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Is ChatGPT's creator, OpenAI, dedicated to bettering humanity or making money? 
That's the question at the heart of a court battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman. 
And Francesca Albanese is both celebrated and condemned for her work as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
After facing sanctions in the US, allegations of antisemitism, and death threats, she opens up about what scares her and why she thinks young people can save the world. 
Listen now: 
01:18 - Elon Musk vs Sam Altman
10:19 - Gaza flotilla update
15:47 - Francesca Albanese's hope for the world
Guests:
Cam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABC
Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories
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Francesca Albanese has become synonymous with the fight for human rights in Gaza.
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories is both celebrated and condemned around the world.
But despite the constant criticism and even calls for her resignation, Ms Albanese insists she is just doing her job.
In this week's long listen Dave asks Francesca Albanese about her new book, the impact of sanctions the US has imposed on her, and why she believes young people hold the key to everything.
Guest: 
Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories
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Is it time for a royal commission into violence against women and children in Australia? 
Some advocates say yes, after at least four women and two children died in four days in suspected domestic violence-related incidents, but the government is against the idea.  
Plus, residents in WA's Mid-West say they're frustrated with the response to a mouse plague in the area. 
And, what changes the swear words we use?
Listen now:
01:50 - Calls for a DV Royal Commission
15:01 - WA's mouse plague
20:03 - How swear words have changed
Guests:
Elena Rosenman, Chair of the Women's Legal Services Australia
Dylan Hughes, Monash University School of Languages PhD student
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Some young people are furious, saying they'll have to rethink their financial planning due to the government's proposed changes to the capital gains tax discount. 
That's because the changes aren't just applicable to property - but investments like ETFs and crypto.
They say the government is stopping them from reaping the rewards previous generations had access to - or is it evening the playing field, like the government suggests? 
And this weekend athletes from around the world compete in an 'Olympics'-style event where doping is allowed. Are the Enhanced Games the future of human performance, or a dangerous PR stunt? 
Listen now:
01:21 - What the CGT change means for young investors
17:37 - The "steroid Olympics" controversy
Guests:
Natasha Etschmann, personal finance educator (@tashinvests)
Bridie O Donnell, former professional road cyclist
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The World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency as an Ebola outbreak spreads in two central African countries. So what do we know and should you be worried?
Plus an inquiry in New South Wales is looking into how to save live music. We hear from musos, venue owners and festival organisers to find out what they think governments can do to help.
And, as more women get into the construction industry, some are calling out a lack of toilets on site.
Listen now:
01:02 - The NSW live music inquiry
05:40 - What's happening with festivals?
11:21 - How can governments support young artists?
19:11 - The WHO declare Ebola health emergency
23:46 - Toilets on the job site
Guests:
Adelle Robinson, managing director at Fuzzy Operations, and chair of the Australia Festival Association
Scout Eastment, Olive Rush and Adam Holmes, Egoism  
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