Today on the show, author Christos Tsiolkas with a recent piece from The Monthly.

“The Past is a foreign country: they do things differently there” – is the memorable opening line of L.P. Hartley’s 1953 novel, The Go-Between.

It’s a line that has stuck with Christos Tsiolkas since he read it in high school - and a sentiment that has made him reflect on his life, his migrant parents’ lives, and the value of creating foreign worlds through fiction. 

Christos Tsiolkas will read his story, ‘The Past is a Foreign Country’, after a short conversation with 7am host Ange McCormack. 




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Guest: Author, Christos Tsiolkas

Today on the show, author Christos Tsiolkas with a recent piece from The Monthly.“The Past is a foreign country: they do things differently there” – is the memorable opening line of L.P. Hartley’s 1953 novel, The Go-Between.It’s a line that has stuck with Christos Tsiolkas since he read it in high school - and a sentiment that has made him reflect on his life, his migrant parents’ lives, and the value of creating foreign worlds through fiction. Christos Tsiolkas will read his story, ‘The Past is a Foreign Country’, after a short conversation with 7am host Ange McCormack.  Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Author, Christos Tsiolkas

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The Weekend Read: Christos Tsiolkas on pieces of fiction that stay with us forever

This week, Labor’s watered-down hate speech laws passed the Senate.

The following day, the bigger story wasn’t the bill.

Three senior Nationals – Bridget McKenzie, Susan McDonald and Ross Cadell – were forced off the opposition frontbench after defying shadow cabinet and voting against the legislation.

Then, after a late night emergency meeting, the rest of the Nationals frontbench followed suit, quitting their roles in a show of solidarity. 

Now, the Liberal National partnership is hanging in the balance and Sussan Ley’s leadership is again under threat. 

Today, Press Gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on how hate speech blew up the Coalition.

 

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Guest: Press gallery journalist Karen Middleton

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This week, Labor&rsquo;s watered-down hate speech laws passed the Senate.
The following day, the bigger story wasn&rsquo;t the bill.
Three senior Nationals &ndash; Bridget McKenzie, Susan McDonald and Ross Cadell &ndash; were forced off the opposition frontbench after defying shadow cabinet and voting against the legislation.
Then, after a late night emergency meeting, the rest of the Nationals frontbench followed suit, quitting their roles in a show of solidarity.&nbsp;
Now, the Liberal National partnership is hanging in the balance and Sussan Ley&rsquo;s leadership is again under threat.&nbsp;
Today, Press Gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on how hate speech blew up the Coalition.
&nbsp;
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Press gallery journalist Karen Middleton
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

How hate speech blew up the Coalition

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When Elon Musk first launched his AI tool Grok, he called it “rebellious” and anti-woke.

But over the summer, what that meant took a disturbing turn.

The chatbot, which is embedded in Musk's social media platform X, started creating sexualised images of women and children without their consent.

Anthony Albanese has staked his legacy on keeping children safe online, so what is he doing to protect them from Grok?

Today, associate editor at Crikey, Cam Wilson, on whether it’s time for the government to get off X.

 

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Guest: Associate editor at Crikey, Cam Wilson

Photo: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

When Elon Musk first launched his AI tool Grok, he called it &ldquo;rebellious&rdquo; and anti-woke.
But over the summer, what that meant took a disturbing turn.
The chatbot, which is embedded in Musk's social media platform X, started creating sexualised images of women and children without their consent.
Anthony Albanese has staked his legacy on keeping children safe online, so what is he doing to protect them from Grok?
Today, associate editor at Crikey, Cam Wilson, on whether it&rsquo;s time for the government to get off X.
&nbsp;
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Associate editor at Crikey, Cam Wilson
Photo:&nbsp;AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

How Elon Musk's Grok started undressing children

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In the aftermath of the 1996 massacre at Port Arthur, Prime Minister John Howard donned a bullet proof vest and argued the case for gun control, to crowds of angry protestors. 

His reforms, including a ban on automatic and semi-automatic weapons, and a national buyback scheme, changed the country by getting rid of more than half a million guns.

But in the years since, the number of guns in Australia has skyrocketed, and as Anthony Albanese tries to change that, the Coalition is fighting back, while the Greens have signalled early support. 

Today, deputy director at The Australia Institute Ebony Bennett on why Australia has more guns than ever – and whether Labor’s proposed plan will make us safer.

 

If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.

 

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Guest: Deputy director at The Australia Institute Ebony Bennett 

Photo: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

In the aftermath of the 1996 massacre at Port Arthur, Prime Minister John Howard donned a bullet proof vest and argued the case for gun control, to crowds of angry protestors.&nbsp;
His reforms, including a ban on automatic and semi-automatic weapons, and a national buyback scheme, changed the country by getting rid of more than half a million guns.
But in the years since, the number of guns in Australia has skyrocketed, and as Anthony Albanese tries to change that, the Coalition is fighting back, while the Greens have signalled early support.&nbsp;
Today, deputy director at The Australia Institute Ebony Bennett on why Australia has more guns than ever &ndash; and whether Labor&rsquo;s proposed plan will make us safer.
&nbsp;
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Deputy director at The Australia Institute Ebony Bennett&nbsp;
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Why Australia has more guns than ever

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/c99709d8-149a-4fd1-a8d7-b3d7005afbb7/transcript

The Weekend Read: Christos Tsiolkas on pieces of fiction that stay with us forever

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