran, Australian 2025 United Nations Youth Representative 
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Is Iran winning the war? Donald Trump reckons the US will leave the conflict "very soon", so is America preparing to cut its losses? 
And one (more) giant leap for mankind: the first phase for nuclear power on the moon is underway. 
Plus, we unpack the "don't be a jerk" laws designed to stop Aussies getting stuck in subscription traps.
Listen now: 
01:15 - Donald Trump tells America's allies: get your own oil 
05:45 - Who's winning the war on Iran?
15:25 - What are the "don't be a jerk" laws? 
24:40 - A moon landing 50 years in the making 
Guests:
Jennifer Kavanagh, senior fellow, Defense Priorities 
Chandni Gupta, deputy CEO, Consumer Policy Research Centre 
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Why are 150+ musos calling for changes to gas tax? And does the government really collect more money from beer than from gas exports? We're unpacking the big gas tax debate dominating Canberra. 
And 18 year olds are officially adults when it comes to wages in Australia. What changes will it make to the young workforce? 
Plus, as young people decide whether to stick with farming or throw in the towel: can drones and bots sway their decision?
Listen now:
01:08 - The changes to young adult wages explained
07:57 - The gas v beer tax debate
13:58 - What David Pocock thinks Australia should do next
24:55 - The ag tech convincing young farmers to stay
Guests:
David Pocock, independent senator for the ACT
Dan Ziffer, business reporter, ABC
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The soaring price of petrol is up-ending young Austalians' lives, many cancelling plans and, as we hear today, even quitting their jobs. Fuel should drop by 26.3 cents a litre after the government halved the fuel excise but will that provide the relief people need?
And 7 months after killing 2 polices officers and vanishing into bushland, Dezi Freeman has been shot and killed in a stand off with police in north-east Victoria. Where has he been and how did police find him? 
Listen now: 
01:00 - What is the government doing about petrol prices?
17:00 - How Dezi Freeman was found and killed
Guests: 
Tim Wilson, Shadow Treasurer
Dr Vince Hurley, former police officer and criminologist, Macquarie University
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There's a group of young Aussies trying to make bush doofs legit. 
Doofs are massive with partygoers, but they're also known for pissing off the neighbours and giving local authorities a headache. 
Police and councils have been cracking down on doofs for years over noise complaints and public safety concerns. 
But what if you could actually get your bush doof approved? 
On the deep dive this week we hear from a group of young people in regional Western Australia who are determined to legitimise the doof.
So can you really turn the forest into a proper nightclub?
And what could that mean for Australia's live music scene? 
Guests: 
Dr Mike Callender, researcher in electronic dance music, RMIT University
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