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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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Near Death Moment. How does cheating death change your relationship to life and loved ones?

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Silver Splitters. Divorce rates are going down overall, but the over 50s are bucking that trend. Why are more older couples calling it quits and what are the impacts?

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From skeletons in the closet to little white lies, almost all of us have something we conceal. What are the costs and gains of mistruths, and is honesty always the best policy?

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Old war, new frontier: will the crackdown on commercial vapes be a win for public health policy and stop the next generation getting hooked on nicotine?

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The court of public opinion creates winners and losers. In Insight episode Trial by Media, Kumi Taguchi talks to those whose lives have been irrevocably shaped by the media and public discourse.

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To The Rescue. From surf lifesavers and police rescuers to paramedics and Good Samaritans, this Insight episode hears from the people who roll up their sleeves when someone's in trouble. We ask what happens when that person joins you on the worst day of your life, and what does it cost them?

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Diversity Dilemma. Kumi Taguchi speaks to those who celebrate diversity, as well as those who think it's performative or who believe diversity and inclusion initiatives do more harm than good.

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How Old is Too Old? Becoming a dad at 62, driving at 87, being TikTok influencers in your 60s ... how do we judge how old is too old? And who gets to decide?

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Weddings. A wedding Grinch, a groom whose mother was spear-tackled, a runaway bride, and made-to-order breasts for a bride who was “healed” by her dream wedding day. On this episode of Insight – amidst joy, tears, regret and true love – we examine weddings in 2024.

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Cult Following. Kumi Taguchi hears from a young Christian man who gave up his friends and his studies after joining a cult. A mother fears her daughter has joined a cult, while another mum says her life was destroyed through a cult-like MLM.

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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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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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Mid-Life Sexual Awakenings: When a mid-life change drives a sexual awakening.

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Alone: More Australians are choosing solitude yet many of us are lonely. What can loners and the lonesome learn from each other?

Turning Back Time: How can longing for the past affect your present?

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Housing Stress: Is keeping a roof over our heads killing Aussie dreams, and can we fix it?

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Boomers V Millennials: Why is this generational divide so great?

Betrayal: Whether it’s betrayal by a person or betrayal by an institution, the impacts can be devastating.

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Married Young: Why some Australians are bucking the trend of marrying later in life and getting hitched in their early 20s

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Love at Work: What happens when couples fall out and how much say should employers have over our love lives?

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Letting Go: When should you let go, and can holding on hold you back?

The Pet Price: Are pets too pricey or priceless?

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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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'Just like pokies': Why dating apps are designed to keep us hooked, not hooked up

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This week on Insight

Tuesday 8:30pm on SBS or SBS On Demand

Latest Insight Episodes

Second Chances

The Boomer Economy

Near Death Moment. How does cheating death change your relationship to life and loved ones?

Silver Splitters. Divorce rates are going down overall, but the over 50s are bucking that trend. Why are more older couples calling it quits and what are the impacts?

From skeletons in the closet to little white lies, almost all of us have something we conceal. What are the costs and gains of mistruths, and is honesty always the best policy?

Old war, new frontier: will the crackdown on commercial vapes be a win for public health policy and stop the next generation getting hooked on nicotine?

The court of public opinion creates winners and losers. In Insight episode Trial by Media, Kumi Taguchi talks to those whose lives have been irrevocably shaped by the media and public discourse.

To The Rescue. From surf lifesavers and police rescuers to paramedics and Good Samaritans, this Insight episode hears from the people who roll up their sleeves when someone's in trouble. We ask what happens when that person joins you on the worst day of your life, and what does it cost them?

Diversity Dilemma. Kumi Taguchi speaks to those who celebrate diversity, as well as those who think it's performative or who believe diversity and inclusion initiatives do more harm than good.

How Old is Too Old? Becoming a dad at 62, driving at 87, being TikTok influencers in your 60s ... how do we judge how old is too old? And who gets to decide?

Weddings. A wedding Grinch, a groom whose mother was spear-tackled, a runaway bride, and made-to-order breasts for a bride who was “healed” by her dream wedding day. On this episode of Insight – amidst joy, tears, regret and true love – we examine weddings in 2024.

Cult Following. Kumi Taguchi hears from a young Christian man who gave up his friends and his studies after joining a cult. A mother fears her daughter has joined a cult, while another mum says her life was destroyed through a cult-like MLM.

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Tuesday 8:30pm on SBS or free On Demand

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Alone: More Australians are choosing solitude yet many of us are lonely. What can loners and the lonesome learn from each other?

Turning Back Time: How can longing for the past affect your present?

Housing Stress: Is keeping a roof over our heads killing Aussie dreams, and can we fix it?

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Betrayal: Whether it’s betrayal by a person or betrayal by an institution, the impacts can be devastating.

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