Big Movie tried to make Glicked happen but we won’t let it (Gladiator 2 faces allegations of being anti-Palestinian). Simran went to a rally against Femicide, and Ryan is sick of boys on Tinder posting pictures of them in business class. Broadly Relevant is back with an overview of the week in Australian & American politics, and what’s happening in culture. Hope you love it divas x

💖 We hope you love Episode 31 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday at 6PM (AEDT)

🔗 Research Links

• Gladiator filmmakers accused of being anti-Palestinian for cutting May Calamawy scenes | Middle East Eye
• Labor and Liberals will get double their public funding if ‘biased’ electoral rules are passed, Climate 200 says | Australian political donations | The Guardian
• What to know about vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump's pick for US health secretary - ABC News
• Who has joined Trump's team and cabinet so far?
• Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences spanning two decades - ABC News
• Bluesky adds 1m new members as users flee X after the US election | Bluesky | The Guardian
• Planned pro-Palestinian protest 'will not go ahead' after Myer cancels unveiling of Christmas windows - ABC News

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