Best Tanya Murphy Podcasts (2025)

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S2 E22: Dammed if you Don't: Saving Fish from Migration Mayhem 41:21

5d ago41:21

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Did you know some of our marine fish are living DOUBLE LIVES? That’s right, they want the best of both worlds, saltwater and freshwater. So one minute they’re living the dream on a beautiful coral reef, next minute they’ve decided they need a tree change, and they’re swimming up into our rivers. What are they doing there? And importantly – what hap…

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From Palestine to jobseeker and keeping children safe online: Tanya Plibersek on Labor’s tough calls – Australian Politics podcast 28:06

5d ago28:06

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Tanya Plibersek, one of Labor’s most recognisable political figures and the minister for social services, joins us as the government faces big decisions at home and abroad. Chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy speaks to her about the push to recognise Palestinian statehood, the jobseeker rate and the urgent fight to keep children safe online…

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Guardian Essential report: Albanese starts second term with solid approval, but Trump presidency looms – Australian Politics podcast 19:27

6d ago19:27

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As Anthony Albanese readies his second‑term reform agenda, Guardian Australia’s Josh Butler speaks with Essential Media’s Peter Lewis about the elephant in the room: Australia’s dependence on the US and how its high‑stakes defence gambles could shape both his leadership and the nation’s strategic future…

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S2 E21: SPOTTED: The Great Barrier Reef's first known Whale Shark Aggregation Site 40:59

11d ago40:59

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Whale sharks—harmless, majestic giants—have long been mystery visitors on the Great Barrier Reef, their movements shrouded in secrecy... until now. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified the Reef’s first known whale shark aggregation site. Join us as we uncover where these elusive creatures have been hiding with Ingo Miller—marin…

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Resetting the Liberals: Zoe McKenzie on reform, climate and winning back women 22:24

12d ago22:24

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As parliament resumes, the focus shifts to how the major parties plan to reset. Chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy speaks to Liberal MP for Flinders and shadow assistant minister Zoe McKenzie. She isn’t convinced by quotas but says the party needs meaningful reform if it’s serious about bringing more women into the fold – and winning back th…

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Angie ADHD with Angie Hurlburt (Bonus Episode 28) 58:54

14d ago58:54

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Have you ever questioned whether your neurodivergence played a role in the trauma you endured—and perhaps even helped you escape it? Was it the trauma that caused the ADHD, or did the ADHD cause the trauma? In this powerful conversation, let's explore how living with undiagnosed ADHD made Angie, an ADHD coach and fellow survivor of a toxic family s…

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S2 E20 Everything Kirsty Webeck Needs to Say About Sea Creatures 40:57

16d ago40:57

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Australian comedian Kirsty Webeck loves sea creatures. She's learned a lot about them through her lifelong passion for snorkelling - and now she's here to share what the sperm whales don't want you to know. She is currently touring with her live standup show called Everything I Need to Say About Sea Creatures and it's a real hoot to have her joinin…

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Beaver Sports Podcast featuring Ruth Davis (Hamblin) 50:16

20d ago50:16

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Jim Chalmers on uncertainty and ambition 26:48

22d ago26:48

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy one of his key measures of success in the future is making Australia’s budget more sustainable. They discuss the challenge of meeting housing targets, how the morning news affects his plans and what he hopes can come out of his meeting with the G20 finance min…

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S2 E19: Modern Day Castaway: A Gruelling 50 Days Alone on the Reef 43:33

25d ago43:33

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Meet Mike Atkinson — former military pilot turned solo adventurer, survival expert, and filmmaker. In one of the boldest voyages ever attempted, Mike hand-carved a dugout canoe and sailed it 1,500 kilometres up the Great Barrier Reef — from Townsville to the Torres Strait — using only traditional, handmade fishing and hunting tools. No engine. No G…

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Accountability, robodebt and regional housing: Helen Haines unpacks it all 24:10

26d ago24:10

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Tom McIlroy speaks to independent MP Helen Haines to talk through her ambitious agenda for the new parliamentary term, her sharp disappointment with the robodebt royal commission fallout, and what the government’s response says about political accountabilityBy The Guardian

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Bonus Episode: How to Swim with Whales, Manta Rays and Sharks on the Great Barrier Reef 43:56

27d ago43:56

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Whale and manta ray season has arrived on the Great Barrier Reef - and so have the awe-inspiring encounters! Divers and snorkellers are reporting unforgettable moments with these gentle giants, and in this special bonus episode of Word on the Reef, Master Reef Guide Tahn Miller joins host Tanya Murphy once again to spill their top insider tips on h…

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Toxic Mothers: Breaking Free, Setting Boundaries, and Healing the Daughter Wound (Bonus Episode 27) 1:00:29

28d ago1:00:29

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Has your relationship with your mother brought more pain than comfort? The mother wound is real, painful, and often invisible to outsiders—but healing is possible. Join me and Stephi as we unpack the deeply misunderstood journey of women who recognize the “mother wound”—emotional enmeshment, manipulation, and conditional love—and make the toughest …

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S2 E18: Sex Under the Sea: The Weird World of Marine Reproduction 38:23

1M ago38:23

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Welcome to the ocean -- where your genitals are on your face, males give birth, and gender is more of a suggestion than a rule. You can snooze in a bubble of your own vomit or switch sexes overnight without anyone batting a fin. What a world! This week we’re joined by Mike Scotland - marine biologist, underwater photographer, and editor of DiveLog …

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O’Brien on Liberal ‘soul-searching’ amid nuclear and net-zero policy review 21:57

1M ago21:57

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After a bruising election loss, the Coalition is at a crossroads. Can it reinvent itself as a credible alternative to Labor, or will internal divisions over nuclear energy, net zero and the Liberal party’s identity doom it to another term in opposition? Guardian Australia chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, speaks with the deputy opposition…

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S2 E17: Trawl Wars: The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park vs. The Fishing Industry 44:15

1M ago44:15

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The 1990s was a wild west era for fishing on the Great Barrier Reef. Even after being declared a Marine Park and a World Heritage area, more than 95% of the Great Barrier Reef was still being fished, and things were heading downhill fast. Then came a bombshell report that exposed what was really going on beneath the surface -- and all hell broke lo…

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Greens leader Larissa Waters on holding the Labor government to account — Australian Politics podcast 22:39

1M ago22:39

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The new leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Larissa Waters from Queensland talks about her vision for the party, the challenges of a shifting political landscape, and why she believes this is a moment for bold reforms Labor must rewrite current environment laws which ‘facilitate development’, says Larissa Waters…

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Untangling Enmeshment: From Family Loyalty to Emotional Freedom with Jordan Pickell (Bonus Episode 26) 54:59

1M ago54:59

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Have you ever felt responsible for a parent’s emotions—like it was your job to keep them happy, calm, or stable? Were you praised for being the “mature one,” even though you were silently falling apart inside? Do you ever struggle to know where your needs end and someone else’s begin? If so, you may have grown up enmeshed. In this episode, let's ex…

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S2 E16: Shark Tracker: The Wild Life of Richard Fitzpatrick 48:12

2M ago48:12

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Richard Fitzpatrick wants to change the way you think about sharks. Ever since he kept a pet shark as a kid, Richard has made it his life’s mission to rewrite the story of one of the ocean’s most misunderstood predators. Now an Emmy-winning cinematographer, marine biologist and shark researcher, he’s spent more than 15,000 hours swimming with shark…

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Coalition frontbencher Julian Leeser on why a closer alliance with the US is necessary 22:36

2M ago22:36

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In a year shaped by rising global tensions and growing concerns over social cohesion at home, the shadow attorney general, Julian Leeser, presents his views on Australia’s place in the worldBy The Guardian

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S2 E15: Save the Reef from your Sofa: Citizen Science with Nicole Senn 44:52

2M ago44:52

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Did you know you can help with coral research on the Great Barrier Reef without even leaving your couch? On this week's episode of Word on the Reef, get ready to swipe right on high-value corals as we dive into the incredible world of citizen science. Our guest is Nicole Senn, Head of Engagement at Citizens of the Reef and passionate ocean advocate…

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Senator Maria Kovacic on what the Coalition needs to move forward 23:35

2M ago23:35

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‘If we don’t listen it’s not going to get better for us – it will get worse,’ says the NSW Liberal moderate and newly appointed shadow assistant minister, joining Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy to discuss her party’s futureBy The Guardian

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When Jealous Moms Gossip, Boundaries Become Survival (Bonus Episode 25) 50:21

2M ago50:21

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In many toxic families, the scapegoat becomes the emotional and psychological sponge for everyone else’s dysfunction, pain, and projection. It’s a trauma-inducing role that is often misunderstood, dismissed, or mischaracterized as “drama.” But for those who live it, scapegoating is a profound and persistent form of psychological abuse. One of our b…

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Omaha Bound: Beaver Sports Podcast Super Regional Edition 48:32

2M ago48:32

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S2 E14: Tree-mendous Impacts: How Forests Help Save Coral Reefs 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Did you know that deforestation up to 1,000 kilometres inland can harm coral reefs and potentially fuel outbreaks of coral-eating starfish? This week we explore one of the lesser-known but critical threats to the Great Barrier Reef: declining water quality due to land clearing. Our guest this week is Sarah Sims, a conservation and land management e…

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Nicolette Boele on climate, business and making a difference 23:28

2M ago23:28

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Nicolette Boele was declared the winner in the Sydney seat of Bradfield this week, after a month of counting and recounting in her race against Liberal Gisele Kapterian. She is preparing to take her seat in parliament after a wafer-thin victory of just 26 votes. Boele speaks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about why Labor needs to stop…

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S2 E13: Undercover Investigation: The Supermarket Plastics Trashing our Oceans 43:19

2M ago43:19

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Did you know Aussies are among the worst plastic polluters on the planet - second only to Singapore for our use of single-use plastic packaging? Every year, 145,000 tonnes of plastic waste leak into our environment, and most of it comes from our supermarkets. Many of these plastics are not recyclable, and even when binned “correctly," they escape -…

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Baseball Regional Preview Edition: Beaver Sports Podcast featuring Mitch Canham, Trent Caraway, Dax Whitney, Mike Parker, and Jim Wilson 43:03

2M ago43:03

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The Cycle Breaker’s Journey: From Discard to Radical Acceptance with Taylor Damiani (Bonus Episode 24) 58:40

2M ago58:40

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You are more than a toxic family abuse survivor—you are a cycle breaker. And there is a powerful difference between the two. In this episode, find out what it means to move beyond the pain of being the “scapegoat” and step into the empowered identity of a “cycle breaker.” 🌱 What is a cycle breaker? 🌱 How each cycle breaker’s story is uniquely their…

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S2 E12: Australia's Great Southern Reef: Kelp, Cuttlefish, and Climate Chaos with Stefan Andrews 57:21

2M ago57:21

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The Great Southern Reef is an 8,000-kilometre stretch of temperate rocky reefs and kelp forests that hugs the southern coastline of Australia from Sydney to Perth. It’s home to incredible marine life like leafy sea dragons, giant cuttlefish, octopuses, and playful seals. It’s a $11.56 billion cornerstone of local economies and part of our way of li…

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S2 E11: How to Protect the Great Barrier Reef: Individual Actions You can Take Right Now 1:01:53

3M ago1:01:53

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Climate Change is the biggest threat to coral reefs worldwide, causing unprecedented coral bleaching events. But there are things we can all do to help - and you don't need to be a marine biologist or even live anywhere near the ocean to make a difference! Here's your guide to powerful, practical climate action to help save the Great Barrier Reef -…

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Breaking Free from the No-Win Trap: How Toxic Families Twist Victimhood, Responsibility & Keep You Stuck (Bonus Episode 23) 1:01:29

3M ago1:01:29

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What happens when you’re raised to believe your worth depends entirely on your mother’s emotional comfort? Let's explore the insidious dynamics of covert narcissistic abuse, emotional enmeshment, victimhood, and the liberating power of estrangement. 🌿 the no win trap set by toxic mothers 🌿 the damaging power of the “victim role” 🌿 the “victim role”…

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Guardian Essential report: can Labor live up to expectations? 25:18

3M ago25:18

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Post-election Albanese has seen a surge in popularity but what is the electorate expecting from a second term Labor government and can they deliver during challenging times? Guardian Australia’s political reporter, Josh Butler sits down with chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis.…

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S2 E10: Trash Talk: Inside the Marine Debris Crisis on the Great Barrier Reef – and What You Can Do 41:39

3M ago41:39

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This week we head to the remote beaches of the Great Barrier Reef—where plastic pollution is piling up faster than we can clean it. But is picking up rubbish really the solution? Or just the beginning? Join us as we play trash detective with marine debris expert Heidi Tait, founder of Tangaroa Blue and the Australian Marine Debris Initiative. From …

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Beaver Sports Podcast featuring Jim Wilson, Dede Norman, and Susana Yepes 32:56

3M ago32:56

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S2 E9: Catching Air, Calling for Action: A Tour Operator's Plea to Save the Great Barrier Reef 41:41

3M ago41:41

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Brett Wright has spent the past 30 years taking visitors to the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas with his tour company Windswell Adventures—and he's seen the changes up close. From worsening coral bleaching to the devastation of extreme weather events, climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a reality affecting his livelihood and the …

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Toxic Fathers and The Impacts of Parental Neglect with Dr. Jaime Zuckerman (Bonus Episode 22) 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

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For many daughters, the relationship with their father is the first blueprint for love, trust, and emotional safety. When that father is emotionally absent, narcissistic, or abusive, the wounds run deep. Listen in for a deeper conversation on healing from the complex and often unspoken impact of toxic fathers and parental neglect. 🌱 Understanding T…

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Guardian Essential report: is the real question now just how big Labor’s victory will be? 15:12

3M ago15:12

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Just days out from the crucial vote, the latest Guardian Essential poll shows steady support for Labor. But with a significant number of undecided voters and a strong field of independents, questions remain about how convincing their victory will really be. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, sits down with Essential Me…

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Beaver Sports Podcast featuring Jim Wilson, Dawn Shockley, Kyra Ly, Raya Nakao, Michael Eichler, and Annelise Norkitis 56:55

3M ago56:55

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S2 E8: Hot Water and Hot Air: Which Political Parties Have the Best Policies to Protect the Great Barrier Reef? 39:57

3M ago39:57

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In this special Election Edition of Word on the Reef, Tanya Murphy and Brett Goodban dive into one of the most critical questions facing Australians ahead of the Federal Election: Who has the best plan to save the Great Barrier Reef? To find out, we’re joined by Maria Poulos Conklin, Head of Government Relations at the Australian Conservation Found…

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Spring Game Edition: Beaver Sports Podcast featuring Trent Bray, Ryan Gunderson, Maalik Murphy, Jeremiah Noga, Nikko Taylor, Gabe Winkler, Isaac Beaman, and Lidya Acar 36:12

4M ago36:12

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Spring Game Edition: Beaver Sports Podcast featuring Trent Bray, Ryan Gunderson, Maalik Murphy, Jeremiah Noga, Nikko Taylor, Gabe Winkler, Isaac Beaman, and Lidya Acar See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S2 E7: The Great Barrier Reef's Sixth Mass Bleaching Event in 9 Years - and What We Can Do About It 46:57

4M ago46:57

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The federal election is just two weeks away — and it turns out some politicians are still floundering when it comes to climate change. While the Reef suffers, some parties are busy serving up red herrings instead of real solutions. This week Tanya Murphy and Brett Goodban dive into the national emergency that should be making front-page news: the G…

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Guardian Essential report: as Labor pulls further ahead, can Dutton outmanoeuvre Albanese? 19:28

4M ago19:28

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As the election draws near, Labor has extended its lead against the Coalition in the latest Essential poll, raising new questions about what Peter Dutton needs to do to shift the momentum in his favour. Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy sits down with Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis to unpack the strategies and dynamics shaping t…

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Tanya-Marie Dubé - Story of Survival (Bonus Episode 21) 45:19

4M ago45:19

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Survival isn’t just about enduring hardship—it’s about reclaiming your power, rewriting your story, and learning how to thrive in a world that may have once felt unsafe. If you're trying to navigate your trauma right now, this episode offers powerful insights on: 🌿Surviving multiple traumatic events from home life, to foster care, to homelessness 🌿…

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S2 E6: Coral Bleaching on Western Australia's World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef 44:37

4M ago44:37

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This week, our guest is West Australian coral ecologist Associate Professor Zoe Richards, who's had some extraordinary adventures—diving with crocodiles, discovering new coral species and surveying nuclear bomb sites! We'll journey to Micronesia to uncover an ancient civilisation that built mysterious structures from coral, and to Ningaloo, the wor…

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Special Beaver Nation Edition: Beaver Sports Podcast featuring Beaver Baseball fans, New Men's Soccer Assistant Coach Matt Bersano, Football Secondary Coach AJ Cooper, and Gymnastics Associate Head Coach ... 50:01

4M ago50:01

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Special Beaver Nation Edition: Beaver Sports Podcast featuring Beaver Baseball fans, New Men's Soccer Assistant Coach Matt Bersano, Football Secondary Coach AJ Cooper, and Gymnastics Associate Head Coach Michael Chaplin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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S2 E5: Lizard Island's Sixth Consecutive Coral Bleaching Event: What Happens when Bleaching Becomes Annual? 37:49

4M ago37:49

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This week we're heading back to spectacular Lizard Island to uncover what’s changed since last year’s record-breaking coral bleaching event. New research station co-director Dr David Abrego takes us a vivid tour of this world-renowned reef science hub and shares the sobering reality of back-to-back bleaching events that are pushing corals to the br…

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Overcoming Childhood Trauma with Kevin Donaldson (Bonus Episode 20) 59:01

4M ago59:01

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Society expects them to be strong, stoic, and unshakable. But what happens when the weight of trauma becomes unbearable? What happens when the very qualities that make them resilient also become the barriers that keep them from healing? In this unfiltered conversation, retired police officer Kevin Donaldson sheds light on the silent struggles of me…

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Guardian Essential report: power v poise – Australian Politics podcast 21:37

4M ago21:37

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At the electoral crossroads, Guardian Australia’s political reporter Krishani Dhanji talks to Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis about what risks and rewards await Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese as they gamble over the projection of strong v steady leadership to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Plus: who would people …

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S2 E4: Diving for Climate: Can Tourism Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef? 42:56

4M ago42:56

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This week, we dive deep into the heart of the Great Barrier Reef’s current coral bleaching crisis with marine social scientist and CEO of Divers for Climate, Dr. Yolanda Waters. 🔬 What’s causing this widespread bleaching event? 🌍 How does reef tourism play a crucial role in protecting our oceans? 🤿 What can divers, snorkelers, and everyday citizens…

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