The Response To Hugh Van Cuylenburg's Open Letter

Two politicians walk into a podcast studio… and no, this isn’t the start of a bad joke. In today’s episode of Out Loud, we spill the tea on what really went down when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton dropped by Mamamia for a chat.

And we don’t want to alarm anyone on a Monday, but you might just be suffering from hurry sickness. Yes, it’s a thing, and we dive into how it’s affecting lives and sanity.

Plus, a high-profile father has taken centre stage with an emotional open letter to parents of autistic kids by saying the quiet thing out loud. We unpack the conversations it sparked – and why it matters.

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What To Read:

• Read: An Open Letter to The Parents Of Autistic Children, From Hugh Van Cuylenburg
• Read: 'I am raising four neurodivergent kids. Then I saw myself in them.'
• Read: We sat down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, these are 3 things he wants you to know.
• Read: Peter Dutton says he's not who you think. This is his pitch to you.
• Read: Jessica Mauboy just shared details of her 'rollercoaster' life as a new mum.
• Read: What is Hurry Sickness?

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Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens & Mia Freedman

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