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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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Love, warmth, 'gentle smacks'. Ben says his parenting method helps his children flourish

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I apprehended a murderer with a milk crate. It's been six years, and I still can't move on

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Olive visited her husband's murderer in prison. They hugged, and she forgave him

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Watch Insight on Tuesday 19 August at 8.30pm (AEST) on SBS and SBS On Demand

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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People respond differently to crime. Some put their lives at risk to help, while others don't intervene. Insight explores how people navigate the consequences of crime and whether it's possible to move on from being caught up in it.

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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.

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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?

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Most of the 50,000 people who are reported missing each year in Australia are found within three months; roughly 5 per cent have remained lost beyond that. What happens when someone vanishes, and what questions do they leave behind? Insight explores why some might go missing, while also asking what it's like for those left wondering.

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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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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?

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Australia's superannuation system is 'the envy of the developed world'. Insight asks: is our superannuation system working for us?

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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?

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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?

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SBS turns 50 in 2025 and so do hundreds of thousands of Australians. Insight asks is turning 50 a big deal? From mid-life crises to menopause, finding undiscovered family members and starting afresh, should 50 be feared or embraced as a new beginning?

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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?

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Are your 50s and 60s what you thought they'd be? With parents living longer, and adult children not leaving home, more Australians are finding themselves 'sandwiched' between generations - caring for others instead of enjoying their retirement. So, what is it like to be stuck in the middle?

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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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