The ethics of WW3 memes, endo and trauma + Qld's croc problem
The mother of murdered Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey has delivered an emotional speech in court, saying her community was "thrust into a world of pain" due to the violence of her son's killers.
Plus, is it okay to laugh about war? With content creators posting WW3 memes, is this a valid way to cope with global unrest?
And booming crocodile populations are dividing some communities in northern Australia over how to deal with it.
Also, researchers have found a difficult childhood is linked with a greater likelihood of being diagnosed with endometriosis later on.
Listen now:
01:15 - The impact of Cassius Turvey's murder
05:23 - Why the internet's making light of war
14:18 - What should Qld do about crocs?
24:24 - New endometriosis research
Guests:
Ashley Fell, social researcher, McCrindle
Ashley Fell, social researcher, McCrindle Dr Cameron Baker, behavioural ecologist, Charles Darwin University
Dr Cameron Baker, behavioural ecologist, Charles Darwin University
Dee Salmin, host, The Hook Up
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