Saturday Magazine

18 Nov 2015

Rearing The Ugly Head

News & Politics, Podcast

This episode hosted by Macca and Ian picks apart a variety of subjects but only after the terrorist attacks in Paris are addressed.

Minister For Everything Martin Foley is asked for his opinion of the quality legislation passing the Lower House of Parliament, and it refines the debate of sexuality vs religion.

To catch on some local news of interest, Cory Earlmen comments on the Human Rights Council’s response of the ongoing plebiscite towards the aforementioned debate.

Barrister Greg Barnes talks about the trouble brewing at the Christmas Island detention centre, particularly the migrants from New Zealand set to be deported.

After a recap of Paris, Tamzin Manuir is brought in to address Russia potentially being barred from the Olympics for drug allegations.

Chris Brown (from Rising Tide, not that one) gives financial advice for the aftermath of Christmas.

Speaking of drugs in sports, Darren Boyd gives his 2 cents on the IAAF’s decision against Russia, how sports administrations handle this kind of thing and a drug-permitted Olympics.

Aired on 14th of November, 2015.

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