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Leslie talks to ABC Newcastle's Paul Beven about Compassion

Listen to Paula and Leslie hash it out after 3:00pm today, in the wake of a survey showing that Australians have less sympathy for those with lung cancer than other comparable countries.

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Was the Ancient Persian Queen Vashti the 1st Feminist?

Join Leslie and a range of Jewish writers and feminist academics interviewed by the wonderful Hannah Reich on what Queen Vashti’s story reveals about how women are written in and out of history and how we we can make best use of the power and choices we have.

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What if Men Got Pregnant - Leslie Live in Denmark at #WD2016

If men got pregnant, would abortion be a sacrament? Spend 9 minutes with Leslie and find out.

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Why Research Ethics equals #Censusfail - Leslie in ABC Online Coverage

I feel sad I can't opt out of providing identifying details to ABS. I should be entitled to that choice or to not participate at all.

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Abortion is still "technically illegal" in New South Wales

Back in 1900, a group of politicians sat down and drafted up a set of laws to govern the Australian state of New South Wales. One can only assume they were wearing wigs. And there were, of course, things they decided weren’t acceptable in polite, turn-of-the-century society. Probably a

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Leslie's Tedx Talk Passes 30,000 views

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxI6HGpaP3Q I had an abortion. Or maybe I didn’t. Why does it matter? Abortion shame is very zeitgeist at the moment. Or, more precisely and far more happily, anti-shame is very zeitgeist. In The New York Times, in a number of online magazines

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How do you like your Eggs? Leslie talks to 3CR Breakfast about Egg Freezing

Leslie speaks to Mitch on 2CR’s morning show about how a young, healthy women’s decision to freeze her eggs is an understandable response to an imperfect world. This event is past. Click the link to listen to a recording of the interview. http://www.2ser.com/component/k2/

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"Baby Steps to be Welcomed": Leslie on Pope's Forgiveness of Women who Have Abortions

Leslie tells The World Today that while she doesn’t believe women who have abortions require forgiveness as they haven’t done anything wrong, the Pope’s decision to allow Priests to forgive Catholic women who have abortions in the Jubilees year, could be meaningful to some Catholic women. For

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Leslie and Professor Peter Singer on ABC Radio's Nightlife

In the wake of The School of Life Melbourne and the NGV’s sold out conversation between Professor Peter Singer and Leslie, the two appear on the ABC to discuss Effective Altruism. http://www.abc.net.au/nightlife/podcast.htm

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Egg Freezing - Workplace Revolution or Throwing up the White Flag?

In the wake of Apple and Facebook’s decision to fund egg-freezing for female employees, Leslie urges men to pursue active fatherhood and help women catalyse the workplace revolution we have to have. ABC TV News http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-16/silicon-valley-egg-plan-no-revolution-ethicist/5817674 ABC Radio National PM http:

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Leslie talks vaccination, reality and Rolf Harris on ABC TV Moral Compass

Geraldine Doogue debates the hot-button moral, ethical and religious controversies of our day in this smart and entertaining Compass series. Joined by a panel of experts they’ll work out which way their moral compass is pointing on the controversies and dilemmas of our time – big and small – through the

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Leslie debuts as regular guest on ABC's Premier Episode of Moral Compass

> Moral Compass – #Anzac [https://twitter.com/hashtag/Anzac?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] Special 6.30pm tonight on @ABCTV [https://twitter.com/ABCTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] with @LeslieCannold [https://twitter.com/LeslieCannold?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @captainbrown [https://twitter.com/captainbrown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] and more pic.

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Leslie Talks to ABC 720 Perth about Assisted Suicide

An older man with cancer kicked off a nation-wide debate in Perth about the right to die. Presenter Geoff Huchison followed up with Leslie the next day and the story of Lynda, whose young daughter struggles with bi-polar and also wants the freedom to access medical assistance to end her

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Leslie on the BBB Executives who turned a blind eye to Saville

Leslie speaks to ABC NSW Statewide Drive’s Chris Coleman on BBC Executives turning a blind eye to Saville.

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Leslie, Paul Sheehan & Cassandra Wilkenson on ABC TV's The Drum

On this first episode back after the 2013-2014 holiday period, Leslie, Paul and Cassandra talk about alcohol-fuelled violence; another major security breach leaves American shoppers exposed and Christian conservative Senator Cory Bernardi’s book. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-13/the-drum/5198216

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Leslie on Gene Science: Society Must Regulate What Happens in Lab

Bioethicists have raised the red flag over an American patent for a method that could allow people to choose genetic traits like eye colour in children sired from donor eggs or sperm. The patent for what is called a “gamete (egg or sperm) donor selection” method, was granted by the

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We will be able to reverse the ageing process, but should we?

It’s only a matter of time before we can reverse the ageing process. Question is – should we?Leslie talks to ABC Victoria about scientific boons and quandaries at 8:50am. https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/health/cause-ageing-can-be-reversed Publication history > The Science of Reversing Ageing Marches OnABC Victoria, ABC

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If The Book of Rachael was a movie, who should play Rachael?

A speculative blog by Marshal Zeringue to coincide with the novel’s US debut http://cftmar.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/q-leslie-cannold.html

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Leslie Co-hosts Conversation Hour with Jon Faine

Leslie helps Jon interview author and columnist Peter Fitzsimmons and utterly delightful Jordan Lang. http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/11/06/3885299.htm?site=melbourne Publication history > Leslie Cannold, Peter Fitzsimons, Jordie LaneABC Local Radio 774 Melbourne 2013-11-06 http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/11/

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Why Oz Pollies Need to Manage Their Conflicts of Interest

What moralities do Members of Parliament owe to the public and the public interest? How can these obligations be enforced? This is not an idle wonder. It sprung into my mind like a many-headed hydra in the wake of comments by the newly declared the winner of the Lower House

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Sunday Extra with Leslie, Chris Berg & Alistair Sinclair

Damien Carrick sits in for Jon Green to discuss Green Pollie Adam Bandt’s Tweet and when it’s OK to talk about Climate Change and Bob Carr’s not-so-surprising resignation Publication history > Sunday Extra OutsidersABC Radio National 2013-10-27 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/sundayextra/outsiders/5045422

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Leslie tells SBS online: 23andMe Patent Huge Worry

Leslie talks to SBS Journalist Chiara Pizzano about the coming dystopia of “designer babies.” Publication history > Q&A: Designer baby patent raises "huge ethical issues" SBS News 2013-10-04 http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2013/10/04/qa-designer-baby-patent-raises-huge-ethical-issues

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The Australian: 23andMe Patent Heralds Designer Kids

by John Ross ETHICISTS have raised the alarm after the US Patent Office granted rights to a computer-matching technology which could help people custom-design babies through IVF. California-based genetic testing company 23andMe says the system is a “fun way” for couples to predict the likely characteristics of their children – both

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Women, Leadership & Gillard's "Murderous Rage"

Leslie chats with Join Leslie as she talks to Joseph Thomsen on ABC North East about the former Prime Minister Julia Gillard and team-building approaches to supporting women to gain the support they need to be effective and inspirational.

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Leslie Guest-Tweets Lateline

Leslie is a regular Guest-Tweeter on one of ABC TV’s flagship news programs – Lateline. Next tweeting time: 18 September 2013 at 10:30pm.