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Bennifer calls it quits again, the Democratic National Convention, Chappell Roan faces backlash for calling out ‘creeps’, Swillhouse group under fire for misconduct, Sabrina Carpenter's new album and Emmy’s stand by Palestinian journalist Bisan’s nomination.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Five people have been charged in connection with the death of Matthew Perry, Peter Dutton argues humanitarian visas should not be granted to Palestinians, Love Island’s Molly Mae and Tommy Fury breakup, gambling reform, the Australian Logies and the latest on the ‘It Ends With Us’ cast drama.

Charli XCX’s album release and Matty Healy’s engagement reignite discussion around Taylor Swift, Robert Irwin threatens to sue Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party, Armie Hammer responds to allegations of cannibalism, support for far-right parties grow in the European Union election and labiaplasty is one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures. Follow us on Instagram to send in your thoughts, feedback and questions: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

274 Palestinians killed by Israel as four hostages freed, Sabrina Carpenter hard launches Barry Keoghon in music video for her new single, Unions fight to scrap junior award rates, the ‘real Martha’ from Baby Reindeer sues Netflix and Richard Gadd for defamation, the Australian Government launches first anti-vaping campaign and Taylor Swift backs Lady Gaga following pregnancy rumours.  Follow us on Instagram to send in your thoughts, feedback and questions: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Former President Donald Trump found guilty on 34 criminal charges, Jennifer Lopez cancels her upcoming tour amid a series of failed projects, Bruce Lehrmann appeals his failed defamation case, Maya Hawke speaks on nepotism, Federal Government blocks a motion recognising Palestinian statehood and Kanye West is sued for sexual harassment by his former assistant.  This week, we recommended a number of impactful actions to show your support for Palestinians including this OXFAM petition calling for a ceasefire, this rotating GoFundMe for Gazans, UNRWA, UNICEF, and the UN Women Gaza Crisis Appeal fundraisers for any money you may be in a position to donate.  We also mentioned sending an email to your local member of parliament. Amnesty International has an MP search function and template email you can send today.  Follow us on Instagram to send in your thoughts, feedback and questions: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Governments push to ban kids on social media, TikTok debates if Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift are feuding, News Corp signs a content deal with ChatGPT, financial analysts and corporations decide if Ozempic will become ‘the new normal’ and the International Court of Justice orders Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

ICC seeks arrest warrants of Israeli Prime Minister and HAMAS leaders, Australian Fashion Week online debate, breakdown of the 2024 budget, P.Diddy assaulting ex girl friend video leaked, Australian whistleblower jailed for uncovering war crimes and NFL kicker Harrison Butker's speech.

Queensland Police fire every member of First Nations Advisory Group, Hailey and Justin Bieber announce pregnancy, Sydney council bans same-sex parenting book, Piers Morgan interviews “the real Martha” from Baby Reindeer as she threatens to sue Netflix, Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicates the 2024 Federal Budget will be aimed at mothers, and are you partaking in #Blackout2024? https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

The Federal Government announces funding to prevent men’s violence against women, the 2024 MET Gala looks, Israel proceeds with strikes in Rafah despite Hamas accepting ceasefire, Kendrick Lamar and Drake diss track releases intensify, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi sues Senator Pauline Hanson for discrimination, the government announces changes to HECS indexation and Victorian schoolboys who wrote a misogynistic list are suspended.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction, Billie Eilish covers Rolling Stone, Trump’s hush money criminal trial is underway, rapper Drake goes against Kendrick Lamar in a new diss track, new climate case in Aus could see federal government forced to reduce pollution & the national rallies against gendered violence.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

A full breakdown and review of Taylor Swift's new album, X challenges Australian Government, Caitlin Clark’s salary proves the ongoing gender pay gap, 30 women killed this year in Australia, the Mushroom Killer faces court and two women campaign to job share as a Federal Member for Parliament.   https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Six people killed in mass stabbing in Bondi, former NFL star acquitted of murder OJ Simpson dies age 76, Bruce Lehrmann loses his defamation case against Channel 10, Iran launches attack on Israel, Coachella and P. Diddy investigation.

Australian Olympic breakdancer RayGun goes viral, speculation that 'It Ends With Us' stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are feuding, Tim Walz announced as Kamala Harris' VP pick, Taylor Swift shows in Vienna cancelled and Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins. Submit for Q+A and follow on Instagram and TikTok

Channel Seven faces serious allegations in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial, the key moments from Rebel Wilson’s controversial memoir, Seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza, Beyonce becomes first black woman to top Billboard country chart, JK Rowling tells police to arrest her over transphobic comments & Jojo Siwa’s rebrand.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Network Ten applies to submit fresh evidence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial, Splendour in the Grass is cancelled, new data on Gen Z dating, Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces divorce, an update on Gaza & Beyonce's new country album.

Princess Kate announces she has been diagnosed with cancer, MONA Ladies Lounge faces anti-discrimination lawsuit, Quiet On Set documentary reveals abuse against Nickelodeon child stars, legal body recommends reform for religious discrimination laws and the campaign to change the way HECS is indexed.

Report finds deaths of two First Nations children were preventable, Olivia Rodrigo stops handing out Plan B pills in conservative state, Andrew Tate can be extradited to UK, the United States government is trying to ban Tik Tok, South Australia’s Indigenous Voice to Parliament and Ariana Grande’s chart-topping comeback.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Sam Kerr charged with racially aggravated harassment, a summary of the 2024 Oscars, Meta threatens to remove news from Facebook and Instagram, Cranbrook Headmaster resigns and where is Kate Middleton?  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Penny Wong comments on Gaza, Albanese referred to the ICC, Ariana Grande addresses cheating rumours, Trump and Biden are frontrunners for Super Tuesday, Ozempic, ex-politician commits espionage and rumours that Noah Cyrus was previously 'friends with benefits' with her Mum's new husband.

NSW police officer charged with the murder of Sydney couple, Dakota Johnson’s rogue Madame Web press tour, Alabama rules frozen embryos are children, Billie Eilish asks why Tik Tok stars are at an awards show, the two-year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine and the individual gender pay gaps of Australian businesses are released for the first time today. 

Israel bombs the most densely populated place in the world, Super Bowl ads + Beyonce's new music + Travis Kelce shoves his coach, MPs support Julian Assange's return to Aus, Ayo Edebiri apologises to JLo and Putin's main opposition is killed.

King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, Nicki Minaj and Megan the Stallion feud, Taylor Swift serves a college student a cease and desist, Britney Spears claps back at Justin Timberlake's non-apology and the right to disconnect from work becomes law.  ***We had to record a few days early this week - so apologies in advance that this episode doesn’t include the Superbowl or the latest on Gaza.

The highlights of the 2024 Grammy’s, Newington College parents protest the decision to transition to co-education, Universal pulls music from TikTok, 9 News blames Photoshop for sexual alteration of Victoria MP Georgie Purcell and Jacob Elordi allegedly assaults producer in Sydney. 

Female boxer Imane Khelif has been the subject of misinformation and gender wars at the Paris Olympics, Billie Eilish Guess remix with Charli XCX described as ‘predatory’, UK experiences anti-immigration riots from the far-right, Halsey calls out fans for bullying, United States and Russia prisoner exchange and Brooke Schofield racist tweets resurface.

Scott Morrison quits politics, the federal government announces an inquiry into responses to sexual violence, the Oscars nominations and snubs, Labor introduces changes to stage three tax cuts, Taylor Swift AI pornographic deepfakes flood the internet and the ICJ delivers an interim ruling.

Judge unseals ‘The Epstein List’, South Africa takes Israel to the International Court of Justice, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is released from prison, Woolworths stops selling ‘Australia Day’ merchandise, and a recap of the 2024 awards season so far.

Texas woman blocked from having an abortion despite it being necessary to preserve her life, Prince Harry wins case against UK tabloid, Australia's 'worst female serial killer' proven innocent, Nicki Minaj blocks release of Kanye's new album, pay disputes & consumer watchdog cracks down on influencers.

Alan Jones accused of indecent assault of four young men, Taylor Swift named TIME Person of the Year, the United States vetoes the United Nations Ceasfire resolution, Selena Gomez's new boyfriend and Annastacia Palaszczuk steps down as QLD Premier.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Bruce Lehrmann sues Network 10 for defamation, Sabrina Carpenter scandalises the Catholic Church, Federal Gov attempts to re-detain released refugees, comedian Matt Rife faces backlash & Spotify-wrapped stats.

Update on Gaza, actress fired from the Scream franchise, UNSW study into child sexual abuse,  Brad Pitt's complicated relationship with his kids & Home Affairs Minister stood down. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Big companies paying $0 in income tax, the ARIA’s, Kim Kardashian protecting North West, school students strike for climate change, Matildas landmark pay deal and GPs pulling back on bulk billing.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

High Court rules indefinite immigration detention unlawful, the Hollywood strike ends, Australia to accept climate refugees from Tuvalu, rental availability hits all-time low, Israel’s humanitarian pause explained and who is Brittany Mahomes?  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Victorian woman charged with murder after serving death cap mushrooms, rates of intimate partner violence in teens, Jacob Elordi as Elvis, Gaza update, Beatles new song and whistleblower laws.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/ Gaza: https://www.unicef.org.au/donate/children-gaza-crisis-appeal?expId=230002&variantId=A https://www.savethechildren.org.au/donate/appeals/gaza-emergency-appeal

Bruce Lehrmann’s name revealed, Matthew Perry dies, 21-year-old Lilie James murdered, Instagram sued by 33 US states, 100,000 women in Iceland go on strike, Taylor Swift releases 1989 (TV) https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

from Snoop Dogg to the Matildas, all of the updates you need from the Paris 2024 Olympic games, the Sunday Times article on the world’s most famous TradWife: Ballerina Farm, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with a standing ovation from US Congress, Elon Musk deadnames his daughter in an X interview with Jordan Peterson, and Nine Newspaper journalists strike for better pay and working conditions.  Submit your Q+A questions here: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

First Nations child dies after being found unresponsive in WA prison, Britney Spears releases her long-awaited memoir, paid parental leave increases, hollywood strike restricts Halloween costumes and an update on Israel Hamas.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

The Voice to Parliament referendum fails, Scandi influencer Matilda Djerf faces major backlash, an update on the Isreal-Hamas conflict, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith confusion, NZ has a new PM and Beyonce shows up at Taylor Swift's movie premiere.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

The death toll in Israel and Gaza now exceeds 1400, The Voice to Parliament referendum campaigns ramp up with days to go, Paris faces a bed bug infestation, Donald Trump's first week in court and the new Beckham documentary lives in our heads rent free.

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability have released their final report, a US soldier has returned after crossing the boarder into North Korea, Clementine Ford takes on Bachelor star Matty J, inflation rises, an update on the Jonas divorce and Dan Andrews resigns.

92 year old Rupert Murdoch’s succession plan, Hollywood Strike nears its end, NSW police, Taylor Swifts 1989 vault, WA decriminalises abortion and Chris Rock reportedly needed counselling after infamous Oscars slap.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Russell Brand allegations, dating app safety, stabbing at ANU, drama at the VMA’s, perpetrators can now be named before trial in QLD and Drew Barrymore apologises for going against the Hollywood strike.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis slammed for writing a character reference for a convicted rapist, the housing bill, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner update, unmarked graves, Timothy Chalamet goes public with Kylie and an update on Spanish kiss.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

The Voice myths debunked, The Cyrus family feud, employment legislation, Hollywood strike, Qantas and Jonas divorce.   https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

The FIFA kiss continued, Scooter Braun, Peter Dutton’s racist remarks, Serial Killer Lucy Letby, Queensland overrides Human Rights Act and the Fyre Festival take two.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

FIFA, AFLW, Wallaroos, The Blind Side’s downfall, Trump Indicted again, Britney Spears and the new domestic violence action plan. https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/ 

President Joe Biden withdraws from the Presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris, Adidas drops Bella Hadid, the International Court of Justice says Israel’s occupation of Palestine is illegal, Charli XCX and Lorde speak to Billboard about their collab, Labor cuts ties with the CFMEU, Tenacious D ends their tour and the Crowdstrike outage that stopped the world.  Submit your Q+A questions here: https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

Matildas fever continues, 1989 (Taylors Version), Bruce Lehrmann enquiry, poison mushroom murder mystery, One Nation and Tory Lanez sentenced 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

The Matilda’s win again, Lizzo faces a lawsuit, Trump is trump, Ariana Grande is in another cheating scandal, Scott Morrison speaks out on Robodebt, Elon and Zuck organise a cage fight.  https://www.instagram.com/bigsmalltalk_pod/

So you want to know what’s happening in parliament, but you also want to know the latest in pop culture? Good, as you should. From the front page to your newsfeeds, no story is too serious, stale, funny or frivolous. Because, if you haven’t realised, loving pop culture doesn’t mean you don’t understand politics. Knowing all your shit? That’s hot.

Trump shot at a Republican rally in an assassination attempt, Project 2025 explained, Podcaster Madeleine Argy posts a TikTok tell-all exposing rapper Central Cee and Ice Spice, Clinton Kane responds to Brooke Schofield, Israel strikes designated safe zone in Gaza, Alec Baldwin manslaughter trial abandoned and Bill Shorten attempts to have sex services removed from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.  Submit your Q+A questions HERE