<description>The Free Birth Society (FBS) is a multimillion-dollar business that promotes the idea of women giving birth with no medical assistance. Now, a year-long Guardian investigation has revealed the FBS has been linked to baby deaths around the world. Mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors, all while influencers made millions pushing so-called ‘wild’ births. Investigations correspondent Sirin Kale speaks to Reged Ahmad about why so many women find the claims made by the Free Birth Society so appealing but why medical experts say they are dangerous</description>

Investigations correspondent Sirin Kale speaks to Reged Ahmad about why medical experts are warning about the dangers of the Free Birth Society, a multimillion-dollar business that promotes the idea of women giving birth with no medical assistance

The Free Birth Society (FBS) is a multimillion-dollar business that promotes the idea of women giving birth with no medical assistance. Now, a year-long Guardian investigation has revealed the FBS has been linked to baby deaths around the world. Mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors, all while influencers made millions pushing so-called ‘wild’ births. Investigations correspondent Sirin Kale speaks to Reged Ahmad about why so many women find the claims made by the Free Birth Society so appealing but why medical experts say they are dangerous

The free birth influencers radicalising women around the world

<description>As funerals commence for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack, one of the men allegedly responsible for the shooting, Naveed Akram, has regained consciousness in hospital and is under police guard. At the same time, more information about the father and son has been reported. Police confirmed that both 24-year-old Naveed, and his father, 50-year-old Sajid, travelled to the Philippines last month, although for what reason remains unclear. And the prime minister said in a press conference that there is evidence the alleged shooters may have been inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State. Rabbi Eli Schlanger remembered as ‘a great leader’ at first funeral for victims of Bondi terror attack Bondi terror attack: alleged gunmen travelled to the Philippines before ‘Isis-inspired’ shooting</description>

Justice and courts reporter Nino Bucci speaks to Reged Ahmad about what we know about the alleged gunmen

As funerals commence for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack, one of the men allegedly responsible for the shooting, Naveed Akram, has regained consciousness in hospital and is under police guard. At the same time, more information about the father and son has been reported. Police confirmed that both 24-year-old Naveed, and his father, 50-year-old Sajid, travelled to the Philippines last month, although for what reason remains unclear. And the prime minister said in a press conference that there is evidence the alleged shooters may have been inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State. Rabbi Eli Schlanger remembered as ‘a great leader’ at first funeral for victims of Bondi terror attack Bondi terror attack: alleged gunmen travelled to the Philippines before ‘Isis-inspired’ shooting

The Bondi attack suspects and what we know so far

<description>As the Jewish community continues to grieve after the Bondi beach terror attack, attention also turns to how another act of violent hate can be stopped from happening again. That includes a focus on antisemitism and a change to our gun laws. Investigations reporter Ariel Bogle and political editor Tom McIlroy speak to Reged Ahmad about the data showing Sydney has a ‘frightening concentration’ of gun ownership and why the pressure is on the prime minister to do more to make the Jewish community feel safe</description>

Investigations reporter Ariel Bogle and political editor Tom McIlroy speak to Reged Ahmad about the data showing Sydney has a ‘frightening concentration’ of gun ownership and why the pressure is on the PM to do more to make the Jewish community feel safe

As the Jewish community continues to grieve after the Bondi beach terror attack, attention also turns to how another act of violent hate can be stopped from happening again. That includes a focus on antisemitism and a change to our gun laws. Investigations reporter Ariel Bogle and political editor Tom McIlroy speak to Reged Ahmad about the data showing Sydney has a ‘frightening concentration’ of gun ownership and why the pressure is on the prime minister to do more to make the Jewish community feel safe

A moment of reckoning for Australia's gun laws

<description>Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Ali Martin and Taha Hashim to preview the third Test in Adelaide. Do England rip up their Bazball gameplan or double down against Australia?</description>

Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Ali Martin and Taha Hashim to preview the third Test in Adelaide. Do England rip up their Bazball gameplan or double down against Australia?

Ashes Weekly: Can Australia clinch the series in Adelaide?

<description>It’s been more than 24 hours since two gunmen fired into crowds at Bondi beach, and a clearer picture is emerging. Senior reporter Ben Doherty speaks to Reged Ahmad about what we now know about the alleged gunmen, the grief and fear expressed by the Jewish community and the prime minister’s promise to examine Australia’s gun laws</description>

Ben Doherty speaks to Reged Ahmad about what we now know about the alleged gunmen, the grief and fear expressed by the Jewish community and the prime minister’s promise to examine Australia’s gun laws

It’s been more than 24 hours since two gunmen fired into crowds at Bondi beach, and a clearer picture is emerging. Senior reporter Ben Doherty speaks to Reged Ahmad about what we now know about the alleged gunmen, the grief and fear expressed by the Jewish community and the prime minister’s promise to examine Australia’s gun laws

Shock, grief and political reaction: Bondi terror attack aftermath

Guardian Australia's daily news podcast. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper understanding of the news in Australia and beyond. You can support The Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Full Story

Details

Recent Episodes