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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Physical violence, bullying from parents: why half of school principals want to quit 4:21

2 hours ago4:21

4:21

Australian schools are experiencing record-high levels of violence and threats of violence towards principals, with many considering quitting their jobs. A new survey has uncovered cases of school leaders being bitten, threatened and cyberbullied while at work. Researchers say there is a risk of losing much-needed senior leadership from the education system.…

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Path to Coalition victory narrows in 2025 election, polling suggests 5:53

16 hours ago5:53

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New polling has indicated that Labor is within just one seat of forming a majority government in the May 3 election as the campaign gets underway. The YouGov findings are a stunning reversal of fortune for Labor, who was trailing in a similar poll released in February.

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Rescue crews race to find survivors as Myanmar earthquake death toll reaches 1644 6:04

20 hours ago6:04

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Over 1600 people have now been confirmed to have died in a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the country's deadliest disaster in years. Crews are now searching for survivors as international aid begins to arrive. A warning that this content may be distressing for some listeners.

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Trauma casts a long shadow for immigration detainees 7:33

1 day ago7:33

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A new report has highlighted alarming mental health outcomes for individuals who have spent time in detention. Refugees and migrants already experience lower rates of mental health literacy - but one initiative is looking to raise awareness and provide easy English resources in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The initiative has emerged amid debate about controversial laws that would enable the government to deport any individual without a visa to a third country.…

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Can the oceans help in slowing climate change? 4:00

1 day ago4:00

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New experiments suggest that the ocean could hold the key to slowing down climate change. Marine carbon dioxide removal has been tested in waters from North America to New Zealand, but as Veronica Lenard reports, the full potential of the technology is not yet clear.

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Successful breeding season turns the tide on endangered turtle numbers 6:56

1 day ago6:56

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Freshwater turtle conservationists are celebrating successful breeding and habitat protection programs that have offered endangered species a lifeline. Efforts by local non-profits and community groups have seen thousands of endangered baby turtles enter the waterways, despite the significant risk of predators.…

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All roads lead to Queensland on first full day of election campaigning 5:28

1 day ago5:28

5:28

Both major parties have begun their official federal election campaigns, choosing Queensland to get proceedings underway. Anthony Albanese has launched his re-election fight in Peter Dutton's own electorate of Dickson, while the Coalition has chosen to start in a seat currently held by the Greens that they are hoping to claim.…

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Protests erupt after student arrests in US immigration sweep 3:26

2 days ago3:26

3:26

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says more than 300 foreign student visas may have been revoked under the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. But the tactics used by the State Department have come under fire after the street arrest of a 30-year-old PhD student it claims was a Hamas supporter. Protesters say there's no evidence of that, describing her arrest and visa cancellation as an attack on free speech.…

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Narges is baking for Eid festivities but for millions of women there’s little to celebrate 4:40

2 days ago4:40

4:40

Muslims worldwide are preparing to celebrate Eid, as the fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end. One Australian entrepreneur who caters for family events, is also helping others overcome barriers.

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Voting 101: Do you need to vote in the federal election? 4:27

2 days ago4:27

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The Australian federal election season has begun and you might be wondering how to have your say at the polls. Now that the election has been called, all adult Australian citizens not yet enrolled must enrol in the next seven days or they could face a fine. In Voting 101, SBS explains who is eligible to vote and how to go about registering.…

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Experts warn millions still trapped in slavery as UN observes Day of Remembrance 5:48

2 days ago5:48

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The United Nations has observed the International Day of Remembrance for victims of slavery. This annual Day aims to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice today, and remembers those who suffered and died at the hands of the slavery system. But experts say slavery is not something that's in the past - and it remains an issue in Australia today.…

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Economists warn car tariffs will hurt as Donald Trump revs up trade war 6:54

3 days ago6:54

6:54

The automotive industry has become another front in a burgeoning global trade war, after U-S President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on all foreign cars and car parts entering the country. Japanese and European carmakers will be heavily impacted when the penalties come into play on April 2 - but it is not just foreign manufacturers that are expected to feel the strain.…

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When a group chat goes rogue, Ukraine peace talks and Indonesia's new military law 26:39

3 days ago26:39

26:39

In this episode: a journalist’s dream becomes a security nightmare for the White House, why the Ukraine peace talks aren’t taking off, the trouble in Turkiye, and Suharto 2.0? Why a new law in Indonesia is fuelling public unrest.

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France hosts Coalition of the Willing summit on support measures for Ukraine 4:07

3 days ago4:07

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Ukraine’s European allies say sanctions against Russia MUST remain in place, setting up a potential conflict with the Trump administration which has said Moscow’s demands for relief would be looked at. At a summit in Paris, France and Britain announced plans to start detailed planning for a potential force of European troops to operate in Ukraine after a full ceasefire. But not all leaders are on board with the plan.…

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Aid groups warn malnutrition is close to returning to Gaza amid blockade 7:23

3 days ago7:23