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27 Feb 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Deepfakes

Politics, Popular Culture, Social Media, Technology

Screens across the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s headquarters were hacked to display a deepfake video of President Donald Trump kissing and sucking Elon Musk’s toes. The incident, which occurred on the first day that federal employees were required to return to the office full-time, has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity and the role of Artificial Intelligence-generated misinformation in politics.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in Public Policy, Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Nov 2025

Nicole Rich: Property Underquoting

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Investing, Law

Underquoting has become a flashpoint for frustrated buyers and confused sellers, especially as some properties continue to sell far above ...

26 Nov 2025

Elliot Attard: Gaming News

Games & Hobbies, Popular Culture, Video Games

From surprise drops to messy patches and the next wave of must-play titles, the gaming world is bursting with updates. ...

26 Nov 2025

Suzy Wrong: TV Series Review – Boots

LGBTIQA+ Community, TV & Film

Suzy Wrong reviews Netflix’s Boots, which dives into big life pivots, belonging, and the fear of being “too late”. Guest: Suzy ...