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For almost 25 years Britney Spears’ image was treated and controlled like a product. Now she’s free to do what she wants, she’s choosing dancing in her underwear. So why are we so uncomfortable? We unpack and discuss her new memoir The Woman in Me.

Plus, a new policy could see new parents in Australia get more money and time off after having a baby. Is it up to everyone to care, or just those who it directly affects? 

And, are we expecting too much from our pets? We look at the impact of "too many dogs".

The End Bits: 

• Listen to our latest subscriber episode: A Dilemma About Sharing A Baby Photo
• Read: 'I am 100 people deep on wait lists'. The reality of trying to find childcare right now.  

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Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Clare Stephens 

Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

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