The Enhanced Games, described by some as the Steroid Olympics, promised to shatter world records and redefine sport. Instead, a clean swimmer beat doped athletes, and Australia's biggest name finished last.

Today we’ll recap how we got here, and break down what actually happened at this week’s inaugural games in Vegas.

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The Enhanced Games, described by some as the Steroid Olympics, promised to shatter world records and redefine sport. Instead, a clean swimmer beat doped athletes, and Australia's biggest name finished last.
Today we&rsquo;ll recap how we got here, and break down what actually happened at this week&rsquo;s inaugural games in Vegas.
Sign up to the TDA Culture newsletter <a href="https://culture.thedailyaus.com.au/subscribe">here</a>.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Rosa Bowden
Today's podcast was sponsored by YWCA, to learn more please visit: <a href="http://ywca.org.au/membership">ywca.org.au/membership</a>
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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What went wrong for the Enhanced Games?

On the morning of 4 December, Australian time, the U.S. military plans to carry out its first execution by firing squad since WWII. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the public to be able to watch the killing via livestream, in an announcement that’s prompted global debate about online harms and the ethics of such a move. 

Here in Australia, MPs across the political spectrum have condemned the plans, with calls for regulators to intervene. But can the Federal Government actually block footage of this kind from being seen by Aussies? 

Today we're unpacking everything you need to know about this story, including the renewed national conversation around a digital duty of care. 

Host: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher
Video editor: Rosa Bowden

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Shot on Fujifilm.

On the morning of 4 December, Australian time, the U.S. military plans to carry out its first execution by firing squad since WWII.&nbsp;Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the public to be able to watch the killing via livestream, in an announcement that&rsquo;s prompted global debate about online harms and the ethics of such a move.&nbsp;
Here in Australia, MPs across the political spectrum have condemned the plans, with calls for regulators to intervene. But can the Federal Government actually block footage of this kind from being seen by Aussies?&nbsp;
Today we're unpacking everything you need to know about this story, including the renewed national conversation around a digital duty of care.&nbsp;
Host: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie Producer: Orla Maher Video editor: Rosa Bowden
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
Want more from TDA? <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a>
Have feedback for us? We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.
Shot on <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/au/en">Fujifilm</a>.

Can Australia block an execution livestream?

Todays headlines include:
The Northern Territory (NT) will legalise the use of OC spray (also known as capsicum or pepper spray) for self defence for people aged 16 and over.
One person has died and several others have been injured after a roller coaster incident in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Russia has hit at least six energy targets during deadly airstrikes across Ukraine.
And today’s good news: Aussie researchers have developed a new breakthrough treatment to reduce brain inflammation in pre-Parkinson’s patients.

Hosts: Adella Beaini and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.

Todays headlines include:
<ul>
<li>The Northern Territory (NT) will legalise the use of OC spray (also known as capsicum or pepper spray) for self defence for people aged 16 and over.</li>
<li>One person has died and several others have been injured after a roller coaster incident in the U.S. state of Georgia.</li>
<li>Russia has hit at least six energy targets during deadly airstrikes across Ukraine.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: Aussie researchers have developed a new breakthrough treatment to reduce brain inflammation in pre-Parkinson&rsquo;s patients.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Adella Beaini and Emma Gillespie Producer: Rosa Bowden
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
Want more from TDA? <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a>
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Headlines: NT legalises pepper spray for over 16s

Last week, Australian data centre operator Firmus announced it would no longer list on Australia’s stock exchange. It came after months and months of hype around the AI company, which would have had the second biggest listing in Austarlia’s history. In today’s podcast, we’re going to cut through all the jargon and explain what the company actually is, why everyone was talking about it and what actually happened last week.

Host: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher
Video editor: Rosa Bowden

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Shot on Fujifilm.

Last week, Australian data centre operator Firmus announced it would no longer list on Australia&rsquo;s stock exchange. It came after months and months of hype around the AI company, which would have had the second biggest listing in Austarlia&rsquo;s history. In today&rsquo;s podcast, we&rsquo;re going to cut through all the jargon and explain what the company actually is, why everyone was talking about it and what actually happened last week.
Host: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher Video editor: Rosa Bowden
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
Want more from TDA? <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a>
Have feedback for us? We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.
Shot on <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/au/en">Fujifilm</a>.

What went wrong for the Enhanced Games?

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