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We Know Nothing!Cherry on TOP, Real Housewives of Melbourne Episode 7Cherry mic drops. We have a gender reveal. Anjali is still MIA.2021-11-2924 min
We Know Nothing!Real Housewives of Melbourne Episode 6 recap Where the bloody hell are ya?Anjali is MIA. So Where the bloody hell is she? Janets staked out her apartment but so far, no clues…..2021-11-1619 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about the Dark Web!Our friend tells us he "accidentally" fell onto the dark web - we're looking into whether that's possible and what you can actually find on there! We discuss some of the biggest dark web drug busts, like website Silk Road, and how they got caught.2021-11-1126 min
We Know Nothing!Real Housewives of Melbourne recap S5E5: The mother of all crocsReal Housewives of Melbourne recap S5E52021-11-0821 min
We Know Nothing!Crime or Genetics?This week we examine the case of Convicted woman Kathleen Folbigg. Is she the victim of an ongoing miscarriage of justice? Science says yes, Australian courts disagree.Sources: ABC (Australia)The Washington Post (Brittany Shammas article)Sydney Morning HeraldLawyers Weekly Podcast - episode Is Kathleen Folbigg innocent?2021-11-0421 min
We Know Nothing!Real Housewives of Melbourne recap S5E4: Can i check your passport Madam?Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 5 Episode 4 -2021-11-0313 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Climate Change & Net Zero by 2050!All we're hearing is that ScoMo's off to Glasgow, Barnaby Joyce isn't happy (or is he??) and that Net Zero is the goal for Climate Change... But what the hell does it all mean?2021-10-2816 min
We Know Nothing!Real Housewives of Melbourne recap S5E3: I sung for the Queen of England thoughHighlight: The singing, we're 100% here for itLowlight: Where's the drama baby?2021-10-2523 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Stocks, Shares & Investing!We’ll be honest - the only thing we know about money is how to spend it! We’re finally stepping up our game & phoning a friend to answer the tricky Q’s, financial expert Ivan Rados. This episode is a beginners guide to stocks, shares, investing, & being responsible with your cash!2021-10-2437 min
We Know Nothing!Real Housewives of Melbourne recap S5E2: Is that a sword in your pocket?Is that a sword in your pocket? Sigh Like a Lady! Real Housewives of Melbourne S5E2 recap2021-10-1926 min
We Know Nothing!We know Nothing about the Facebook WhistleblowerWe’re looking at the incredible Facebook whistleblower and what she has revealed about the platforms own internal research that it keeps secret. For anyone who uses social media this is an important one! Sources: The Wall St Journal - The Facebook FilesThe Guardian - Facebooks role in Myanmar60 Minutes (US)2021-10-1441 min
We Know Nothing!Real Housewives of Melbourne S5E1 recapBet you didn't see this coming - we're recapping the first episode of Real Housewives of Melbourne season 5! This is a new weekly addition for We Know Nothing, we'll still be doing our normal weekly eps.2021-10-1329 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about the 1904 Olympic Marathon!The 1904 Olympic marathon held in St Louis was a mess - but it makes a bloody good story! Less than half of the competitors completed the race and the obstacles along the way included wild dogs, open roads, cocktails of brandy & Strychnine, hitch hiking and even a nap (keeping it relatable)!2021-09-1415 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about the Heartbeat Act & Abortion Law in TexasTrigger Warning, friends this is an important one for all women, today we are unpacking the Heartbeat Act. The controversial Act bans any pregnancy terminations over 6 weeks and hands the legislation of the Act over to private citizens, who can sue any individual who aids and abets any abortion over 6 weeks. We discuss how this came about, how this impacts the women of Texas and the precedent this could help set around the rest of the United States. Sources include:Article – Alison Durkdee for ForbesTalkpoverty.orgBBCsupremecourt.govwikipedia If you would like to assist women have access to safe medical care pl...2021-09-0928 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about the History of Afghanistan!We're seeing endless articles of the current situation in Afghanistan, with the Taliban taking control yet again. We're digging up the history and discussing the conflict that led the country to where it is today.Sources include:BBC, Afghanistan: Before and after the Taliban, 2014Sky News, The Taliban’s first press conference from Kabul, 2021Clarrisa Ward on TwitterCharlotte Bellis on Instagram2021-08-2533 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing About… Any Good News In The World Right Now!This week, we gain some perspective and focus on some great things that have been achieved since the start of the pandemic.If you’re feeling overwhelmed? If you’re feeling pessimistic? If you feel like the world is crumbling around you? If you like your news headlines short and most importantly SWEET then this is the episode for you xx Sources:The Huffington Post (Article)Global Citizen2021-08-2319 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Former Australia Post Boss Christine Holgate!The Christine Holgate saga blew up over the last year & we’re here to dissect it! We (try to) make sense of why the former Australia Post CEO was pressured to stand down and why the hell Scotty (aka Scotty from Marketing, aka ScoMo, aka Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison) got involved! We question the varying perspectives of the saga, including where women's rights come into it.2021-08-1731 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about the Australian Liberal Party!You like to party? “Ain’t no party like……..The Liberal Party” as quoted by no-one ever. This week we take a little lens at who is pulling which strings in Canberra’s HQ.Sources include:Rise of next generation of factional leaders by Andrew Tillett- Australian Financial Review2021-08-1033 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Gough Whitlam!Gough Whitlam was the Australian Prime Minister for less than 3 years in the 70’s - but what an incredible few years it was! The Whitlam Government made huge changes across health care, education, women’s rights, conscription and multiculturalism. His prime ministership oversaw one of our most reformed governments ever!2021-07-2720 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Singlism & Matrimania!Ever experienced Single discrimination? This week we take a look at Singlism and Matrimania! If you’ve ever had to be the hype person for a slew of engagements, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers and other “couple related” celebrations while being Single and not ready/willing/able to mingle - then you will relate! Pour yourself a wine and listen to us rant, review and remember….2021-07-2033 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Covid-19 Vaccines!Covid vaccine recommendations are constantly changing & we’re doing our best to keep up! In this episode we compare the AstraZeneca & Pfizer vaccines and discuss where Australia stacks up compared to the rest of the world.This episode was recorded on Friday July 9.Sources include:-New York Times, Coronavirus World Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak -Hunter, Jack, From beer to Tinder boosts: The bribes for people to get jabbed, BBC, 21 May 2021-Meade, Amanda, Clive Palmer anti-vaccine ads pulled over false claims about hundreds of deaths, The Guardian, 9 June 2021- COVID-19 indemnity scheme to protect health professionals and patients, Health.gov.au...2021-07-1220 min
We Know Nothing!We Took A Hiatus… & We Still Know Nothing!We’re back from a two week hiatus so we’re catching up on some of the things we’ve missed! Including the #freebritney movement, Allison Mack’s sentencing for her involvement in the NXIVM cult, the New York floods & Miami building collapse, lockdowns in Australia, what to watch & Shobi’s Dry June.2021-07-1020 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Scott Morrison's Religion!We take a look at what makes Scott Morrison, the Prime Minister of Australia, tick and should religion have any place in decision making with our policy makers.Sources:The Guardian ABC2021-06-2526 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Marriage!We’re chatting divorce, domestic violence, interracial & same sex marriage. We learn about “Tinder for ghosts”, polygamous marriages and hear some stories about runaway grooms and death at the alter - grim!2021-06-1727 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Animals!We know nothing about ...... Animals! Specifically our pets. We talk about how pet ownership really elevated during the pandemic and news from the Petcare industry. We tell you some very cute stories about animals that may surprise you and we also hear about an accidental death - or was it - MURDER????We sourced information from: The HILDA SurveyArticle by Dr Nerissa Hannink - University of Melbourne And research studies by:PawshakePet CultureLanguage warning as per usual!2021-06-1026 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Elon Musk!We Know Nothing about Elon Musk! The man is turning fantasy into reality and we’re here for it!In this episode we discuss Musk’s million dollar companies, his progressive workplace culture, his life before we knew him, why he's disliked by some, WTF Dogecoin is, how the hell you say his son’s name... and plenty more (including Shobi’s futuristic goals 💅🏻 )2021-06-0323 minWe Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Healthcare!So much to discuss! We question how Australian healthcare stacks up against Obamacare in the US and the UK National Health System, plus compare the benefits of Public Health v Private.Language warning, especially within the first 30 seconds!2021-05-2734 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about the Me Too Movement!We Know Nothing about the origins of #Metoo | This week we discuss Craig McLachlan and THAT interview, plus the amazing and insightful Tarana Burke and how she founded the Me Too movement. We also touch on Australian politics and the issues with sexual inequality in the workplace. My sources are: ABC/Triple J , Ch 7, Time Magazine, Wikipedia and this podcast Work Life with Adam Grant on the TED network Language warning.2021-05-2333 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Kim Kardashian's Law Degree!Kim Kardashian is fighting hard for criminal justice reform. She's saving lives while juggling family life and several businesses (not to mention recently reaching billionaire status according to Forbes Magazine). We look at the cases she's working on, the bills she's helped to pass, and discuss the criticism she's received along the way.We recommend:- Ear Hustle podcast- Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom podcastSources include:- Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom podcast- Van Jones & Kim Kardashian CNN interview, 2019- Forbes Magazine, April 2021- Kim Kardashian, InstagramAudio sources include:- Today Show interview, September 2019- Alice Johnson, Twitter**Language warning2021-05-1731 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about the 1945 Empire State Building Crash!This week we tell you an unbelievable story of a Betty Lou Oliver, her good luck, her bad luck and her superhuman endurance that saw her etched into the Guinness Book of Records, and we salute elevator operators everywhere! Sources: Thehistorycollection.com Chonday.com2021-05-0720 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing About Donald Trump & American Politics!There’s never a dull moment in the world of Don Trump. We listen back to some of his most unbelievable moments and one of his sauciest TV cameos (feat Liz Hurley). Did you know that at one stage he was allegedly even paying less tax than you? And no, he doesn’t think climate change is a thing. As always, we’ll learn a thing or two – like the difference between the Republican party and the Democrats, what impeachment means and Trump’s promises kept vs promises broken.Sources include:Donald’s best lines in his 2016 speech – YouTubeWashington Post2021-05-0427 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Rodney King & the Black Lives Matter movement!Not only was a guilty verdict handed to Derek Chauvin following the death of George Floyd this week, it’s also the 29th anniversary of the LA Riots. We take a look at WTF happened and why! We cover the cases of Latasha Harlins and Rodney King, and discuss the 4 LAPD officers charged over the brutal attack.Sources for the LA Riots:Sources: Associated Press, Timeline of Events, Wikipedia, Opinion Piece by Cole Brown for CNN,Stats from Statista.com, The Sentencing Project, The Vox, , All that’s interestingPodcast: History of the 90’sThis episode features explicit language.2021-04-2823 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Julia Gillard!We're obsessed with the queen that is Julia Gillard so we're unpacking some of the challenges that she faced during her time as Prime Minister of Australia. Listen out for a recap of one of the most iconic speeches of all time!This podcast has a little explicit language / swearing.Photo - Julia Gillard, Peter Brew-Bevan 2013Sources include:- 'It took on a life of its own': the story behind Julia Gillard's misogyny speech' in The Guardian, by Steph Hardman & Amaani Sadeek- 'How Julia Gillard forever changed Australian politics - especially for women', Theconversation.com, by Lukas Coch & Blair Williams2021-04-1821 min
We Know Nothing!We Know Nothing about Covid in Melbourne!2020 was a year like no other, the Covid pandemic turned our lives upside down and challenged us like never before, especially in Melbourne where it was all about Dan (Dan Andrews or Dan Murphy's - the choice was yours). We try to work out what went wrong (including political decisions, our dependence on rosé and Joe Exotic's potential fashion line) and what went right (which turns out to be Taylor Swift's 'Folklore' album and not much else). We also give Australia's former Health Minister a new name (think "Greek Island party gal" vibes) that we think you'll like.This podcast h...2021-04-1829 min