Tourette's taboos, high speed rail dreams + how Andrew could end up king

February 24
31 mins

Episode Description

Despite being the first member of the royal family to be taken into custody in 3 centuries, the former prince Andrew could still (technically) end up king one day. We get into why Australia is trying to change the line of succession. 

And there's a lot of talk about Tourette's Syndrome after the BAFTAs last night. So what's it like to live with Tourette's, and what's the best way to react to a tic? 

Plus, high speed rail Australia. Could it actually happen? 

Listen now:

01:18  - Blocking Andrew from ever being King of Australia

05:58  - Tourette's and the BAFTAs

16:30  - The dream of high speed rail

Guests:

  • Conor Maysey, disability advocate 
  • Matt Burke, adjunct professor, Griffith University

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