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The Part 8A
by Miko Santos of Mencari News
The Part 8A is Mencari's news explainer podcast. Miko Santos, the host, will discuss the most significant stories of the day. www.readmencari.com
Episodes
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What Labor's visa crackdown actually changes for students, tourists and backpackers
This episode covers Labor's visa crackdown, the topic of host Miko Santos's conversation with Melbourne-based immigration lawyer Johanna Bertumen Nonato. She breaks down which changes are already law and which are still just announcements, starting with student visas losing the ability to include...
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Card surcharge ban: loopholes, higher prices and the return of cash
This episode covers the card surcharge ban and what it actually means for shoppers and small business owners. Host Miko Santos talks with Dr Marian Makkar, a marketing academic at RMIT University, about why the surcharge ban has pushed some retailers to raise base prices instead of removing the...
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RBA cash rate rise to 4.60 per cent: what it means for mortgages, rents and inflation
This episode covers the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate rise, up a quarter point to 4.60 per cent, the fourth increase this year and the highest level since late 2011. Host Miko Santos speaks with Dr Angel Zhong, finance academic and Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation at RMIT University…
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OpenAI Medicare breach explained: why "rogue AI" is the wrong label, with AI ethicist Dr Rebecca Johnson
The OpenAI Medicare breach made headlines as a case of “rogue AI”. Dr Rebecca Johnson, an AI evaluation and governance researcher, rejects that label. On The Part 8A, she tells host Miko Santos that the agent did what its settings allowed. The failure sits with the people at OpenAI who designed…
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Money mules and money laundering in Australia: how graph theory tracks dirty money
Episode summary Money mules are often ordinary people. Many are international students or others trying to make ends meet, recruited through job ads that promise $1,000 for an hour’s work. In this episode of The Part 8A from The Financial Register, host Miko Santos talks with Professor Asha Rao…
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Inside Australia's Scam Crisis: One Survivor's Fight Against Banks, Loopholes and Blame
Sylvia Chou is a registered tax agent, a Fellow of CPA Australia and a qualified financial planner. In 2019, she clicked on a Facebook ad claiming to be a Shark Tank-endorsed trading platform. A curious $250 payment turned into a $2.6 million loss within three months, after scammers used fake...
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Beyond the Ban: How Parents Can Protect Children from Online Predators and Cyberbullying
Australia is implementing a social media ban for children under 16, and this interview with Associate Professor Dr. Lesley Anne Ey from UniSA Education Futures explains the developmental science behind the decision. Children’s brains are still developing executive functioning and critical…
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Gas Prices vs. Climate Goals: Inside Australia's $500 Billion Energy Policy Debate
This interview explores Australia’s current energy policy challenges through a conversation with a political leader advocating for change. At the heart of the discussion is a striking paradox: Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of natural gas, yet the country is building import...
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Inside Australia's Growing Far-Right Movement: Expert Analysis of the August 31st Protests
This episode examines the concerning rise of far-right extremist groups in Australia, focusing on the August 31st "March for Australia" protests that drew thousands across major cities. Dr. Simon Copland, an expert in online extremism from Australian National University, explains how groups like...
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ASIO Bombshell: Iran Allegedly Paid for Attacks on Australian Soil - Full Breakdown
In this explosive episode of Santos Unfiltered, host Miko Santos interviews Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at the Australian Institute, about a seismic shift in Australian diplomacy. For the first time since World War II, Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador - this time Iran's...
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Australia's Historic Palestine Recognition: Dr. Martin Kear Breaks Down the Geopolitical Shift
Australia made a big decision in August 2025 to officially recognize Palestine as a country, joining other Western nations like the UK, France, and Canada. This podcast features Dr. Martin Kear from the University of Sydney, who explains why this happened now, what it means for Middle East peace,...
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Emergency Powers vs. Constitutional Law: How Trump's Liberation Day Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Trade
When President Trump declared "Liberation Day" and slapped tariffs on 90 countries using emergency powers, he sparked a constitutional crisis that goes far beyond trade policy. Dr. Susan Stone from University of South Australia breaks down how a law designed for freezing terrorist assets is being...
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New Zealand's Treaty Crisis: How One Bill Threatens 50 Years of Indigenous Rights Progress
This episode examines New Zealand's recent political crisis surrounding the Treaty Principles Bill - legislation that attempted to redefine the foundational relationship between the government and Māori people. Dr. Carwyn Jones from Victoria University explains how this bill threatened to…
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Nuclear Power, Regional Funds, and Supermarkets: What Broke the Coalition?
In this episode of Part 8A podcast, we explore the significant political development of the National and Liberal Party coalition split in Australia. Dr. Daniel Fazio from UniSA Justice and Society provides expert analysis on this historic breakup that has only happened three times in over a...
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How Political Influencers Are Reshaping Australian Elections Through Social Media
This episode explores a growing problem on social media: fake podcasts. These are short video clips made to look like real podcast interviews, but they're actually fake marketing content. Some people are making thousands of dollars creating these deceptive videos that trick viewers into thinking...
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Albanese double down on Indonesia partnership as domestic political realgments emerge.
Truth matters. Quality journalism costs. Your subscription to Mencari directly funds the investigative reporting our democracy needs. For less than a coffee per week, you enable our journalists to uncover stories that powerful interests would rather keep hidden. No corporate influence. No...
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Liberation Theology vs. Theology of the People: Dr. Pinaloza Explains Pope Francis' Worldview
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit theregisterau.substack.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this enlightening episode of Part 8A Podcast, host Miko Santos...
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Australia's Youth Vote Revolution: How Gen Z and Millennials Will Shape the 2025 Election
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this insightful episode of "The Expert Interview," host Miko Santos speaks with Luke Dean, an Associate Lecturer at Monash University School of Social...
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Global Trade Tensions Escalate: Expert Analysis on Trump's Australian Tariffs
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this timely episode of Expert Interview, host Miko Santos and Professor Robert Brooks from Monash Business School discuss the implications of President...
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Tax Cuts Are Just a Cup of Coffee a Week": Economist Exposes Budget Reality
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this hard-hitting analysis of Australia's 2025-2026 federal budget, host Miko Santos interviews distinguished economist Professor Gigi Foster from the...
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Trust Crisis Deepens: 67% Decline in Media Confidence Revealed in 2025 Australian Media Landscape Report
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower. You can empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. Host Miko Santos asks Managing Director of MediaNet Amrita Sidhu in this enlightening Santos Unfiltered episode about the just-published 2025 Australian…
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Trump's 25% Steel Tariff Hits Australia: Economic Expert Reveals True Impact Beyond Export Numbers
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this insightful interview, Dr. Susan Stone, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics at the University of South Australia, analyzes the recent implementation of a 25% tariff on...
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Meta's Shift from Fact-Checking: Dr. Alexia Maddox on the Future of Social Media Moderation
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this episode, Dr. Alexia Maddox from La Trobe University discusses Meta's recent decision to move away from professional fact-checking towards a community-driven…
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Trump's Legal Battle: A Deep Dive into the Recent Verdict
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this episode of Santos Unfiltered, host Miko Santos discusses the recent guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump in 34 felony cases with Dr. John Hart, an expert…
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Impact of ICC Arrest Warrants on Israel-Palestine Conflict
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this episode of the Freeman Chronicle podcast, Miko Santos discusses the recent arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israeli officials,...
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Unveiling the Key Economic Issues in Budget 2024
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. On this episode of the FreeMan Podcast Chronicle, host Miko Santos discusses the recently announced Budget 2024 with guest Dr. Susan Stone, an expert in economics. They delve...
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The Clash Between Australian Government and Social Media Platforms
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. On this episode of the Freeman Chronicle podcast, Miko Santos discusses the clash between the Australian government and social media platforms over the removal of graphic...
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Climate Change Impacts: Lessons from the Dubai Floods
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. Dubai recently faced a once-in-a-generation superstorm, resulting in extensive flooding that even impacted the airport runway. In this episode of the Freeman Chronicle…
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Strengthening Australia's National Defense Strategy: Expert Insights
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit theregisterau.substack.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. The latest episode of the FreeMan Chronicle podcast dives into Australia's increased...
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The Taiwan Earthquake: A Geophysicist's Perspective
Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips. In this episode of the Freeman Chronicle podcast, the focus is on the recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan's east coast, the strongest in 25 years. The…
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Sustainability: The Best Gift Australians Can Give this Christmas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit theregisterau.substack.com
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Addressing the Challenges of AI Development through Regulations
In this episode of The Freeman Chronicle Podcast, host Miko Santos delves into the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society. The discussion begins with a focus on the importance of regulatory requirements for AI applications, particularly in relation to civil rights and...
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Questioning the Influencer Era: Navigating the Hazards of Online Credibility
In this episode, we delve into the crucial theme of skepticism and the need to question the credibility of information found online, particularly from social media influencers. We explore the risks associated with blindly trusting influencers and their promotion of dangerous trends. We examine…
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Human Rights Violations in the Israel-Gaza Conflict
Understanding the broader context of the conflict is essential in comprehending the treatment and suffering of the Palestinian people. This context includes the displacement of Palestinians through settlement expansion, the violation of international humanitarian law, and the recognition of the...
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Students could cheat on the test with ChatGPT, and here's what the expert says
ChatGPT is a powerful language model made by OpenAI. It can create text that sounds like it was written by a person, which means it can have natural language conversations. This technology could change the way we use computers, and it has already started to be used in a number of different…
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Finance expert advice on recession spending.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit theregisterau.substack.com A good plan can give you financial freedom and help you balance your income and spending. Track your spending, income, investments, and emergency funds. There are many free online budgeting apps and websites....
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5% official cash rate expects - expert predict
The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to increase the cash target by 25 basis points to 3.10 per cent last Tuesday. RBA Governor Philip Lowe said Inflation in Australia is too high, at 6.9 per cent over the year to October. “Global factors explain much of this high inflation, but strong domestic...
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The Part 8A is Mencari's news explainer podcast. Miko Santos, the host, will discuss the most significant stories of the day.
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