With the upcoming census, Australians are finally seeing some big changes to LGBTQIA+ inclusion, however, whether or not these new questions fill all the gaps is still up for debate. Whilst a landmark moment, producer Bec Cushway breaks down for us who still isn't included and why census inclusion is so important.

What do Mary's Underground, Divine Playhouse, and Lazy Thinking all have in common? Well, they're currently a testament to the decline in Sydney's nightlife, with Lazy Thinking just announcing its closure. We hear more from Lazy Thinking's creator Jim Flanagan, and why current nightlife just doesn't cut it.

Later on, we talk to conversation ecologist Mareshall Wauchope on the fight against rats with.. rats? Hear us out with this native bush rat army, as they may be the key to all our invasive problems (yes we're looking at you Black rats). 

Then onto the world of fibremaxxing, the latest gut-health frenzy to overtake protein. Wondering how much fibre is too much? So were we.. Lucky we got to talking with nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett about the highs and lows of the newest trend, and what impact it might have on our health.

Finally, it's made its way from New Delhi to Sydney, it's the Cockroach Janta Party. Listen to the latest on these solidarity protests with producer James de Fraine-Murphy. They cover conversation with Taufeeq Ahmed Sheikh on why students are protesting, and the significance of support anywhere in the world.

This episode was produced by Pongyada Soothipong, James De Fraine-Murphy, Bec Cushway, Euan Keilly and Holly Payne.

Executive produced by Bec Cushway.

Hosted by Nyaboth Chuol and Holly Payne.

Aired 8 August 2026 on Gadigal land.