The Women's Agenda Podcast

Yes... we're STILL talking about Donald Trump. This week, the president-elect appointed billionaire Elon Musk to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. Are we surprised? Nope. Are we concerned? Yep.Also this week, we share the devastating story from Iraq, where girls as young as nine years old could be forced into marriage with adult men, as conservative groups in parliament push for legislation that would lower the age of consent.Plus, we sit down with Sarah Williams, founder of What Were You Wearing, activist for domestic and family violence, and Marie Claire's 2024 Advocate of the Year. She has helped organise vigils that are happening across the country to remember the 81 women killed by violence in 2024. Don't miss it.Stories discussed this week:Greens to put $100 million a year to abortion access in public hospitalsAnne Johnstone becomes first female principal at Cranbrook following overhaul of ‘toxic’ culture at the private schoolTrump picks Elon Musk to head ‘government efficiency’ department‘Your body, my choice’: 4,600% spike in comments promoting gendered violence post-electionIraq set to lower the age of consent to just nine years oldIf you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via 1800RESPECT.org.au or text 0458 737 732. If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au.Feeling worried or no good? No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. Speak to a 13YARN Crisis Supporter, call 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.In an emergency, call 000.The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

It’s the story that’s on everyone’s minds this week. In this episode, Tarla Lambert-Patel and Olivia Cleal discuss the outcome of the US election, with Kamala Harris conceding defeat to Donald Trump. How will it impact women and girls in Australia? In what feels like a hopeless week of news, we haven’t forgotten the bright spots, and some inspiring wins for the week. Stories discussed this week:Gisèle Pélicot ‘honoured’ to wear scarf from Australian women’s organisation as public rape trial continuesFounder Nicole Gibson’s world-first AI technology could help us better understand our emotionsAmerican women deserve to feel their grief ahead of another Trump presidencyThe President Trump reality is painful for women but also a rallying callKamala Harris may have missed out, but here are the newly elected women fighting for changeWhy Trump’s victory demands hard truths and harder conversations with the boys in our livesThe Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

The US election is around the corner - so, what should we expect? This week, Tarla Lambert-Patel and Angela Priestley discuss whether the candidates really are "just as bad as each other", what the vote will mean for Australia, plus the women in red states who are secretly voting for Kamala Harris.Also this week, we break down the Queensland election and what it means for women's reproductive rights. Plus, an update on Australia's devastating crisis of violence against women (some listeners may find this content distressing - if you do not wish to listen to this segment, you can skip from 6:02-12:16).And wins for this week go to Anna Kendrick, and women entrepreneurs leading the way in "democracy" startups. Find out more!Stories discussed this week:How this female-founded social enterprise is fighting polarisation in Australian politicsThey met at the Women’s March, now their startup’s set to change politicsAnother family mourns. Another horror month of violence against womenShould we be concerned by the pro-life movement in the Queensland parliament? AbsolutelyOver politics? Fine. But Trump and Harris are nowhere near ‘as bad as each other’The women secretly working against their husbands to vote for Kamala HarrisThe Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

Women have to tread cautiously online - even on LinkedIn, a space that in theory should be safe for everyone to make genuine, professional connections. But allegations against prominent tech founder Richard White - aka “LinkedIn Lecher” - that have emerged this week demonstrate the risk women face on the social media platform.Elsewhere in this week’s episode, Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert-Patel also discuss the incredible bravery of Gisèle Pélicot, after her recent testimony in court. (A warning to our listeners - this story contains some distressing content, including references to rape and sexual assault. Skip from 10 mins 44 secs to 17 mins 1 sec to avoid this content.)Plus - male journalists are writing more front page news articles than women. But are we surprised?Finally, thank you to everyone who attended the Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards this week! We share some of our highlights here. Thank you for listening!Stories discussed this week:Jen Robinson hates the phrase ‘imposter syndrome’: the reason why is a lesson for allThe exceptional winners of the 2024 Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards‘LinkedIn Lechers’ and why women tread cautiously on LinkedIn ‘A determination to change things’: Gisèle Pélicot testifies in court for the first timeMale journalists continue to author majority of front page news The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

Another day, another list with a dire lack of women. Campaign Brief’s recent list of top creative directors in Australia featured just one woman on the list of 30. For those who want to raise the issue of merit - don’t even start.In other news, Australia’s birth rate has officially reached its lowest point. This week, Olivia Cleal and Tarla Lambert-Patel ask: is it really “sociopathic”, as JD Vance describes it, to not want to have children in the face of a global climate crisis? Elsewhere, a bill to amend abortion rights in South Australia that has been described as “Trumpian”, “extreme” and “dangerous” was just one vote away from passing in the state’s parliament. We share more.Stories discussed this week:Ruth Chepngetich smashes marathon record by almost two minutesGrace Brown ends her cycling career on a spectacular highAustralia’s birth rate falls to lowest level on record‘Bizarre’: JD Vance dismisses women’s very real fears about having kids in a climate crisisNo one thought it would pass – but a ‘Trumpian’ South Australian bill on abortion almost did‘Toxic, misogynistic, exclusionary’: Campaign Brief criticised for male-dominated list of creative directorsThe Women’s Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

Donald Trump’s camp tried to insult Kamala Harris by pointing out that she doesn’t have children, therefore cannot act humbly. Harris took that tired old playbook and threw it right back at them: “A whole lot of women out here are not aspiring to be humble.” This week, Tarla Lambert-Patel and Olivia Cleal discuss Harris’ clapback. We also take a look at the housing crisis in Australia and how it’s impacting young women and gender diverse people. There were also some great wins from the week - don’t miss it! Stories discussed this week:‘For the disenfranchised and the unheard’: Fatima Payman announces new partyOlivia Rodrigo donates all profits from Philippines concert to local women’s charityKamala Harris isn’t ‘humble’ when it comes to change. We need more space for thisSaving on rent, paying with their mental health: The impact of Australia’s housing crisis on young peopleThe Women’s Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho