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Insight, hosted by Kumi Taguchi, explores topics from open relationships to living with endometriosis, technology at school and so much more. We hear first-hand from those closest to the issue.

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When Andrea’s husband died, their blended family was 'instantaneously decimated'

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A car bomb exploded outside my work. Three decades on, thunder still scares me

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I went to search a car for drugs while on duty. What happened next made me re-evaluate my life

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One in ten Australian families with children is a step or blended family. Insight explores the experiences and complexities that arise when these families separate, and asks who is considered family when the blending ends.

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Police forces are struggling to recruit and keep officers. What draws people to the profession and what will keep them there?

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Young people around the globe are embracing spirituality. What's happening in Australia?

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What drives the will to survive — is it a conscious decision or instinct? From surviving a fall from the sky, to escaping the jaws of a crocodile … can life ever be the same again after facing extreme adversity or life-threatening situations?

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How are parents raising resilient kids in an age of constant judgement and conflicting advice? From gentle parenting to tough love, Insight hears from parents navigating generational differences, social pressures, and childhood baggage.

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People respond differently to crime. Some put their lives at risk to help, while others don't intervene. Insight explores how people navigate the consequences of crime and whether it's possible to move on from being caught up in it.

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Over 50 years ago, the women's liberation movement reshaped how society's expectations of womanhood. Today, as commentary around 'toxic masculinity' persists, Insight asks whether men need to be liberated from traditional masculinity.

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With rising costs and long waits, more Australians are packing a bag and their hopes for overseas medical treatment. From cosmetic fixes to life-saving surgery, we meet those who've turned to medical tourism. Was it worth it? And what happens when things go wrong, far from home?

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Most of the 50,000 people who are reported missing each year in Australia are found within three months; roughly 5 per cent have remained lost beyond that. What happens when someone vanishes, and what questions do they leave behind? Insight explores why some might go missing, while also asking what it's like for those left wondering.

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When every ping or buzz on our device could be a scammer at the gates, how can we recognise any red flags and protect ourselves? From negotiating in a Filipino prison, to battling banks and bureaucracy, Insight hears from those who've lost it all in scams but are fighting back.

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If your best friend had an affair with your partner what would you do? If you spend more time cursing a family member than enjoying time with them, should you sever that relationship? Insight looks at what drives us to cut ties and asks if it's always a good idea?

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Australia's superannuation system is 'the envy of the developed world'. Insight asks: is our superannuation system working for us?

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Furry friend or public pest? Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, and there's growing support for them to be included in all aspects of daily life. But, not everyone wants to be pawed by a pug in public. And, does the pug want to be there in the first place?

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