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Insight is Australia's leading forum for debate and powerful first-person stories offering a unique perspective on the way we live.

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Insight, hosted by Kumi Taguchi, explores topics from open relationships to living with endometriosis, technology at school and so much more. We hear first-hand from those closest to the issue.
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I married my penpal. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement

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I was stalked by my ex. He's no longer around but I still don't feel safe

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Daniel's landlord had CCTV cameras installed in his house. A legal grey area allowed it

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A.I. : Friend or Foe

Winner of 2024 Australian IT Journalism Awards, Best Video Program

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around us for decades, but it’s never been so visible. We explore the hype and the hysteria.

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Latest Insight Episodes

Being Watched. Technology is making it easier than ever before to watch and monitor others, with or without their consent. Insight investigates when this kind of surveillance is okay and when it crosses a line.

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Revenge (Rpt). What drives us to seek revenge and what are the consequences?

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Guilt. Guilt. Host Kumi Taguchi explores why guilt can have such a powerful hold on us, and also why it can be a positive emotion, harnessed for good.

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Fateful Decisions. Insight hears from guests who've made fateful decisions - for better or worse.

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Thanks, Boomers. Insight meet the trailblazing Boomers who broke taboos, from religion to gender to sex, asking how much have things changed?

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Baby Drought. Australia's birth rate is plummeting with more of us choosing to have one child, or none. So what will this mean for the future?

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The Best of Insight. Explore the rich history of Australia's leading forum for debate and unique first-person perspectives. Browse past episodes via themed collections.

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Insightful

Insightful is a new podcast series from SBS, hosted by Kumi Taguchi. From sex and relationships to health, wealth, and grief Insightful offers deeper dives into the lives and first person stories of former guests from the acclaimed TV show, Insight.

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About Insight

Tuesday 8:30pm on SBS or free On Demand

Insight, hosted by Kumi Taguchi, is Australia's leading forum for powerful first-person stories offering a unique perspective on the way we live.

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