All Caught Up: A Newsworthy podcast

Finding love is hard. And despite their many promises, dating apps are not making it easier, particularly for Gen Z.   Now some dating apps are using AI to test compatibility and improve matches, but is this technology the answer to better relationships?   This week, Ben and Anoushka speak to Rachel Harker, the founder of Tribal , a psychology-based dating app that uses an algorithm to help improv...

Recently there’s been a spike in shark bites across NSW beaches, including the attack on Leah Stewart when she was swimming at Coogee Beach in early June.   The increased presence of sharks has prompted community calls for more action from governments to protect beachgoers. Some are even calling for shark culls. But environmental experts say culling isn’t the best course of action and could have u...

As World Cup fever sweeps the globe, we’re waking up early or staying out late to catch the latest matches. Only the truly fortunate few are watching the games live, with ticket prices skyrocketing into the thousands of dollars. Similarly, most basketball fans had to huddle around tv and phone screens during the NBA finals, with courtside tix reserved for the very wealthy.   So, does that mean Gen...

Backrooms and Obsession are two of the hottest films playing at the cinema right now.  Yet these horror films share more than just a genre: both were made on a shoestring budget, both are smashing box office records, and both were made by Gen Z film makers who used YouTube to hone their craft. And Hollywood is paying attention.   So what does this say about having a successful career in the creati...