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Fact Chicks

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Fact Chicks is a bold new podcast empowering young voices to challenge misinformation, rethink media, and spark real change. Each episode, co-hosts Hayley and Jennifer will pull back the curtain on truth, media literacy, and the movement to build a stronger, more informed democracy.

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Navigating the future of journalism 22.12.2025 27:59

In this episode of the Fact Chicks podcast, we’re joined by Naomi Owusu, co-founder of Tickaroo, and Kate Sherman, head of marketing, to talk about where journalism is at right now. We get into what it’s really like for young journalists, the challenges they’re facing, and why collaboration matters more than ever. We also chat about how technology is changing the future of newsrooms, drawing on in...

The ban debate: Saving our kids or scapegoating screens? 02.12.2025 33:57

In this episode of Fact Chicks, we discuss the implications of Australia's social media ban for under 16s with Reuters' Social Video Reporter Tristan Werkmeister. We explore the impact on news consumption, the importance of media literacy education, and the role of youth voices in policy discussions. The conversation also touches on trust in journalism, the future of media, and how news organisati...

Gen Z is using social media differently... here's why it matters 31.10.2025 25:43

In this episode of Fact Chicks, we sit down with Louise Webster, founder of Beyond the School Run and Beyond School, to dig into what it’s really like raising kids in a tech-driven world. We chat about why self-awareness might just be the ultimate life skill and how education can unlock human potential in ways we’re only beginning to imagine - all with plenty of real talk, a few laughs, and our si...

AI Slop and cat soap operas: the wave taking over your feed 17.10.2025 23:58

In this episode of Fact Chicks, we dive into the rise of “AI Slop” - the wave of low-quality, AI-generated content taking over social media. We talk about how it’s changing what we see, believe, and share online, and why we all seem to have a love-hate relationship with it. We also chat about how quickly AI is evolving and why it’s so important to think about ethics and regulation in the digital w...

Why playing nice isn't working against misinformation 03.10.2025 26:14

We're back from a whirlwind trip to 10 Downing Street (yes, really!) where we got to chat about digital adoption for small businesses – and yes, we did meet the legendary Larry the Cat 🐾 In this episode, we unpack everything from our time in Westminster to the bigger conversations we’ve been having about AI, misinformation, and how algorithms shape what we see (and believe) online. From the evolu...

Using your voice for change 20.09.2025 28:22

In our very first episode, we're pulling back the curtain on who we are and why we're here. Our mission is powerful but simple: to create a generational shift in how young people see the world through a media lens. We believe that challenging misinformation isn't just important – it's essential to building a stronger democracy.