The Women's Agenda Podcast

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

Online groceries, WhatsApp groups, digital parenting… the burden women carry from digital devices is real - and it’s a hard relate for many parents. This week, Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert-Patel discuss the “digital double burden” that is hitting women the hardest.Also this week, we take a look at the price gouging allegations against Coles and Woolworths, and how women are bearing the brunt of the impact. Plus: almost one quarter of Australians would prefer a Trump presidency ahead of this year’s US election. Let that sink in.Stories discussed this week:‘It’s time for women’: Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female presidentHow women are paying the price for ‘dodgy’ supermarket practicesAlmost one in four Australians would prefer a Trump presidencyThe ‘digital double burden’ facing women in work and family lifeThe 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

Earlier this year, Lucy Bradlow and Bronwen Bock made history when they launched their campaign for the seat of Higgins. The catch? They were job-sharing candidates. Now, since the AEC abolished the Higgins electorate, they have relaunched their campaign for a spot in the Senate. This week, Olivia Cleal sits down with the newly formed Better Together Party to hear how it would all work. Check out the interview from 20mins 58 secs onwards.Elsewhere, in this week's episode, Angela Priestley and Olivia Cleal share three great wins from the week, including an investment in women's health, a new female prime minister, and a 99-year-old environmental activist who said: "I'm 99 - let them arrest me."Plus: a Liberal MP in South Australia introduced a private members Bill on changes to abortion. Why did he do it? We share more.Stories discussed this week:Meet Sri Lanka’s new prime minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya  Jill Biden announces $731 million investment into women’s health‘I’m 99. Let them arrest me’: British actor turned environmental activist opposes expansion plans at WimbledonWe should all be concerned about a conservative push for abortion reform in South AustraliaThe 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

This week, Olivia Cleal sat down with Labor Senator Jana Stewart, the youngest First Nations woman to be elected to federal parliament, and the first Aboriginal Labor Senator for Victoria. She's advocating for young people, for First Nations people, and for women. Don't miss this interview!Elsewhere this week, Olivia Cleal and Tarla Lambert-Patel discuss how progress in getting more women into CEO positions across Australia is going backwards, plus a stint at a prestigious golf club that seemed to mock and gender inclusive initiative.Stories discuss this week:Kirsha Kaechele is back: Ladies Lounge legal battle heads to the Supreme CourtWhy are there toy babies strapped to statues of men around London?What progress? Just 1 in 8 CEO appointments went to women in past yearA golf club in Victoria wanted more women to join. Some members made a mockery of the initiativeThe 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

Yes - we watched the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this week. No - we’re not surprised with what we saw. In this episode, Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert-Patel discuss what went down between the two presidential nominees - including a strange moment where Donald Trump refers to someone named Abdul...And now that Taylor Swift has jumped on board to side with Kamala Harris, will the presidential race from now look any different?Back in Aus, there are talks that the government could ban social media for children. But will it actually work?Disclaimer: We apologise in advance for the audio quality in some parts of this episode!Stories discussed this week:Key lines VP Kamala Harris shared against Trump in historic debate‘Taylor Swift – Childless Cat Lady’: Officially endorses Kamala HarrisBan the socials! But keep the gambling ads and urinating contests that ‘traditional’ media serves kidsThe 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