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Insight

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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Season 2025
51:40
People respond differently to crime. Some put their lives at risk to help, while others don't intervene. Regardless of whether you're a victim, perpetrator, family member or bystander, crime can have lasting effects. This week on Insight - is it possible to move on from being caught up in a crime?
51:39
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.
52:30
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?
52:06
More than 50,000 people are reported missing annually in Australia. 2,600 of them are long-term missing. Insight explores why some might choose to go missing, while also asking what it's like for those left wondering- families, friends, police. What happens when someone vanishes and what questions do they leave behind?
52:09
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.
50:44
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?
51:44
Australia's superannuation system is the envy of the world, but is it working for us?
51:16
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?
51:42
Multiple partners, age-gap relationships, and height differences. What happens when love challenges entrenched social norms? Insight explores the tensions of taboo relationships, asking: Why do some relationships make us uncomfortable and who decides what is acceptable?
52:05
SBS turns 50 in 2025 and so do hundreds of thousands of Australians. Insight asks is turning 50 a big deal? What are the emotions, thoughts and concerns. From mid-life crises to menopause, finding undiscovered family members and starting afresh, should 50 be feared or embraced as a new beginning?
51:16
Dealing with family can be tough enough. Throw money into the mix and it can be a recipe for disaster. Insight explores just how best to navigate separation, divorce, inheritance, and succession; asking who gets the cash and is conflict inevitable?
Season 2014
50:09
This week we revisit the phenomenon of people changing their physical ethnic traits – using everything from skin whitening creams to double eye-lid surgery. What are the pressures or influences spurring people to get cosmetic surgery and what is considered 'beautiful' today?
Season 2011
52:05
Greece is in trouble - and the rest of the world is nervous. As world leaders discuss austerity measures and bail-outs, Insight looks at what can be done, whether Australia could be impacted, and how ordinary Greeks and their relatives here in Australia are coping.
49:19
Insight brings together clubs big and small, as well as supporters and critics of gambling reform, to look at what role clubs play in society and how much they rely on gambling revenue.
51:58
Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
49:56
Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
51:49
Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
50:58
Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
51:49
There's a lot of concern about the coal seam gas business, with fiery protests around Australia. But is the fear founded? Insight shines the spotlight on a Queensland community where the industry has operated for many years to look at what the impacts are there.
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