1. Redundancy payouts are impacting women everywhere, including our favourite breakdancer, Ray Gun, who spoke about her own voluntary redundancy.
2. AI gender bias in banking algorithms is impacting women’s access to financial services, with systems using data that reinforces gender bias and heightening it due to the efficiency patterns of AI.
3. Devil Wears Prada 2 highlights the press tour career converations and reflections the movie's stars Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and the legendary Meryl Streep, discussing the economic power of doing work you love.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that

• The Worst Prenup (And Financial Blind Spots): Inspired by reporting in The Wall Street Journal, we unpack how prenups and hidden financial structures can leave one partner exposed. From reading Belle Burden’s Memoir, Strangers, we look at finances in marriages where assets are controlled by one side and explore what happens when love and money combine.
• Gender-Neutral Gold Diggers: A new study challenges the stereotype and shows that men and women both engage in financially motivated relationships. We break down the psychology behind it and what this means for dating today.
• The Cost of Motherhood After 40: Drawing on insights from The Independent and reflections from celebrities including, Sienna Miller and Camila Morrone, we explore what later-life motherhood really costs in fertility treatments and financial strain.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

We unpack how she balances high performance with self-awareness, and what she’s hearing from women facing growing financial pressures today.

In this episode, we cover:

• How family sacrifice shaped Elizabeth’s leadership values and long-term perspective
• Lessons in time management and energy optimisation from juggling law, lecturing and fitness teaching
• The defining moment behind her transition into politics and public service
• How high-pressure experiences built her resilience and self-awareness as a leader
• Why maintaining an identity beyond politics is key to grounded leadership and motherhood
• Her honest reflections on mum guilt and the increasing expectations on working mothers
• The rising cost of living pressures impacting women and families in her community
• The most important change needed to improve financial security for women

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

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In this episode, we unpack:

1. Why Women Who Earn More Still Do More Housework: Research shows that even as women out-earn men, they continue to take on the majority of domestic labour. This “income-housework paradox” highlights persistent gender inequality, unequal domestic responsibilities, and the mental load women face at home.
2. Ukrainian Women in Georgia’s Surrogacy Industry: New research reveals Ukrainian women are turning to surrogacy in Georgia due to war and economic pressure. This highlights global surrogacy trends, reproductive labour, and ethical issues surrounding international fertility markets.
3. Australia and Japan’s Fight for Equal Prize Money in Football: Despite record-breaking audiences, Australia and Japan’s players saw their equal prize money requests ignored in the Asian Cup. This reflects ongoing gender pay gaps in women’s sport, unequal compensation, and the push for financial equity in football.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

• Fuel Prices Crushing Women’s Wallets: How surging petrol costs widen the gender pay gap, burden sole mums, care workers, and remote communities, and threaten food security and health access.
• ADHD and the “Money Tax”: Why managing finances feels impossible with ADHD, from impulsive spending to late fees, and the extra challenges women face in managing the ADHD tax.
• WEF Davos says Gender Equality = Smart Economics: Why investing in women and girls is essential for resilient growth, public health, and economic stability, according to World Economic Forum leaders at Davos.
• Kim Kardashian Auctions Her ‘All’s Fair’ Wardrobe: The reality TV star sells her TV lawyer looks to fund free legal aid for women fighting for safety, custody, and justice.

We explore the intersections of money, gender, mental health, global policy, and celebrity activism.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

In this International Women’s Day episode, we sit down with Laura Nuttall, the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA and Greens spokesperson for Women and Young People. Laura reflects on her journey into politics, the lessons she’s learned as a young leader, and what representation means for young women in Canberra. We dive into the economic realities, gender equality challenges, and practical strategies to create fairer opportunities for women and girls in Australia.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Laura’s journey as the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA and what youth representation means.
• Leadership lessons she’s learned and advice for women considering political careers.
• How to “Balance the Scales” for women and girls in Canberra and Australia.
• The gap between gender equality statistics and women’s everyday financial realities.
• Key financial pressures affecting young women, students, and early career workers.
• Practical steps to improve women’s economic security.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

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In this International Women’s Day episode, we speak with Marisa Paterson, ACT Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, about the progress being made toward gender equality and the work still ahead.

Aligned with the International Women’s Day theme from UN Women Australia, “Balance the Scales”, this conversation explores how policies in the ACT aim to create fairer, safer and more equitable outcomes for women and girls.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What “Balance the Scales” means in practice and how the theme shapes the ACT’s approach to gender equity, safety and justice for women and girls.
• The current state of gender equality in Canberra, including progress to date, achievements of the ACT Women’s Plan 2016–2026 and ongoing challenges.
• Economic pressures impacting women in the ACT, from cost-of-living and childcare costs to the importance of preventing domestic, family and sexual violence.
• The realities of balancing work, parenting and public leadership.
• How a career in anthropology and social research, including on gambling harm prevention, shapes evidence-based policy and advocacy on women’s issues.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

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In the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, we explore what it really means to “Balance the Scales” and how this year’s theme challenges governments, workplaces and communities to deliver genuine structural change for women and girls.

Joining us is Caitlin Tough, ACT MLA and Ambassador for Endometriosis Australia. Caitlin shares how the UN Women Australia IWD theme resonates in her work as a politician, and why women’s economic security and healthcare access must be central to public policy reform.

We discuss:

• What “Balancing the Scales” means in practical policy terms.
• The biggest barriers to gender economic equity in Australia
• The one piece of legislative change that could transform women’s financial security.
• What inspired Caitlin to enter politics and run for office.
• The realities of campaigning and getting elected.
• The experience of people living with endometriosis and what needs to change in healthcare access, workplace flexibility and support systems.
• One powerful piece of feminist advice for International Women’s Day 2026.

A powerful conversation on women’s leadership, economic security and health reform to support conversations on “Balancing the Scales” for International Women's Day 2026.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

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In the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, we unpack the confusion around this year’s multiple IWD themes and ask: which message actually supports meaningful structural change?

With themes from UN Women Australia and the global call from UN Women, alongside the message to “Give to Gain,” we explore why there are different International Women’s Day campaigns and how to decide which one to align with.

Joining us is Lacey Filipich, Australian financial educator, TEDx speaker and founder of Money School. As a frequent IWD speaker, Lacey shares practical feminist guidance on a question many women face: should you speak “for exposure” on International Women’s Day?

We discuss:

• Why International Women’s Day has multiple themes
• How global themes are determined and adapted locally
• The difference between structural change and marketing messaging
• Why paying women for their expertise matters
• How to respond if you’re asked to speak for free
• Setting boundaries without burning bridges
• When volunteering your time aligns with your values — and when it reinforces unpaid labour

If you’re planning an International Women’s Day event, considering a speaking opportunity, or navigating how to participate in IWD 2026 in a way that aligns with your values, this episode offers clear, practical insight.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

We then turn to Iranian women’s economic reality, exploring how political repression, ongoing protests, and economic instability affect women’s ability to work, earn, and maintain financial independence in Iran today.

In our entertainment segment, we spotlight menopause comedy with Bridget Christie’s The Change, discussing why menopause representation in television matters for women’s careers and cultural visibility.

We close with Katherine Ryan’s viral takedown of Brooklyn Beckham, unpacking the backlash to nepo baby culture, thanks to the feminist comedian calling out the reality of nepo babies who use their inherited name and fame to dominate headlines.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

1. Feature: According to a recent study by a financial institution, women are worried about retirement due to a retirement confidence gap and a long-running financial literacy gap. We explain why blaming women for a lack of financial literacy may not be the best strategy to address the gender retirement gap for all women.
2. Research: The hidden costs that mothers take on, as research finds that motherhood changes how women prioritise money and manage their finances.
3. Campaign: Canada’s development of an economic abuse strategy and why its voluntary nature might be holding it back.
4. International: Women are being jailed in Egypt for the crime of going into debt due to unscrupulous creditors, and the work being undertaken to change it.
5. Pop Culture: As Reese Witherspoon issues a warning about celebrity impersonation scams, we look at these scams and how to protect yourself from them.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: Whether your identity and your opinions should result in artists losing paid gig employment, based on the Adelaide Writers Week festival experience.
2. Campaign: The campaign of 100 famous mothers, including Dame Judi Dench and Dame Joanna Lumley, to protect the medical rights of other mothers in Palestine after the ban on medical aid.
3. International: Why women in the UK are still retiring on a third of the money of men on average.
4. Pop Culture: The growth of celebrities like Iggy Azalea and Tristan Tompson, who are back to promoting cryptocurrency.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Following the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence campaign, this conversation also highlights advocates working to protect women and girls online. From shifting cultural narratives to raising awareness and promoting prevention, this episode examines how media and advocacy can work together to reduce online violence and support women’s digital safety.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: The evolution of the manosphere from the internet’s margins to now being a global profit-making enterprise for manfluencers.
2. Campaign: Financial abuse and the Australian Government’s focus on making it harder for abusers to coerce people to become company directors, trapping them in debt.
3. International: Cash transfer schemes are currently being trialled across India to ensure women are paid for running households.
4. Pop Culture: Bringing financial independence motivation from the star of Legally Blonde, Reese Witherspoon.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But for many people, especially women, it comes with an unequal share of planning, organising, and emotional labour.

In this episode, we explore how to have a more feminist Christmas by unpacking the hidden work behind the festive season and challenging traditions that place responsibility on women by default. From gift giving and meal preparation to navigating family expectations, we discuss practical ways to create a fairer, more intentional celebration.

This conversation is about reducing burnout, sharing the mental load, and reimagining Christmas in a way that aligns with feminist values, without guilt or perfectionism.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Part 1: Explore the pivotal moment that transformed a caring individual into a passionate advocate for ending gender-based violence, and learn strategies to overcome the common feeling of "I'm just one person—what can I do?”
2. Part 2: Discover practical actions to become a consistent ally during the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, including how homelessness disproportionately affects women, plus essential tips to avoid activist burnout for long-term engagement.
3. Part 3: How YWCA Australia's work advances gender economic equity and supports improved financial outcomes for women through advocacy and programs.
4. Part 4: Learn ways to meaningfully engage year-round supporters in campaigns against gender-based violence and the critical systemic changes needed for achieving gender equity in Australia.

Episode guest: Bianca Tini Brunozzi is the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer at YWCA Australia, the leading national provider of gender-responsive housing solutions. Bianca is also a member of the National Women's Equality Alliance Policy & Advocacy Advisory Committee.

About the episode: This episode focuses on how to be a year-round advocate as part of our coverage of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, exploring how we can support this issue beyond the campaign.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Part 1: What the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence means for frontline services in the family and domestic violence sector.
2. Part 2: Life on the frontline at Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) and the experience of working in crisis services.
3. Part 3: What the family and domestic violence services sector needs right now and how we can support frontline services.

Episode guest: Belinda Campbell is the Executive Director of Client Services of the Domestic Violence Crisis Service(DVCS). DVCS provides specialist domestic and family violence support services that support people, both during and after crisis situations, to prevent and respond to violence and abuse, building safer futures for people impacted by domestic and family violence.

About the episode: This episode focuses on frontline services providing support to people experiencing domestic and family violence as part of our coverage of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, exploring how we can work to end digital violence against women and girls.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Part 1: Understanding digital violence and its forms, and why digital violence is the theme of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
2. Part 2: Programs helping protect women’s online activities and the importance of technology safety training for frontline services support workers.   
3. Part 3: The impact of supporting women’s technology safety, and how we can help end digital violence with supportive conversations and resources.

Episode guest: Karen Bentley is the CEO of Wesnet, the national peak body for specialist women's domestic and family violence services. Wesnet provides relief and support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, intimate partner violence and other forms of gender-based violence

About the episode: This episode focuses on technology-facilitated abuse as part of our coverage of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, exploring how we can work to end digital violence against women and girls.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Part 1: Understanding economic abuse as a form of gender based violence.
2. Part 2: The impact and long-term consequences of economic abuse for women.
3. Part 3: What we can do to support people experiencing economic abuse, including the changes required to our financial system to support women’s economic security.

Episode guest: Rebecca Glenn from the Centre for Women’s Economic Safety (CWES), which supports women experiencing economic abuse in the context of family violence and catalyses action that improves women’s economic safety.

About the episode: This episode focuses on economic abuse ahead of Economic Abuse Awareness Day on November 26. It’s part of our coverage of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, exploring how we can work to end digital violence against women and girls.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: We launch the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign by introducing the UN Women’s call to end digital violence against women and girls.
2. Research: A new UK study reveals that women feel far less comfortable talking about money than men, and we dig into why.
3. Pop Culture: We unpack the Diary of a CEO interview that claims burnout is a myth, and explore why the debate is exploding online.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Starting a business: Taking your first steps as an entrepreneur, common mistakes to avoid, skills to build and legal and financial business start-up essentials.
2. Funding a business: Balancing your personal and business finances and managing cash flow.
3. Growing a sustainable business: Networking, finding a good mentor, knowing when to move from a side hustle to a full-time business and creating a business that works for you.

Episode guest: Lisa LaMaitre from Capital Women, which speaks to successful and emerging businesswomen to highlight the ‘behind the scenes’ challenges, insights, wisdom, and determination needed to remain relevant in today’s business world.

About the episode: This special episode is focused on entrepreneurship. It’s in recognition of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, an annual event on November 19 that supports, celebrates, and empowers women entrepreneurs worldwide.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: We look at the legal change to ensure that mothers who lose a child are not punished financially by losing their parental leave.
2. Research: Our research story examines the mental load that mothers in a household are still disproportionately loaded up with, no matter their career or salary.
3. International: Our international story delves into the beliefs that determine women in Egypt will still receive half the inheritance of a man.
4. Pop Culture: We applaud Billie Eilish’s direct challenge to billionaires to give away more of their money.
5. Feminist Money Revisited: Updates on three Feminist Money stories, including money and power in Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, the great AI robbery and the first national memorial to witches.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: What Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl, shares about money and power.
2. Research: Couples are moving in together more quickly due to rising cost of living pressures.
3. Campaign: The Reclaim the Night protests taking place in the run-up to the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in November.
4. International: Iceland marks 50 years since the 1975 Women’s Strike, which led to national social change and helped close gender gaps.
5. Pop Culture: We enjoy the new Lily Allen album and how it makes art and royalty cheques from heartbreak.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: We examine the recent practice of betting on the menstrual cycles of professional athletes in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
2. Research: The impact of having kids on women’s income, based on long-form national pay statistics in the UK, underscoring the reality of the motherhood penalty.
3. Relationships: We discuss Australian singer Sia’s divorce, and the court claim her ex has made for an eye-watering $250,000 a month in spousal support.
4. Pop Culture: The Victoria Beckham documentary and what it reveals about her fashion business journey, from not making a profit to battling to become part of brand Beckham.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: Our feature story looks at the very different views of Dave Ramsey vs Kevin O’Leary when it comes to pre-nups or financial agreements before marriage.
2. Research: Our research story looks at the desire of young people to have credit scores included in dating app profiles.
3. International: For our international story, we look at New Mexico and its groundbreaking move to make all childcare free.
4. Pop Culture: And our pop culture story examines Celebrity Traitors and peeks into the personal finances of some of the celebrities taking part.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: Our feature story, which looks at attempts in Australia by tech companies to covertly steal the work of our artists.
2. Research: We’ll follow that up with our research story, which looks at what new research reveals about the increasing number of older women retiring into poverty.
3. International: For our international story, we look at the systems of aid that see women at risk of economic abuse, including in Gaza.
4. Pop Culture: And for our pop culture story, we look at Nicole Kidman’s divorce and its financial impact.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: Our feature story looks at the new imposter syndrome, the ‘superwoman’ and her influence at work and beyond.
2. Research: Our research story looks at the ‘tipping point’ for gender pay gaps and what it reveals about how companies approach pay rates for women.
3. International: For our international story, we’ll look at the latest UN Women Gender Snapshot report and learn when gender economic equity is predicted to be achieved.
4. Pop Culture: Our pop culture story examines former New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern’s experience of working Mum guilt.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: Our feature story focuses on misogyny in the music industry and how it impacts the women who help write, produce and play the music we love.
2. International: The hills are alive with the sound of music as Austrian rebel nuns fight back to return to their convent home.
3. Pop Culture: Emmy Awards wins by women over 50 and what that says about ageism and gender in Hollywood right now.  
4. Feminist you should know: Queen Rania of Jordan.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: We’re focused on teachers and their increasing rates of workplace stress as they continue to raise the next generation in our classrooms.

2. International: The ongoing threats that Rosie O’Donnell is facing down, which are coming from one of the most powerful men in the world.

3. The Rich: Career advice from one of the wealthiest women on TV, the eminent Judge Judy Scheindlin, via the Good Hang podcast with Amy Poehler.

4. Pop Culture: The recent Hurricane Katrina documentary and the government’s decision after the hurricane to fire their teachers, the public educators who survived the storm but not the aftermath.

5. Feminist you should know: Michaela Coel on turning down $1 million from Netflix for I May Destroy You.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: Our feature story explores the cost of medical misogyny in denying women early diagnosis, including for endometriosis.
2. International: We cover the Danish Prime Minister’s apology to the women of Greenland for forced past contraception practices.
3. The Rich: “Proud nepo baby” Chloe Mallee made US Vogue editor, replacing Anna Wintour.
4. Pop Culture: We look at the best-selling book and brand new film, The Thursday Murder Club, which shows how ageism women face is fast becoming out of date.
5. Feminist you should know: Helen Mirren of the Academy Award winning The Queen performance.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: Our feature story looks at the tiny home building experiment that could be a solution to the rising homelessness being experienced by women.
2. International: The experience of Lisa Cook as Governor of the US Federal Reserve, who US President Donald Trump has attempted to fire.
3. Pop Culture: Sally Rooney: The Irish author of Normal People and her decision to use the earnings of her work to support Palestine.
4. Feminist you should know: Huda Sha’arawi of the Egyptian feminist movement.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: Our feature story examines the change to have paid placements, helping tackle placement poverty that many students face, particularly for female-dominated professions.
2. International: We look at the situation for women in Afghanistan today based on UN Women data, marking four years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan.
3. Pop Culture: We take a moment to discuss Taylor Swift’s recent comments on buying back her Master records.
4. Feminist you should know: Beatrice Faust, the founder of the Women’s Electoral Lobby in Australia.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. The Feminist City: Is the Swedish city of Umeå a feminist utopia?
2. We Won’t Go Back Women’s March: Why are women rallying for feminist causes before the USA election?
3. Antigua and Barbuda Laws Challenged: Why are colonial laws still governing abortion access?
4. Feminist you should know: Merle Thornton of the Pub Protest.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. End of Women’s Equality Party: Why is the Women’s Equality Party facing a final sunset?
2. American Presidential Election Incoming: Is America ready for its first woman President?
3. See the Person, not the Stereotype: What is the impact of ageism for women?  
4. Feminist you should know: Lilly Ledbetter of the Fair Pay Act.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Philippines Seeks Divorce: Is it time for women in the Philippines to embrace consciously uncoupling?
2. Russia’s Cancelling Cat Ladies: Why does Russia fear women who don’t have children?
3. Pop Culture: How a Palestinian filmmaker is taking on gender inequality in the new film, Thank You for Banking with Us.
4. Feminist Money Win: Why more companies will be Accelerating Action on International Women’s Day.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Navy Captain Gender Agenda: Why have headlines about an incident in New Zealand focused on the gender of a Navy captain?
2. Women in Afghanistan: What are the living conditions like for women in Afghanistan, three years after the Taliban takeover?
3. Witches Monument: The first memorial to witches, as the Netherlands recognises the women targeted in witch hunts.
4. International Women’s Day: The announcement of ‘March Forward’ as the official United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2025.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Mexico’s First Female President: Will Mexico’s first female President lead to better outcomes for women?
2. Kate Barr Can’t Win: Should you run for election with the certainty that you can’t win?
3. Job Share Politicians: Can you job share the role of a politician?
4. Feminist Money Win: A win for the retirement planning of parents.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: Latin America’s feminists and the strides forward being made in representation in the region.
2. Feminist Governor General: A new female Governor General for Australia with a history of valuing gender economic equity.
3. Gender Equity in Art: An artwork showing equity in action is under fire as the MONA Ladies Lounge faces potential closure.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: The failed referendum in the Republic of Ireland has kept antiquated references to women and their "duties within the home" in the Irish constitution.
2. Argentina healthcare access: Our international story looks at Argentina and its President’s push to wind back abortions, restricting women’s access to healthcare.
3. Mel B buys her home: After coming back to Leeds in 2019 with nothing in her bank account, Mel B has worked and lived frugally so that she has been able to buy her own home again.  

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Women’s Retirement Win: The change in Australia to contribute to the retirement funds of new parents during periods of parental leave, closing gender retirement gaps.
2. Arts Funding: Our international story looks at a Lagos art gallery that could challenge the current wealth and gender gaps in the artwork by offering children the opportunity to exhibit and sell their artwork.
3. The Motherhood Penalty: After Lily Allen’s comments that “my children ruined my career”, we look at the impact of motherhood on women’s careers.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

1. Feature: We look at the rise of Swati Maliwal from an advocate for women and her decade-long tenure as the Chairperson for Delhi’s Commission for Women to becoming a national politician in India’s Parliament.
2. International: France becomes the first country in the world to explicitly state that people have a right to an abortion and to enshrine that right into the French constitution.
3. Pop Culture: Olivia Rodrigo commits funding from tour ticket proceeds to the National Network of Abortion Funds to eliminate barriers to access abortions and support reproductive choice.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

This week’s episode provides a financial feminist news breakdown of stories, including: Pay gap shocks, Birth rate drops, Kylie Minogue rocks. Not sure how these stories relate to finances or feminism? Check out the podcast for our breakdown. 

You can find out more about our sources for each story below:

• 27 Feb 24 – The Guardian – Dozens of Australian businesses have gender pay gaps above 50%, landmark data reveals
• 27 Feb 24 – The Conversation – QANTAS pays women 37% less, Telstra and BHP 20%. Fifty years after equal pay laws, we still have a long way to go
• 27 Feb 24 – News.com.au – Matt Canavan wins the dumbest comment about the gender pay gap so far
• 27 Feb 24 – Workplace Gender Equality Agency – Publishing employer gender pay gaps FAQ
• 28 Feb 24 – Al Jazeera – Fears for future as South Korea’s fertility rate drops again
• 29 Feb 24 – BBC News – Why South Korean women aren't having babies
• 3 Mar 24 – SBS News – Kylie Minogue does a 'shoey' at the Brit Awards as she officially gains global icon status
• 3 Mar 24 – ABC News – Kylie Minogue named global icon at BRIT awards and Raye smashes single-year win record
• 22 Jun 23 – The Guardian – It’s a Padam-ic! Kylie’s sex-positive hit is brilliantly upending the mainstream
• 7 Sep 21 – Australian Human Rights Commission – Age Discrimination Commissioner at the National Summit on Women’s Safety and Security for Older Women

If you’re feeling inspired by the news stories you hear, please be aware that they’re our personal take on news stories rather than professional advice, so it might be worth checking in with a licensed financial professional. We’ve linked existing resources coordinated by different organisations, including the register of financial advisors, alongside some financial education and support services that could be useful to you, depending on your circumstances.

This week’s episode provides a financial feminist breakdown of stories, including: IVF Suspended, Police Hero Praised, Award History Made. Not sure how these stories relate to finances or feminism? Check out the podcast for our breakdown.  

You can find out more about our sources for each story below:

• BBC News, Alabama IVF ruling divides devout Christians: 'Fewer children will be born', 26 Feb 24
• BBC News, Alabama IVF ruling: What does it mean for fertility patients? 23 Feb 24
• NPR, The science of IVF: What to know about Alabama's 'extrauterine children' ruling, 23 Feb 24
• Al Jazeera, Arabic calligraphy on dress design causes chaos in Pakistan, 26 Feb 24
• BBC News, Pakistan woman in Arabic script dress saved from mob claiming blasphemy, 26 Feb 24
• Variety, Could Lily Gladstone’s Historic SAG Win Get Her Over the Finish Line, and Will ‘Oppenheimer’ Tie the ‘West Side Story’ Oscar Record? 25 Feb 24
• Deadline, Lily Gladstone Calls For Compassion In Emotional Speech After Historic SAG Awards Win, 25 Feb 24
• The Guardian, ‘Self-empowerment and lots of spending’: our frustrating slide into Stanley cup feminism, 21 Feb 24
• Knowledge at Wharton Podcast, Oscars Economics: Does Winning Mean a Windfall? 21 Feb 19

If you’re feeling inspired by the news stories you hear, please be aware that they’re our personal take on news stories rather than professional advice, so it might be worth checking in with a licensed financial professional. We’ve linked existing resources coordinated by different organisations, including the register of financial advisors, alongside some financial education and support services that could be useful to you, depending on your circumstances.

This week’s episode provides a financial feminist breakdown of stories, including a national ombudsman being established to help tackle gender-based violence on university campuses, the imminent gender pay gap data to be published nationally by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, and the approval of a new treatment for endometriosis. Not sure how these stories relate to finances or feminism? Check out the podcast for our breakdown.  

You can find out more about our sources for each story below:

• The Guardian Australia, ‘Breathtaking’: education ministers approve national ombudsman to tackle sexual assault at Australian universities, 23 Feb 24
• ABC Australia, Universities to be subject to national code of conduct under reforms aimed at reducing sexual assault on campus, 23 Feb 24
• Australian Financial Review, Have young Australians lost faith in the value of uni? 13 Nov 23
• The Stop Campaign
• Our Watch
• Fair Agenda
• End Rape on Campus Australia
• Workplace Gender Equality Agency, WGEA will publish employer gender pay gaps on 27 February 2024, 18 Dec 2023
• Women’s Agenda, First TGA-approved treatment for endometriosis in 13 years, 23 Feb 2024
• The Guardian, TGA approves new medication for treatment of endometriosis symptoms, 23 Feb 2024
• Frankie Magazine, Why endometriosis is a feminist issue, 14 Feb 2024
• The Happy Uterus

If you’re feeling inspired by the news stories you hear, please be aware that they’re our personal take on news stories rather than professional advice, so it might be worth checking in with a licensed financial professional. We’ve linked existing resources coordinated by different organisations, including the register of financial advisors, alongside some financial education and support services that could be useful to you, depending on your circumstances.