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Not Stupid is the podcast that helps you understand the news of the week and the stories in your social media feed. Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez chat about the stories they are obsessed with and the stories you may have missed.They look at what shapes our politics here in Australia from Anthony Albanese to Peter Dutton. As the Federal Election looms they’ll unpack and explain some of the big issues that might affect your vote. Jules and Jez also try to explain what’s going on in the world. They both follow US politics closely and will be watching to see what the next Donald Trump presidency means for the US and the world. But it’s not all about politics. If it is in your Facebook or Instagram feed (or even on X) they will talk about it. They look at the pop culture figures who are shaping our world from Elon Musk to Mr Beast and Ariane Grande. There’s also a focus on the issues that affect you like the cost-of-living crisis and the duopoly of the Supermarkets Coles and Woolwort
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Signup to Generate a PitchNot Stupid is the podcast that helps you understand the news of the week and the stories in your social media feed. Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez chat about the stories they are obsessed with and the stories you may have missed. They look at what shapes our politics here in Australia from Anthony Albanese to Peter Dutton.
Not Stupid is hosted by ABC Australia. The show has published 133 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Trump's oil advice and a legal ruling on social media" (1 April 2026, 41 minutes), "Let them eat cake" (29 March 2026, 16 minutes), and "Could China benefit from the Iran war?" (24 March 2026, 37 minutes).
Not Stupid publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 133 episodes.
Booking probability for Not Stupid is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Not Stupid requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Not Stupid's contact route on record: verified email.
ABC Australia hosts Not Stupid, a news podcast with 133 episodes published.
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<p>As Australia and many other countries continue to feel the effects of fuel shortages due to the closure of the straight of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump hits out in a Truth Social post at American allies saying...

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<p>Jules and Jez chat about dinner table etiquette, the correct way to eat cake, random acts of kindness and Lisa's antidote to the manosphere, the nannasphere. </p><p>Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez chat about the...

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<p>Many countries around the world are feeling the effects of fuel shortages due to the war in Iran. While China treads a delicate diplomatic path between the US and Iran, its 25 year investment in renewables like solar...

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<p>Sometimes help comes from unlikely quarters like the big burly bikers whose mission is to protect and help kids. Jules heard about a group called Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) and she chats to Jez about how...

<p>As people panic buy petrol, questions are being asked about whether Australia has enough fuel stockpiled and how we can secure our future. Jules and Jez also talk about Louis Theroux's documentary Inside the...

<p>As the Oscars get underway, the internet is still in outrage mode following actor Timothée Chalamet's comments about 'no one caring about' ballet and opera anymore.</p><p>Is Chalamet being an arrogant upstart or does...

<p>In the middle of the night five members of the Lionesses, the Iranian women's soccer team, escaped their minders to stay in Australia. The five women feared persecution after they were labelled "traitors" for...

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<p>Would you give yourself an electric shock to stave off boredom? Or do you never get bored anymore because you're too busy doom-scrolling? Jules and Jez chat about boredom, phones and the highs and lows of raising...

<p>As Trump continues to flout international law and doubles down on the war on Iran, the regime names Ayatollah Khamenei's successor. But the question is can regime change actually be achieved?</p><p>Jules and Jez also...

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<p>Trump wants to boost the US birth rate and is the self-proclaimed “fertilization president"... if that's enough to make you shudder, keep in mind that his government has approved paid parental leave, which is a...

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<p>Following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, more questions are being asked of the royals. How much did did his mother, Queen Elizabeth, and his brother King Charles know?</p><p>Jules and Jez also chat about the...

<p>The winter Olympics has been full of highs, seeing athletes at the top of their game hurtling down mountains, absolutely nailing their performance. And then seeing some of those same athletes having a bad run and...

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<p>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has faced a series of allegations over his contacts with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for years. But on his 66th birthday, he became the first senior royal to be arrested...

<p>Should the Australian government repatriate Australian women and children with links to Islamic State fighters?</p><p>As One Nation rises in popularity, how can the conversation around immigration be constructive and...

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<p>Are people really getting ruder? Well according to experts the answer is yes, and there’s been a sharp uptick in rudeness since COVID. People are less patient, more entitled and the crank factor overall has...

<p>Tension is on the rise as NSW police face questions over their clashes with protesters in Sydney who were demonstrating against Israeli President Herzog's visit.</p><p>The term "social cohesion" is being bandied...

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<p>Margot Robbie is known for promoting her films in full costume and her latest red carpet effort for Wuthering Heights is no exception. She turned up in a bespoke gown and a heart-shaped diamond necklace. When asked...

<p>The latest Epstein file dump is over 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos and more names.The list has grown and the messages are shocking, banal, and concerning in terms of Epstein's reach for power and...

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<p>Sometimes kids come up with the best words for things like wonderbumps, parkeling, and confuzzled. Jules and Jez explore the wonderful world of language inspired by kids and authors like Shakespeare, Roald Dahl and...

<p>Following the second death of a US citizen at the hands of ICE agents on the streets of Minneapolis, there has been a huge backlash from the public, Democrats, Republicans and even Trump stalwarts like Joe Rogan...
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