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Drongo, galah, wombat: they're some of Australia's favourite insults, but their use in everyday language has changed throughout the decades.
While everyone has their preferred flavour of insult, there is one thing that linguists agree on: younger generations swear in a different way to those who came before them.
So what's behind that change? And are we losing parts of our national identity?
In today's deep dive we speak to young people right across Australia about their go-to swear words and insults, and how the internet is changing the way we use and create slang. 
Guests: 
Dylan Hughes, Monash University School of Languages PhD student
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With talk about tax dominating Australian politics this week, we unpack billionaire Jeff Bezos' call for the bottom half of earners in the US to pay zero income tax. 
And something truly unprecedented is about to happen in the world of sports. So how do you feel about the Enhanced Games?
Plus, a radio station in the UK accidentally announced the King was dead (he's not) so we find out about your most embarrassing work stuff ups.
Also we hear your best excuses for missing events after Donald Trump flagged he might not attend his son's wedding. His reason: "I have a thing called Iran".
Dave Marchese is joined by Mamamia's Gemma Donahoe and journalist Marty Smiley. 
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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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