With just four days until the federal election, we're putting your biggest concerns to candidates from across the political spectrum.

From cost of living and healthcare to climate action and domestic violence, hear how Labor, Liberal, The Greens and an Independent candidate plan to address the issues that matter most to you.

And in headlines today Hero police officer Inspector Amy Scott who ended the Bondi attackers rampage, will testify at the inquest today; A power outage has crippled Spain and Portugal with public transport shut down, flights grounded and traffic jammed; Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for three day ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the 80 year anniversary of WWII victory; The conclave to pick the new pope will begin on May 7 with some saying this will take longer than in previous years; The elderly men accused of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris, stealing her engagement ring in 2016, have gone to trial.

Want more on the election? Listen to these:
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister: The Interview
Peter Dutton: The Interview
The 2025 Budget For Basic B*tches
First Home Buyer Policies Explained & What's Really Deciding Women's Votes
Politicians Try To Go Viral
Three Weeks That Could Change Australia
Why Gen Z Could Decide This Election

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy 

Guests: 

Elizabeth Watson-Brown, Greens Member for Ryan

The Hon. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women, Public Service & Government Services

Ro Knox, Liberal candidate for Wentworth

Kate Hullett, Independent candidate for Fremantle 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

With just four days until the federal election, we're putting your biggest concerns to candidates from across the political spectrum.
From cost of living and healthcare to climate action and domestic violence, hear how Labor, Liberal, The Greens and an Independent candidate plan to address the issues that matter most to you.
And in headlines today Hero police officer Inspector Amy Scott who ended the Bondi attackers rampage, will testify at the inquest today; A power outage has crippled Spain and Portugal with public transport shut down, flights grounded and traffic jammed; Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for three day ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the 80 year anniversary of WWII victory; The conclave to pick the new pope will begin on May 7 with some saying this will take longer than in previous years; The elderly men accused of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris, stealing her engagement ring in 2016, have gone to trial.
Want more on the election? Listen to these: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/anthony-albanese-prime-minister-election/">Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister: The Interview</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/anthony-albanese-prime-minister-election/"> </a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/no-filter-dutton/">Peter Dutton: The Interview</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/anthony-albanese-prime-minister-election/"> </a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/budget-2025/">The 2025 Budget For Basic B*tches</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/anthony-albanese-prime-minister-election/"> </a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/housing-policies-election-survey-result/">First Home Buyer Policies Explained &amp; What's Really Deciding Women's Votes</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/anthony-albanese-prime-minister-election/"> </a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/liberal-diss-track-tarifftok/">Politicians Try To Go Viral</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/anthony-albanese-prime-minister-election/"> </a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/election-dutton-backflip/">Three Weeks That Could Change Australia</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/anthony-albanese-prime-minister-election/"> </a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/election-idaho-murders/">Why Gen Z Could Decide This Election</a>
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CREDITS
Hosts:&nbsp;Taylah Strano &amp; Claire Murphy&nbsp;
Guests:&nbsp;
Elizabeth Watson-Brown, Greens Member for Ryan
The Hon. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women, Public Service &amp; Government Services
Ro Knox, Liberal candidate for Wentworth
Kate Hullett, Independent candidate for Fremantle&nbsp;
Executive Producer:&nbsp;Taylah Strano
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Lu Hill&nbsp;

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It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.

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