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We are a handful of sleeps out from the election. As we begin to reflect on the last six weeks, have we seen anything different about this campaign? Is an American variant of democracy dominating our local political discourse?

Plus, one of the most archaic of magazine tropes is trying to prove it's still relevant. What does the celebrity swimsuit edition tell us about women’s bodies? 

And… Apparently, after 6 months in any relationship, there are 12 things you should know about your partner. We discuss. 

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Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, and Holly Wainwright

Producer: Emma Gillespie

Audio producer: Leah Porges

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