Welcome to the second instalment of the Grandstanders for 2012! A jam-packed Aussie flavoured edition this week as we talk the Aussie Open and our Prime Minister.
The Australian Open is Jane's favourite two weeks of the year; it puts a sure skip to her step. So, who better than Jane to give us a review of the Murray vs Djokovic semi-final clash? Craig explores the non-tennis side of tennis..... Bernard Tomic's alleged breach of a restricted licence- has he done himself a disservice by the way he reacted when booked by the police? The screaming (grunting) of women's tennis - should it be banned and does it serve a purpose? And finally, the dollars in women's sport - should female tennis players be paid as much as male tennis players? Is this an issue about equality or commercial reality, or both?
Taking a slightly different turn in the second hour, the Grandstanders explore the relationship we have wih food. Jane shares with us the research finding on food addictions and the top four foods that the majority struggle to eat in moderation. A few personal anecdotes are included as Jane describes her flourless chocolate cake, and Craig shares his personal struggles with eating habits.
Finally, a recount and review of the Australia Day event where Prime Minister Julia Gillard was forced to flee the mob, under protection of her body guard. Jane is annoyed by the chain of events and Craig comments on the attention that the body guard has attracted from the media.
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