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Our take on the #libspill. We talk through the events that led to a new Prime Minister for Australia last week and try to figure out how to fix our broken political system. The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

From ancient Aboriginal songlines, through to Waltzing Matilda, to Jimmy Barnes and Kylie, and beyond… this week we talk Australian Music. We discuss all our favs and how music streaming has changed the industry. We are joined by Rhanna Collins and James Marshall to compare the golden era of Australian music and the current state of the industry. The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

It's the most watched sporting event in the world, and football fever is gripping Australia... even the Prime Minister is getting involved. This week we look at Australia's footballing history, our predictions for the week ahead and what makes the World Cup just so bloody great. The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

Australia has been waging a war on drugs since the 1970s... but what if we're approaching it all wrong? We discuss the impact of drugs on society and the difference between legalisation and decriminalisation. Special guest James Marshall brings an interesting perspective to the cultural debate. The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

For our Reconciliation Week special we speak with special guest Rachael Hocking - Warlpiri woman and host of NITV's flagship news and current affairs program The Point. We discuss what reconciliation looks like for Australia and this year's theme - 'Don't Keep History A Mystery'. The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

With the Margaret River shootings last week, more women have died from male violence in Australia in May than all deaths in Australia by terrorism in the past 40 years. So this week we discuss Australia's epidemic of domestic violence. In our most open podcast yet, Adam shares his own experiences with domestic violence. The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

The Australian TV industry: It's noice, it's different, it's unusual. From its origins to its future and everything in between. This week we discuss our favourite Aussie shows and the importance of diversity on screen. We also speak with special guest Ben Nguyen (Channel Manager at SBS). The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

Lest We Forget. Every year on April 25 we remember the sacrifice of the ANZACs. But can you be pro-ANZAC and anti-war at the same time? Should people be allowed to criticise the ANZAC legend? And why don't we commemorate the frontier wars? The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

The Facebook scandal has re-opened the can of worms that is 'privacy in the digital age'. Have things gone too far? Why do we even need privacy? And how can the legal system catch up when US senators don't even understand how the internet works? The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

Climate change is real and we're on track to hit the catastrophic tipping point in less than 30 years, so why isn't Australia doing anything serious about it? This week we get fired up about Australia's not-so-great record with climate policy and the difficulties of global cooperation. The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot." With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

This week we talk cheating cricketers… where did the national outrage come from? What does it say about our country?And is it ever okay to cheat? The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot". With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

We've boundless plains to share... with priority to white South African farmers? This week we discuss immigration in Australia. Special guest Prinola Moodley joins us with her unique perspective as a South African-born Australian. The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot". With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

Social media has completely changed our lives over the past decade. This week, we look at the good, the bad and the ugly - or if you're talking about Instagram, the ridiculously perfect - of social media. We are joined by digital and social media professional Dan Gallahar. And of course, a thorough analysis of social media wouldn't be complete without discussing dick pics. The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot". With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

At the current rate, we won't get gender equality for over 200 years. This International Women's Day we talk #PressForProgress and the status of women in Australia in 2018. Where to start? How can we harness the momentum of #MeToo? Is it okay to not be a feminist? The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot". With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

Another shooting tragedy in the US, another round of 'thoughts and prayers'. Americans are alone in their gun obsession - so where does it come from? And what will it take for things to change? The #PodcastWeHadToHave - A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot". With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

The gap between the rich and poor in Australia is growing faster than almost anywhere in the world. Are we still the lucky country? The real reason we can't afford property (hint: it's not our smashed avo habits). And how do we compare globally? The #PodcastWeHadToHave A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. "We know a little about a lot" With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

Where does Valentines Day come from? Has the commercialisation gone too far? What is the science of love? We look at love and relationships in Australia in 2018. Also... we wonder how good of a Valentines day Barnaby Joyce is having. The #PodcastWeHadToHave A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

Is there an Australian equivalent of the Superbowl? Why is Australia so sport obsessed? With more Australians attending sporting matches than church, is the MCG our new cathedral? Welcome to the #PodcastWeHadToHave A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).

It's the debate that intensifies every year - Australia Day or Invasion Day? What does it actually commemorate? Should Australia #ChangeTheDate? Is it divisive or uniting? Welcome to the #PodcastWeHadToHave A fresh perspective on Australian affairs. With Adam Manovic (@adammanovic) and Amelia Gilbert (@ameliagilbert).