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Names are more than just labels - they are deeply linked to our identity, and shape how we move through the world. In this uplifting episode of Insight, host Kumi Taguchi asks our guests: 'Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?'

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Season 2026
52:21
Fateful Decisions: Samia was a carefree 19-year-old when an older, charismatic stranger asked her to sail the world with him. Samia tells host Kumi Taguchi how her decision, and the real identity of the man who seduced her, would change her life forever. Insight hears from guests who've made fateful decisions - for better...
52:46
Siblings are our first friends and ready rivals. They're also likely to be the people we know the longest throughout our lives. Insight explores the way sibling relationships challenge, benefit, and shape our lives, including how we view the world and how we see ourselves.
52:11
Few areas of medicine are more divided than care for transgender children and teens. And as medical pathways for trans minors in parts of Australia - and around the world - become restricted, Insight asks members of the trans community whether we have the balance right.
52:21
Have you ever flirted to make a partner jealous? Do you envy a friend's life? Are people jealous of you? Jealousy is driven by an underlying sense of insecurity and low self-esteem. Envy can lead to a feeling of inferiority. Can we embrace these emotions and use them for good?
52:00
You are entitled to your views, but do the rest of us have to hear them? Are terms such as 'cancelled', 'free speech' and 'cultural safety' used in place of constructive, respectful debate? On this episode, Insight asks students, families, politicians, protesters and academics: 'Have we lost the ability to disagree well?'
51:56
Anti-immigration sentiment is on the rise globally, and polls show more than half of Australians believe migration rates are too high. So, what's behind the numbers? Insight explores the impacts of immigration on our communities, economy and national identity and asks what it all means for a cohesive, multicultural society?
Season 2025
50:56
After more than 15 years, less than 15 per cent of targets are on track to being met. What's working to improve First Nations peoples' lives?
52:22
With social media, AI chatbots, banking, maps and a camera all on a device kept in your hip pocket, technology seems non-negotiable. But do the costs outweigh the conveniences? Kumi Taguchi speaks with tech enthusiasts and abstainers, and those experiencing tech addictions - asking are we too reliant on our digital devices?
51:10
In Australia, the baby making business is booming and is now worth 820 million dollars, with one in 16 babies born via IVF. What are the issues, risks and ethics, when money and making a baby mix?
51:54
One in ten Australian families with children is a step or blended family. Insight explores the experiences and complexities that arise when these families separate and asks who is considered family when the blending ends?
51:35
Thousands of vacancies for police officers across Australia are making it harder for police to safeguard the public. Recent recruitment drives have increased application numbers but what needs to be done to retain serving officers and protect those who protect us.
52:09
On this Insight, we hear from the young men turning to god, Australians who've turned away from organised religion, and those exploring their more spiritual side. Kumi speaks with Pentecostals, witches, star seeds, and Orthodox Christians as they discuss their search for meaning.
50:55
The will to survive is the psychological determination to live when facing extreme adversity or life-threatening situations. It can be seen in overcoming personal struggles and maintaining a positive outlook. What drives our will to survive and why do some choose to succumb to life's toughest challenges?
51:08
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.
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.
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