Should Youth Allowance be scrapped? Greens senator allegations + the state of men
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Episode Should Youth Allowance be scrapped? Greens senator allegations + the state of men
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens party room today, following allegations he made inappropriate comments toward women, which he denies. We get you across it. And, should we scrap Youth Allowance? A new report from Anglicare Australia reckons yes – saying young people shouldn’t get less than the regular Job Seeker Payment.
Plus, we’re joined by journalist and host of new documentary The State of Man, Marc Fennell, who has investigated the world of the manosphere, and reveals what he thinks could be the antidote.
Listen now:
01:11 – Jordon Steele-John allegations
05:05 – Nixing Youth Allowance?
14:05 – The ‘manosphere’ and more
Guests:
• Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter • Felix Hughes, President of the National Union of Students • Marc Fennell, journalist and host of 'The State of Man'
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