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Anthony Albanese's "joke" about receiving crown melons from Japan's Prime Minister has landed him in hot water. Was it problematic, or overblown? 
And, from leading the federal opposition to being "invisible" on a bus tour through the US, we unpack Sussan Ley's post-politics holiday. 
Plus, how much housework do you do? Are you ready to elevate your situationship to 'partner' status? The Census has been and gone, leaving tough questions in its wake. 
We also ask if looks matter in your industry. 
Host Dave Marchese is joined by Features Editor at The Daily Aus, Emma Gillespie, and creator Lachy McIntyre.
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Students around the country have walked out of school and university to protest the rise of One Nation and its leader Pauline Hanson. 
We hear from the protesters and what Pauline thought about the nationwide events. 
Plus, sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death among young people. One mum opens up about her search for answers after the death of her son.
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01:56 - Nationwide student protests against One Nation
06:28 - Life, grief and pleas for research after sudden cardiac arrest
Guests: 
Alison Grove O'Grady, Australian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Alliance
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Xavier was a happy, popular 20-year-old when he took a trip to Melbourne for a half marathon.
It ended in heartbreak.
In front of his family, Xavier suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and died.
About three young Australians die every week in Australia from sudden cardiac arrest but sometimes there's no warning.
In this chat, Dave speaks with Xavier's mum Alison, who is pleading with politicians to put more money into research. 
She opens up about what it's like to lose a child and why she's passionate about sharing Xavier's story with other young Australians.
Guests:
Alison Grove O'Grady, Australian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Alliance
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Is red tape what's holding Australia back from building the houses it needs? The Coalition thinks so, pledging to demolish the country's building code, squeezing more than 2,000 pages into just 80. Will it get more people into homes? Dave questions Andrew Bragg on the Coalition's pitch, and we hear from construction workers.
Plus, Victoria has announced plans to ban suppression orders hiding the identities of convicted rapists.
And, the spread of bird flu in Australia is getting worse. So what's being done about it? 
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01:02 - Should suppression orders be scrapped in some cases? 
06:26 - What would the Coalition do to fix housing?
22:46 - Bird flu vaccine for native species in captivity
Guests: 
Andrew Bragg, Shadow Housing Minister
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Whether it’s career goals, study accomplishments, or property ownership - some women say big aspirations are a challenge when dating. We find out why.
Plus, a new report shows some parts of the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery. 
And, we bring you the latest from Colombia where an earthquake has killed over a hundred people. 
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01:10 - Colombia's earthquake
05:14 - Reef recovery
14:05 - Is this why you're single? 
Guests:
Dr Daniela Ceccarelli, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Lauren French, sexologist
Joshua Thorburn, Monash University 
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