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#TalkAboutIt S4Ep7: After the Disaster Video
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#TalkAboutIt takes a look at the courage and strength of people around the world who have picked up the pieces, rebuilt and found peace after a disaster. But when the physical recovery is over is that really it?
Topics: disasters-and-accidents, storm-disaster, australia, asia, pacific
#TalkAboutIt S4Ep6: Funny or offensive? Video
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Laughter may be universal but when does humour cross the line from funny to offensive? #TalkAboutIt's Del Irani finds out.
Topics: comedy-humour, community-and-society, australia
#TalkAboutIt S4Ep5: Are we sexist? Video
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#EverydaySexism and #questionsformen have been trending on social media. So why is sexism such a hot button issue? #TalkAboutIt's Del Irani meets China's most famous transgender television presenter and a former international cricket star.
Topics: women, community-and-society, australia
#TalkAboutIt S4Ep4: Is university relevant? Video
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Del Irani from #TalkAboutIt goes back to uni for O-Week. She explores why Aussies are accruing thousands of dollars of debt in the name of education, how international students pave their way and meets those who are finding success without a degree.
Topics: education, education-industry, australia
#TalkAboutIt S4Ep3: Domestic violence Video
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A third of women around the world experience domestic violence. So what is being done about it? Del Irani finds out on this week's edition of #TalkAboutIt.
Topics: domestic-violence, law-crime-and-justice, australia, united-states
#TalkAboutIt S4Ep2: Give a heart Video
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Every day, hundreds of Australians are waiting for an organ transplant - this week #TalkAboutIt's Del Irani meets people whose lives have been changed through a transplant and doctors hoping to develop 3D printed organs instead.
Topics: health, medical-procedures, community-and-society, australia
#TalkAboutIt S4Ep1: Boozed-up nation? Video
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There's no denying Australia is country with a population that loves to drink, but are Australians' attitudes to alcohol changing - and do they need to?
#TalkAboutIt S3Ep10: Juvenile justice Video
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Del Irani speaks to those caught up in the juvenile justice system and finds out what is being done to keep more young people out of prison.
#TalkAboutIt S3Ep9: Volunteering Video
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Millions of Australians choose to volunteer their time for free. Del Irani finds out why they chose to do it and what the risks are.
#TalkAboutIt S3Ep8: Pressures of parenthood Video
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Del Irani takes a look at the seven pressures of modern parenthood, from breast feeding to work-life balance.
#TalkAboutIt S3Ep7: Taking it to the extreme Video
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Why has 'extreme' fitness become so popular? Del Irani finds out on this week's Talk About It. #TalkAboutIt
#TalkAboutIt S3Ep6: Gambling Video
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Del Irani takes a look at Australia's love of gambling. Who are the winners and who are the losers? This week on Talk About It.
#TalkAbout It S3Ep5: Youth unemployment Video
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Today's youth have been dubbed 'generation jobless'. Del Irani finds out what it takes for young people to get their foot in the door.
Topics: unemployment, youth, australia
#TalkAboutIt S3E4: Interethnic relationships Video
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Interethnic relationships are a common feature of multicultural Australia. But when does a racial preference become racism? Del Irani finds out on this week's Talk About It. #TalkAboutIt
#TalkAboutIt S3E3: Radicalisation Video
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This week Talk About It takes a look at radicalisation and finds out what's behind it, as well as what measures are being taken to combat it.
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