Allegations against Alan Jones

One of the biggest stories to come out of this week was allegations of indecent assault made against former 2GB radio host Alan Jones. The Sydney Morning Herald’s major investigation into the allegations has dominated headlines over the past couple of days. We discuss the story and the incredible power Alan Jones has wielded - until now, perhaps.

Only 15 out of the 140 speakers at the COP28 climate summit are women, which is actually an improvement from last year (yay). But why does this matter? Why do we need more women involved in global negotiations around climate?

Plus Olivia Cleal joins us to share her insights as she follows the Lehrmann v Network Ten defamation trial.

Stories included this week:

• 1800RESPECT now has an SMS service for victims of family and domestic violence
• ‘Advocating always for others’: Labor MP Peta Murphy has died
• 2GB hosts respond to ‘serious’ allegations against Alan Jones
• Only 15 out of the 140 speakers at the COP28 climate summit are women
• Hillary Clinton slams COP28 for lack of women
• Lehrmann v Network Ten trial stories
• Powerful Leaders are crying (literally) for women to have more babies

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