Podcast Summary
AFL, Polls, Birth Rate, Olympics, Rugby, Housing: Marlon Pickett denies criminal charges, Kamala Harris perceived as mentally sharper, Lowest birth rate since 2006 due to affordability, Matt Dawson amputates finger for Olympics, Mel Meninga back to Raiders, Rugby sevens launch Olympic campaign, Australian government urged to address housing concerns
Marlon Pickett, an AFL player, is facing 12 criminal charges and intends to plead not guilty. Meanwhile, in the U.S., Kamala Harris is seen as more mentally sharp than Donald Trump according to a new poll. Housing affordability and cost of living pressures are believed to be discouraging people from having kids, as the nation's birth rate reached its lowest level since 2006. Matt Dawson, a hockey player, has amputated part of his finger in a bid to play in the Paris Olympics. In other news, rugby league legend Mel Meninga is returning to the Raiders to help with recruiting and mentoring. The men's rugby sevens team will launch their Olympic campaign tonight against Samoa. The Australian government is urged to take more responsibility for housing people as affordability remains a concern.