Violent protests in Europe, Greens senator speaks out, pregnancy discrimination + PhD poverty
Show notes
Police in France have been firing tear gas and stun grenades into crowds, and the streets are littered with burnt cars, but these riots started as peaceful student protests. Why did the demonstrations escalate and how did they spread to other parts of Europe?
And, Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has released a lengthy statement on social media denying allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women and has blamed his party for the public fallout.
Plus, why are so many women coming forward alleging pregnancy discrimination at their job?
Finally, PhD students say that the stipend is not enough to live off and that it’s discouraging students from pursuing important research.
Listen now:
01:16 – Protests in Europe
06:22 – Jordon Steele-John responds
11:29 – PhD stipend
20:02 – Pregnancy discrimination
Guests:
- Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter
- Avani Dias, Four Corners reporter
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