It’s Britney, bitch! Yes it is, and she’s finally free. We revel in hearing her voice truly for the first time in years, and the voice she’s giving to others.

Taylor Swift’s re-recording of Red has broken records and provided a platform too, it’s pretty awesome to see two pop stars shining a light on power imbalances we didn’t really understand, before.

Speaking of which, a Rolling Stone investigation 9 months in the making tells the harrowing stories behind the allegations against Marilyn Manson, and again has us questioning the industry that has let it slide.

And Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame are cover stars reminding us of the power of speaking up, and just how much the needle has shifted.

Myf is in front of the telly this week, loving the new Nakkiah Lui series “Preppers”, while Zan has been digging into the Who Is Daniel Johns? podcast.

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Show notes:

Britney Spears addresses her freedom: https://twitter.com/britneyspears/status/1460782926459719683

The millions of Americans living under conservatorships: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-14/britney-spears-shines-light-on-america-conservatorship-laws/100605612

Marilyn Manson: The Monster Hiding in Plain Sight: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/marilyn-manson-abuse-allegations-1256888/

Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame: https://www.marieclaire.com.au/2021-marie-claire-women-of-the-year?category=lifestyle

Preppers: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/preppers

Who is Daniel Johns?: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Ed659YIeD2ehM3gw1Nf7

Email us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

Bang On is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.