Life Matters Podcast
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Life Matters is a unique daily interview program about social change and day-to-day life. Julie McCrossin gets down to the crux of what's affecting out daily health and wellbeing at home, at work and at school.
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J.E., February 17, 2006
Reviewer: J.E.
from Chicago, Illinois
The Life Matters Podcast is produced by ABC News in Australia. Consequently, it sounds a lot like a Sunday morning TV news talk show or an AM radio show. The episode that I listened to even had a panel of three experts who were all on different continents.
Because it is professionally produced, this podcast sounded great. But it was a bit dry and boring for my taste. I think it is aimed at an older audience, and I don't fit that demographic just yet. The topics for past shows sound like interesting, current issues, but I'm afraid the news-like presentation is rather off-putting for me. I don't think I'll tune in again.
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LMS 2008-09-05
Author: ABC Radio National
Fri, Sep 05, 2008
Talkback: the decline of eating at the table?
Think back to the meal you had last night. Was it on your own in front of the TV? Around a dining table? Was it cooked from scratch with fresh ingredients or pulled together from pre-prepared packets.
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LMS 2008-09-04
Author: ABC Radio National
Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Social entrepreneur Andrew Mawson
Andrew Mawson made such a mark with his social entrepreneurship that he was made a Lord by the former British prime minister Tony Blair.
Stuff white people like
Writer Christian Lander has been cataloguing the things white people like for a newly published book.
Teaching empathy
Despite the best efforts of animal welfare groups there´s still a long way to go in eliminating neglect and cruelty.
Blogdaddy episode 3
We catch up with blogdaddy on his quest for a partner and a baby.
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LMS 2008-09-03
Author: ABC Radio National
Wed, Sep 03, 2008
Children in Iraq
A child in Iraq celebrating their 18th birthday this year will have known nothing but war and conflict -- the first gulf war, 13 years of sanctions, and the current conflict which makes Iraq one of the world´s most dangerous places.
14 hour city
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you were able to work outside the 9 to 5 regime that exists in so many offices and creates the peak hour crush we all dread?
A century of Australians at home
Home decoration and design reflects personal and family taste but it also says a lot about changing lifestyles and values.
Emmylou Harris: Sailing Around The Room
Your feedback
The letter of the week comes from John, another escapee from "the pinstripe prison" as discussed in our most recent talkback;
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LMS 2008-09-02
Author: ABC Radio National
Tue, Sep 02, 2008
From foster care to permanent care
It is often extremely hard to find places for children in foster care in Australia, sometimes a necessary measure when parents can´t care for their own kids for whatever reason.
Killing Lady Bountiful: Maddy Oliver
Volunteering is all about contributing something useful, but what happens when well-meaning, well-heeled volunteers end up doing anything but?
Daughters and their Dads
Dr Bruce Robinson is co-leader of the Fathering Project team at the University of Western Australia.
Meet the listener - Greg Pobjoy, the optimist
Greg is a new Life Matters listener and he loves it.
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LMS 2008-09-01
Author: ABC Radio National
Mon, Sep 01, 2008
The Racket: Gideon Haigh
In his latest book The Racket, writer Gideon Haigh examines the legal history of abortion and how the lack of legislation led to a flourishing, often corrupted trade over many years.
Animal welfare and consumers
We feel passionately about our pets and baby whales but does that passion extend to the animals we eat?
Karaoke The Musical: Guy Noble
It´s one of those things where there´s no middle ground. Some people just love karaoke and others anything but!
Robin Barker: Baby Matters 3: breastfeeding grief and infant formula
Part 3 of our Baby Matters series with Robin Barker.
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LMS 2008-08-29
Author: ABC Radio National
Fri, Aug 29, 2008
Talkback: The pinstriped prison
We delve into the world of corporate recruitment of the best and brightest students in Australia.
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LMS 2008-08-28
Author: ABC Radio National
Thu, Aug 28, 2008
Adoptions from India and child trafficking
Indian authorities are investigating the abduction and sale of children who have subsequently been legally adopted internationally.
Overdose awareness day
This Sunday marks Overdose Awareness Day around Australia.
Candice's story
The story of Candice, a young mother of three who´s addiction nightmare culminated in a methamphetamine induced psychosis, with her three young children in the car.
Blogdaddy part 2
How does a bloke who´s 30, single and wanting kids go about turning from a man-child into dad-guy?
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LMS 2008-08-27
Author: ABC Radio National
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Equal pay day
Despite rules about equal pay, women workers continue to earn less than men.
Cultures of cosiness
Now, you might love living where you do -- a relatively small state or city or town -- but beware, it might be just a little too cosy!
Elly Varrenti: my son goes to the ball
Do you remember your very first school social?
Wild tea cosies
Knitter extraordinaire Loani Prior has created a minor sensation with her wild tea cosies, knitted in the shapes of sea creatures, chickens, emus, even comets.
Your feedback
Today's letter of the week is in response to our talkback on colour.
Mathilde writes:
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LMS 2008-08-26
Author: ABC Radio National
Tue, Aug 26, 2008
Truancy and welfare payments
It used to be called truancy, now it´s known as 'school refusal', but whatever the name, it´s on the federal government´s radar this week with new legislation being introduced in Parliament.
Retirement plans: too sensitive to discuss?
Retirement is a big milestone in life but these days we´re being encouraged to put it off until we´re well into our 60s.
A Young Life in Crime
There's been a dramatic rise in knife attacks and gang related crime in
UK cities. In London, there have been 24 deaths this year, most of them
as a result of knife attacks.
Meet the listener - Sue's environmental emporium
Have you ever been to a tea-fe?
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LMS 2008-08-25
Author: ABC Radio National
Mon, Aug 25, 2008
GM labelling
The Western Australian premier, Alan Carpenter, wants food labels to list genetically modifed ingredients. He also wants a moratorium on the approval of any new GM foods until there´s more rigorous testing.
The disappearing aspirationals: Dr Gabrielle Gwyther
Where have all the 'aspirationals' gone?
Life in 7 Mistakes: Susan Johnson
You may well recognise yourself in Susan Johnson's new book.
Robin Barker with Baby Matters 2: breastfeeding
Baby Matters part 2, with Robin Barker, is about breastfeeding.
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