In 2017, Rachel Khong released her debut novel Goodbye, Vitamin to critical acclaim. In 2024, she followed it with her second novel, a sweeping family saga spanning five decades. Real Americans is a fascinating exploration of what makes us who we are and challenges some of the corrosive myths that underpin America. In this episode of Read This, Michael chats with Rachel about her new book and she shares her thoughts on luck, science, and the ultimate unknowability of each other and sometimes, even ourselves.

In 2017, Rachel Khong released her debut novel&nbsp;Goodbye, Vitamin&nbsp;to critical acclaim. In 2024, she followed it with her second novel, a sweeping family saga spanning five decades. Real Americans is a fascinating exploration of what makes us who we are and challenges some of the corrosive myths that underpin America. In this episode of&nbsp;Read This, Michael chats with Rachel about her new book and she shares her thoughts on luck, science, and the ultimate unknowability of each other and sometimes, even ourselves.

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Read This: The Real Rachel Khong

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For some time now, an alarming number of Australian boys have been engaging with, and looking up to, the misogynistic influencer Andrew Tate.

This week, the conversation about misogyny and the “manosphere” has resurfaced. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has accused Married At First Sight of platforming coercive control and misogyny, Netflix has released Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere, and fresh research suggests roughly 40% of teenage boys surveyed agreed that women lie about domestic and sexual violence.

Tate’s influence is warping classroom conversation, driving female peers to the fringe of discussion and even causing some teachers to quit.

So why are misogynistic influencers reaching so many young men?

Today, we’re bringing you an episode from 2024 – in which Ange McCormack speaks to author and journalist Anna Krien about the misogynist radicalisation happening in our schools.

This episode was first published in March 2024.

 

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Guest: Journalist and author, Anna Krien

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For some time now, an alarming number of Australian boys have been engaging with, and looking up to, the misogynistic influencer Andrew Tate.
This week, the conversation about misogyny and the &ldquo;manosphere&rdquo; has resurfaced. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has accused&nbsp;Married At First Sight of platforming coercive control and misogyny, Netflix has released Louis Theroux&rsquo;s Inside the Manosphere, and fresh research suggests roughly 40% of teenage boys surveyed agreed that women lie about domestic and sexual violence.
Tate&rsquo;s influence is warping classroom conversation, driving female peers to the fringe of discussion and even causing some teachers to quit.
So why are misogynistic influencers reaching so many young men?
Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you an episode from 2024 &ndash; in which Ange McCormack speaks to author and journalist Anna Krien about the misogynist radicalisation happening in our schools.
This episode was first published in March 2024.
&nbsp;
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Guest: Journalist and author, Anna Krien
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The Australian teachers quitting over Andrew Tate

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In Canberra, accountability is often promised in moments of crisis. Much harder is what comes after. Matt Canavan has taken over the Nationals leadership, sharpening his party’s ability to confront One Nation. Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has walked away from the government’s antisemitism royal commission, raising fresh questions about a process already under pressure. And years after Robodebt devastated thousands of lives, a final report has landed with a reminder of just how hard real accountability can be to find. 

Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on what Canavan’s rise means for the Coalition, why Richardson’s resignation matters to Anthony Albanese, and what the Robodebt findings tell us about whether the system is capable of holding anyone to account. 

 

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Guest: Karen Middleton, press gallery journalist

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In Canberra, accountability is often promised in moments of crisis. Much harder is what comes after. Matt Canavan has taken over the Nationals leadership, sharpening his party&rsquo;s ability to confront One Nation. Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has walked away from the government&rsquo;s antisemitism royal commission, raising fresh questions about a process already under pressure. And years after Robodebt devastated thousands of lives, a final report has landed with a reminder of just how hard real accountability can be to find.&nbsp;
Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on what Canavan&rsquo;s rise means for the Coalition, why Richardson&rsquo;s resignation matters to Anthony Albanese, and what the Robodebt findings tell us about whether the system is capable of holding anyone to account.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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Guest: Karen Middleton, press gallery journalist
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Robodebt Revelations, Royal Commission Chaos and the New Nats

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John Bolton has spent years arguing that bombing Iran isn’t just justified but necessary. 

For decades he has argued that American military force can solve the problem of hostile regimes in the Middle East. He backed the Invasion of Iraq, championed some of the most disastrous American interventions of the modern era, and despite that, he is still arguing more force, more intervention and more regime change will bring stability to the Middle East.

Now, as the US escalates again, Bolton’s worldview is back at the centre of the debate. A worldview, that when it comes to Iran, our government shares. 

Today, former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, on the strikes on Iran, and on why a man who backed the invasion of Iraq still sees bombing as the answer. 

 

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Guest: Ambassador John Bolton, Former Trump National Security Advisor

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John Bolton has spent years arguing that bombing Iran isn&rsquo;t just justified but necessary.&nbsp;
For decades he has argued that American military force can solve the problem of hostile regimes in the Middle East. He backed the Invasion of Iraq, championed some of the most disastrous American interventions of the modern era, and despite that, he is still arguing more force, more intervention and more regime change will bring stability to the Middle East.
Now, as the US escalates again, Bolton&rsquo;s worldview is back at the centre of the debate. A worldview, that when it comes to Iran, our government shares.&nbsp;
Today, former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, on the strikes on Iran, and on why a man who backed the invasion of Iraq still sees bombing as the answer.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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Guest: Ambassador John Bolton, Former Trump National Security Advisor
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John Bolton thinks bombing Iran is the answer

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Read This: The Real Rachel Khong

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