39: Earthquakes, Floods, & Fascism PLUS: Do You Even Need to Watch the News?

First things first! The Australian election is coming up soon and this is your CRITICAL reminder to check your enrolment with the Australian Electoral Commision. If you’ve moved in the past three years you gotta re-enrol so you can vote in the correct electorate for where you live. It takes literally a minute and you can do it online with the AEC.Second of all, we recorded again! This week we talk about the devastating earthquake that struck Burma & Thailand, noting the difficulties Burma’s facing in recovery efforts. Trump comes up, as does a little yap about the election—and culturally speaking we’re all over Chappell Roan, White Lotus, and Paige and Craig. Plus, today’s deep dive is into the raging debate between new and traditional media, and what you’re even meant to do to have a varied media diet.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says US will not get the country - ABC NewsTrump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking third term in White House | Donald Trump | The GuardianYour house is becoming uninsurable due to climate risks. Albo and Dutton won’t mention itMyanmar earthquake: More survivors pulled from rubble as hundreds still missingMyanmar quake response hampered by lack of equipment as international teams arrive - ABC NewsWe hope you loved the pod, hosted by your fave personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded Bunurong and Wurundjeri country by two friends who met on Kombumerri country. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. Join us in ​Paying the Rent​.