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Let’s face it, we don’t always pay attention to the news. But just in case it comes up at pub trivia or knock off drinks with our friends, we still want to know what’s going on. Clementine's Friday Five provide's a quick cheat sheet of five of the week’s biggest news items, political gaffes or pop culture tidbits so YOU can bluff your way through whatever comes up.

It's smart, irreverent, quickfire and to the point - just like that friend who everyone always says should have gone into politics, if only she didn’t hate authority figures and rules.

This week: the assassination of Yahya Sinwar, the US’ hypocrisy on arms embargoes, Albanese no longer a man of the people, some astrology news (of course!) and Liam Payne.

For the week ending October 20, 2024…this is the Friday Five.

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Marieke Hardy is a stalwart of the Australian creative scene, with a career in writing, performance and art spanning decades. As presenter of the podcast Marieke Hardy Is Going To Die, Marieke is fascinated by rituals of loss, longing and saying goodbye. In this intimate and beautiful conversation, Marieke and I explore the good, the bad and the ugly of growing up. We discuss our mutual (if independent) choice to estrange ourselves from a parent, the role of trauma in these decisions and what it means to form a ‘chosen family’. From learning how to apologise to learning how to assert boundaries, this is a wonderful opportunity to eavesdrop as two women with a friendship spanning almost twenty years discuss the things we’ve learned and what we would say to our younger selves.

Follow Marieke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marieke_hardy

Check out Marieke’s Podcast “Marieke Hardy Is Going To Die”: https://www.instagram.com/goingtodiepod

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If you're enjoying Untethered, please consider rating and reviewing the show and becoming a subscriber! New episodes every Wednesday.

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"Dear Clementine,

I’m cis male and have been second guessing my interactions with others. I notice I find it easier to socialise with women, and while I have some strong and satisfying male friendships, the vast majority of my new friendships are with women. Throughout my PhD I’ve also had the opportunity to start managing volunteers, and similarly find it easier working with women. To sum it up I’d say I’m just more interested in spending time with women. I’m really worried these might be warning signs that I’m becoming a creep. Or is it simply that women ARE easier to get along with? While I obviously find other women attractive, I am very content in my current long term, monogamous, heterosexual relationship.

Your advice will be much appreciated!"

Can men and women truly be friends without societal judgments getting in the way? Today I'm challenging long-held perceptions and stereotypes surrounding cross-gender friendships and highlighting the constraints of traditional gender roles that have historically boxed men into roles of protectors and women as emotional caregivers. Drawing insights from feminist philosopher Marilyn Frye, we unpack how patriarchal dynamics shape male friendships and often prioritize male approval over genuine connections with women.

This episode invites listeners to rethink the outdated norms of masculinity and recognize the profound value in forming authentic, respectful relationships with women. What are the implications for both men and women's interpersonal connections when stereotypes about WHY we form friendships with each persist? This is a call to approach all relationships with empathy and understanding, challenging the patriarchal structures that limit our perceptions. Listen in as I advocate for a more humanized view, encouraging men to appreciate these relationships not only for personal growth but as a larger responsibility to dismantle the harmful norms of patriarchy.

Support the show

If you're enjoying Untethered, please consider rating and reviewing the show and becoming a subscriber! New episodes every Wednesday.

Contact: untetheredpod@gmail.com

Support Clementine’s work and the podcast by following her on these platforms:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/clementine_ford
Substack: www.substack.com/@clementinef
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/clementineford

Become a direct subscriber of Untethered here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2319318/support

Free Palestine.