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EPISODE 6: Pro-Palestine protest to be held in Brisbane; How social media is shaping politics

In this episode we catch up with Remah Naji from Justice for Palestine who is organising a mass protest across Brisbane's story bridge. Plus, we chat with Dr. Susuan Grantham to discuss the social media ban, plus how politicians are using 'brain rot' to win over voters. 

EPISODE 5: Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine war

North American correspondent Wyatt Sharpe joins us to discuss the breaking news out of the United States, that Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska for terms of a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Plus, Reporter Levi Knight is on the ground in Brisbane at the QLD Teachers Union strike, as they demand better pay and conditions. 

EPISODE 4: Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote?

In this week’s episode of The Newswire, we’re diving into the big political debate heating up in the UK — should the voting age be lowered to 16? Political researcher Helen Berents joins us to break down the arguments for and against the move, why it’s gaining traction, and whether it could ever happen in Australia.
Plus, North America Correspondent Wyatt Sharpe is back with a roundup of the weird and wonderful: Donald Trump in Scotland, Justin Trudeau spotted on a date with Katy Perry, and what it all means — or doesn’t — for global headlines.

EPISODE 3: Meet the young Aussie politicians who are shaping our laws

Did you know there was a youth parliament? 
In Episode 3 of The Newswire we chat to Youth Member for Ferny Grove Leonard Cavallaro to find out how young Aussies are playing a crucial role in our democracy. 
Plus, we get the debrief on the Tasmanian state election with Leo Puglisi from 6 News. 

EPISODE 2: Deathcap & Deception – The Erin Patterson Verdict

A small-town lunch turned into one of Australia’s most talked-about criminal cases. Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three family members with a beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms.
Criminologist Dr Terry Goldsworthy joins The Newswire to explain the verdict, the role of forensic and circumstantial evidence, and why cases like this are so complex to investigate. Plus, we bring you the latest national and international headlines.

EPISODE 1: Cricket Australia Day snub; Diddy trials verdict

Cricket Australia slammed over Australia Day snub, wild weather smashes the east coast, and a major Qantas data breach.We’re breaking down the top stories you need to know.Peter Fegan from 4BC joins us on the Cricket Australia controversy, Thinh Nguyen previews the AFL round, Wyatt Sharpe unpacks the Diddy verdict, and Roman Mackinnon teases his new interview with a freshly elected MP.
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