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The Religion and Ethics Report - Separate stories podcastArmenian clerical arrests, the global baby surrogacy business, and #momtok; Morman wives and influencers pushing back against their own churchThe government of Armenia has gone to war against one of the country’s most powerful institutions – the Apostolic Church. National security police have gaoled a popular archbishop, Bagrat Galstanyan, claiming he was involved in a plot to overthrow the government. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has also demanded the resignation of the top cleric, accusing him of having a secret child. It’s a high-risk move for an unpopular government, taking on the ancient church that many Armenians see as the embodiment of the nation. OLESYA VARTANYAN is an independent analyst and consultant based in neighbouring Georgia.Australi...2025-07-1635 min
The Religion and Ethics Report - Separate stories podcastShould we legalise commercial surrogacy?Australia’s Law Reform Commission is reviewing a patchwork of different state laws governing surrogacy. Earlier this year, the ABC reported that by 2032, the global surrogacy industry was set to reach $129 billion. But if it’s financial boom for the baby business, what are the ethics of a practice that includes severing the connection between mother and child? Dr ERICA CERVINI has been reviewing the case in an essay for Eureka Street magazine.2025-07-1610 min
Look History in the Eye, MelbourneThe Brookside girlsThe Brookside Reformatory for Girls was in Cape Clear, ten miles from Scarsdale Victoria. Award-winning education journalist Erica Cervini delves into its cruel and unusual treatment of girls, their multiple escapes, and what we can learn from its ultimate failure. The Brookside girls is episode 14 of Look history in the eye. Erica recently wrote an article for Public Record Office Victoria's Provenance Journal Presented by Tara Oldfield and Public Record Office Victoria.The featured song, A bird in a gilded cage, is performed by Tara Oldfield (vocals) and Sarah Harris (piano). Additional voice acting is d...2024-11-1932 min