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How would you feel if you could be recognised by a camera when you're going about your business? Turns out police in Western Australia have been trialling this new technology for the past month in a nation-first.
And, a youth-led movement dubbed the Cockroach Party has pushed India's education minister to resign after nation-wide protests. We unpack what happened. 
Plus, there's a growing market for second-hand clothing apps, especially among Gen Zs. But is this helping with clothing waste, or adding to it?
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01:28 - Facial recognition technology  
12:34 - Cockroach Party victory 
19:35 - Thrifting apps 
Guests:
Lauren Perry, Responsible Technology Policy Specialist at the University of Technology Sydney
Tavleen Singh, ABC Journalist
Maggie Zhou, Fashion Editor-at-large at Broadsheet and co-host of the Culture Club podcast
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Across the country, illicit tobacco is cheap and accessible - which is down to a booming black market. 
But even though most of the nicotine consumed in Australia is illicit, smoking rates have reached a historic low.
In this week's Deep Dive, we unpack how illicit tobacco is impacting smoking habits. 
Guests:
Becky Freeman, Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney
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One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce went viral after yelling at his dog during a TV interview. But some people are asking if it was the perfect way to dodge a tricky question? And others ask if dogs should be yelled at. 
Plus, fake shopping apps are popping up, giving people the thrill of buying stuff without spending a cent. Is it a harmless dopamine hit, or proof we're letting apps rule our lives? 
And, Tokyo's government is urging workers to wear shorts during the hotter months, but some women reckon it's "leg hair harassment" in the office.  We talk all things workplace etiquette. 
Host angel Parsons is joined by journalist, creator Issy Phillips, and comedian Will Gibb.
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More students will soon be able to access payments to support them while on mandatory practical placements. So, who's getting the cash and which courses missed out?
Plus, 'Bee Drover' Sophia Croker sits down with Angel to talk about the hidden struggles that are pushing Aussie beekeepers to the brink. 
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01:08 - Paid prac
15:24 - Droving bees
Guests:
Seniru Mudannayake, Medical Student at Monash University, President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association
Sophia Croker, bee drover
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At a time when beekeepers are quitting the industry, 23-year-old Sophia Croker is doubling down.
The 'Bee Drover', as she's known on social media, wants more people to know about the hidden struggles behind the honey in your kitchen.
Sophia's life changed course dramatically five years ago, when she suddenly took up an offer to buy 120 hives.
The fourth-generation commercial beekeeper now spends her days droving hives around rural Australia, chasing honey flows and pollinating crops.
It's a lifestyle she loves. But varroa mite, soaring fuel costs, and imported honey are pushing Australian beekeepers to the brink.
In this week's long listen, Sophia tells Angel about her life on the land, why she chose to carry on her family's legacy, and what you need to know about the honey on supermarket shelves.
Guests:
Sophia Croker, bee drover
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