The Women's Agenda Podcast

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

Thank you to everyone who attended our Women’s Health Summit in Sydney on Wednesday! If you missed it, you can check out all our content on site and on socials. In today’s episode, Angela Priestley and Olivia Cleal also share their favourite moments from the day.Also this week, we share some great wins in politics, a concerning report on global gender equality, plus some data on how Australian female C-suite executives feel about AI in the workplace.Stories discussed today:Meet Selena Uibo, the first Indigenous woman in history to lead a major political party in AustraliaPeriods, menopause, endometriosis: It’s time to remove the stigma around menstrual healthHow can we live healthier and happier for longer? Doctors and a world champion shareFemale C-suite executives use AI ‘all the time’, but don’t feel as proficient as men: ReportGender equality progress is failing for 1.1 billion women and girlsThe 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

There was a great appointment win this week - or should we say appointmentS. A new job-sharing model at not-for-profit Wesley Mission Queensland has seen Tala Prowd and Helena Kolenbet appointed Co-General Counsels in a move set to promote work-life balance in the historically inflexible and competitive legal sector. So, why aren’t more workplaces adopting job-sharing in leadership roles?Also this week, Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley discuss a move from the teal independents against “misogyny” in Parliament, plus the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s progress report on ending male violence.Stories discussed this week:Cheers to Merle Thornton! The trailblazer who won women the right to drink in QLD bars is getting her own statue116-year old Tomiko Itooka to be named world’s oldest personAny hint of limiting reproductive rights won’t help win back seats lost to women‘Condescending, unprofessional, misogynistic’: MPs call out experiences of women in parliamentMicaela Cronin delivers report on Australia’s progress to end violence against women and childrenHow leaders are responding to Micaela Cronin’s update on the government’s plan to end male violenceCo-General Counsels appointed in job-sharing first at Wesley Mission QueenslandThe 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 Olympics are over, but there is one athlete that despite falling short of a win - or of any points at all - the country is still talking about. It's Rachel Gun, or "Raygun". Why are we still talking about her? On this episode, Tarla Lambert-Patel shares her thoughts with Olivia Cleal.This week also marked three years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021. Tarla and Olivia share the latest from there.We also share an interview with the CEO of Jean Hailes, Dr Sarah White. She is lined up to talk all things menopause at the Women’s Agenda Health Summit, coming up on September 4. To purchase tickets to the event, follow this link: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/2024-women-s-health-summit/registrationStories discussed this week:‘I didn’t grow up watching Aboriginal women on the news’: Bridget Brennan announced as new co-host of News Breakfast‘A nightmare’: 1.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied their right to education since 2021End the Raygun hate. But let’s have honest conversations about power & privilegeThe 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

There was a BIG win for women this week, with the Albanese government announcing a 15% pay rise for early childhood educators. This week, Tarla Lambert sat down with the Prime Minister to learn more about the policy and how it will work. Will it secure him the lasting legacy he hopes for?Also this week, the NSW government has directed all staff to return to the office and work "principally" from there, ending WFH options made available as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it have a negative impact on women's workforce participation?Stories discussed this week:Early childhood educators to get 15% pay rise over next two yearsThe Women’s Medal Tally following Day 12 of the OlympicsWomen lead Australia to most successful Olympics everA businesswoman has pledged to invest $50m into women’s sport. Who is Michele Kang?‘Being physically present’: The NSW government has ordered staff back to the officeWill Albanese’s ‘good first steps’ lead to a lasting legacy?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

Has social media had a positive or a negative impact on women’s health? This week, Angela Priestley sits down with best-selling author, speaker and “the internet’s resident gynaecologist”, Dr Jennifer Gunter. Together, they talk all things women’s health, “scammy supplements”, misinformation on social media and so much more.It’s Olympics Season, and Women’s Agenda has been closely following the amazing stories that have come out of the first week of the Paris 2024 Games. We share just a handful of wins - for more check out our Women’s Medal Tally: https://womensagenda.com.au/womens-medal-tally/Plus: Rex Airlines has gone into administration. Could it have anything to do with the all-male board and all-male senior leadership team? Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley share more.Stories included this week:A group of white dudes raised $4m for Kamala Harris. Hours later, their X account was suspendedThe two fastest women in human history: Mollie O’Callaghan pips Ariarne Titmus at the postThe all-male board and leadership team of Rex Airlines is a problemDr Jen Gunter: How Supplement Companies Gain Influence Through Sponsoring PodcastsThe 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

Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in? This week, Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert take another look at US politics in light of Joe Biden bowing out of the presidential race and endorsing his Vice President, Kamala Harris. There is some positivity and good energy now that Kamala Harris has launched her campaign, but there have also been some racist and misogynistic campaigning from the Trump camp...We’ll also hear from the Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell in an exclusive interview with Women's Agenda journalist and podcast producer, Olivia Cleal. Sandell was a scientist and fierce climate activist before she began her political career in 2014. She’s a young leader, a mother and no doubt a force to be reckoned with in the Victorian Parliament. Plus: what on Earth is "raw-dogging" and why is it all over social media?Stories included this week:The key Olympic moments for women you won’t want to missThe three Olympians who can’t play sport in their country but are competing for AfghanistanMary Hanna and the Australian equestrian team will make Olympic history in ParisHow Aussie girls and women in skateboarding are capturing global attention ahead of the Olympics‘We will fight. And together, we will win’: America’s big opportunity as Joe Biden quits presidential race and endorses Kamala HarrisDon’t let more racism and misogyny get normalised during this campaignAll the reasons why women aren’t ‘rawdogging’ anythingThe Crux 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

“When they go low, we go high.” Michelle Obama first said this now-famous catchphrase in 2016, but it’s still just as relevant - especially in the wake of the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump. In this week’s episode, Angela Pristley and Tarla Lambert break down the risks that we face from violence in politics - and perhaps the opportunities in the aftermath of the incident.We also bring you an interview with Women’s Agenda journalist Olivia Cleal and Queensland Premier Steven Miles. Last month, the Queensland government unveiled its Putting Queensland Kids First Action Plan - the Premier unpacks the $500 million project.Stories discussed this week:‘We don’t need you’: Serena Williams has no time for NFL player Harrison ButkerLabor’s Ali France is running for her third election against Peter Dutton in DicksonAustralia’s reminder to protect politics from violenceThe Crux 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