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We're joined by Lee Constable to discuss the history of International Womens Day, women in STEM and Woolworth's attempt at raising awareness about bees.

• It’s not a thylacine :(

• It’s International Women’s Day!
• The hashtag for this year’s International Women’s Day is #ChooseToChallenge
• Women ask for pay rises as much as men, but are knocked back more.
• Google has fired both of the (women) AI Ethicists they employed.
• Google has also filtered candidates from historically Black colleges out of job applications.
• Ketan Joshi’s book Windfall.

• Woolworths removed fresh produce from the shelves to “start a conversation about the importance of pollination”.
• Australian milk is some of the cheapest in the world.
• Woolworths buys 34% of Australian groceries.
• The grocery chain is building a massive 8.6 hectare distribution center.

• Donate to Sisters Inside and Black Rainbow.
• Check out Farmers for Climate Action.
• Follow @Constababble. And watch Lee recap Captain Planet on Twitch.
• Lee’s book — How to Save the Whole Stinkin’ Planet