The showgirl is having a moment

from The Conversation Hour · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

From Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl to Pamela Anderson's film The Last Showgirl, social media feeds have been awash with plumes of brightly coloured feathers and sparkly outfits, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask why the Showgirl is having a moment.Plus, we look at a VR work that captures the experiences and reflections of flood affected people, pay tribute to David Stratton and delve into the many and varied uses of pickle juice.

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