Fact Chicks is a bold new podcast empowering young voices to challenge misinformation, rethink media, and spark real change. Each episode, co-hosts Hayley and Jennifer will pull back the curtain on truth, media literacy, and the movement to build a stronger, more informed democracy.
In this episode of the Fact Chicks podcast, we’re joined by Naomi Owusu, co-founder of Tickaroo, and Kate Sherman, head of marketing, to talk about where journalism is at right now. We get into what it’s really like for young journalists, the challenges they’re facing, and why collaboration matters more than ever. We also chat about how technology is changing the future of newsrooms, drawing on insights from a study of 172 emerging journalists that shows just how much passion and creativity the next generation is bringing to the industry.
2 Dec 2025
The ban debate: Saving our kids or scapegoating screens?
In this episode of Fact Chicks, we discuss the implications of Australia's social media ban for under 16s with Reuters' Social Video Reporter Tristan Werkmeister. We explore the impact on news consumption, the importance of media literacy education, and the role of youth voices in policy discussions. The conversation also touches on trust in journalism, the future of media, and how news organisations can engage younger audiences effectively.
31 Oct 2025
Gen Z is using social media differently... here's why it matters
In this episode of Fact Chicks, we sit down with Louise Webster, founder of Beyond the School Run and Beyond School, to dig into what it’s really like raising kids in a tech-driven world. We chat about why self-awareness might just be the ultimate life skill and how education can unlock human potential in ways we’re only beginning to imagine - all with plenty of real talk, a few laughs, and our signature dose of curiosity about what it means to grow, learn, and thrive in the digital age.
17 Oct 2025
AI Slop and cat soap operas: the wave taking over your feed
In this episode of Fact Chicks, we dive into the rise of “AI Slop” - the wave of low-quality, AI-generated content taking over social media. We talk about how it’s changing what we see, believe, and share online, and why we all seem to have a love-hate relationship with it. We also chat about how quickly AI is evolving and why it’s so important to think about ethics and regulation in the digital world.
3 Oct 2025
Why playing nice isn't working against misinformation
We're back from a whirlwind trip to 10 Downing Street (yes, really!) where we got to chat about digital adoption for small businesses – and yes, we did meet the legendary Larry the Cat 🐾 In this episode, we unpack everything from our time in Westminster to the bigger conversations we’ve been having about AI, misinformation, and how algorithms shape what we see (and believe) online. From the evolution of journalism to why media literacy and critical thinking are more important than ever, we explore what it really means to fight for truth in today’s digital world. All that with a few laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and our usual dose of honesty.
20 Sept 2025
Using your voice for change
In our very first episode, we're pulling back the curtain on who we are and why we're here. Our mission is powerful but simple: to create a generational shift in how young people see the world through a media lens. We believe that challenging misinformation isn't just important – it's essential to building a stronger democracy.
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