The People vs: Recent Episodes
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The People vs is your escape from all the usual arguments. It’s where informed citizens debate, doubt and decide.
Why do we have poverty in Australia when we're one of the richest countries in the world?
Why do we have poverty in Australia when we're one of the richest countries in the world?
Do you know where your clothes come from? (This is a special Good Friday episode in place of RN Drive.)
Do you know where your clothes come from? (This is a special Good Friday episode in place of RN Drive.)
Genetic science is moving at a rapid pace, and we can now have more control over our biology. What are the ethical implications?
Genetic science is moving at a rapid pace, and we can now have more control over our biology. What are the ethical implications?
Are we getting a one-sided impression of what Islam is?
And what does that do to the way Muslims experience life in Australia?
Are we getting a one-sided impression of what Islam is?
And what does that do to the way Muslims experience life in Australia?
Uniforms can either give us a sense of belonging, or take away our individuality. As we put them on, what are we telling the world about ourselves?
Uniforms can either give us a sense of belonging, or take away our individuality. As we put them on, what are we telling the world about ourselves?
Josh quizzes the People how often they use their phones. The experts say that if screens help you to be the person you are trying to be, then carry on. If not, it's time to pull the plug.
Josh quizzes the People how often they use their phones. The experts say that if screens help you to be the person you are trying to be, then carry on. If not, it's time to pull the plug.
Are all cheats the same and how do you decide whether to forgive, forget or pull up stumps and go home.
Are all cheats the same and how do you decide whether to forgive, forget or pull up stumps and go home.
We all have the right to drink, smoke, swear and eat lollies. Josh asks why we have to pay 'sin taxes' for personal choices.
We all have the right to drink, smoke, swear and eat lollies. Josh asks why we have to pay 'sin taxes' for personal choices.
Australian prisons cannot be built quickly enough to accommodate the growing numbers inside. But do they work?
Australian prisons cannot be built quickly enough to accommodate the growing numbers inside. But do they work?
The workplace is changing and so are our expectations of it - but is the gig economy the answer?
The workplace is changing and so are our expectations of it - but is the gig economy the answer?
Josh quizzes the People how often they use their phones. The experts say that if screens help you to be the person you are trying to be, then carry on. If not, it's time to pull the plug.
Uniforms can either give us a sense of belonging, or take away our individuality. As we put them on, what are we telling the world about ourselves?
Why has religious education in schools, historically been so controversial in Australia?
Why has religious education in schools, historically been so controversial in Australia?
We all have the right to drink, smoke, swear and eat lollies. Josh asks why we have to pay 'sin taxes' for personal choices.
As it turns out, all animals are not equal. Josh asks the experts if animals have varying levels of sentience and how it is that we can feel empathy for one breed and hunger pains for another.
As it turns out, all animals are not equal. Josh asks the experts if animals have varying levels of sentience and how it is that we can feel empathy for one breed and hunger pains for another.
Governments come and go but they all tax and then spend your money - are they getting it right ?
Governments come and go but they all tax and then spend your money - are they getting it right ?
This week Josh visits the concept of privacy. Does it exist? Where can I find it? Who owns my life?
This week Josh visits the concept of privacy. Does it exist? Where can I find it? Who owns my life?